WTF won't eat

[awesomefilca]

I got him from a locally owned petstore. they have higher prices but don't treat their animals as badly as petco or petsmart. he was their last one from his batch too. they commented that he doesn't projectile pee like his siblings did.

[Bynny Ribbit]

Yeah, the left side of his face looks odd. It could be an old injury or, as I mentioned, sometimes MBD is responsible. He otherwise looks plump and healthy.

If it were me, I would try to get him a vet appointment not only to address him not eating, but to get the side of his face looked at. They'll be able to check his bone density and look at his face/into his mouth to be sure it isn't what's affecting his ability to eat.

Lol, projectile peeing is often a fear response or a general "I don't like what is happening right now". One of my WTFs would sometimes do it when applying medication she didn't like.

[awesomefilca]

yeah, he did it on the carride home and when he saw my dad. both are terrifying to a frog.

I'll get an appointment set up tomorrow, since it's sunday. today I'm going to the petstore we got him from and asking for advice

[Bynny Ribbit]

That's a great idea. I'd especially ask when he last ate with them and when he was last supplemented with calcium (and if it was with or without vitamin D3 and if he had UVB lighting).

[elly]

A vet would be the best option if he just won't eat over time. Not eating is one of the only symptoms of illness in these frogs. Also it's a good idea if you suspect MBD.

[DanDrobates]

You may want to consider a quarantine tank for a bit. A ten gallon tank with moist unbleached paper towel substrate,a few branches and a large water bowl. Drape a dark cloth over part of the enclosure. Offer crickets in a deli cup or black soldier fly larvae. This way you can easily monitor what was eaten. Dubia roaches often don’t move enough to provoke a feeding response. Feed at night with the lights off and check the next day to see if any were eaten. Try this for a few nights and monitor your frog. It has decent body mass so I wouldn’t panic. Good luck

[awesomefilca]

He has eaten! I put 4 roaches and a wax worm in a small dish they can't get out of. he instantly went to it and in ten minutes ate some bugs! thank you guys