Sick Pyxie? Please Help!

[pixiefrogman]

I have been suspicious of my male pyxie having parasites for the last week. I thought his runny stool was from getting water in his mouth while feeding in his water dish, but tonight when I went in to turn his light off he looked skinny in his water dish, and when I tried to pick him up he didn't even puff up and barely fought to get out of my hands. I am so scared because I love him so much. I need some advice on what to do ASAP!

[Jace]

Would you be able to post pictures? It sounds like you will have to get him to the vet-if you have one in your area who deal with amphibians-ASAP.

[onedge30]

Yes! Go to the vet now. I can recommend Winter Park Vet off Lee Road for reptiles.

Don't wait to see if he does better.

Good luck.

[John]

Consistently runny stool is usually a sign of disease or parasites, so yes, get to the vet. Runny stool is not caused by the frog being in water or getting water in his mouth.

[pixiefrogman]

Thanks all for helping me so fast! To my relief this morning, my male pooped in his water dish and it was solid.

[Jace]

I would still get him to a vet and checked out. Better to be safe than sorry, especially since parasites can be treated. Best of luck.