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    Default Re: UPDATE: 2 week vitamin A treatment for short tongue syndrome completed:

    First I would recommend a vet visit if possible to truly diagnose a problem.

    Sorry to hear about your toad. That does sound serious

    I would encourage using a UVB clamp light 12 hours on off to help the toad get D3. If the toad has been struggling first I would read the directions but depending on how often you feed I would use it all four feeds if that's what you feed. I would also offer that you use Mazuri Better Bug Gutload you can get at Petco. You feed it to the crickets and any other feeder and then a day or two later feed the insects to the toad. I would also move the toad to a smaller enclosure so it's easier to get food. The Repti Vite seems to work for D3 but so does the Tetrafauna Reptocal. You could probably go pick it up at a local pet store for like $10 maybe a little cheaper at the store. Another thing that could help if the toad has not eaten in awhile it's called Oxbow Carnivore Care. You would have to force feed the toad but it would help a great deal. Let me know if you need more information!

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    Default Re: UPDATE: 2 week vitamin A treatment for short tongue syndrome completed:

    OK... so I won't cause more damage giving supplement 4 times a day? Also...I looked at the Oxbow Carnivore Care, would I want regular or critical care? I am presently force feeding because he hasn't eaten by himself in about 2 weeks. And no poo in about 1 week. I was afraid to input too much if no output.

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    Default Re: UPDATE: 2 week vitamin A treatment for short tongue syndrome completed:

    Quote Originally Posted by Xi Lei View Post
    OK... so I won't cause more damage giving supplement 4 times a day? Also...I looked at the Oxbow Carnivore Care, would I want regular or critical care? I am presently force feeding because he hasn't eaten by himself in about 2 weeks. And no poo in about 1 week. I was afraid to input too much if no output.
    I thought you meant 4 times a week. No I would only feed daily not multiple times. I'm glad you clarified that. Yes the oxbow carnivore care critical care.

    Toads have a slow metabolism so you might not find any poop for a while. if you can find an exotic vet in your area to see the toad that would be the best-case scenario.

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    Default Re: UPDATE: 2 week vitamin A treatment for short tongue syndrome completed:

    Ok, thank you! Is it ok to do honey soaks or should I stick to food, supplements, and light?

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