Suspected Impaction

[Paul Rust]

***At their current size would it be too much of a risk or strain to their little bodies for deworming?
and
***What would be the best dewormer and dose for their size? Thanks for the help.

***Parasites doesn't necesarily mean worms. You can do a fecal exam for the entire enclosure by collecting as many droppings as you can from the same group. If one has parasites, the rest likely do too. If the exam shows an infestation of worms I would simply dust with Panacur because it is very safe. If it shows anything else I would let a vet recommend medication and dosage.

[charlamanda]

***Parasites doesn't necesarily mean worms. You can do a fecal exam for the entire enclosure by collecting as many droppings as you can from the same group. If one has parasites, the rest likely do too. If the exam shows an infestation of worms I would simply dust with Panacur because it is very safe. If it shows anything else I would let a vet recommend medication and dosage.

Thanks for clarifying that. I've been associating the two as one. I'm still learning.
***Do you bring the droppings to the vet or can I send them directly to a lab?
***Do I dust just the frogs or their enclosure and food too?
It's times like these I wish I bought a microscope instead of a telescope, probably cost the same!LOL All my training in microbiology, etc. would finally come in handy. When I was really little, 4, 5 and or 6, I wanted a microscope, telescope and archeology kit! Tall order for that age! 1 down 2 to go!LOL

[Paul Rust]

Thanks for clarifying that. I've been associating the two as one. I'm still learning.
***Do you bring the droppings to the vet or can I send them directly to a lab?
***Do I dust just the frogs or their enclosure and food too?
It's times like these I wish I bought a microscope instead of a telescope, probably cost the same!LOL All my training in microbiology, etc. would finally come in handy. When I was really little, 4, 5 and or 6, I wanted a microscope, telescope and archeology kit! Tall order for that age! 1 down 2 to go!LOL

Call the vet and tell them you need a fecal exam on your frogs and they will likely give you a kit and instructions. If you are feeling adventurous do it yourself, it isn't exactly difficult.
http://www.frogforum.net/care-articl...cal-exams.html

You dust the food with the Panacur when you feed them. Here is some more information on this.
http://www.frogforum.net/care-articl...first-aid.html

Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.

[charlamanda]

Call the vet and tell them you need a fecal exam on your frogs and they will likely give you a kit and instructions. If you are feeling adventurous do it yourself, it isn't exactly difficult.
http://www.frogforum.net/care-articl...cal-exams.html

You dust the food with the Panacur when you feed them. Here is some more information on this.
http://www.frogforum.net/care-articl...first-aid.html

Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.

Thank you sssssssssssooooooo much! I posted another question, but I beleive this info will answer that too. Thanks again.

[Paul Rust]

Thank you sssssssssssooooooo much! I posted another question, but I beleive this info will answer that too. Thanks again.

You're welcome Charla.
Every instruction guide I write is from my own experience and procedures in my own lab, and then verified by my collegues in the Cancer Research Center and other labs as well, thanks to Jess . Like you said, the best thing to do is learn all you can on your own.

[charlamanda]

Jess, How is your little frog doing now? Did you notice if your frog had the hiccups?(just curious if there is a connection)
Paul, one more question.
If I do happen to check it myself*****How many are considered a infestation? Is there a website or book that shows or explains this stuff I can order or look at?
I tend not to trust vets! (1.) many don't have enough experience with exotic animals. A vet gave my 9 year old rabbit, Thumper, PCN and the first and only dose killed her and (2.) The vet around here gave my 16 year old dog Prozac for depression and he began having seizures all the time. The vet insisted there were no connections between the meds and his seizures, I seriously doubted him since he had never had one before, so I checked the drug in my PDR and in red the side effects were seizures!!! I took him off it and he hasn't had any since. I have a few other reasons, but I am sure nobody gives a rats ***, so let's leave it at this!!LOL
Being in the medical field for 22 years you start to distrust Dr's in every capacity.
*******My best advice to everyone is to learn what you can and be your own advocate. It can and will save yours and your families lives as well your pets. Trust me on this one, they make more mistakes than you know!!!

[jtay]

Jess, How is your little frog doing now? Did you notice if your frog had the hiccups?(just curious if there is a connection)

Hi Charlamanda, she appears to be back to normal - no more hanging out in the water and is back in her sleeping spot on the wall. I'll continue to keep an eye on her though.
I did not notice any hiccups, only change in her was the amount of time she was spending in the water.

[Ebony]

Im pleased to hear that Jess. That's great.