Update on Jaba, suspected kidney infection

[Waybueno]

Yes, the vet said that the x-ray's would cost 120$ each, and he wanted to do 2 on top of the 100$ examination fee, and I don't have that kind of money.

[bshmerlie]

Then it wouldn't hurt at this point to assume there is a blockage and treat him for that. Is there a frog laxative?

[Waybueno]

I have no idea, I soaked him for like 1hr and 30mins tonight and he seems to be feeling a little better not flipping over and not tilted. If theres a frog laxative out there I'd love to hear about it!!!

What about liquid human/baby laxative injected into a waxworm?

[Greenlove]

I just researched a little about impaction and what you can do for it. Someone said you can put a few drops of mineral oil on their lips and it will soak in and act as a laxative. There is something else called Mela fix (the posts say it should be used with water as a soak----you'll have to read through the posts to find out exactly how they used it) available at wal mart. I found this information at http://repticzone.com/forums/TreeFrogs/messages/1909551.html. I have never tried this, and am not saying that you should use it. This is just info I looked up to try and help you. I have no experience treating frogs for any kind of ailment. Good luck. I hope your froggy gets better.

[bshmerlie]

What about liquid human/baby laxative injected into a waxworm?

I definately wouldn't do that. I've also never had to deal with any blockage issues so hopefully someone who has will chime in. Good luck.

[Waybueno]

Ugh I hope so :[

[Waybueno]

Nobody can think of a frog laxative??


Heres some art I did of him this morning of my fave picture of him.