Whit's Tree Frog with Swollen leg and possible bloat, PLEASE HELP

[Leefrogs]

Glad to hear he has streingth and is still chunky. Thanks for keeping us posted.

[Kisa]

Quick update:

Bruce ate a cricket! I put one in there just a few minutes ago and at first it didn't seem like he wanted it, or maybe he couldn't even see it, I'm not sure, but the cricket walked right up under him and he just opened his mouth and ate it!

I was so worried about his appetite I'm just glad he ate, even if it was only one. I put another one in there for him to see if he'd eat it as well. So far, no dice, but hopefully once he realizes it's in there he'll go for this one too.

Thanks for reading lee! I'll definitely let everyone know what's going on in the next few days. Overall, I feel like Bruce is getting better. Let's hope the vet does too.

[Kisa]

Brought Bruce back to the vet for his checkup a little early because of the appearance of the lesions.

The vet (a wonderful woman, I'm so lucky I found her.) thinks they could be from an external injury, like he got his foot caught on something and pulled it away quickly and got a deep scratch. Either that or it's from the infection. She said the cloudiness in his eyes should have cleared up by now with continued use of the eye drops so she's a little worried about that, so she had me continue the use of the drops along with the new antibiotic injection. I wish I had asked her for the name of the injection but she was really busy and had to move fast. I really do trust her though, through talking with her she seemed to know a lot about tree frogs in general and even told me she was going to make extra sure that the antibiotic she gave him was ok for White's.

She does agree that the cloudiness in his eyes is affecting his vision, I noticed he was having trouble seeing the crickets and even making his way around his viv, so I think that's why she gave him switched his antibiotics. I'm supposed to continue the use of the drops but stop the Baytril. She also gave me some blue stuff (don't have the name right in front of me) to dilute in water and soak his injured leg in to keep it from getting irritated, she also suggested I remove anything abrasive from his tank as it could have caused the injuries on his leg.

I've followed all her instructions and am supposed to take him back in 7 days for another recheck. Still keep your fingers crossed guys!

[DonLisk]

So glad you found a vet that actually knows frogs and seems to be providing good advice and helping you keep up a positive attitude. Hope all goes well over the next week and Bruce improves.

[Kisa]

So glad you found a vet that actually knows frogs and seems to be providing good advice and helping you keep up a positive attitude. Hope all goes well over the next week and Bruce improves.

I know, I feel so fortunate to have found a vet that I trust with my Bruce. Thank you so much for you positive feedback.

[Ebony]

Kisa..Im so pleased Bruce is doing well and has eaten (that is a really good sign). You are doing a great job. Bruce is in the best possible hands. Thank goodness you got him when you did. Keep us updated. Ive grown very fond of the little guy.

[Kisa]

Kisa..Im so pleased Bruce is doing well and has eaten (that is a really good sign). You are doing a great job. Bruce is in the best possible hands. Thank goodness you got him when you did. Keep us updated. Ive grown very fond of the little guy.

I am too! I was very worried his appetite had gone down the toilet, but now when I feed him I can tell he is half starved (I had to put him on a diet because of his weight, which I fear could impair his ability to heal). Thank you so much for saying that, it makes me feel much better knowing that even people who don't know me personally can tell I'm trying very hard to make him better. I would hate to have brought an animal into a place where he got sick and was in pain, I just hope he's happy, even through his illness.

It's so nice to hear you say you're fond of him! He's grown accustomed to us (me and my boyfriend, and friends who have helped me with his recovery), he no longer fusses when we take him out of the cage for his medicine, and will even settle into my palm when I hold him. He needs all the support he can get, even if it's from far away!

<3

[Kisa]

Sorry it's been a few days since I've updated you guys, but I've had my hands full these past few days.

Bruce's condition has improved since he received the injection and I have started the leg soak. His legions are healing quite quickly, the skin is even starting to grow over them and they are no longer bloody or irritated.

On the down side, his eyesight has not improved and the cloudiness has not retreated. He possesses his usual voracious appetite, but has a hard time seeing the crickets and mealworms (I bought him the worms as a treat for being so good, and from the want to vary his diet more, but I'm afraid they're too small and too stationary for him to see them ) Presently I am feeding him 2 crickets and 1 mealworm every other night, and watching him until he eats each one (I feed him one insect at a time) to monitor his eyesight and appetite.

I've made a followup appointment with Dr. De La Torre (a wonderful herp vet, as I said before) for monday, so hopefully she'll give me some good news and a possible new treatment for the eyes.

Thanks for reading guys! I'll have an update from the vet soon.