Grey Tree frog one eyelid closed.

[Shannon821]

Our Grey tree frog has been pretty quiet lately. I have been watching it daily and, it seems as it's right eyelid is closed up. It's left eye looks normal. Does anyone know what could be the problem? We are still new when it comes to our tree frog

[John]

When it comes out to eat at night does it keep its eye closed like that still? As it looks in that photo, it might be alright. However it could have a problem - it's really hard to "diagnose" issues like this without more photos and detailed descriptions. If the frog is eating alright and you don't see inflamation or swelling of the eye, I wouldn't worry for now, but more photos would be helpful (particularly one in which both eyes are visible).

[Shannon821]

Here is another picture of both his eyes. He is still eating and will open his eyelids when hunting his crickets. When he's sitting there he will open and shut his right eyelid quiet frequently. Seems as if he's doing this because it's bothering him.

Thanks for the help!

[John]

The right eye looks a little cloudy. I would recommend getting an amphibian-safe eye antibiotic from the vet. You will most likely have to take the frog in to see the vet but unless you are confident that the vet is experienced with amphibians, don't let the vet do the treatment - just make sure they can see the frog has an eye infection. The reason I say this is that most vets have zero experience with amphibians and are not aware of amphibian tolerances for the various medications and treatments. In several cases there are antibiotics prescribed for reptiles and mammals that are extremely toxic to amphibians.

[Shannon821]

The right eye looks a little cloudy. I would recommend getting an amphibian-safe eye antibiotic from the vet. You will most likely have to take the frog in to see the vet but unless you are confident that the vet is experienced with amphibians, don't let the vet do the treatment - just make sure they can see the frog has an eye infection. The reason I say this is that most vets have zero experience with amphibians and are not aware of amphibian tolerances for the various medications and treatments. In several cases there are antibiotics prescribed for reptiles and mammals that are extremely toxic to amphibians.

Thank you, John!