Fluid in my tomato frog's throat

[greenbecky11]

HELP!!! I picked up my tomato frog (3 yrs old) to put him in my critter keeper to feed him and I noticed he has fluid in his throat! I have worked with frogs and toads of all species for more than 10 years and I have never come across this. Other than the fluid he seems fine, his feeding behavior has slowed over the last year. He still eats but more like once a week and only 2-3 4week crickets instead of 4-5 4 week crickets 2-3 times per week. I figured this was just due to age (and I still think it is). This has seemed to develop over night but may have started a couple weeks ago. I am extremely concerned and frustrated by searching the internet for causes and cures. HELP!!!

[bshmerlie]

Why don't you take him to the vet and get himchecked out? Just to be safe.

[greenbecky11]

I would but I live in "small-town" Iowa and I don't trust our "exotics" vets, I really don't think frogs are in there realm (more like parakeets and guinea pigs, you know). I got my degree in Zoology and when I lived in Colorado I worked at an exotics animal hospital so I feel confident in treating him myself. I just don't know where to start. Even a way to narrow down and internet search would help me.

[bshmerlie]

Why don't you check out this website Frye Brothers' Frogs he is a vet and many frog owners swear by him. Shoot him an email of your frogs symptoms maybe he can help you out. Let me know how it works out. I've never used him personally but I've seen his name brought up by some very experienced froggers.

[greenbecky11]

Thank you for that website, I will check it out shortly. Just an update and for those that might still be able to help me, I did a sugar bath the next night and the fluid reduced. I am going to attempt another one before his next feeding opportunity. I still don't know what the cause is/was and how to prevent future issues...