WTF lethargic

[John]

Thanks for the response. I just heard him a few minutes ago calling again, and he sure can call! (Does that mean he is for sure male?)

Yes it does.

And I would want a vet to give him the meds needed for worms, if he does need worming. I just thought a info sheet on what drugs etc would be helpful to the vet, incase he does not know about frogs.

Read the concluding section of FrogForum.net - Gray Tree Frog Care.

[Kurt]

"Since most gray treefrogs are wild caught in origin, they should be taken to a vet for treatment for internal parasites. He/she can administer a regimen of metronidazole (flagyl) at 50 mg per kg of frog given 3 times at 4 days apart, and a single dose of fenbendazole (panacur) at the same dosage level in between the first and second dose of metronidazole. This will ensure your frogs get the best start in captivity, parasite-free. Commercial dealers to not treat their frogs for parasites."

I can't really say any more about medication that isn't already said here. The only thing I can say more is, what your vet will need from you is a fresh facal sample no more than 24 hours old. It cannot be from any water source, so if the frog deficates in it's water bowl, that sample is no good. If the frog in question is housed with other frogs, all frogs should be tested and treated. All you will need is one sample for the group, but multiple samples would be better. Your vet will need a microscope to make a diagnosis. If your vet has any problem with treating for parasites, PM me with his contact info and I will put him/her in touch with my vet. I don't expect this will be nessisary.

[John]

Wow there's a typo. I'll have to fix that.