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    Hi all,

    I am quite shaken right now. One of my terribs escaped somehow, I do not know how. I never had a frog escape before.

    The terrib was caught by a cat, and mistreated. It's missing a foot. It is still alive, and I have put him in a different tank. But I do not know what to do. I know the purist out there will suggest that I kill it. I don't know if I have that in me.

    I will try and see if I can find a vet around here. Is there anything else I can do until then?

    Thank you. I am shattered.

    Eric

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    Tony
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    The major issue with an injury like this is that the wound site is wide open to infection. In all honesty I would put it down if it was my frog, but if you want to try to save it you need to get it into a very clean environment. I would use a sterilite tub, paper towel for substrate and plastic hides for ease of cleaning and disinfection. You should also get it started on antibiotics as soon as possible, my preference is Baytril but you may have to go with another depending on what is available in Canada.

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    clownonfire
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    Thank you Tony. I know you and Michael are trying to find the easiest way of doing it and I appreciate, I will put it down today. I am just so fuc**ing upset and sad.

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    Quote Originally Posted by clownonfire View Post
    Thank you Tony. I know you and Michael are trying to find the easiest way of doing it and I appreciate, I will put it down today. I am just so fuc**ing upset and sad.
    I know the feeling, I hate losing a frog. **** luck hits us all, try not to get too discouraged.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tony View Post
    I know the feeling, I hate losing a frog. **** luck hits us all, try not to get too discouraged.
    Tony, can you let me know what to do? Mike suggested Orajel, but I was tearing up too much couldn't follow the thread.

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    Applying Orajel to the underside of the frog (belly and the "drinking patch" toward the rear) should bring a quick and painless end.

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    Keep it clean and treat the wounds with Neosporin to prevent infection. So sorry. Good luck, frogs have come back from worse.

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    Update

    We have secluded the terrib immediately after the incident. After talking with Cheri on the phone, we moved the frog to a 10 gallon. We have applied Polysporin Triple Antibiotics (without pain reliever) twice a day since then.

    She (no clue what sex she is, but it's like that) is active. She hides of course, but will eat. She is pretty beat up, too. And even though we didn't want to name our terribs, she is now Ripley (based on the Alien character).

    Here are a few pics. Yes, my thumb looks dirty, but that is after washing them and adding plants in her temporary tank.

    Eric
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    Awwww....I have alot of hope for Ripley!
    She looks strong and will hopefully live up to her name!

    I will be thinking of her and praying for a full recovery! The missing foot will give her character. It's amazing how frogs can adapt!

    ~Lesley

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    Oh poor Ripley...she's in good hands Eric, I've got my fingers crossed for her.
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    Here's an update. She seems to be healing. The lacerations on her body doesn't seem so raw. She is also quite feisty one, always difficult to catch for her Polysporin.

    And I had a question on that one. I have been applying it twice a day, and I am wondering if I should stop now. It seems the stress will slow down her healing process.

    Any thoughts?

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    Awwe im really sorry to hear about this.. Hope she is doing better keep us updated =)

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    Its been a week or so. And now that it's not so stressfull, do you mind if I asked what foot? I'm curious, and sorry if it's upsetting.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Leefrogs View Post
    Its been a week or so. And now that it's not so stressfull, do you mind if I asked what foot? I'm curious, and sorry if it's upsetting.
    It's the right foot. You can see it on this picture: http://www.frogforum.net/attachments...ib-ripley2.jpg

    Thanks Ginger for your thoughtful way of asking.

    Eric

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    For those who are following this thread, Ripley is recovering well. Or so it seems. It's almost been a bit more than a week and a half. She is still quarantined, and her missing foot wound still a bit opened. Following Tony's advice, I am now only applying Polysporin once a day.

    She is also eating. She passes most of her time under a tree bark.

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    Sounds promising Eric. How are the front feet doing?
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    Quote Originally Posted by DonLisk View Post
    Sounds promising Eric. How are the front feet doing?
    Thanks Don. The front feet don't look as bad. I mean, she is not moving a great deal, so it's hard to say. But they don't look as they are bending the other way.

    I will first wait for the new terrib to be introduced with the others, which I think is this week of the next one, and if Ripley does well, she should join the others again in 2 weeks...

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