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Re: Sick red-eyed tree frog?
Originally Posted by
Kurt
Keep in mind not everyone has access to or the experience to be able administer fenbendazole or metronidazole. So more often than not, a vet is needed in this situation.
Very good point, Kurt. With my crew, it was critical that I learn to administer meds right from the get go. My vet had me give the meds every three weeks for a toadal of three doses and THEN repeat the fecals. Getting to the ve'is office involved a two-hour drive each way, so I had a BIG incentive to learn how to handle the meds on my own. Doing it myself saved me a lot of time and money.
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September 14th, 2009
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Re: Sick red-eyed tree frog?
Same here, except my vet is only 45 minutes to an hour away.
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Re: Sick red-eyed tree frog?
Would you recommend just taking in the little guy first, then maybe taking in the other 2 if the vet thinks they need it?
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Re: Sick red-eyed tree frog?
Originally Posted by
Kurt
Same here, except my vet is only 45 minutes to an hour away.
Good herp vets are very hard to come by, and even vets that claim to specialize in exotics don't have very much experience with frogs. That's why it's important to find one who is at least WILLING to treat frogs. After forming a relationship with one they usually work with you on the basics--you can overnight fecals, and they can overnight meds. At some point you will encounter more difficult medical situations with your herps, which is why it's important to hook up with an expert herp vet willing to do phone consults with your local herp vet who usually welcomes the opportunity to expand his knowledge. My herp expert is Keven Wright, DVM in Arizona. He is amazing and in addition to running his "strictly exotics" practice, he lectures all over the world and has authored books for the scientific community.
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Re: Sick red-eyed tree frog?
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Re: Sick red-eyed tree frog?
Originally Posted by
sepgundamrg
Would you recommend just taking in the little guy first, then maybe taking in the other 2 if the vet thinks they need it?
Take them both at the same time.
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Re: Sick red-eyed tree frog?
Well, I cant afford a vet visit this pay period, but I did find a good home for my brown tree frog. He is now a class pet.
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Re: Sick red-eyed tree frog?
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Re: Sick red-eyed tree frog?
Originally Posted by
Kurt
Very good.
Cool, at least I'm doing something right -.- Do you guys think it should be ok to re-introduce my little guy to his old home now? He looks great now and is all fattened up!
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Re: Sick red-eyed tree frog?
Not if there is with another frog species in there. Like what happened to the brown tree frog?
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Re: Sick red-eyed tree frog?
If its just red-eyes in there, I don't see why not.
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Re: Sick red-eyed tree frog?
Originally Posted by
Kurt
If its just red-eyes in there, I don't see why not.
I would disinfect the tank first and get one token fecal to check for parasites.
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Re: Sick red-eyed tree frog?
Originally Posted by
Tom Highum
Not if there is with another frog species in there. Like what happened to the brown tree frog?
Originally Posted by
sepgundamrg
Well, I cant afford a vet visit this pay period, but I did find a good home for my brown tree frog. He is now a class pet.
-.- What all needs to be done to disenfect the cage? It has a lot of plants in it and I can't even afford new substrate....
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Re: Sick red-eyed tree frog?
Originally Posted by
sepgundamrg
-.- What all needs to be done to disenfect the cage? It has a lot of plants in it and I can't even afford new substrate....
Ten percent bleach solution, ie, 1/2 cup bleach and 4 1/2 cups water in spray bottle. Remove frogs to critter carrier first.
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Re: Sick red-eyed tree frog?
Originally Posted by
sepgundamrg
-.- What all needs to be done to disenfect the cage? It has a lot of plants in it and I can't even afford new substrate....
Switch to paper towels--cheaper and easier to keep sanitary.
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Re: Sick red-eyed tree frog?
Originally Posted by
Marilyn
Switch to paper towels--cheaper and easier to keep sanitary.
Well, with paper towels I cant have my plants. I went ahead and wiped down my glass and the background before putting the little guy back in. I also cleaned his water bowel by boiling it and letting it cool before putting it back. There is a picture of my tank in the first page, I really don't want to go from that to paper towels....
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Re: Sick red-eyed tree frog?
Well if you keep the old substrate, then there was no point in cleaning the other stuff.
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Re: Sick red-eyed tree frog?
could he boil the substrate? What is the substrate?
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Re: Sick red-eyed tree frog?
Originally Posted by
Tom Highum
could he boil the substrate? What is the substrate?
Coconut fiber, mulch, and soil. There is also a gravel drainage layer.
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Re: Sick red-eyed tree frog?
you could boil the gravel unless it has been sealed with anything. I don't know about putting the coconut fiber in boiling water though.
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