dinner time

[GrifTheGreat]

So Grif just ate two wax worms and a pinkie! We had to force his mouth open with a card but as soon as they were in mouth he gobbled them down. It's the first pinkie he's ever eaten. We tried to feed him one before, but he bit it in half and spit it out. He seemed much more excited about this one. I would still feel better if he ate on his own, but I think the fact that he's showing more interest in his food is a sign that he is recovering. Unfortunately, right after he ate he urinated. Most of the time looks like he is gaining weight back, but then he pees and its like watching a balloon deflate. His skin hangs loose and you can see just how skinny he is. It makes me want to cry. He has definitely gained some weight back since being sick, but is still very emaciated. I hope he will put weight on more quickly now if we can get him to eat more pinkies and wax worms. I am optimistic thoguh. He has much more energy and he is showing more interest in his food. Hopefully he will start eating on his own again soon, or at least get back to a healthy body weight.

[BG]

You are definitely on the right path . As he gets stronger like mine is doing he should eat a variety of foods . But for now we have to bring them back to 100%! My little guy is still not his usual self but he's getting there. He's not responding to food quick enough like use to. But he is on the road to recovery.

[Sprout]

That's great that he had some food My frog decides to pee if I stress him out at all, especially when I had to force feed him laxatives.. makes me feel pretty guilty! Hope he continues to improve

[bruster]

I cant get mine to eat anything but crickets, Ive tried mealworms and worms but only had a few get eaten so i end up giving the rest to my fish. I was thinking of trying a pinky today. I have also thought of gettin dubia roaches but not sure if they will get eaten either

[GrifTheGreat]

Thanks everyone! Yeah, Grif has always been a picky eater even before he got sick. Previously, the only other thing he would eat was crickets. From what I hear, pacmans can be particular about their food. They each have their favorites foods and ones they refuse to eat.

[GrifTheGreat]

I just fed Grif another pinky mouse. I had to force feed it to him, but he gobbled it right up and then looked at me like (You got anymore?) Lol! He pooped about 2 minutes after he got it down. He is getting more regular on his pooping too. Every 4 to 5 days he goes. He was snapping at crickets tonight also which is a very good sign everytime he does. He is still skinny. I hope he starts putting on more weight faster. It breaks my heart to see him all skinny. Edpecially when he pees and loses his water weight. As long as he has energy and eats the food I force feed him without spitting it out and continues to try and eat on his own ill have high hopes and feel more at ease. Everyone on this forum is so supportive and cares about not just their own frogs but everyone elses too. These are the kind of places and people we need more of in the world.