Frog First Aid Medications - Being Prepared

[Sarosaurus]

Hey guys! I have a question on the Metronidizole. I have come across a powdered form at the pet store that I work at in the fish section. It's made by SeaChem. Anyone know what the difference is and if it could be used on amphibians? I looked at the label and didn't see where it wasn't safe to use on them, but maybe one of you could give me some insight into this. I can get it for roughly $10 and would be readily available should I need it.

Also, what would you guys say about using Vetericyn One-step wound and skin care that works naturally with your animal's immune system on amphibians? I have used it on myself and my kitties before and it works awesome. Just wonder if you guys think it could take the place of SSD when my frog decides to keep rubbing his nose on the glass? This stuff pretty much takes care of any of the nasties he could get from any wounds he sustains (fungal, bacterial, etc..)

[Mentat]

Hey guys! I have a question on the Metronidizole. I have come across a powdered form at the pet store that I work at in the fish section. It's made by SeaChem. Anyone know what the difference is and if it could be used on amphibians? I looked at the label and didn't see where it wasn't safe to use on them, but maybe one of you could give me some insight into this. I can get it for roughly $10 and would be readily available should I need it.

Also, what would you guys say about using Vetericyn One-step wound and skin care that works naturally with your animal's immune system on amphibians? I have used it on myself and my kitties before and it works awesome. Just wonder if you guys think it could take the place of SSD when my frog decides to keep rubbing his nose on the glass? This stuff pretty much takes care of any of the nasties he could get from any wounds he sustains (fungal, bacterial, etc..)

There are different metronidizole formulas. In the fish trade, the usual form is dimetronidizole, which is more soluble in water (plain metro is not). Even though its popular in treating protozoan and bacterial infections; metro is a drug that can and has caused damage to fish when users overdose or do an incorrect (usually too long) treatment. Because of this, recommend getting metro from a vet and use with proper dosing. Do wash hands and don't breath metro in powder form; it's also identified as a carcinogen.

IRT Vetericyn, have not used it but the website states is safe for exotics. Good luck !