3yo - Trixie not eating! Help

[froghub]

What you are using is fine for supplements. You will need to give less often because adults do not need supplements as often as growing frogs. Once per week is sufficient.

The formula is loaded with vitamins as well.

The frog's poop will look quite different, but the majority of the solid matter will be absorbed with not much waste so the frog may not poop for a while when on the formula. You will notice if the frog poops it will look different.

Alright man.
Just finished feeding him is formula. He's starting to open mouth on his own.
He seems to be shedding more and faster since on formula. Is it normal?

[GrifTheGreat]

Alright man.
Just finished feeding him is formula. He's starting to open mouth on his own.
He seems to be shedding more and faster since on formula. Is it normal?

It's probably unrelated.

Observe the condition of his skin closely. Does he eat it like they normally do or does he slough off and leave it? Constant sloughing of the skin or trouble shedding usually indicate a skin condition like a possible fungal infection, but not always.

[froghub]

This year i did nor catch him eating it. But he did not have the strenght to open the mouth either. There are only very small strips coming out already. Nothing like it usually does. There are just some bit when he is in water coming off.

[GrifTheGreat]

This year i did nor catch him eating it. But he did not have the strenght to open the mouth either. There are only very small strips coming out already. Nothing like it usually does. There are just some bit when he is in water coming off.

Probably just a result of malnutrition. The formula should help with that.

[froghub]

Probably just a result of malnutrition. The formula should help with that.

Alright, how long should i give him the formula? Until he eats normally or should i rely on it for a while?
I'm not planning on using it more than a week due to bacteria, but if it is that helpfull i can get another one. Also it is on the fridge, i use gloves when manipulating etc.
Also when he eats package says that i can sprinkle normal food with it as if it was a supplement...

[GrifTheGreat]

Alright, how long should i give him the formula? Until he eats normally or should i rely on it for a while?
I'm not planning on using it more than a week due to bacteria, but if it is that helpfull i can get another one. Also it is on the fridge, i use gloves when manipulating etc.
Also when he eats package says that i can sprinkle normal food with it as if it was a supplement...

Offer food as normal. The idea is to stimulate his appetite and get him strong enough to eat on his own. I would use it for a couple weeks while offering normal food item as well to see if he will take them.

You can use it as a supplement. Many of these formulas state that they can be used as such to provide extra nutrition. You can hold off from feeding him the formula for a couple days to see if he will eat on his own.

The formula will last longer than a week. It's just important to minimize the chances of contaminating the formula. It should be fine.

The decision is of course yours to make.

[froghub]

Offer food as normal. The idea is to stimulate his appetite and get him strong enough to eat on his own. I would use it for a couple weeks while offering normal food item as well to see if he will take them.

You can use it as a supplement. Many of these formulas state that they can be used as such to provide extra nutrition. You can hold off from feeding him the formula for a couple days to see if he will eat on his own.

The formula will last longer than a week. It's just important to minimize the chances of contaminating the formula. It should be fine.

The decision is of course yours to make.

Hey, yes i'm offering normal food always prior. He's starting to want food but not yet. At least he already tries to catch it and holds on to the syringe as they should hold to the prey. I'll give him three days off on the seventh day to see if he wants some dubias. If it does i'll finish the powder using it as a supplement yes.
Also he is fully shedding now, very fast. Seems that he hasn't done the job as i thought.
As far as i know he's eating it. Also pooped yesterday, in the water bowl...

[froghub]

Offer food as normal. The idea is to stimulate his appetite and get him strong enough to eat on his own. I would use it for a couple weeks while offering normal food item as well to see if he will take them.

You can use it as a supplement. Many of these formulas state that they can be used as such to provide extra nutrition. You can hold off from feeding him the formula for a couple days to see if he will eat on his own.

The formula will last longer than a week. It's just important to minimize the chances of contaminating the formula. It should be fine.

The decision is of course yours to make.

Little guy is already eating and catching tongues and some dubias lol. Which is great. I'll give him the day off today and tomorrow will try to normal feed him again.
Thanks man.