WTF injured arm

[John911]

Found one of our whites just now with its left fore arm swolen like popye. I put him in another tank and his hand kind of curled up and there is a little bit of blood on top of it. I suspect it got it caught in the lid trying to escape(they have done this before, we have weight on top, but maybe it managed to move it). What can I do?

[Julia]

Make sure the arm and the new environment are clean. Apply an anti-septic to the arm (like polysporin) and call your vet. A swollen wound can mean infection. Good luck!

[Julia]

How is he?

[charlamanda]

Make sure the arm and the new environment are clean. Apply an anti-septic to the arm (like polysporin) and call your vet. A swollen wound can mean infection. Good luck!

Just a additional note: Make sure the anitbiotic oitment doesn't have a numbing agent in it, like lidocaine. Many of the new triple or regular antibacterial ointments now come with a "pain reliever" in it and can be deadly to frogs. Make sure you read the ingredients thoroughly.

[charlamanda]

Hope your frog is OK, let us know please.

[charlamanda]

I checked this thread again today to see how your frog was doing, any changes or news?

[John911]

We did treat it, and put him in an individual container. His hand looks really bad. Curled up and he doesnt open it. I cant really tell if the swelling has gone down at all. I dont know if the lid could have done this to him, but they will push up and try to escape. We were thinking maybe he got bit by a cricket and got infected? I dont know if that sounds ridiculous or not. I know crickets can be nasty.