Does anyone know of a parasite checklist for frogs? I'm going to test my frogs' poop myself, as there are no reliable or affordable vets around here.
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I'll try to help you.
Please stand by . I will contact Lija to help you out .
In the meantime you could email vet DNA and ask about shipping a fecal from Canada.
This doesn't sound practical though as fecals need to be 'fresh'. But maybe?
http://www.vetdna.com/test-type/reptiles
Proper fecal testing requires years of experience using float method testing and a very expensive microscope with the knowledge of being able to tell the difference between a thin strand of hair, normal fecal/soil debris, and true fecal parasites. If you ~ think ~ you see a parasite how will you treat your frog without the assistance of a vet for the proper medication and dosage? Proper medication choices are based on proper identification. Proper medication doses are based on the weight of the frog.
There ~ just ~ must be a vet near Alberta:
http://www.anapsid.org/vets/canalberta.html
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Ranitomeya imitator "Varadero"
Ranitomeya sirensis "Lower Ucayali"
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Thank you! The only way I can gain experience is by practice right? I've been reading up a lot on fecal testing and how to do the float method. Of course I will need to be able to identify the parasites, hence this thread. Medication dosage and choice is tricky. I can either email a vet and ask, or maybe someone here on frog forum knows.
Although their is a few vets in Alberta, I've heard very mixed reviews about most. I will not allow just anyone to treat my frogs, you know?
Anyways, thanks for the reply.
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