Dunno How It Happend

[Darcie]

I dunno if I am in the right topic or even if anyone can help, bit heres the story. Everything was fine one minute and the next my dawarf Frog is missing his front leg. he just has a stomp there now and it is covered with white cotton like stuff. I dunno if my other frog bit it off or if he got it cought on somehting..I haven't been able to find it either. He seems to be doing good. hes spending alot of up up in the plants off of the floor. Any help would be apprecited ! Thanks

Darc

 

[clutterydrawer]

when did you..uhh..last see the leg? is it possible the fungus could have eaten awaythe whole leg?

 

[Darcie]

I last noticed it was gone .... 2 days ago I think.. I feel so bad for him... It is pissible it could be fungi , if it is how do I get rid of it and help him !?

 

[Inchworm]

Hi Darcie

Here's a link that might help you. Scroll down to where it talks about frogs that lose limbs and develop fungus at the site. It will also explain how much salt to add as treatment.

I will also look for information about any prepared medications that might help, but so far all the ones I've checked are not appropriate for use on frogs. This is something you can start right away at least.

Good luck. Please let us know how he does.

 

[LadyMinion]

Inchworm - I think you forgot to inlcude the link.

 

[Inchworm]

Hi LadyMinion

Thank you so much for calling that to my attention. If I hadn't spotted the email from this, it would have gone right by me. )

Here is it:

http/www.fishpondinfo.com/frog4.htm

I really hope this will help.

 

[Darcie]

Will the salt not harn my other fish ?
Thanks for your help guys

 

[clutterydrawer]

what other fish have you got?

 

[Inchworm]

Hi Darcie

It would probably be best to isolate him for treatment. Not only would this keep him safe while he is recovering, it would eliminate the possibility of spreading any harmful bacteria or fungus.

I keep my two ADFs in a one gallon jar and they are quite happy and safe by themselves. Any glass container will do as long as it has a lid. If you relocate him, you could keep him there and once he has recovered, add his little friend. Then you wouldn't have to worry about aggressive tank mates nipping on his fragile little limbs.