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Panacur- Panacur is used to deworm WC frogs or if the frog has a formed stool and is losing weight.
It is really a horse dewormer, but it works on most animals including dogs, frogs, etc. It is very cheap, but I'm pretty sure
the only way to get it is through a perscription from a vet's office. I went into the vet's office and got a syringe of panacur
paste for $10. I have asked a few vets and people who keep/sell frogs and use panacur and they all say that panacur is very
hard to overdose, but don't use way too much. I have heard 3 ways of applying panacur. The first way, is to get a syringe
(no needle) put a little panacur in it, use an upside down plastic spoon, guitar pick, or something similar to pry the
frog's mouth open and squirt the panacur in, usually the liquid form. This way can be stressful to the frog, but probable
works the best, because you know the frog ingests it. The second way is to smear a little panacur on the cricket, usually
the paste form of it. The third way is to spread some panacur (paste form) over some tin foil and let it completely dry, then
take a razor blade and scrape it off. When you have scraped it off, mash it into a powder and you can dust your food items
with it.
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Baytril- It is administrated by an injection to the ventral area. The does is 10mg/kg and you
can repeat it every 48 hours up to 14 days. Baytril is also used on dogs and cats. For frogs, it is used for rubbed snouts,
skin sores, and physical injuries.
Flagyl- Flagyl is used when the frog has runny or bloody stools. It treats a parasite called
flagellate protozoans, and it is an antibiotic for anaerobic bacteria.
Pedialyte- Pedialyte is used to rehydrate frogs and reduce stress levels. I have not heard of
it being used of larger frogs, but if you have used it on larger frogs, e-mail me and tell me about it. I have heard of it
being used on dart frogs and mantellas mostly.
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Calcium Supplements- There are many calcium supplements on the market. I use herptivite
brand about every 10 days and it works well. There are many things to read on the internet about using calcium supplements
daily or weekly. I use it every 10 days, because some say it can harm the frog if used every feeding, but others who use it
every feeding say it doesn't harm the frogs.
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