Can you overfeed a tree frog?
The amount of food your frog needs will vary somewhat, but keep in mind that White’s tree frogs tend toward having obesity issues, so do not overfeed. All insects fed to amphibians must first be gut loaded with nutritious foods. In addition, it is important to dust the prey items with a calcium-vitamin supplement.
What happens if I feed my frog too much?
Overfeeding is very bad for frogs. Just as is true for people, if you overfeed your frogs, they will get fat, and obesity will adversely affect their overall health and shorten their lives. The second reason why new keepers overfeed their frogs is because their frogs always seem to be hungry.
What should I do if my frog has bloat?
One of my frogs has come down with bloat. She began retaining fluid about a month ago and I have been treating her daily with epsom salt soaks (1tsp/1gallon water) since then. She actually appears worse.
Why does my albino frog have bloat?
I have seven other frogs (from same tank) that are not bloated which makes me think that she may have some congenital organ problem going on. She is an albino female about a year old. I want to try the aspiration method before the bloat gets any worse.
What causes a frog to stop eating and jumping?
MBD usually makes the frog stop eating and jumping. This is due to improper feeding, which causes a lack of vitamin D and calcium. Edema is when the frog swells up and becomes lethargic because it is so bloated. If your frog is lethargic and not bloated, then it does not have edema. Look for bloating.
What does it mean when a frog is lethargic?
Edema is when the frog swells up and becomes lethargic because it is so bloated. If your frog is lethargic and not bloated, then it does not have edema.
One of my frogs has come down with bloat. She began retaining fluid about a month ago and I have been treating her daily with epsom salt soaks (1tsp/1gallon water) since then. She actually appears worse.
I have seven other frogs (from same tank) that are not bloated which makes me think that she may have some congenital organ problem going on. She is an albino female about a year old. I want to try the aspiration method before the bloat gets any worse.
MBD usually makes the frog stop eating and jumping. This is due to improper feeding, which causes a lack of vitamin D and calcium. Edema is when the frog swells up and becomes lethargic because it is so bloated. If your frog is lethargic and not bloated, then it does not have edema. Look for bloating.
Edema is when the frog swells up and becomes lethargic because it is so bloated. If your frog is lethargic and not bloated, then it does not have edema.
