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African Clawed Frog Disease, Illness and Injury
Disease and Illness in DetailCaused by Aeromonas hydrophila, Proteus hydrophilus and Pseudomonas hydrophilus. These types of bacteria are often present in the aquarium but do not affect the frog. The bacteria is opportunistic and attacks frogs which have a weak immune system or have been stressed. Ulcers and haemorrhages can often be seen in the legs and belly of the frogs, once these symptoms appear it is usually too late for the frog. The frogs suffering with red leg often die suddenly without warning. Symptoms of the disease include excess mucus production, skin discoloration and reddening of the belly and legs of the frog. Treaments that are effective include administering Tetracycline orally or using Baytril. Adding salt to the water while treatment is going on may increase survival rates of the frogs. |
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Dropsy or Bloating DiseaseDropsy or Bloating Disease |
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Epidermal ChytridiomycosisX.tropicalis suffering from epidermal chytridiomycosis |
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Eye Blood clotEye Blood clot - can be caused by bacterial infection, high water temperatures or unclean conditions. |
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Fungal Skin InfectionFungal Skin Infection |
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Fungal Sore
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Inflamed ArmInflamed arm - can be caused by rough handling or infected wound. |
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Other IllnessBowel Obstruction: Bowel Obstructions are quit common, many owners get worried that they've seen their frogs eat a piece of gravel. It usually passes through. On some occasions, though, it doesn't. It cause a bowel obstruction. Symptoms of this include Lethargic Behaviour, not eating and a large lump visible in the bowel. You should watch carefully to see if it passes, if it doesn't it may cause death. You should seek the advice of a vet. |
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