How to Cure Tree Frog Infections

Tree frogs are colorful and entertaining pets, but they are also delicate creatures that are susceptible to disease. You should implement some preventive measures to keep the frogs healthy, but if it has already contracted an infection, your treatment options may be limited. You can try a few treatment options, although you should first contact a veterinarian if you suspect something is wrong with your pet and before beginning any treatment regimen.

Things You'll Need

  • Anti-fungal solution
  • Mercuchrome or malachite green
  • Sulfamethiazine
  • Copper sulfate or potassium permanganate
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Instructions

    • 1

      Use an anti-fungal solution such as Betadine or a 3 percent solution of hydrogen peroxide on any wound your tree frog gets, which may happen when you handle it clumsily or it gets into a fight with another frog. Consult a veterinarian first, however, before treating the frog. If the frog does contract a fungal infection, try treating the frog by immersing it in a 2 percent solution of mercuchrome or malachite green for a few minutes, repeating the treatment after 24 horus if you don't see any improvement. See a vet if the frog does not respond after three treatments.

    • 2

      Isolate a frog infected by red-leg, a parasite that appears as a reddening on the belly and thighs of the frog and causes it to become lethargic. Bathe the frog in a bath of sulfamethiazine solution - use only 15 ml for 10 liters of water -- or a 2 percent copper sulfate or potassium permanganate every day for two weeks. Again, consult a veterinarian first.

    • 3

      Treat dropsy -- bloating and soft abnormalities in the abdominal region -- by puncturing wounds that aren't near the eyes. However, this is a risky treatment and you should see a veterinarian first.