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Hi,
I just inherited 2 african clawed frogs. They were in deplorable water conditions and when I changed the water, I removed them to a tupperware container. Today, one of the frogs has a black spot on its side. Any idea what this might be . . .? I thought it might be a bruise, scratch, bite from the other frog while they were thrashing around in the tupperware. They are both active and eating like crazy (big suprise there . . . ). Any advice would be appreciated . . .
Thannks,
Nicole

if it is an injury it could be from the other ones claws. just keep an eye on it. watch for white fuz or redness, or spreading. if anything comes up you can treat it for the corresponding fish disease with fish medications.

Thanks, that's kind of what I was thinking -- but which fish medication. One for ick or something else?

Nicole

depends on what problem comes up. i wouldnt necessarily treat if there are no symptoms. if there is white fuz, treat for fungus. if there are red streaks that look like blood under the skin or if it develops into an open sore, treat for bacterial infections. quick cure treats for a few things but is pretty strong and i have not, and probably would not, use it on frogs. melafix and pimafix are good general antibiotics and melafix helps heal wounds. these are both very mild, even preventative, medications that should be safe for your frogs, but i havent tried either with frogs that i remember. if problems arise thimgs like maroxy, maracynI&II, and trisulfa meds may be needed. all are specialized relatively strong fish medications and you will have to check the packages for what each one treats. dont mix meds that have the same active ingredients, that is effectively just doubling up on either one and you could overdose the frogs. remember that these are all fish meds and not intended for frogs. it is just an option besides taking him to the vet. even if they died, if you did the best you could with good intentions you did fine, and more than most people would probably do.