curious swollen frog

[amanda berry]

One of my frogs in my pond appears to be very swollen. It looks rather as if it has been 'blown up' (like in Shrek according to my kids) Does anyone know what is causing this? I am very worried about it. I am a new member and don't know how to add my photo.

[Darley]

Go to Gallery and upload the photo, then copy the url into your post

[Lancashire Lad]

Originally Posted by amanda berry

..I am a new member and don't know how to add my photo...

If you click on the Gallery tab at the top of the page, there are fairly detailed instructions for uploading your photos.

In this instance you would need to put your photo in the image library.

You need to be logged in or you won't be able to upload.

If you are still struggling, post again and I'm sure someone will reply with step by step details.

Regards
Mike.

[dampflippers]

Amanda, go to the Froglife website Froglife - conserving native frogs, toads, newts, lizards, snakes .
There is a leaflet on amphibian health in the advice downloads section here: http://www.froglife.org/FAS/FAS7.pdf
Froglife - information on disease
You can also email them (if possible with a photo) for a diagnosis and advice- they are very helpful.

[amanda berry]

this is the photo of the frog
from her long suffering daughter who is being badgered constantly by her mother as she appears to be a complete internetphobe

[amanda berry]

Thanks very much 'dampflipper' I had a look at the leaflet and it seems that it sometimes happens and that in many cases it will get better if left alone. I feel much better knowing that!

[Dogghound]

There are two likely causes for this one its water balance basically is its intaking lots of water and not letting much back out it usually sorts itself out in time. The other possibility more serious for the frog is its got dropsy. Its hard to cure.