HELP! African Dwarf Frog sick..

Ara, I agree with Jannika: I would lean towards it NOT being Chytrid, if you have not added any new frogs to the tank and since you've had this froggy for quite a while.

I had two ADFs for about two years and then had this develop. I hadn't added any new frogs or other occupants, for that matter, but I did put some play sand in their tank; I had had gravel in their tank since I first got them, but decided they would like a softer substrate. That's the only thing I could figure exposed them to this as the spores can be in dirt.

I hope your little froggies will be OK. ADFs are just adorable, so endearing and entertaining!
 
Chytrid IS terrifying, isn't it. It is a hideous disease. I'm betting that this is not what that is, though, in light of the facts.

ADDENDUM: I would go ahead and try to get the Chloramphenicol eyedrops from the vet, as long as you do have frogs.

If I ever get ADFs again I'm going to be ready. I actually have Chloramphenicol on hand, now.

An alternative to that would be to google the "Lamasil AT" method of treating Chytrid.

Having said all that, I do believe that you will be safe from Chytrid if you do not add new frogs to the tank, without a lengthy quarantine, nor would I add fish from a pet store that comes from a tank with frogs in it; the spores could be hitchhiking in the water and on the body of the fish, as well.
 
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Well, update on the frog..

She's been quarantined for a few weeks now, and I am fairly sure it is not a fungus, as she is not showing signs of it, but she is clearly completly blind and struggling every day. She is also not eating despite the fact that I put the food right on her nose basically. She is not so emaciated that her bones are sticking out and she almost looks like she has a hole in her side, just as of today.. and she thrashes about sometimes.

I sadly think it's time to put my poor little Ziva out of her misery.. :(

Question - I have euthenized fish before using the frozen water method (freeze water until I have to break the ice off the top, put fish in, they die almost instantly). Is this still one of the best ways for a frog too?
 
I am sorry about your frog. I wish I could help, but the longest I have been able to take care of one was a few days. I couldnt get it to eat. All I know is that there are frogs that live around us in the winter (well maybe) and our pond freezes pretty good. But this is an african frog so the species may not be tolerant to cold water.
 
So sorry to hear, Ara. If you don't have any clove oil, you can also humanely euthanize a frog by rubbing its back or belly with a product containing 20% benzocaine (like a first-aid spray or toothache gel). The frog should quickly become unconscious. Put in a plastic bag and freeze overnight. This I learned from CA Dept. of Fish and Game, when I had to euthanize some Xenopus which are illegal in my state.
 
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