My dwarf frog is swollen, not eating, and can't surface. Is it dropsy?

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Hi! I have an aquatic dwarf frog that I'm watching for a friend out of town. When he was dropped off at my house he seemed swollen on the sides of his abdomen and over the past two days he has not eaten and his stomach looks firm and protruding. Even his back looks swollen. He has an appointment Thursday but I'd like advice keeping him alive till then. Oh hes also struggling to surface for air as if hes weighed down. The tank is less than 12 inch deep. I moved him to a smaller tank. Pet's info: Exotic | Unknown - Exotic | Male | unneutered | 10 years and 5 months old

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Ideally, he should be seen sooner than Thursday. If he has an obstruction or dropsy, then this is an emergency. For now, maintain pristine water conditions and proper temps. You can decrease the depth of the water to make it easier for Fred to surface.

My dwarf frog is swollen, not eating, and can't surface. Is it dropsy?

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