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Quick answer
Like all living things, frogs and toads can suffer from a
variety of illnesses and diseases - unfortunately these can be difficult to
treat.
Further
information
Occasionally you may come across frogs or toads that have picked
up an injury or illness. We hear about amphibians with 'milky'
eyes, growths on the skin and a particularly nasty condition
called 'toad fly'. You may also see weak or thin
amphibians post-breeding or during periods of very dry weather.
Unfortunately there's often nothing that can
be done to treat these animals and it's just a case of keeping
them out of harms way whilst they recover (if they can). If
possible, move them to somewhere in the garden where
they are protected from predators and weather extremes.
Often these incidences are isolated but please get in touch if
you have any concerns; ideally include photos of the situation
so we can try and determine what's going on.
If you cat brings home a live amphibian, return it to the garden
if it seems uninjured or
If you notice a number of frogs becoming thin and lethargic
during the summer, please see the information on amphibian
disease
ranavirus.
Causes of adult frog/toad death.
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