Blue Ridge Wildlife Center Patient of the Week: Fowler’s Toad

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Toad-ally Awesome Recovery Story!

This Fowler’s Toad was found at Shenandoah River State Park with a right tibia fracture and multiple lacerations. Luckily he was stable enough for surgery on the day of admission. Prior to surgery, this toad was given a dilute betadine soak to help clean the wounds prior to flushing, debridement and closure.

We use a combination of injectable and gas anesthetics for surgical procedures on these small animals. Once under general anesthesia (and with pain medications and antibiotics on board), our veterinarian was able to clean and close the wounds and stabilize the tibia fracture.

The wounds were closed and the leg splinted to itself to stabilize the tibia fracture. The tibia fracture and lacerations have healed well since surgery and this patient was soon able to move around well and comfortably.

This patient was able to be released a few days ago. We’re thrilled to be able to get this little guy home!