a little while ago i noticed my toad had a swollen nose. i thought it was proberly nose rub and dabbed it with a diluted tamodine solution but it didnt get any better. i took him to the pet shop for advice and they said to try lancing it with a needle. i got a sterile one and tryed this and altho it did at first go down it swelled right back up again.
there are very few vets who treat toads in my area and the only one i can get to will be £65 just for the consultation (which for me is a lot of money)
can anyone give me an idea of whats wrong and how it should be treated? its not that i dont want to take him to this vet but i just cant afford it if there just going to tell me theres nouthing they can do.
thanks

here are a few pictures of him

Miffyhorror I don't think you should lance it. It may require that approach - but it is going to have to be sterile and probably involve some antibiotics afterwards if the problem is returning quickly. In all honesty it looks as if it needs specialist help. The earlier you get the vet to take a look the better the chance that something can be done before the problem develops.

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which vets charge £65 for the consult? It might be as well publicising them so that others know to stay clear of them. I have never heard of any vet charging this outrageous amount. Most are around £18 or less even. I agree that you have no option but to take it to a vet though. You really should not get any pet if you know you cannot afford to look after it properly. Once you decide to get one (and you decided to get him ) you have an absolute moral and legal obl;igation to get him veterinary treatment should he ever need it.Having a problem like this and not getting proper treatment, would actually be grounds for an RSPCA prosecution. If you are on benefits,try the PDSA for help.
There is a specialist exotic vet at Thrapston. You can get there. Even if you don't drive, there is pyblic transport. Might even be worth phoning for advice first and sending her the photos and see what she says.
Julian Evans BVetMed MRCVS

Chapelfield Vet Practice
Wellesley Road
Tharston Industrial Estate
LONG STRATTON
Norwich
Norfolk
NR15 2PD
Tel: 01508 530686

and then for future reference, get insurance.
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Hiya,

Fenwoman has already offered some great advice.
At this point the situation is very extreme, you have no choice but to take him to a specialist vet, whether it is to have it treated no matter how long it takes or whether it is to have him humanely euthanised as there is nothing that can be done. It is your responsibility.

Have you looked inside of his mouth? To determine whether the swelling is superficial on just the outside of his face or if the problem is much deeper.
Is he still eating at all? It's most likely to be some kind of abcess related to an underlying infection. The treatment of something so severe is likely to involve lancing, aspirating fluid and sending it for bacteriology and histology (to determine how to treat the underlying cause and assess his general health) and ongoing treatment no matter what the outcome is likely to be the result.

Good luck with him and please do make sure he is seen properly by a professional.
Lotte***

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