American Toad #18-3152 has been doing well and has gained weight; at her last weigh-in, she was 98 grams! Some of this weight gain is due to fluid retention. She’s given a daily bath in a hypertonic saline solution to minimize this fluid retention; the hypertonic solution has a higher amount of salt than the toad’s bodily fluids, causing the retained fluids to leave the toad’s body though its porous skin. The veterinary staff examines the toad weekly to assess her body condition and hydration level. Weekly checks will continue into early May, when the toad can be prepared for release.
from Wildlife Center of Virginia RSS https://www.wildlifecenter.org/critter-corner/patient-updates/american-toad-18-3152-update-0
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