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Patient of the Week - Rupert the Green Tree Frog

Age: Adult   Sex: Unknown

Found: In a house at Mooloolah Valley with a gash near the left shoulder.

Transported to: The Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital by the concerned home owner.

Veterinary Assessment: Dr Amber found that Rupert's wound was an old one and in the early stages of healing. The 78g frog is otherwise very bright and active, and hopping around well.

Treatment: Dr Amber applied a topical antibotic cream to Rupert's wound to help stave off any infections. The cream will be applied daily over the next week.

Future: Rupert will spend the next week in care at the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital, and will then be assessed for release back to the wild near where he was found.

AZWH Statistic: No animal is too small for treatment at the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital! We have treated over 29 native frogs so far in 2011.