Wound management and rehabilitation of an injured common toad (Bufo bufo) following foot amputation

In the UK, common frog (Rana temporaria) and toad (Bufo bufo) numbers are falling, with common toad numbers in the UK declining by 68% in the past 30 years. Causes for the decline include roads dividing the land between toads and breeding ponds, cat attacks and gardening accidents. This case report describes the treatment of a common toad with a traumatic amputative injury of the hindlimb, including nursing care through to release. The case is evaluated to improve future veterinary care of amphibians and raise awareness of this threatened species.