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Post by swissgrl on Feb 27, 2009 21:07:52 GMT -5
I have a little pigmy goat that hangs out with the horses, I think today he must have gotten stepped on. He is laying down a lot, and when he does get up, he keeps one of his hind legs up, and won't put any weight on it. There is barely any swelling on that leg, but he is sensitive when I touch his toe, his back seems fine. He has a soft place to lay, and I was going to leave him in so he won't be messed with tomorrow, but I'm wondering if there is anything I can give him for the pain? I gave him some traumeel earlier.
Not sure if they an have bute, and if yes how much, or if I need to give him more something along the line of a children's tylenol?
Thanks
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Post by gratefulknits on Feb 27, 2009 21:19:57 GMT -5
Ooh, poor little bug! I wish I knew the answer to your question but I know nothing about goats. I hope he feels better in the morning!
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Post by lorsadoon on Feb 27, 2009 22:49:45 GMT -5
Do you think it could be broken?
I would make sure to check with the vet for what to give for pain. Goats have funky stomachs so you have to be careful with what you give them. They really can not eat everything. I hope he will be ok. I have two goats and they are such characters.
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Post by cutiepiepmu on Feb 28, 2009 4:02:20 GMT -5
I am not a goat person - but do know for SURE that they CAN NOT have tylenol!! So - please, don't give that!!! I think a call to the vet in the AM is in order for sure. These little ones can end up with broken lower legs/toes and hips easily if a horse bumps them hard or steps on them.
Sorry for the kiddo!!!
Sara
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Post by swissgrl on Feb 28, 2009 10:05:08 GMT -5
Thanks Sara, haven't given him anything besides the Traumeel. I'm planning on calling the vet today, he is alert, at least hops around when he is thirsty or hungry, so he's eating and drinking, but other than that he's laying down as much as he can. From what I've been able to check (snotty little goat....) it's not in the upper leg/hip area, but it seems to be the toe.
Thanks everybody for the support.
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Post by shelberttk2 on Feb 28, 2009 15:32:11 GMT -5
You can give him banamine, I use the injectable. They can have one MG per pound of body weight. They can also have the paste if you have it.
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Post by lorsadoon on Feb 28, 2009 19:15:28 GMT -5
I did a little research for you on goats. Mine, over the years have generally been fairly healthy, with the exception of one getting very sick from eating a rhodedenderon. There is a chemical in azelaleas and rhodies which is very tocix to goats. I usually keep a large bottle of Pepto-Bismol for the goats incase they have any stomach problems. Anyway, here are a couple of good resources for you. It looks like aspirin is the best bet for pain relief. Unless you want to go to something with a prescription. www.wildlifeinformation.org/Preview_WildPro/List_Vols/painrum/List_PainDrugs.htmI especially liked this site. www.tennesseemeatgoats.com/articles2/supplies.htmlGood luck with your little guy. |
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Post by toeps on Mar 2, 2009 2:11:35 GMT -5
I did a little research for you on goats. Mine, over the years have generally been fairly healthy, with the exception of one getting very sick from eating a rhodedenderon. There is a chemical in azelaleas and rhodies which is very tocix to goats. I usually keep a large bottle of Pepto-Bismol for the goats incase they have any stomach problems. Anyway, here are a couple of good resources for you. It looks like aspirin is the best bet for pain relief. Unless you want to go to something with a prescription. www.wildlifeinformation.org/Preview_WildPro/List_Vols/painrum/List_PainDrugs.htmI especially liked this site. www.tennesseemeatgoats.com/articles2/supplies.htmlGood luck with your little guy. The leaves of Rhodies and Azalias are poisonous, period. To livestock, pets, humans. Just want to clarify that. I hope your kid is feeling better! |
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Post by swissgrl on Mar 2, 2009 12:12:15 GMT -5
Thank you all, he's doing much better, still a bit sore, but he's starting to put weight back on the foot. He hasn't shown any signs of distress over the weekend, just wanted to be left alone.
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Post by lorsadoon on Mar 2, 2009 22:51:50 GMT -5
I did a little research for you on goats. Mine, over the years have generally been fairly healthy, with the exception of one getting very sick from eating a rhodedenderon. There is a chemical in azelaleas and rhodies which is very tocix to goats. I usually keep a large bottle of Pepto-Bismol for the goats incase they have any stomach problems. Anyway, here are a couple of good resources for you. It looks like aspirin is the best bet for pain relief. Unless you want to go to something with a prescription. www.wildlifeinformation.org/Preview_WildPro/List_Vols/painrum/List_PainDrugs.htmI especially liked this site. www.tennesseemeatgoats.com/articles2/supplies.htmlGood luck with your little guy. The leaves of Rhodies and Azalias are poisonous, period. To livestock, pets, humans. Just want to clarify that. I hope your kid is feeling better! Yes, you are correct. The thing is most livestock will not eat toxic plants unless there is nothing else to eat, but goats will snack on anything. |
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Post by angelinmydreams on Mar 3, 2009 16:18:25 GMT -5
Goats are subject to hoof rot. They get lame from it. Look in between the toes. It will deteriorate the hoof walls and cause them pain. Coppertox works great to treat it.
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Post by swissgrl on Mar 3, 2009 18:28:25 GMT -5
Goats are subject to hoof rot. They get lame from it. Look in between the toes. It will deteriorate the hoof walls and cause them pain. Coppertox works great to treat it. I did not know that, thanks for the tip. I did look all over his foot when I first noticed him being lame, but the pain was definitely above the toe. My vet told me to give him 1/4 teaspoon of bute, which he had last night for dinner. Today he is definitely putting more weight on that foot. I just hope he learned not to mess with the horses anymore.....  |
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