How long can a goat stay down?
A very rough rule of thumb: A living creature can live without air for about three minutes, survive without water for perhaps three days, and may be able to live without food for up to three weeks.
Why is my goat’s tail down?
It’s just a sign to be considered along with other signs. A goat that doesn’t feel well will hunch with tail down and not be as responsive to external stimuli. A goat with an upset stomach, bloat, or urinary calculi will stretch out repeatedly, trying to relieve the pressure or discomfort or trying to pee.
Is it normal for a goat to be unable to walk?
Stools are normal Followed up w/ 3 more doses of penecillin so far, she has been down for one week. The first 2-3 days she would walk if lifted to her feet, but she seems to be getting progressively worse. She will eat and drink, but needs assistance to keep her head upright sometimes.
How can I tell if my goat is down?
She was dewormed with Ivomec a month ago and is up-to-date on her CD+T vaccine. She has no swelling in her knees, but her legs are stiff and she has her front legs curled under her so she won’t stand on them even if I pick her up. No snot, no drool, no tears or eye moisture.
How long does it take to put a goat down?
Called Dh who came home from work. Drove the truck down and we loaded her into the back of the truck with the help of a heavy blanket. ( we picked up part of her and slide it under then kinda rolled her). She recieved 5 days of the safeguard, 3 days of the banamine and Vitamin B-12 complex shots daily for 5 days.
Can a goat stand up on its own?
Now I found her today and she suddenly can’t stand up at all. She has not gone off of feed or water at all (and is really eating like she has never seen food before from a kneeling position on the ground so I am giving her the best hay I can find and she’s getting some yoghurt).
Stools are normal Followed up w/ 3 more doses of penecillin so far, she has been down for one week. The first 2-3 days she would walk if lifted to her feet, but she seems to be getting progressively worse. She will eat and drink, but needs assistance to keep her head upright sometimes.
Called Dh who came home from work. Drove the truck down and we loaded her into the back of the truck with the help of a heavy blanket. ( we picked up part of her and slide it under then kinda rolled her). She recieved 5 days of the safeguard, 3 days of the banamine and Vitamin B-12 complex shots daily for 5 days.
She was dewormed with Ivomec a month ago and is up-to-date on her CD+T vaccine. She has no swelling in her knees, but her legs are stiff and she has her front legs curled under her so she won’t stand on them even if I pick her up. No snot, no drool, no tears or eye moisture.
Now I found her today and she suddenly can’t stand up at all. She has not gone off of feed or water at all (and is really eating like she has never seen food before from a kneeling position on the ground so I am giving her the best hay I can find and she’s getting some yoghurt).