Is there a pygmy goat that cannot stand?

Hi, I own a1 and a half year old pygmy goat. He is healthy, great coat, good hooves, appetite and has a spritely and happy character. However, when at stand still, he lifts one of his legs from the gr … read more Goat unable to stand, legs seem very weak. Vet came and gave Goat unable to stand, legs seem very weak.

Why is my goat not standing up anymore?

She was getting skinny over the last week or so (and all of my other goats are fat) so I had started jacketing her to keep her warm and feeding her separately thinking the other goats were maybe keeping her from getting the good food. Now I found her today and she suddenly can’t stand up at all.

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.

Why did my 3 year old goat fall over?

Have a goat (3 year old female) that has fallen over and won’t stand up. She was getting skinny over the last week or so (and all of my other goats are fat) so I had started jacketing her to keep her warm and feeding her separately thinking the other goats were maybe keeping her from getting the good food.

What happens when a goat can’t hold its head up?

A goat that can’t hold its head up also cannot digest solid food in its stomach, whether it is an adult goat, or in the case of a newborn kid, colostrum or milk. When a goat is ill, its body diverts blood to organs essential for survival, such as the heart, kidneys, and lungs.

What should I do if my goat can’t stand?

If the goat is unable to stand, sit it upright on its sternum (chest) and use a wall or other stationary object to support the animal. If the goat cannot sit upright and is on its side, then turn the animal from side to side at least once every hour.

What to do if your baby goat has scours?

Too much, or a sudden addition, of alfalfa hay can have similar results. Introduce these food items gradually. Baby Goats Switching Milk Types. Just as in adult goats, if you switch kids from goat’s milk to formula or cow’s milk, it can upset the stomach and cause scours.

What happens to a goat if it is dehydrated?

When the kidneys shut down, it’s over. A dehydrated goat is an almost dead goat. Adult or kid, a goat cannot survive long without adequate fluid levels in its body. Nearly every illness or injury to a goat involves some level of dehydration.

Why does my goat not stand on her feet?

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. What on earth can cause this?

Can a baby goat stand up on its own?

Don’t give up, because usually these kids will recover, get stronger and hop around before you know it! Jamie, you will probably have to give 2 BoSe shots. It will probably take about a day to see the difference. I forgot twice to give does their BoSe shots while pregnant and both time have had a baby born like this.

Can a Boer cross goat stand on its hind legs?

I have an Amish friend who has approximately 100 Boer Cross goats. He has been having a problem with stiffness in their hind legs. It starts with a goat limping on one of their hind legs. It will get … read more We were given a 30 lb female goat. She suddenly could not stand on her back legs 3 days ago.

Is there a goat that can’t stand up?

I have a female goat that cannot stand up. She tries to get up but can’t. She is eating and drinking normal. Her front I have a female goat that cannot stand up. She tries to get… I live in Upstate NY. We have Myotonic goat siblings we e We have Myotonic goat siblings we e noticed one shivering occasionally then stopping.

What kind of goat has stiff back legs?

Hi. Fairly new to goats but acquired a female last fall from a friend. Best guess she is a Nubian about 4 or 5. We wanted to breed her so hasd her … read more One of my goats has stiff back legs this morning. She is one of my goats has stiff back legs this morning. She is only a year old but she may be pregnant?

What’s the temp of a goat with weak legs?

Temp 101.4, eating, pooping, urinating ok. Gums fine. Udder fine, in fact I think she’s drying up. Hadn’t wormed her for awhile, but did this morning with oral ivermectin. Gets a little goat/sheep feed at night. Forages the yard and hay barn during the day.