Her gums are pale, and she sounds rhonchus on the left side. i listened to everything, and i don't have enough experience to figure out what to do...
HELP!!! Pearl is down and not getting up!
Hello!
I am going to make this very quick, because Pearl is in need of help right now.
She was down this morning, acting normal but not eating her grain that she usually loves. I just checked on her again, about ten hours later, and she is SO MUCH WORSE. She is not able to get up, or even lift her head. She is not breathing well, and it sounds like there is fluid in her lungs. She is also dripping from her nose, and possibly her mouth. It’s a clear liquid, very fluid. I checked her temp, but it was normal. What do I do?
She is an old doe, 11 years, and I don’t want to lose her. But I also want everyone to know that I am an all natural person. I avoid antibiotics as much as possible.
If anyone could tell me what to do rn, I would be so thankful!
I am going to make this very quick, because Pearl is in need of help right now.
She was down this morning, acting normal but not eating her grain that she usually loves. I just checked on her again, about ten hours later, and she is SO MUCH WORSE. She is not able to get up, or even lift her head. She is not breathing well, and it sounds like there is fluid in her lungs. She is also dripping from her nose, and possibly her mouth. It’s a clear liquid, very fluid. I checked her temp, but it was normal. What do I do?
She is an old doe, 11 years, and I don’t want to lose her. But I also want everyone to know that I am an all natural person. I avoid antibiotics as much as possible.
If anyone could tell me what to do rn, I would be so thankful!
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also, i forgot to mention that she has TRIPLET DOELINGS that have not had any milk all day because she has not gotten up.
I'd probably get CMPK into her. B Complex shot. Probably should call the vet.
i dont have any CMPK or a B Complex shot, but my dad is going to run over to a fellow goat owner's place to get some though. Do you have any advice for what i should do? Should i try to feed her, maybe give her some water?I'd probably get CMPK into her. B Complex shot. Probably should call the vet.
How is she?This does not sound good.. I think she is critical. If she is still fighting, get her propped up..don't let her lay flat. offer electrolytes. Babies may do best to get on a bottle if Goats milk is not available, give whole cows milk warmed on stove top. sending good thoughts!!
How old are the triplets? I'm so sorry you're going through this. Hope a vet can see her asap.
Sounds like pneumonia. A vet must be called and you will have to administer whatever the vet advises.
Any updates? I’m so sorry to hear this is happening to you and pearl
Thank you for asking. My father helped her through the night, and if it weren't for him, i think she would have died. I am going to definitely try to give her everything i can. I am definitely going to feed the triplets. I am not going to use cow milk though. I'm milking my goats right now, so giving them some fresh milk will probably be better.How is she?This does not sound good.. I think she is critical. If she is still fighting, get her propped up..don't let her lay flat. offer electrolytes. Babies may do best to get on a bottle if Goats milk is not available, give whole cows milk warmed on stove top. sending good thoughts!!
The triplets are at least a month old. I don't remember the exact day right now, but i believe they will be a month old tomorrow. thank you!How old are the triplets? I'm so sorry you're going through this. Hope a vet can see her asap.
I’m glad she’s still with us! Thoughts and prayers going your way. Is she doing better today? How are the babies?Thank you for asking. My father helped her through the night, and if it weren't for him, i think she would have died. I am going to definitely try to give her everything i can. I am definitely going to feed the triplets. I am not going to use cow milk though. I'm milking my goats right now, so giving them some fresh milk will probably be better.
Yes, i thought it might be pneumonia too. However, she does not have a fever. My dad called the vet and administered everything that was recommended.Sounds like pneumonia. A vet must be called and you will have to administer whatever the vet advises.
thank you! I have not gone out yet, but my mom and dad say she is the exact same, no better but no worse. The kids are hungry, but i will fix that as soon as i go out there.I’m glad she’s still with us! Thoughts and prayers going your way. Is she doing better today? How are the babies?
Does anyone recommend something to help her get her strength back? Should i try to feed her some molasses water?
Good.job. keep her up on her sternum (prop her with rolled up old blanket or hay bale ect) helps her rumen function better.
Sounds like she is in good care. Your parents are amazing!
Yes goats milk is best for babies..
Best wishes
Sounds like she is in good care. Your parents are amazing!
Yes goats milk is best for babies..
Best wishes
Molasses water has always helped when my goats are sick, plus Vit B complexDoes anyone recommend something to help her get her strength back? Should i try to feed her some molasses water?
A bit if molasses in her water won't hurt. Maybe first try 50/50molasses and water. Do 30 cc drench. Also a little cayenne pepper with honey rubbed on her gums can really help perk a goat up and offer some B vitamins and energy
Good.job. keep her up on her sternum (prop her with rolled up old blanket or hay bale ect) helps her rumen function better.
Sounds like she is in good care. Your parents are amazing!
Yes goats milk is best for babies..
Best wishes
Molasses water has always helped when my goats are sick, plus Vit B complex
Thank you all! I will definitely give her some Molasses water. Im going to go out there right now to see if she will drink it. When i last saw her, which was last night, she could barely lift her head, and didn't respond to anything. She didn't even blink.A bit if molasses in her water won't hurt. Maybe first try 50/50molasses and water. Do 30 cc drench. Also a little cayenne pepper with honey rubbed on her gums can really help perk a goat up and offer some B vitamins and energy
And yes, my parents are awesome! Pearl is their baby, so they have a special bond with her.
I just went out there to check on them... Pearl is not strong enough to lift her head, let alone drink. What should i do? Should i try tube feeding her?
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