Is she laying flat, or on her sternum? If flat, she needs to be on her chest, prop her up with anything sturdy at hand, hay bales, plywood, etc.
Eating and drinking is a good sign!
As far as standing on her own, they need to use neck and shoulders to stand. If she's really sore, maybe strained muscles, that may be the only thing keeping her down. Time is the best healer for that.
That said, a sling under her chest would be helpful to get her up, a doubled-up sheet, knotted at the top, and possibly tied to a stall door or other upright to help her remain standing...
As far as other treatments, others on this forum may be able to help more.

 

I have been working her front legs as they are getting stiff. Her age is working against her. She is laying normal which is part of why her legs are getting stiff.

 

Is she lifting her head up at all, reaching up for a treat, for instance? Are her head and neck still as swollen, or has the edema lessened?

 

She is alert head up just laying down. She remains in a normal laying down position head up following what is going on today, and crawled to a new position. This evening it looked like she tried to stand, but can't yet. I tried to find help to get her up today if only for some relief for her, and so I could work all her legs, but I didn't find anyone available.

 

It sounds like you're doing well by her. If you have help, maybe someone could hold her head steady (to avoid any more stress to her head/neck), while she's lifted or encouraged to stand

 

yes she is on her sternum mostly. She is eating and drinking so moves her head.

 

How’s your girl this morning? Is she up to standing up yet?

 

How is she? 🙏

 

She is still not up, but she is more normal in how she looks at you, and she has scooted some to move herself (rear legs under her and on her knees). I hope this is a good sign and she progresses to standing and walking. She is the sweetest old lady. I don't want this to be the end.

 

Awe..poor mama. Try a large towel as a sling. Pull under wide and help lift her up and support her. A second person can make this easier but i have done it alone by pulling all 4 corners together.
If unable to get her up yet..floor PT can help...start by massaging her legs then use the palm of your hand to push up on her hoof pads as you move the leg as if walking....do all 4 legs but really focus on the ones she struggles with.

Best wishes!!!

 

Make shift sling or cushioned hoist.

 

Someone posted hoof trimming goats in a Premier 1 sheep chair in another thread which seemed genius to me for getting big goats upright. It would function like a stretcher with a bungee net for them to be supported by. It seems like it could work great for a full sized goat.

 

I wish I had the chair

 

I don't think she is going to get better. Even when I can get get her up she doesn't straighten her front legs. I have been working her legs each day, but all she can do almost a week later is crawl on her knees with her butt up. She is beginning to get congestion in her lungs even with the every other day dex suggested by the vet. I believe I am growing closer to a terrible duty Saturday if she doesn't get up in the next two days. It breaks my heart that this happened to her especially so early in her retirement.

 

You could try hanging her in a homemade splint for a hour a few times a day and see if her front legs straighten. I've seen this before and a lot of times they never walk again. Best of luck she might be the exception.

 

I'm so sorry

 

I am so sorry. Unfortunately when they get old it doesn't seem to take much to take them down.😢

 

I’m so sorry, it’s so hard watching them go downhill. 😢 My Andromeda is starting to really feel her age too and I’m going to have to make the same hard choice. It’s heartbreaking 😥

 

Sending prayers to you. I understand.Its never easy. ❤

 

I am sorry to hear that.
It is devastating not seeing improvement and working so hard to save them. 🙏

 

If you find out what causes this let us know.

 

I'm so sorry. It's hard to lose an old friend.

 

I am so sorry. 😢🙏