[BV Farms]

Yesterday evening, my yearling doe limped over when we were putting the herd up for the night. I examined her leg to a find a nail stuck in her hoof. It was not rusty. It was probably about half an inch in. We removed it and rinsed her hoof with water. It did bleed good. I put iodine and Nu-Stock ointment on it. I gave her CD+T, because she was due anyway. She still is putting no weight on that leg. She keeps up with the herd, but only on three legs. (It is amazing how good goats are at maneuvering with three legs.) The wound is so small that you can't really see it. It doesn't seem swollen and isn't much warmer than her other hoof. Should I give her antibiotics? I fed her garlic and cinnamon as natural antibiotics. I also gave her 1/2 gram of vitamin c in some grain. Is there anything else you would recommend? If you know of any good essential oils for this that would be wonderful.

 

[NigerianDwarfOwner707]

She needs the tetanus antitoxin. CDT will not kick in for weeks. Give the antitoxin and then re-vaccinate later for CDT.

 

[Goats Rock]

Soak that foot in hot (not burning) epsom salts for 15-30 min. a couple of times a day. Keep her in a clean area and watch for infection. Puncture wounds can go bad really quickly. As stated, the Tetanus anti toxin should be given, too.

 

[toth boer goats]

Soak it in iodine, if it can be flushed with a syringe, do so.
Do this daily 2 x a day for 4 days or so.

Giving a tetanus antitoxin is very wise.

 

[BV Farms]

Thank you for all your great advice. The doe is about the same today. No signs of infection. She just doesn't walk on that leg.

 

[toth boer goats]

You can give banamine for pain for a few days or as needed for pain and swelling.

 

[BV Farms]

Just a quick update. The doe is doing great! Her hoof never swelled, and it was only warm the first day. She walks on it now. I have been doing an Epsom salt, iodine, essential oil soak twice a day. I did put her on penicillin. She seems to be doing great. I will continue to watch her for any signs of infection.

 

[ksalvagno]

Great news!

 

[MuldrowBeeandGoatFarm]

Thank you for update!

 

[toth boer goats]

YAY.