Anything I can give a goat for pain?

[MROO]

If you don't find the cause and she's not improved by tomorrow morning, I recommend at least a call to the vet. Abscesses are nasty, and if left untreated the infection can spread pretty quickly.

 

[Birdsong 82]

The only vet for goats has retired. I’ve hunted around the area and no go.

 

[Birdsong 82]

I actually pick up hoof rot treatment on my way home last night. I was thinking hoof rot because of all the rain like you said. Wanted to have what I need ready. Are abcess and hoof rot different. Never felt with either

 

[MROO]

The only vet for goats has retired. I’ve hunted around the area and no go.

Try a good farrier - and before everyone leaves for the weekend, contact your local 4H chapter/ag coordinator/college with an animal husbandry program (U of VA has one, don't they?) I'll bet they can help, or will know someone to call.
Good Luck!

 

[Birdsong 82]

Not sure if university of Virginia has one. That’s pretty far away from me so I’ve never looked into it. I’m really really trying to get a couple of hours on the road in between my shifts so my husband and I can take care of this ASAP. I can’t stand to see my girl in pain. But it’s really hard when it comes to emergency operations. All this rain has caused a lot of foot problems at my houseBetween my dog and my goat

 

[cassie]

I actually pick up hoof rot treatment on my way home last night. I was thinking hoof rot because of all the rain like you said. Wanted to have what I need ready. Are abcess and hoof rot different. Never felt with either

A foot abscess is caused by an injury, usually a puncture, or a bruise caught in the foot. Whatever it is, it introduces bacteria into the foot and the body reacts by building a wall around it. The result is a pus filled pocket. I have seen these in goats, horses, cattle, and sheep. They are very very painful. By trimming the foot with a hoof knife you can usually find it without to much difficulty. You will know you found it because once you cut into it there will be a thin trickle of pus. You just make sure it is open enough to drain, treat it with copper sulphate of some sort, and give an tetanus antitoxin shot.

Hoof rot is caused by a bacteria and the predisposing cause is usually dampness. The hoof does not have a chance to dry out and the infection gains a foothold. You need to trim away the rotting and infected hoof and treat with the koppertox or whatever you have. If it is really bad sometimes systemic antibiotics are necessary. Look up hoof rot on the internet and see what you can find out.

 

[Birdsong 82]

Yup. I’ve been reading up on it a bit on the small breaks I’ve been getting at work. Going to look into it more

 

[MROO]

Not sure if university of Virginia has one. That’s pretty far away from me so I’ve never looked into it. I

I was thinking more along the lines of an advisory phone call, not a road trip. I'm really far away from U of MD, but they've been awfully helpful through phone calls and e-mail. I'm sorry if any of this sounds rude or pushy or just plain callous. It's not meant that way, honestly. I worry about my babies, too - and we've had goats, so I know how "human" they can be, especially when they hurt! Sometimes I hate how cold plain text can sound!

 

[Birdsong 82]

Didn’t sound cold at all. Actually quite helpful. I wouldn’t have a way to take her there but never thought about calling for guidance. Good call

 

[Birdsong 82]

Ahhh. Well big accident blocking my way home. I thought I might have a little time to go home and get this worked on with my husband but now trash truck blocking road home. I probably wouldn’t have enough time anyway. I had 2 1/2 hrs and work is an hour each way. I wish I could get out of Tonight shift but it’s all hands on deck and no excuses for emergency operations at work. We will both be home tomorrow at 3. Do you think she’ll be ok till then?