Goat not eating grain and soft stool

[Birdsong 82]

You're right it is expensive. But if it works it is definitely definitely worth it. And good point with changing up the D warmer every few years. I never thought about that but probably should have

 

[Birdsong 82]

It works better if you have the original card. You can order a FAMACHA card.
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That is a good reference chart. I'm going to have to look into ordering one of those to go in my first aid kit

 

[Ruralhideaway]

Many horse vets treat goats and often work weekends. I wish I could help you, lost one to anemia despite treatment. Good luck.

 

[oldcountryfarm]

If you use the sheep drench for a goat it is best to double the dosage because a goats stomach is a lot stronger then a sheeps. I have been told this by 5 different vets. They have even told me to not waste my money on it.

 

[Lazy Farmer]

If you use the sheep drench for a goat it is best to double the dosage because a goats stomach is a lot stronger then a sheeps. I have been told this by 5 different vets. They have even told me to not waste my money on it.

Mine sold me my container. She has her own herd of goats as well as a breeder. So I trust her opinions because she practices what she preaches. I get all my Vet only products from her as well. Hard to find a good mobile vet. She teaches interns from the University of Florida as well.
We use her a lot. We breed swine & goats. She has gotten us out of plenty of jams.

If her methods are good enough for U.F., they are good enough for my herds.

 

[Birdsong 82]

Researching this stuff online it seems like an amazing dewormer. I'm having no luck with eventually fecal test. I just gave her the D warmer. Man I've never seen a look on her face like that. Apparently the stuff doesn't taste very good. Ha ha. I'm going to keep searching for a vet. She's up and about now and again but I can tell she's definitely not feeling like herself. And when she goes to drink water she just stickst her mouth on it but doesn't drink

 

[Lazy Farmer]

Researching this stuff online it seems like an amazing dewormer. I'm having no luck with eventually fecal test. I just gave her the D warmer. Man I've never seen a look on her face like that. Apparently the stuff doesn't taste very good. Ha ha. I'm going to keep searching for a vet. She's up and about now and again but I can tell she's definitely not feeling like herself. And when she goes to drink water she just stickst her mouth on it but doesn't drink

You can drench water if needed. Keep her hydrated. Do it slowly so it doesn't go in her lungs.

 

[Latestarter]

Wow... OK couple of things here. Please join BYH as there are a lot of very experienced goat folks over there (Not to say there AREN'T here as well, but this is after all, a poultry site). Those pics aren't "dog log" type poop indicative of being "off her feed" or a "tummy upset" or bloat... but actual diarrhea.

How old is the goat? I don't recall you saying. Generally speaking, cocci is NOT an issue with adult goats, only kids. By the time they are adults, they adapt and can control cocci levels. Obviously if there's something else compromising them, then the cocci can blossom, but it's not common in adults. Also, worms generally "take a break" during the winter and don't start back up until spring has sprung. From the looks of the poop, it appears more to me like a bacterial infection, needing antibiotics. That being said, I AM NOT A VET, NOR AM I VERY EXPERIENCED.

Next, it makes no sense to treat blindly when you have no idea what you're treating for... you could very well make things even worse. I know you're worried and trying to do your best.

ANY vet can do a fecal analysis for you and they generally charge between $10-15 to do so. They will be able to tell if Cocci or any common worms are there and an issue. Getting an eggs per gram (EPG) count is best, but most vets don't do that as it takes time to do the counting. That's really the ONLY way to accurately track worm infestation levels over time in your animals. Make sure you collect fresh poop and keep chilled to prevent any eggs present from hatching when they get warmed up.

Can't recall if there was anything else, but please ask and I will help if I can.

ETA: Just to add (while correcting spelling), after treating for worms, 7-10 days later you really need to do another fecal to determine the efficacy of the worming protocol. In many places, folks have created "super worms" by under dosing, worming incorrectly, not following through, and other factors.

 

[Lazy Farmer]

Wow... OK couple of things here. Please join BYH as there are a lot of very experienced goat folks over there (Not to say there AREN'T here as well, but this is after all, a poultry site). Those pics aren't "dog log" type poop indicative of being "off her feed" or a "tummy upset" or bloat... but actual diarrhea.

How old is the goat? I don't recall you saying. Generally speaking, cocci is NOT an issue with adult goats, only kids. By the time they are adults, they adapt and can control cocci levels. Obviously if there's something else compromising them, then the cocci can blossom, but it not common in adults. Also, worm generally "take a break" during the winter and don't start back up until spring has sprung. From the looks of the poop, it appears more to me like a bacterial infection, needing antibiotics. That being said, I AM NOT A VET, NOR AM I VERY EXPERIENCED.

Next, it makes no sense to treat blindly when you have no idea what you're treating for... you could very well make things even worse. I know you're worried and trying to do your best.

ANY vet can do a fecal analysis for you and they generally charge between $10-15 to do so. They will be able to tell if Cocci or any common worm is there and an issue. Getting an eggs per gram (EPG) count is best, but most vets don't do that as it takes time to do the counting. That's really the ONLY way to accurately track worm infestation levels over time in your animals. Make sure you collect fresh poop and keep chilled to prevent any eggs present from hatching when they get warmed up.

Can' recall if there was anything else, but please ask and I will help if I can.

Thank you for coming!
I tried to push the fecal lab work.. Thanks again for responding to the summons..

 

[Lazy Farmer]

Please join BYH as there are a lot of very experienced goat folks over there

The OP had a problem joining BYH earlier. The reason is stated in a previous post..