Goat rough delivery

[hearthnsoul]

So glad to hear she is up and around.

seems very promising, hopefully on the mend!

 

[abluechipstock]

i had two rough labors last year, i had to reach in and straighten the back legs on one, when i did she popped out and then the other two plopped out immediately, all survived, another one of my does pushed and pushed and delivered two 5 inch long deformed fetuses, she was so tired she didn't have another one for 2 hours, he lived, i thought she was done bt then almost 24 hours later she delivered a beautiful stillborn buckling, i guess you'll have that, i also gave my does sweetlix and bose injections before they delivered and still had these problems

 

[onthespot]

glad she is up and moving, but if she was still lying down, i would add that you should turn her from side to side so she doesn't get pneumonia and pressure sores from lying in one position. Just turning them can prevent a TON of bad stuff from snowballing on you. Hopefully she continues to improve and does okay from here on out.

 

[jjrabbit2]

Sorry for your loss that must be hard on you as well.

Im so glad she is up a walking a little. Your doing a great job and God speed on her recovery!

 

[animalgirl2010]

Thanks for all the kind words. She is more interested in getting up and walking around today. She still is showing no interest in grain but ate a good amount of hay so maybe that is a start for her. I called our vet the day after, he didnt have banamine, I was scared of giving the penicillin b/c of the anaphylactic shock I had read about well... he basicly told me that it is rare and that if I needed the epinephrine to call and he would mix it up and I could come and get it. Now Im not saying that he is stupid he is the vet but I have met some very knowledgeable people on here that I trust more to be honest and they have all said that you wont have time to go get it if you do need it. Also I had read that they carry the "vial" with them if its in one vial what mixing could be needed? Anyway that was a little off topic but it just kinda aggravated me.
I have checked her temp frequently and it has always been in the normal range so far so hopefully that means we dont have an infection. The swelling has gone down alot but it now looks raw is there some kind of wash and antibiotic cream that I can use on her. I have been using just plain lukewarm water with a couple drops of dawn to clean the area. Do you think it would be safe to use a antibacterial ointment meant for cuts and such?
Once again thanks for all the prayers, kind words and advice.

 

[jojo@rolling acres farm]

I understand what you're saying about time frame involved. If she were to have a reaction - I doubt you would have time. I've given antibiotics for years with no adverse effects. I hope she continues to make progress for you. Keep us posted. It is a good sign that she is eating hay - she needs to get her system going again and hay is a good way to do it. Esp. long stemmed/grass hay.

I do think you could use a antibiotic cream - good luck...I'll keep holding good thoughts.

 

[Skyesrocket]

It's good to hear that she is eating hay. If you have a tractor supply or feedstore near by you should be able to get the epinephrine
there. It comes in a small amber bottle. I always keep a bottle on hand but have never had to use it.
You could use bentadine to wash her with. It is a scrub vets and doctors use to clean an area before surgery.
You might want to give her a tube of the probios with B to aid in digestion.
What she probably needs most is some time to heal. The poor thing.

 

[arabianequine]

I can't believe the vet would not have banamine but anyways she is probably out of the worst of her pain since it has been a couple days now......I am glad she is getting around better and eating some. I am sorry for your loss as well. I think a triple antibiotic ointment we use or bag balm or something like would be fine to put on the scraps on her skin if surface scraps not inside anywhere.