Help!!! Sick goose!

[Emily1991]

My good doesn’t want to eat, drinks a little. It’s been roughly 15 days…goosey stands all the time can take few steps still! Strong goose! I’ve been putting supplements in water! Tried giving all sorts of treats. Anyways, maybe internal infection…I have amoxicillin and penicillin on hand. Which is best to give a goose??

 

[Gazergirlstar]

following , hope it works out , is there a vet service you can call

 

[Emily1991]

following , hope it works out , is there a vet service you can call

I’ve called multiple vets. Only 1 would see my goose but they are making me wait 2 days before I bring her in bc they are full. Could do an “emergency visit” but that costs $260. I just don’t have the money. Do you know if a goose can have amoxicillin or penicillin?

 

[GEESES Peanut Butter Cup]

Does she have other symptoms?

Gaping? Difficulty breath? Frequent head shaking? Frequent nasal cleaning? If so, depending on the pathogen (bacteria, fungi, etc.), different antibiotics might be used.

Check http://www.majesticwaterfowl.org/diagnostic chart.htm

@Goosebaby @Jenbirdee @JRies @fowltemptress

 

[Emily1991]

Does she have other symptoms?

Gaping? Difficulty breath? Frequent head shaking? Frequent nasal cleaning? If so, depending on the pathogen (bacteria, fungi, etc.), different antibiotics might be used.

Check http://www.majesticwaterfowl.org/diagnostic chart.htm

@Goosebaby @Jenbirdee @JRies @fowltemptress

She seems to only shake her head when she puts her head in the food and doesn’t want it. Or after she puts her head in the water. She just won’t eat. She will bite my fingers and hair. Make her normal noises when she sees me. Just has no strength to walk but she still stands all the time

 

[Emily1991]

She seems to only shake her head when she puts her head in the food and doesn’t want it. Or after she puts her head in the water. She just won’t eat. She will bite my fingers and hair. Make her normal noises when she sees me. Just has no strength to walk but she still stands all the time

Also, we are in a snow storm. Ow and can’t go anywhere. I only have penicillin and amoxicillin. Her vet visit is scheduled tomorrow but I might not make it due to the snow. I feel she needs an antibiotic but idk what is safe for her

 

[GEESES Peanut Butter Cup]

Have you tried adding a little sugar to the water? Normally I don't add sugar to water, but it sometimes makes a sick goose drink more.

 

[FowlProtector]

I’ve been learning a lot about geese because I’m expecting one soon. With the info you shared, I’ve picked up some helpful tips for treating the goose at home without needing to visit the vet.

If you want to treat the goose at home, starting with amoxicillin is a good choice. It helps with many kinds of infections. The dose is 125-250 mg per kilogram (2.2 lbs) of body weight, given twice a day for 7 to 10 days. You can mix it into a little food or water if the goose is still drinking, or you may need to give it directly with a syringe.

Keeping the goose hydrated is really important, especially if they’re not eating much. If they’re not drinking enough, try giving them electrolytes, sugar water, or warm water with honey or molasses to keep their energy up. Soft foods like mashed peas, scrambled eggs, or soaked pellets might help them eat. If the goose still won’t eat, you may need to hand-feed them small amounts to help them stay strong.

A warm, calm place will also help them feel better. You should see some improvement within 48 to 72 hours after starting the antibiotics. But if the goose keeps getting worse, refuses food and water, or shows more symptoms like swelling, diarrhea, or trouble breathing, it could mean a more serious problem, like organ failure or poisoning.

Have you noticed any strange droppings, swelling, or changes in breathing? Let me know how the goose is doing after a day or two on the antibiotics so I can help adjust the treatment if needed.

 

[FowlProtector]

I would also read about this for the amoxicillin
https://poultrydvm.com/drugs/amoxicillin?

 

[fowltemptress]

If she is losing energy because she's not getting enough calories you can try tube feeding. I tried tube feeding one of my geese after she quit eating and started getting lethargic. I have no idea what was wrong with her, but getting food inside her noticeably perked her up and she recovered quickly after that. I didn't have any formula or anything like that on hand, so I just tube fed her a mixture of water, her regular feed, and egg.

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