i found Jeanne, our oldest white Sebastopol goose, in a corner of their sleeping pen this morning, between the water bucket and wall, unable to walk. She's only a year old, but has had a limp since last October. It looks like it involves the ankle. She will hold it out and not bend it at intervals as she's walking.
She's been in to the vet three times. Our vet can't find any breaks and has prescribed Vitamin C, and metacam for the pain and any possible inflammation. Sometimes her limp gets worse, sometimes it gets a little better. i've noticed lately she has been spending more time on the ground, although still does get around the yard and likes to spend time in the pool. She eats and drinks, and i had been thinking i need to take her back in to keep exploring what is wrong and try some alternatives.
Anyhow, we have an appointment this morning at 11:30. If anyone has any suggestions on what might help her, i would really appreciate it. The vet that has been treating her is out today. And although the one i'm seeing today has worked on my ducks before, i'm not sure how familiar he is with treating geese. My poor girl, i just hate to see her in pain.

She's been in to the vet three times. Our vet can't find any breaks and has prescribed Vitamin C, and metacam for the pain and any possible inflammation. Sometimes her limp gets worse, sometimes it gets a little better. i've noticed lately she has been spending more time on the ground, although still does get around the yard and likes to spend time in the pool. She eats and drinks, and i had been thinking i need to take her back in to keep exploring what is wrong and try some alternatives.
Anyhow, we have an appointment this morning at 11:30. If anyone has any suggestions on what might help her, i would really appreciate it. The vet that has been treating her is out today. And although the one i'm seeing today has worked on my ducks before, i'm not sure how familiar he is with treating geese. My poor girl, i just hate to see her in pain.