Sick 4 month old goat. Please tell me what to do UPDATE

[terrilhb]

Went out to feed my animals this morning. My 4 month old would not come out and eat. Went into her house to see what was wrong. Her belly was swollen like she had gas. So I took her out and gave her baking soda(alway out for them) and massaged her stomach for 3 1/2 hours. The lady I bought her from came over to check on her. She said her belly was fine now. Gave her a shot for pick me up and gave her some probotics. All she wants to do is stand in the house in a corner. I mixed some mollasses with warm water she will not drink it. She does not have a fever. At 9 pm last night she was playing and fine. Can anyone give me some advice please. I can not get her into a vet until tomorrow. Her gums are pink, her eyes are good also. No temp. All she will do is stand and she is like gritting her teeth. Well went out this morning and she is doing great. Yelling her little head off saying mommy feed me feed me. Yesterday she was so mad at me she would not even let me touch her. She loves me again today. I am so happy.

 

[shadowpaints]

i would make sure and give baking soda a few more times. watch her close, it may take a day or 2 for her to feel 100% good luck!

 

[key west chick]

I wouldnt give her any grain. Make sure she has some hay out for her to nibble on.

 

[allanimals21]

The teeth grinding is a sign of pain.

 

[All-American-Chick]

hope your little goatie is feeling better.
here is a site that has a ton of information
someone on there will know what to do
www.thegoatspot.net

 

[zatsdeb]

I do a drench with oil, vegetable oil works, olive oil too, helps get things going plus the baking soda... does sound like bloat. Keep an eye on her, hope she gets better.

 

[~*Sweet Cheeks*~]

Well went out this morning and she is doing great. Yelling her little head off saying mommy feed me feed me. Yesterday she was so mad at me she would not even let me touch her. She loves me again today. I am so happy.

That is great and a relief.

 

[hennyannie]

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I did this as well, and keep giving her the probotics, they really help.

 

[lockedhearts]

If she is getting a bottle, you can add a pinch or two of Baking soda to the bottle, this will help in the future as prevention.

 

[zatsdeb]

I am so glad that your little one is better! I know how you feel when you have little ones having a rough time.