Posted by Frank on January 28, 2003 at 08:43:01:
This is in regard to the goat I had neutered last week. First, thanks for all the advise. Things went well, but expensive.
I know medical advise cannot be freely given in this forum, but a few things happened that I would like your opinions on.
1. I was first told the goat was to fast 48 hours from food, 24 from water. They then told me 24 and 12 hours were ok.
2. I was given penicillin to give him as a precaution against infection. I was told to give it IM. I was told to give him 6CCs, twice a day for 7 days.
I have always given penicillin SQ, and 6cc's twice a day seems a bit much - the goat weighs 105 pounds.
I am thinking I want to try a new vet in the future - what do ya'll think ?