Posted by GoatWorld on December 19, 2000 at 21:34:56:
In Reply to: suddenly sick goat posted by Jodi on December 19, 2000 at 19:24:43:
Hello Jodi,
You may be able to save this goat if you act quickly. I'd call someone on the Goat911 list immediately. The first thing you'll need to do is get the goat's temperature. From the sounds of using only 2cc of penicillin, this probably isn't a full grown goat right? I'd be ready to arm yourself with a couple of other antibiotics as well - Naxcel, Nufluor, Gentamycin, etc. These are going to require a vet prescription. I'd get a tetanus shot onhand just in case. You really need to call someone on the list. Most of us can tell you how to proceed here. But again, real important is getting his temperature right away so you can tell whoever you call what it is.
Best regards,
Gary Pfalzbot