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     Laura Minn New member Username: scienceteacher Post Number: 2 Registered: 02-2006 Posted From: 205.188.116.137 Rating: N/A |
The swelling area is getting noticably smaller. Hadn't lanced it yet due to time restraints. but I think I might as well leave it, since it seems to be correcting itself with time. She's putting weight on her sprained hock now, I'm debating on taking her out of the horse stall - and putting her in a paddock with an elderly horse. Still want to maintain her quaranteen from my small goat herd. | ||
| Maggie Leman Moderator Username: maggieleman Post Number: 336 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 64.102.64.113 Rating: N/A |
The location is wrong for CL. It likely is an abscess or hematoma. Be very careful when draining it. If it is a big hematoma she could start bleeding again internally. Do like the vet says and check the contents by aspirating with a large needle (an 18 gauge should do it). Always do this with any lump. If you cut into a hematoma thinking it is an abscess you can cause hemorrhaging. If it is an abscess you can always have what you aspirate tested just to be sure. Maggie Leman Goat 911 Capri Medic | ||
| Laura Pck New member Username: scienceteacher Post Number: 1 Registered: 02-2006 Posted From: 198.146.96.208 Rating: N/A |
I purchased a Saanen Doe that was attacked by a Bobcat. She now has 'three ears' and had mild scratches on her neck, a sprained rear hock joint. She Is of good weight, eating well and very alert. What worries me is that she has a pronounced swelling (about the size of a softball) in the middle-front of her chest. It is soft in nature, and appears to be either a hemotoma (possibly from internal drainage of neck injuries) or an Abcess. I've consulted my vet. He does not seem overly concerned, since I had already put the Doe on Minocine antibiotic for her injuries. He has advised me to drain the lump with a large needle/syringe and observe the contents. there's been no CL reported in my area. And I have never dealt with that particular disease. One of my 'goat friends' has gotten me worried about it with all of her talk. This doe is currently in isolation (I do that with all new goats). What is your experiences? |