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     tracyd (Unregistered Guest) Unregistered guest Posted From: 204.120.18.28 Rating: N/A |
I'm not the most knowledgeable goat person... LOL but for my horses cuts and abrasions, I often use Betadine. It doesn't sting like Iodine does, because it's buffered. There is a HUGE difference between Iodine and Betadine though, so make sure you find the buffered betadine version or it will sting like crazy. | ||
| Sandi Scott New member Username: sarasotasandi Post Number: 26 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 71.50.233.24 Rating: N/A |
Theresa, A note - I don't know where you live, but in my county, even though we are in a rural area, there is still a leash law that applies, regardless of how far out in the sticks you live. If dogs are harrassing your livestock, call your animal control officer. Chances are, you have a legal right to have these dogs picked up. I was told I had a legal right to shoot on sight any animal that even threatened my livestock on my property. Sandi | ||
| Maggie Leman Moderator Username: maggieleman Post Number: 379 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 71.111.216.141  Rating: N/A |
That sounds very encouraging! Betadine does not sting and is a very good but gentle antiseptic. Do keep those wounds open, deep wounds like that tend to heal over the top and trap infection inside. Maggie Leman Goat 911 Capri Medic | ||
| Teresa (Unregistered Guest) Unregistered guest Posted From: 208.186.157.195 Rating: N/A |
Thanks to everyone for the advice. Ellie is eating just fine and no longer appears to be in pain--she is even standing on her hind legs trying to get in the feed bucket. There are two major wounds that have already begun the healing process--one under her hind leg and one through the back thigh. Vet said to leave the wounds open but to keep them clean. I just thought betadine would cause more pain--I'll have to run by and get some babamine (thanks Katherine)and I've started her on penicillin. Margaret--the dogs have been caught and removed from the area--we live in a rural community and they were strays that have also been killing chickens. Wish me luck and I'll post an update later. | ||
| Katherine (Unregistered Guest) Unregistered guest Posted From: 216.180.205.53 Rating: N/A |
Next time you talk to a vet you should probably ask for some Banamine which is a pain reliever...... I always keep some on hand, it is soooooo much easier than trying to get a goat to swallow an aspirin. Good Luck! | ||
| Maggie Leman Moderator Username: maggieleman Post Number: 376 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 71.111.216.141 Rating: N/A |
Some oral antibiotics can kill the vital rumen microbes causing enterotoxemia. But she does need an antibiotic. Go with the penicillin at 1 cc per 20 pounds by SQ injection (this route hurts less) twice a day for 5 days. The dogs WILL be back unless they are at the pound already or dead and buried. Maggie Leman Goat 911 Capri Medic | ||
| Laura Minn New member Username: scienceteacher Post Number: 3 Registered: 02-2006 Posted From: 205.188.116.137 Rating: N/A |
I use children's motrin. For the cuts/abrasions soap and water is the best - and I use neosporin cream. If you have electric shears - shave the fur around the injuries (I used my horse clippers on the Attacked Saanen) If your goat hasn't had it's shots this year - make sure to give a tetanus within the next 3-5 days. Rabies also. You will also need to give antibiotics. I used 'human capsules' of Minocin for mine. It's fairly easy to stick the capsules in the back of their throat - and human capsules are generally 'time-release' versions. Which is better than a flucuating dose. You can give Penicillum injections - but I hate it when my goats run from me... Good luck!! | ||
| Barbara and Barry Neiderhiser New member Username: barbbarry Post Number: 19 Registered: 12-2005 Posted From: 207.144.116.158 Rating: N/A |
children's liquid motrin can also be used for pain at 1cc per 10 lbs every 4-6 hours | ||
| Don Edwards New member Username: countryguy58 Post Number: 1 Registered: 02-2006 Posted From: 68.210.224.81 Rating: N/A |
You can give aspirin to a goat but they metabolize it much slower than humans. One aspirin will work for 48-72 hours. Clean the wounds and give a good broad spectrum antibiotic. Beer is a pretty good tranquilizer on most animals. For a pygmy, probably only half a beer. LOL Good luck! | ||
| Teresa (Unregistered Guest) Unregistered guest Posted From: 208.186.157.250 Rating: N/A |
I am unable to get a vet on the phone here and wondered if anyone would know what I can do. My pygmy was attacked by dogs while I was at work. She is not bleeding but has some deep cuts and seems to be in pain. Is there any type of pain reliever safe to give a goat??? And what should I put on the cuts until I can get a vet in the morning?? Please help!!! ASAP |