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     Maggie Leman Moderator Username: maggieleman Post Number: 555 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 71.111.216.141  Rating: N/A |
This could be goat polio, a thiamin deficiency. For treatment to be successful it must begin ASAP. The only treatment effective for polio is high and frequent doses of injected thiamin. Use FORTIFIED B Complex injectable, this has 100 mg/ml (cc) of thiamin (vitamin B 1) Give 1 cc per 20 pounds by SQ injection every 4 hours for the first 24 to 48 hours then 2 to 3 times a day for 5 to 7 more days. If all you have is regular B COmplex injectable then you have to inject 1 cc per 2 pounds. The doe needs 5 mg/pound. Fortified B Complex has 100 mg/ml, regular B Complex has 12.5 mg/ml. If neither of you have this contact a vet TODAY and get a bottle. This condition causes the brain to swell and brain tissue to die, it also causes permanent nerve damage and can cause permanent blindness. It is only reversible if treated early. Give a probiotic to help replenish the destroyed digestive microbes that usually produce the thiamin that goats need. Polio is usually caused by a goat eating moldy feed or hay, or from being given antibiotics orally, or being given Corid. Maggie Leman Goat 911 Capri Medic | ||
| Kay (Unregistered Guest) Unregistered guest Posted From: 69.176.35.70 Rating: N/A |
Young nanny goat is throwing her head to the side and weak in her front legs, she is pitching and falling. Any suggestions would be appreciated. This is not my goat and thats about all the information I have as of yet but I will pass on any suggestions I can get to the owner. |