Anemic doe

[terrilhb]

Agree! I was just doing the same thing.
If she is eating without an issue you need to slowly increase.


You don't want to throw her off but can you start feeding high quality alfalfa/orchard mix hay? Start with a little at a time.
I wouldn’t overdo the alfalfa, just a small amount at a time until she adjusts.

You should talk to your vet. For me, I'd be inclined to deworm again, because she is so compromised, anemic, and weak.
For a healthy goat it might not affect them, but I think a goat in her state doesn't need anything else slowing her progress.
But there are risks with this, which is why talking to your vet is very important. If you do, I would not use a “harsh” dewormer.
I wormed her with prohibit in December. I have Safeguard also on hand. Would that be a good one?
When was she last de-wormed? With what? I know you posted but I haven't gotten that far yet.

 

[terrilhb]

Sara actually stood today and I never had to go out and help her up off the ground. I am so optimistic. More optimistic then I have been. Another doe bumped her and she did not fall over. The bump was not in a mean way, just by accident. I am almost over the moon.

 

[Southern by choice]

Keep up the good work!

 

[BlessedWithGoats]

 

[Wehner Homestead]

That’s a wonderful update! Keep the good news coming!

 

[AClark]

Curious how Sarah is doing? It's been a couple of days, is she still improving?

 

[terrilhb]

Sorry I have not updated. I am so happy to say she is on the mend. I am slowly seeing weight coming back on her. Not anything dramatic but I see improvements. She has not fallen over or been knocked over in around a week now. She actually did like a goat trot the other day. LOL. Yesterday she ran to her food. And is slowly starting to defend herself and food from the babies. I am feeding her 2 times a day. A total of 6 cups a day. She is getting Calf Manna and 16% goat food with shredded beet pulp twice a day. Plus her baking soda and loose minerals. Also a mineral block. Thank you all again for all your help and support.

 

[AClark]

That's great news! Glad she's doing better.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Fantastic!!

 

[Southern by choice]

Yay! So happy to hear this!