Baby Goat - breathing heavy what to do?

[Ericka]

Blu was born 12/27
She Has been acting strange today and when I came down to check on her she now appears to be panting - very short breaths - what do I do??

She took some water, but sideways in her mouth and acted like she was going to throw up if that makes sense ...

Current rectal temp = 105.5

 

[Goat Whisperer]

Sounds like pneumonia.

The panting is probably due to fluid in the lungs making it hard to breathe. If it is pneumonia is sounds like it is a bad case of it. I wouldn't waste any time on this. She already has a pretty high fever. Glad you took her temp!

You should get your vet out asap. I know you are new to goats and I personally would have already had calls out to the vet.

Hope your little baby pulls thru
Please keep us updated.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

x2! This isn't something you want to mess around with. She has a temp, her breathing is labored... please call a vet!

Good luck!

 

[Southern by choice]

Oh yeah, that's a vet call.

 

[Latestarter]

The pros have spoken! Can't disagree. I hope little Blu pulls through.

 

[Goat Whisperer]

Any update @Ericka ? You have me worried about Blu

 

[Latestarter]

Waiting like an expectant dad here... Hope all is well.

 

[babsbag]

Ditto, only I'm the expectant Grandma. Hope Blu is ok

 

[Latestarter]

Just checked and it appears she hasn't been on since her original post I sure hope she took that kid to a vet!

 

[Southern by choice]

@Ericka
With this crazy weather we are having in NC...
snow & ice storm at 7 degrees then up to 60 degrees a few days later this can happen pretty quick.

Hope your lil' one is ok.

Very good that you caught that there was something wrong and you took temperature right away!