bad reaction to Ivomec

[elevan]

If an animal reacts to an injection, whatever it may be, they do so because it's painful and is causing discomfort. Being dramatic or causing drama is not a characteristic that is indigenous to animals.

Indeed, which is why I suggested banamine.

When I get a shot that stings / burns / is painful I'm a little dramatic about it too.

 

[Pearce Pastures]

You might have a bit of a drama queen on your hands

Seriously, Peanut screams like you are killing him when you give him a shot. Mr. Buttons takes it like a man. I would just watch her. She might be a little sore.

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She is probably fine and is just pouting. Give her a treat and a good scratch and she will forgive you soon enough. She may not be eating/drinking while YOU watch because she is mad at ya

 

[craftbug1021]

She still will not take her bottle and you could tell she really wanted it baaad last night but everytime it went in her mouth she jumped back and shook her head then wouldnt even attempt it again. Didnt even offer it to her this morning, she will be 2 months tomorrow so I am sure she is fine without it. Still isnt acting right. Wont eat on the left side, when something gets there shakes her head really hard and chokes. Not sure if I should take her to the vet, or just watch. Since tomorrow is Friday. Guess I will give it today and decide in the morning.:/

 

[elevan]

She still will not take her bottle and you could tell she really wanted it baaad last night but everytime it went in her mouth she jumped back and shook her head then wouldnt even attempt it again. Didnt even offer it to her this morning, she will be 2 months tomorrow so I am sure she is fine without it. Still isnt acting right. Wont eat on the left side, when something gets there shakes her head really hard and chokes. Not sure if I should take her to the vet, or just watch. Since tomorrow is Friday. Guess I will give it today and decide in the morning.:/

There is something more going on here than that shot if she's still not eating.

At 2 months old she should be about weaned though. Leave the bottle out of the equation a second (and the shot) - Is she eating grain, hay, browse? Drinking water?

Have you taken her temp? If not, you should.

You say "won't eat on the left side"...take a look in her mouth (use a flashlight so you can see). She may have an inpacted cud.

I'd probably be at least calling the vet to discuss this over the phone as I don't think this has anything to do with the shot.

 

[craftbug1021]

Thanks Elevan, I just went back out again, for the 100th time today, and she is finally eating on that side, she still shakes her head occasionally but not the shake and choke like earlier. I didn't know they could get an impacted cud....oh no something else to add to the list...but my granddaughter went out and ran and played with her and she is acting more normal. How do you fix an impacted cud? I have tried to look in her mouth but its so small its almost impossible to see in. and she obviously does NOT cooperate. I still think she may have bitten her cheek or tongue during the horrible fit. I feel so much better just seeing her play. I am going to watch close to see if she is chewing cud, I haven't seen her belch as much as usual but I thought it was because she wasn't eating as much.

 

[elevan]

Thanks Elevan, I just went back out again, for the 100th time today, and she is finally eating on that side, she still shakes her head occasionally but not the shake and choke like earlier. I didn't know they could get an impacted cud....oh no something else to add to the list...but my granddaughter went out and ran and played with her and she is acting more normal. How do you fix an impacted cud? I have tried to look in her mouth but its so small its almost impossible to see in. and she obviously does NOT cooperate. I still think she may have bitten her cheek or tongue during the horrible fit. I feel so much better just seeing her play. I am going to watch close to see if she is chewing cud, I haven't seen her belch as much as usual but I thought it was because she wasn't eating as much.

Depending on how impacted it (cud) is then you can at times use your finger (or a blunt stick) to leverage it out. But if it keeps being a problem you'll need the vet to permanently fix it. It's not extremely common but something you should be aware of.

She may have ate something that caused a "hay poke" which is kind of like a splinter in your mouth. Keep an eye on her and if it continues to be a problem I would call the vet to have them have a look if you can't.

I'm glad she seems better today.

 

[craftbug1021]

Lily is back to her normal self today, not shaking her head but very rarely. Is chewing on her left side now. Obviously has very sharp teeth, was sitting on the glider with her and she chewed a hole in my skirt! Hate wearing skirts as it is but have to keep my legs covered because of the rash she gave me rubbing against my legs.....(sigh) the joys of being a goat Maaa
She FINALLY gave me hugs, first ones since the shot trauma. What a spoiled little diva but I think I will keep her!!
I took some pics because today is her 2 month birthday!!! Tried to give her animal crackers for her birthday, she turned her nose up at them.....(sigh):/
She seems like she has lost weight you can see her flanks and you couldnt before but I am sure that is because she is weaned now also. Decided not to give her back her ba since she refused it for days didnt seem smart to give it back just to wean her when the bag of milk ran out. I just wish she would eat the animal crackers I was hoping to find a substitute for her ba's when she saw me I want to give her a treat. I really really miss the bottle feedings.
But I will keep trying I am sure we can find something she will like am going to try raisins next.

 

[elevan]

My goats love crunchy, dried up leaves or "pigweed" as treats best. Look around your yard, I'm sure you can find a special weed that will serve the purpose

 

[SassyKat6181]

mine are crazy about dandelions

 

[Mamaboid]

Mine like carrots, and very sparingly once in a while as a real treat, they get a handful of scratch grain.