cough, watery eye

[mdoerge]

Can goats have allergies? I have a 2 year old Nigerian doe that has been coughing on and off for over a month. No temp, eating and acting fine. Once and awhile her one eye will be watery (clear). Her pen mates are fine. She is due to kid in a month. Any ideas?
Mary

 

[elevan]

Absolutely, they can have allergies!

Benedryl - Allergies - Note: I only give it one time a day in the morning though personally.
DOSING CHART
Dose every 6-8 hours:
Weight: Liquid 12.5mg/5ml
17-21 lbs 3/4 tsp (3.75ml)
22-32 lbs 1 tsp (5ml)
33-42 lbs 1 1/2 tsp (7.5ml)
43-53 lbs 2 tsp (10ml)
54-64 lbs 2 1/2 tsp (12.5ml)
65-75 lbs 3 tsp (15ml)
76-86 lbs 3 1/2 tsp (17.5ml)
>86 lbs 4 tsp (20ml)

 

[mdoerge]

Is Benadryl ok for a goat that is preggers?

 

[elevan]

I've given to a pregnant goat without complications.

 

[CYGChickies]

I had a pregnant doe that had a reaction to a vaccine and I had to give her Benadryl pills twice a day. I would have much preferred the liquid but I couldn't find it anywhere and the vet suggested the tablets. She didn't like it at all but it worked in about two days made a huge improvement.

 

[bonbean01]

Thank you for posting that dosage chart Em!!!! I learn such valuable info from you