Doe went off feed and milk production down by 1/3....possible UTI?

[Livinwright Farm]

Antibiotics are no guarantee that an infection won't set in, especially with aspiration. I would give some Banamine or others here have suggested children's advil (right?) to bring her temp down.

As long as she's eating hay...be happy with that. I would try to get some CMPK instead of the gluconate and get that in her...along with lots of B Complex (you can't overdose that!) to stimulate her appetite. Make sure the hay she is eating has all the nutrition it possibly could (ie...alfalfa hay) and give her time to come back to the grain. You might loose this freshening as far as milking goes, but if you save the doe, that's the best possible outcome. Also give her Probios to help repopulate that rumen...daily since she's on antibiotics.

(sorry I didn't read back, so if you already are, my apologies)

Agreed!
I will specify GOAT Probios. TSC carries both probios and GOAT probios.

Poor little miss pincushion... :/

 

[BlackSheepOrganics]

This is what I have at home and have been having my son give her. Can you tell me if it is what you mean when you say "goat probios"? It does say ruminant animals and lists goats as being one of them, but the tube says "bovine" as well. If it will not work, I'll see if my hubby can find some that is specific to goats and pick them up.

http://www.valleyvet.com/swatches/16714_L_vvs_000.jpg

Again, thank yall for everything. You've been completely supportive and absolutely wonderful and informative. I truly appreciate all the help and know it is probably getting pert near tedious by now. So thanks bunches!

 

[helmstead]

You're fine using that...a ruminant is a ruminant. I even use the equine version when that's all I can find.

 

[Livinwright Farm]

I mistyped before. It is a probiotic powder. Much like the Probios powder, only specifically formulated for goats.

Guaranteed Analysis per lb(minimum unless otherwise stated):
Vitamin A- 2,800,000 IU
Vitamin D3- 1,200,000 IU
Vitamin E- 1,000 IU
Vitamin B12- 5,000 mcg
Vitamin B6- 250 mg
Vitamin C - 1,000 mg
Niacin- 6,000 mg
Choline- 5,000 mg
d-Pantothenic Acid- 2,000 mg
Riboflavin- 500 mg
Folic Acid- 150 mg
Lactic Acid Bacteria- 60 billion CFU (colony forming units)

 

[Our7Wonders]

Agreed!
I will specify GOAT Probios. TSC carries both probios and GOAT probios.

Poor little miss pincushion... :/

Is there a difference? All the Probios I've ever seen is listed for several different critters. But it does have a specific goat dose. I haven't actually seen actual goat "Probios". (By that I mean the Probios brand). I have both the paste and the powder, and I've used them, is that not OK? Is there something more specific I should be using?



Edited to add: Never mind, I read the next post and I get it now. So the regular Probios should be fine. I'm a bit slow sometimes.

 

[Livinwright Farm]

Agreed!
I will specify GOAT Probios. TSC carries both probios and GOAT probios.

Poor little miss pincushion... :/

Is there a difference? All the Probios I've ever seen is listed for several different critters. But it does have a specific goat dose. I haven't actually seen actual goat "Probios". (By that I mean the Probios brand). I have both the paste and the powder, and I've used them, is that not OK? Is there something more specific I should be using?

You can still use regular old probios... but TSC now carries a goat specific probiotic powder. see the post directly above your's for picture w/ product analysis.

 

[Our7Wonders]

I think I've seen that one before at my local Big R. I haven't tried it - bought several Probios tubs on sale, so I'm pretty well stocked for a while.

 

[Livinwright Farm]

we decided to get it over the Probios just for the fact that it has SO much MORE of the Lactic Acid Bacteria.
Given that goat are living septic systems with benefits... I want my little septic systems running smoothly!

 

[BlackSheepOrganics]

That brand - Goats Prefer, is the brand that makes that calcium drench that my goat reacted to so badly. I am not saying that brand is bad in everything but I personally will be cautious of using them after seeing how she reacted to that drench.

 

[Livinwright Farm]

I understand your hesitation and caution... and I will keep a close eye on my girls after feeding it to them.
I have gone over the ingredients(and their order) and have found nothing in it that could harm them. I have also inspected the container(as I always do for anything) for any puncture spots or other signs of tampering.

All goats are different, and potentially your doe is mild to moderately allergic to something in that particular drench. I am not ruling out that something could have been wrong with that batch or even from the company itself. I have been searching the web to see if I see any warnings or cautions on the company or the product itself, and am not finding anything.

PS: I REALLY hope your doe is feeling her normal self SOON.