Chicos Mama
Chillin' with the herd
On Mothers Day I lost my beloved "Violet" 
The vet was out 2 days earlier for her as she suddenly was congested and weezing. Her temp. was 103.5, He gave her an antibiotic shot and some pro-biotics to increase her appetite. Her weezing stopped the next day and although she was "mopping" around seemed as though she was on the mend. Walking fine and started to eat again. Then without warning, I woke up on Sunday and she had died in her sleep. Still curled up next to her brother "Chico". No trama, no mess, still curled up with her feet under her. She looked as if she was sleeping. My Vet was flabergasted and confused. I was heartbroken and confused.
Her brother "Chico" has been depressed and lost. But seemingly fine, health wise. Now suddenly, as of yesterday his legs are acting "funny". He straddles his rear legs to stand and his front legs seem "to give"...like popping out of stance when he stands. No temp., eating and drinking fine. His poop is healthy droppings as well as peeing fine. His hoofs were trimmed 1 week ago and I checked for any trama...NOTHIN~!
I have been reading all your posts on these symptoms and it sure sounds like Goat Polio, but I want to ask your advice. And what I can do ASAP!
They are all up to date on their shots as of 6 weeks ago and are due for their worming, but I dont want to do this if his immune system is compromised. Or should I?
I am going into town first thing in the morning and can pick up whatever I need...I just dont know what I need! Dosages as well please! "Chico weighs 180 lbs. of Nubian Love!
Also...Is this contagious? I also have a geriatric Doe who is 17 yrs. old and weighs 120 lbs. Should I treat them both? PLEASE HELP!
Chico & Violet (shes the black and white girl)
R.I.P My precious Violet
The vet was out 2 days earlier for her as she suddenly was congested and weezing. Her temp. was 103.5, He gave her an antibiotic shot and some pro-biotics to increase her appetite. Her weezing stopped the next day and although she was "mopping" around seemed as though she was on the mend. Walking fine and started to eat again. Then without warning, I woke up on Sunday and she had died in her sleep. Still curled up next to her brother "Chico". No trama, no mess, still curled up with her feet under her. She looked as if she was sleeping. My Vet was flabergasted and confused. I was heartbroken and confused.
Her brother "Chico" has been depressed and lost. But seemingly fine, health wise. Now suddenly, as of yesterday his legs are acting "funny". He straddles his rear legs to stand and his front legs seem "to give"...like popping out of stance when he stands. No temp., eating and drinking fine. His poop is healthy droppings as well as peeing fine. His hoofs were trimmed 1 week ago and I checked for any trama...NOTHIN~!
I have been reading all your posts on these symptoms and it sure sounds like Goat Polio, but I want to ask your advice. And what I can do ASAP!
They are all up to date on their shots as of 6 weeks ago and are due for their worming, but I dont want to do this if his immune system is compromised. Or should I?
I am going into town first thing in the morning and can pick up whatever I need...I just dont know what I need! Dosages as well please! "Chico weighs 180 lbs. of Nubian Love!
Also...Is this contagious? I also have a geriatric Doe who is 17 yrs. old and weighs 120 lbs. Should I treat them both? PLEASE HELP!
Chico & Violet (shes the black and white girl)
R.I.P My precious Violet
Have you contacted your vet?
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