EMERGENCY! Puncture wound in abdomen, tetanus and peritonitis?

[helmstead]

So very sorry! At least you found her, and were able to give her love, care and warm blankies til the end.

FYI - the antitoxin is of equine origin (ie it's harvested from horse blood) however it works on all species.

 

[warthog]

I am so sorry for your loss

 

[mully]

Sorry you lost her !! God Bless!!

 

[ksalvagno]

I"m so sorry you lost her.

 

[Ariel301]

Thanks. I do feel good knowing that I was able to make her end as comfortable as I could. She had a pretty good size dose of the pain med so I don't think she was hurting much. It made her feel good enough to drink some Pedialyte and milk. Watching her suffer for a few hours, I can't imagine what it would be like to go through that for days, if not weeks. Maybe it was a mercy that she went quick.

I've added tetanus antitoxin to my shopping list, and from now on, no goat will go even a minute past when their CDT is due.

 

[Emmetts Dairy]

Im so sorry you lost her...hugs This is always the hardest part...thankfully you were there for her...

 

[SDGsoap&dairy]

 

[aggieterpkatie]

I'm sorry you lost her.



And I hate when vets act like that!

 

[lilhill]

So very sorry your baby didn't make it. When I first got into raising goats, we didn't really have any "goat" vets either. I was fortunate to locate a Vet that is about 45 minutes from here that was more than willing to work with me in taking care of my animals. He and I had lots of talks about goat maintenance and care, and he is now the Vet I can't live without. Anytime I need prescription meds, he gives me what I need and usually with refills so I'd have it on hand. Not too many Vets will be so accommodating, but if you can find one that will work with you and your goats, it is totally worth it.

 

[rebelINny]

So sorry you lost her. It is always hard when you lose one We have had our share this year as well. Keep your chin up.