FF won't eat, drink, temp 103.6

[DonnaBelle]

Sissy kidded Friday 4:00 am. She ate just a little then, and I gave her water, and she drank a small bit.

She has not drank any water since yesterday and won't eat anything today.

She has a temp of 103.6.

I didn't see her pass afterbirth, but she could have eaten it.

I just talked to my vet and he said give her the Pen G. cause it's all I've got. He's in Hot Springs on a mini vacation, but will be back tomorrow evening.

Ideas?

DonnaBelle

 

[xa.logan]

Yes. Pen G. It's not uncommon for animals giving birth to not pass the afterbirth. When this happens possible infection may occur. I don't know for sure if that's the problem but if it is, pen g will help fight the infection.

 

[OneFineAcre]

103.6 is not that high. Not eating much after kidding is not that unusual. But, not drinking water is the major concern. Mine usually drink a lot.

I think giving Pen G is sensible course of action at this point.

 

[elevan]

Follow the vet's advice - PenG definitely.

 

[Squirrelgirl88]

I read once to put molasses in the water to encourage them to drink. My does liked it.

 

[xa.logan]

Speaking of putting things in water. Would ACV encourage drinking?

 

[TGreenhut]

Speaking of putting things in water. Would ACV encourage drinking?

I doubt it would encourage drinking because the stuff is sour and they don't generally like the taste of it.

 

[DonnaBelle]

She seems to be better tonight. She is eating and drinking and acting better.

I'm not sure what happened, but she seems OK. I did give her the shot of Penn G and 6 cc of B-12.

Thanks to all for the advice.

She really scared me.

DonnaBelle

 

[animalmom]

I'm glad/relieved your new mom is doing better, but where are pictures of the babies? Must have pictures of babies!
Pretty please with sugar on top.

 

[DonnaBelle]

Here's a photo of the new doeling, born Friday morning to Sissy.

She is doing fine, I don't think the heat is the best thing for goats, mine do better in cooler weather.

No more summer kiddings for me. It's just tooo hot.

DonnaBelle