Help! Sick goat Temp 105.0

wmroth

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This morning when I put Kit on the stand I noticed that her udder was not full. Last night I milk her full udder and she gave 1.5 quarts. This morning I milked about .75 quarts and she did not eat all her grain. When I put her back in the stall she did not look right. After milking I went back to the barn and took her temp. It was 105, so I her some warm water with salt, baking soda, and corn syrup. I gave her probiotics and some fresh carrots and celery. She ate well. I got a stool sample which I will run shortly. I am confused. What should I look for and what steps should I take?
 

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A high temp indicates an infection, she should be started on antibiotics right away. If you're taking a fecal to the vet, then ask for some antibiotics from them as well.
 

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what antibiotics should I get? I see no signs of respiratory infection. But her temp is usually around 102.
 

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Your vet will decide what to give you.

If you cannot get antibiotics from the vet then get some Penicillin or LA200 from the feedstore.
 

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Had the vet out. He gave her 8cc of Penicillin. He said it is not respiratory or mastitis, but no sure of the type of infection. I am to give 8cc pen tomorrow morning. I am trying to get her to eat and drink. I will keep her on the probiotics. Any suggestions will be welcome. Thanks
 

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