High Fever in Week Old Buckling

[rescueblonde]

Yes I wouldn't be comfortable doing that either. These things could or could not be related. As in the scours could have been from something different or could be what's now lead to this.

The only time I have been told from a vet to only do a few injections of Nuflor was when I had an animal that was hard to handle. This little guy probably needs a full round of drugs to get him healthy again. A fever of 103 I would try to treat on my own. As soon as its over 104.5 and approaching 105 I get veterinary care. These little animals can turn fast, I find I have better luck when I help them the day I see the fever rather than waiting a day or two to see if they turn around.

I personally think the scours were from the stress of being dehorned, tattooed, and moved to a new home at such a young age all in one day.
I never intended to just give him the one shot of Nuflor today and wait until tomorrow. I gave it to him and fully intended to call later and still have the vet out to see him. Wish me luck!

 

[cjc]

The scours very well could of. I don't know much if any about goats but I assume they are just like all other farm animals.

Sorry I am probably not saying this right I don't want to offend you. I just mean I have always had better results when I reacted quickly rather than hoping for the best. If it were my dog I would give her a day or two and see how she did but these little guys aren't so easy. I find that once the signs are there its often worse than I thought. My mother who I raise the animals with is the opposite of me. She waits until they get bad enough before calling the vet where I always react fast. Not the best for the pocket book tho haha!

Good luck and let us know how you make out!

 

[rescueblonde]

The scours very well could of. I don't know much if any about goats but I assume they are just like all other farm animals.

Sorry I am probably not saying this right I don't want to offend you. I just mean I have always had better results when I reacted quickly rather than hoping for the best. If it were my dog I would give her a day or two and see how she did but these little guys aren't so easy. I find that once the signs are there its often worse than I thought. My mother who I raise the animals with is the opposite of me. She waits until they get bad enough before calling the vet where I always react fast. Not the best for the pocket book tho haha!

Good luck and let us know how you make out!

Oh no, I take no offense at all. He had a normal temp last night but today was acting off and that's when I took his temp and called the vet. I gave the Nuflor a shot and I'm on my way home now to re-evaluate him and call the vet back.

 

[cjc]

Great plan! Please update us I will be thinking about you and your little guy!

 

[Goat Whisperer]

I haven't seen tattooing and disbudding cause scours in goats. It could have contributed, but I don't think its the root of the issue.

He is 1 week old, what did the breeder have him on? Replacer? Cows milk? Goat milk?

What do you have him on right now? Did you transition it slowly?

Glad you are talking to a vet! Remember not to give any molasses to him- it will only make it worse.

 

[rescueblonde]

I haven't seen tattooing and disbudding cause scours in goats. It could have contributed, but I don't think its the root of the issue.

He is 1 week old, what did the breeder have him on? Replacer? Cows milk? Goat milk?

What do you have him on right now? Did you transition it slowly?

Glad you are talking to a vet! Remember not to give any molasses to him- it will only make it worse.

Breeder had him on goat milk. I bought a bunch from her and he's been getting the exact same amount of milk and same amount of feedings at the same times she did them.

 

[babsbag]

I have never had scouts with pneumonia but I will say that pneumonia is certainly common in kids. But that being said there are other bacteria that can cause scours and the fever, just not sure that Nuflor would be the drug to treat it. I am vet surprised that the vet instructed you to do one dose, that is very unusual.

Glad you are working with a vet though. These little guys go downhill fast.

I would be thinking perhaps e- Coli or a bacterial gut infection and my drug of choice would be Scour-halt


Just another idea

 

[rescueblonde]

Temp is down to 103.3!

 

[rescueblonde]

Called the vet's office. She's out on a call right now but the girl in the office is going to have her call me and we'll go from there.

 

[Goat Whisperer]

I have never had scouts with pneumonia but I will say that pneumonia is certainly common in kids. But that being said there are other bacteria that can cause scours and the fever, just not sure that Nuflor would be the drug to treat it. I am vet surprised that the vet instructed you to do one dose, that is very unusual.

Glad you are working with a vet though. These little guys go downhill fast.

I would be thinking perhaps e- Coli or a bacterial gut infection and my drug of choice would be Scour-halt


Just another idea

That was my thinking on it too....