Jumping the Moon Dairy - the next chapter

[babsbag]

Mia is sick now too, low grade fever and off her feed. She was eating grass and that was my first clue that she wasn't feeling well. None of my goats have been sick and the pups haven't had any contact with them, but I know that I could always bring something from the field to their pen. As of tonight I have two pups that are still sick. Others seem to be recovering.

 

[Latestarter]

Sorry you're dealing with this. Wish you could know definitively what it is and how to "cure" it. I would think it would be harder on the pups than an adult, but then I find I have a much more difficult time dealing with illness now than when I was younger... I hope it doesn't jump species and affect you!

 

[Baymule]

Whatever it is, I sure am glad that the pups are recovering. I wonder if they will be immune to "it" or be carriers? Sorry that Mia is sick too, poor momma and poor puppies. Big hugs to all of them-and you too.

Edited to add; this was my 10,000 post! I sure do "talk" a lot!

 

[Southern by choice]

Every night I want to call, but refrain as I know you are swamped. Pups, dairy... just all of it.
Know that we (GW and I) are thinking of you.
Sick dog/pups is one of the most stressful things to go through. Sending hugs and more important prayers.

 

[Devonviolet]

Yes! What @Southern by choice said, X3! My prayers are with you!!!

 

[babsbag]

All of the pups have been sick and all have recovered on their own within 24-48 hours, but one. One little guy is spending his second night at the vet's office tonight. His temp was 105, the highest of any of them. I was giving him sub-q fluids and herbal digestive support and antibiotics by mouth, which he was throwing back up. After 36 hours and no improvement, actually looking worse, off to the vet's we went. He is on an IV with dextrose, antibiotics, and anti-nausea meds. Fecal results and CBC blood panel results will be known tomorrow. Right now the vet is as stumped as I am. Their dam also ran a low fever for a day and off her feed for 2 days. Their sire, who has NO contact with the pups is also eating green grass and skipped breakfast this morning. He was picking at his food tonight. My other two adult LGDs are fine, at least for now.

 

[Latestarter]

This sucks... I hope the little guy makes it. Very strange situation...

 

[Devonviolet]

Major dislike! I’m so sorry to hear about your little guy!!! I just prayed that he starts feeling better. I’m glad everyone else is feeling better.

Strange that the sire is also sick, and he has had no contat with the dam and sick pups. Does everyone get the same feed and water???

 

[Bruce]

Wow, so strange. I hope everyone recovers AND the vet can figure it out.

 

[Baymule]

I know you will be so glad to get the results back from the tests. I hope there is something conclusive.