Listeriosis

[BlondeSquirrel04]

Has anyone ever had an adult goat survive?

I'm treating aggressively but I'm wondering at what point I should euthanize.

 

[TGreenhut]

Never had to deal with it, but I know what it is. How severe is it in your goat right now? How is your goat functioning?

 

[BlondeSquirrel04]

Very severe. Was acting fine last night, then circling and eventually down at 8am. Tries to eat when offered food, but has hard time coordinating to chew.

 

[Southern by choice]

I am no help but did want to say how sorry I am you are going through this.

 

[elevan]

I've never had to deal with it either.

 

[BlondeSquirrel04]

She's going downhill fast.

I can't believe how sudden this is. From walking around normally when I woke up, to circling and falling over within an hour, to now being unable to get up.

I'm horrified.

 

[Pearce Pastures]

I am so sorry. Just as an added thought, you might want to dose her with thiamine or vitamin B complex because polio looks similar to listeriosis and it won't hurt to treat for both.

Best of luck to you and I hope you see improvement.

 

[TGreenhut]

I'm really sorry that you and your goat are going through this! I think you will just need to use your best judgement and if she is in too much pain or can't function at all anymore, decide when enough is enough and when you don't want her going through it any longer. I'm not sure how you are treating it, but just continue doing the maximum and give her lots of love in the meantime. I know it must be very hard so I am so so sorry!

 

[BlondeSquirrel04]

I am so sorry. Just as an added thought, you might want to dose her with thiamine or vitamin B complex because polio looks similar to listeriosis and it won't hurt to treat for both.

Best of luck to you and I hope you see improvement.

Yep, I have. And Thanks!

I'm shocked that she is still alive this morning. Actually I was shocked most at 3am when I woke up to give her another shot. No change, though. Doesn't seem to be in pain. She wanted some grain and hay but still has trouble drinking.

 

[Southern by choice]

Was reading about Thiamine last night.

So glad she is still holding on! Hugs to you Blonde Squirrel