Miller - Back to Work...Mostly

[HoneyDreameMomma]

The vet said if he's responsive to this antibiotic, the illness is likely something with his digestive tract and he'll start him on a probiotic. Is it a problem to just have an LGD on probiotics regularly? It seems like something that might be a good idea, but I didn't know.

 

[Sweetened]

I agree on probiotocs! Mix some yogurt into his food thats plain and has live bacterial culters (we use astro baltic style)

 

[Sweetened]

Probiotics will only ever do good.

 

[Southern by choice]

Probiotics are great and will only help.
LGD breeds generally have iron stomachs because they kill stuff and eat it... they are good at their body's adjusting...BUT...there are issues with some kinds of bacteria that they can get from these kills too. Especially old dead rotting deer parts, squirrels, etc
Rotting deer parts are really not good.
What are they looking at as far as his digestive system?

 

[Hens and Roos]

that they figure out what is causing him issues

 

[HoneyDreameMomma]

The vet is mostly looking for bacterial infections. Miller had one last fall, so maybe his digestive tract was a bit compromised. However, this time he wasn't showing several of the common signs (vomiting, diarrhea, or an elevated temperature). He just had EXTREME fatigue and lack of interest in food and water.

If this latest antibiotic doesn't make a significant difference, they will look into other possible problems. However, his energy has increased the past couple of days, so things are looking good so far. We're starting him on probiotics and hoping he continues to improve.

 

[Hens and Roos]

that he continues to improve for you!

 

[mikiz]

How's he doing?

 

[HoneyDreameMomma]

Good news is digestive infection seems to have been the issue and the antibiotics and probiotics are doing the job. The past several days he's been getting better and better, back taking care of the goats and even playing with Clyde.

Bad news is one of the family members we have visiting us accidentally hit him with the car this morning (no joke ). THANK GOODNESS it was a very minor hit, and Miller walked away from it, but he started limping shortly afterward, and he whines when we touch his leg, so we've got another vet appointment today to confirm that nothing is broken.

I'll try to post an update later.

 

[Hens and Roos]

oh no that nothing is broken! Keep us posted