New Pygmy Buckling Lethargic

[Goatmasta]

Thanks for the replies .

They've not been vaccinated or dewormed , nor had their hooves trimmed which was desperately needed .

It's been the hottest it's been this year hear but that's about 80 .

He's not much better today but not any worse either . Although he did have a bit of eye gunk in his left eye .
Still eating , drinking and pooping normally . Gums and eye lids look healthy . He's still moving around but is sluggish and a little out of it . His brother is acting totally normal and I should add he was the spunkier of the two before this which is why I'm so concerned . His temp was high 104.9 last night , and 104.6 today , I dosed him with some aspirin . He wants to lay out in the sun but I've been trying to keep him in the shade the best I can .

I can't get to a vet to get a fecal done .

Can you use Invermecin at the same time with Sulfathimenthoxine ? For treating worms and Coccidia ?

Or with the fever and eye goop (not excessive but a bit of greeny crusty stuff) be a indication of infection ? How would I treat that .

Yes you can use ivermec and Sulfadimethoxine at the same time. As far as the infection question..... A temp of 105 is when I start to get concerned, the Sulfadimethoxine properly dosed will work for the cocci and the slight respiratory infection. What type of Sulfadimethoxine do you have? I prefer the 40% liquid, or mixing the powder to get to a 40%, then drench it. You can find dosages on the meds list on my blog.

 

[NDgal]

If you're dealing with a high temp I'd focus on a possible infection and start him on either Pen G or Oxytet (Biomycin.) A cocci load generally doesn't come with fever.

 

[Goatherd]

Can you use Invermecin at the same time with Sulfathimenthoxine ? For treating worms and Coccidia ?

Or with the fever and eye goop (not excessive but a bit of greeny crusty stuff) be a indication of infection ? How would I treat that .

I've not treated for worms and coccidia at the same time, so really can't tell you one way or another. If I HAD to treat for both, I would do the cocci treatment first and then worm after that treatment, but that's just me. Possibly it could be done simultaneously but on a little one, why overdo chemicals if you don't have to.

As far as the eye, if you can get Terramycin eye ointment, you could put that into the eyes twice daily until you see improvement. I'm sure there are other treatments, but that is one I'm familiar with.

I think the fact that he's eating and drinking is a good sign. Good luck.

 

[20kidsonhill]

If he was mine, I would start him on Penn G shots twice a day at the rate of 1 cc per 15 lbs for 5 to 7 days. , I would also give him the sulfa-dimethoxine twice the first day and then once a day after that for 5 days total. I would do the ivermectin towards the end of the treatment, I would be surprised if regular worms are as much a problem as a possible respitory infection or coccidiosis. You give the ivermectin and the sufla-dimethoxine orally, even if you buy an injectable type. Give the Penn G as an injection.

When you are near the end of all this treating consider a probiotic to help replenish the good bacteria in his stomach.

don't use a needle any smaller than 20 gauge, preferrably using an 18 gauge, The Penn G is thick.

 

[cmjust0]

Yep...104.9 means antibiotics.

If he was mine, I would start him on Penn G shots twice a day at the rate of 1 cc per 15 lbs for 5 to 7 days. , I would also give him the sulfa-dimethoxine twice the first day and then once a day after that for 5 days total. I would do the ivermectin towards the end of the treatment, I would be surprised if regular worms are as much a problem as a possible respitory infection or coccidiosis. You give the ivermectin and the sufla-dimethoxine orally, even if you buy an injectable type. Give the Penn G as an injection.

When you are near the end of all this treating consider a probiotic to help replenish the good bacteria in his stomach.

don't use a needle any smaller than 20 gauge, preferrably using an 18 gauge, The Penn G is thick.

X2, except I'd go a minimum of 7 days -- if not 10 -- on the PenG.