newborn with skin issues - she's gone

[doxiemoxie]

No, Ed, NO! I know it isn't clear to anyone but me, but if Peachick can no longer take care of Betty she's going to come stay with ME! Right, Peachick? OK, Now that Everyone has THAT clear, I am anxiously awaiting the vet's assessment. I am curious to see what he/she says about resuming the dexamethasone. There are other steroids that might be safer to use longer term, as well as some meds that can provide a steroid-like calming of the inflammatory (immunity) system without causing as much havoc with the rest of her development. And how are her eyes healing up?

In all seriousness, Peachick, thank you for sharing and for keeping us informed. You are doing a good job at focusing on the problem at hand rather than trying to blame someone else. Bad things do happen and we have choices in how we deal with that. I think the breeder made a good choice when he called you to help.

 

[Ms. Research]

Today is the day the Vet comes to see Betty right? Hoping something "comes to light" from this visit.

K

 

[peachick]

Dr Link just left.
And as she is driving down the driveway I see Black Betty having a case of the zoomies!! WOW !!!
She and Zoom were running around in a circle. Then Betty bounced up and kicked her feet a few times, and acted like a healthy happy baby goat.... Wish I had my camera!!!!

Anyway we are trying a different anti inflammatory/antibiotic med that she used on an angora goat years ago... treating Pemphigus foliaceus. She said it wont cause long term problems like the steroid would. It is a sulfa based pediatric oral med, I'll add to her bottle twice a day. (sorry i cant read the name)
She said with the other goat she had the first initial round that worked well. Then was treated 2-3 other times for flair ups. And then never needed it again. I am also giving her one more dose of BoSe.

Pemphigus foliaceus is the auto-immune disorder we have kind of thought it was anyway. Black Betty does not have typical symptoms, but I think we have ruled out that EB disorder completely.

 

[ThreeBoysChicks]

Dr. Sarah Link is tops in my book. She is extremely busy, but really good and really does care for our animals. And when there is an emergency, she gets there.

Glad to hear about BB's zoom episode.

 

[Queen Mum]

Where is the camera when you need it. Yay!

 

[elevan]

Just wanted to offer this up to you Peachick.

I've been doing some reading recently on B12 and it's effects on the human body and a deficiency being a suspected root cause in a variety of disorders (in humans) including autoimmune disorders. It is also indicated in a depressed development situation.

It certainly couldn't hurt to put Black Betty on a B12 supplement...it might actually help. Might be something to discuss with your vet.

 

[SmallFarmGirl]

Just wanted to offer this up to you Peachick.

I've been doing some reading recently on B12 and it's effects on the human body and a deficiency being a suspected root cause in a variety of disorders (in humans) including autoimmune disorders. It is also indicated in a depressed development situation.

It certainly couldn't hurt to put Black Betty on a B12 supplement...it might actually help. Might be something to discuss with your vet.

Interesting Elevan ... I think that sounds like a good plan if the vet agrees ....

 

[peachick]

Just wanted to offer this up to you Peachick.

I've been doing some reading recently on B12 and it's effects on the human body and a deficiency being a suspected root cause in a variety of disorders (in humans) including autoimmune disorders. It is also indicated in a depressed development situation.

It certainly couldn't hurt to put Black Betty on a B12 supplement...it might actually help. Might be something to discuss with your vet.

Yes I agree. I was giving her B12 injections the first week I got her, but havent done it since then. I will look into that again. Thanks!!

 

[SheepGirl]

Dr. Sarah Link is tops in my book. She is extremely busy, but really good and really does care for our animals. And when there is an emergency, she gets there.

Glad to hear about BB's zoom episode.

I love Dr. Link! She's my vet and she has been really good about helping me when I have an emergency if she cannot get to the farm.

 

[peachick]

hi Sheepgirl. I didnt know I had another neighbor on here.... where ya at?

Yes guys, Dr Link is great..... so is her associate Dr Julie Dawson.. both have helped me greatly.