Pygmy Goat Bloated & High parasite count - no more guessing - not good STILL WITH US

[saltnpepper]

Still no improvement today and she was just uncomfortable and tired from trying to sit up. She has actually been eating hay, but I was never able to catch her drinking, so when her urine started turning slightly dark it was time to take her back to the vet. I explained that I didn't think her belly was hard anymore and it actually felt squishy. This prompted an ultrasound, which made it very clear that her belly was full of fluid. Not the answer we wanted.
The fluid was basically clear, and after a couple tests it was determined the most likely cause was cancer.
I ok'd a dose of steroids to help her feel better for a couple days.

I am very realistic, and know what needs to be done, but I didn't want it done in the back of a clinic with my daughter who was still trying to digest everything. She's had this goat since she was 4, so it's been rough for her. But she's a super kid and has been by her side through this all.

I also wanted everyone at home to be able to say their good-bye's... including her pen mate, who is also her aunt.

THANK YOU everyone for your responses! I truly appreciate folks taking the time to try to help others.


These pictures were taken a few years ago.
Yes, leashes.. they walk everywhere with the girls.

Pepper

Aleshia

 

[Pearce Pastures]

So sorry for such sad news. I wish there was something else there instead. Looks like a very sweet goat.

 

[Southern by choice]

Makes me very sad, for her and you and your family.
Such beautiful little goats. I am glad you have an answer and can do what is best for her. So sad.

 

[babsbag]

You are a good mom and a good goat mom to let the goodbyes to be said before you make the hard decisions. I am sad for the outcome, wish it was fixable.

 

[Goat Whisperer]

I have been following your thread, I was afraid about that

I am so so sorry I'm glad y'all get to say goodbye

 

[norseofcourse]

I'm so sorry . At least now you know you did everything possible you could for her. It's still hard tho...

 

[bonbean01]

so sorry

 

[Hens and Roos]

So sorry to hear this

 

[saltnpepper]

I'm a bit shocked, but she is still with us. If I hadn't been through everything with her over the past week, I wouldn't believe there was anything wrong.
I knew the steroid shot would perk her up and boost her for a couple days, but I certainly didn't expect this.
She is eating, drinking, butting the gate, pooing, peeing, and chewing cud like nothing ever happened. The swelling in her belly has even gone down. All, in all..she is back to acting normal.
The little stinker has always been spirited and stubborn. I guess she's just going to continue her bossy role til she says otherwise.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Ahhhh, glad to hear she's getting a bit more quality time!

I've raised pygmy goats for years (decades actually) and they are TOUGH little critters. I recently added Nubians to my herd and they are big wussies compared to the pygmies.