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@Bruce , I actually love the rain... it just stresses me out right now because I don't have ideal protection from the rain for my goats. And then I have mud swamps in the pens and hoof issues....
Soooo.... last week I took Romeo back to the vet for a recheck. I was going with the possibility of having to put him down if there wasn't measurable improvement, and as of the beginning of that week, I wasn't sure there was. But that turned out OK for now. He gained 7 lbs in the 2 weeks and just in the 24 hours or so before the visit, he would occasionally have empty cheeks. Initially, he had long stems sticking out of both sides of his mouth and had seemed unable to bite them off/ take them in/whatever a goat usually does with them. His anemia was worse, stool sample showed worm ova, both things we can treat for. On physical exam, his temp was still elevated but he had more rumen sounds than previously. Sedation did not bring further answers, but the vet floated his teeth a little just in case that was something that was bothering him. We are doing more red cell and antibiotic injections for 2 weeks. Fingers crossed.
I did however have to euthanize Jane, my first goat. Her tumor was advancing, she was leaving more food/ slowly losing condition, and she had started to make some gurgling noises when she swallowed.... not necessarily when eating. I would just hear it when I was getting ready to feed but hadn't yet put anything in for her. DS1 was in town and had gone with me to the vet, knowing that I was expecting to have a difficult day. Love my kids. He helped me bury her. This whole farm is all her fault. She is the reason I indulge in and love every one of these goats. She wasn't even a pet when we got her. We turned her into a pet, a show goat, a milker..... and she taught us everything. I really owe her so very much. She was my daughters favorite goat and at her last show, we left her beard on, just because my daughter liked it. The judge asked about it. DD said that she knew does are supposed to have them shaved off, but she left it because she just liked it. The judge laughed and they continued on.
I made it up to Nor Cal to deliver 2 goats that I sold (they weren't actually for sale, but I had the chance to place them in a home that would make better use of them than they would have in my program) and I got to visit with my grandma for the weekend.
Today I was at the vet with my Doodles (dachshund). She is vomiting up foam, still eating and pooping, labwork is excellent, radiographs are fine. Diagnosis... she is full of sh!t. Literally. SubQ fluids, antibiotics, special food, limited feedings and rest for now. If my animals could just decide to stay healthy, please, I would love to not have to worry so much. Thanks.
Soooo.... last week I took Romeo back to the vet for a recheck. I was going with the possibility of having to put him down if there wasn't measurable improvement, and as of the beginning of that week, I wasn't sure there was. But that turned out OK for now. He gained 7 lbs in the 2 weeks and just in the 24 hours or so before the visit, he would occasionally have empty cheeks. Initially, he had long stems sticking out of both sides of his mouth and had seemed unable to bite them off/ take them in/whatever a goat usually does with them. His anemia was worse, stool sample showed worm ova, both things we can treat for. On physical exam, his temp was still elevated but he had more rumen sounds than previously. Sedation did not bring further answers, but the vet floated his teeth a little just in case that was something that was bothering him. We are doing more red cell and antibiotic injections for 2 weeks. Fingers crossed.
I did however have to euthanize Jane, my first goat. Her tumor was advancing, she was leaving more food/ slowly losing condition, and she had started to make some gurgling noises when she swallowed.... not necessarily when eating. I would just hear it when I was getting ready to feed but hadn't yet put anything in for her. DS1 was in town and had gone with me to the vet, knowing that I was expecting to have a difficult day. Love my kids. He helped me bury her. This whole farm is all her fault. She is the reason I indulge in and love every one of these goats. She wasn't even a pet when we got her. We turned her into a pet, a show goat, a milker..... and she taught us everything. I really owe her so very much. She was my daughters favorite goat and at her last show, we left her beard on, just because my daughter liked it. The judge asked about it. DD said that she knew does are supposed to have them shaved off, but she left it because she just liked it. The judge laughed and they continued on.
I made it up to Nor Cal to deliver 2 goats that I sold (they weren't actually for sale, but I had the chance to place them in a home that would make better use of them than they would have in my program) and I got to visit with my grandma for the weekend.
Today I was at the vet with my Doodles (dachshund). She is vomiting up foam, still eating and pooping, labwork is excellent, radiographs are fine. Diagnosis... she is full of sh!t. Literally. SubQ fluids, antibiotics, special food, limited feedings and rest for now. If my animals could just decide to stay healthy, please, I would love to not have to worry so much. Thanks.
There's no doubt she had a wonderful life -- she loved and was loved! Can't ask for much more. While difficult, you gave her your last act of love with dignity.
congratulations
