Randomly lethargic baby goat - need additional ideas

[Pearce Pastures]

The SE supplement was from a kid booster type mix that was available at SS. I don't know which one. It came in a pump. Each weak kid got 3 doses over 12 hrs at .1 ppm SE per dose. Leg function improves in all.

Okay, on the selenium front. Goats need 0.2 ppm but can develop toxicity at 3ppm When was the last tie he had any? I might consult a vet on this one and see about a BoSe injection because that supplement is low and has to go through the digestive system so not sure how effective it is.

 

[SuburbanFarmChic]

He had oral selenium about 24-36 hrs ago. I am likely going to stab him with Bose if he's still wobbly in the morning.

No milk since 10am today.

Getting the other 1/2 cc of thiamine tonight. Then again 1/2 a cc every 12 hrs.


Goal is to get the rest of the other 4.5 oz of electrolyte solution into him before midnight. We seem to be doing .5 an oz every 45 min. If I can't get it in him I will do a subq ringer solution to keep him hydrated.

May end up tubing him but I would like to avoid it.



I wish I could figure out why when he is removed from the heating pad, even gradually, he temp crashes into the 90s.

 

[SuburbanFarmChic]

His cord was not dipped but he's not running hot. I'm starting either PenG or La-200 tonight as well to cover all bases. Still deciding which.

Honestly I think I'm dealing with low SE, weak from being a quad, and FKS. Woo!

 

[Pearce Pastures]

Finger crossed for you. Good idea on the antibiotic and some do use that in conjunction with the baking soda treatment. Are you doing baking soda too? I would personally go with the PenG.

 

[SuburbanFarmChic]

Sort of. He had baking soda in his last bottle. I don't have any in the electrolyte solution at the moment but he's going back on it shortly. So yes, but it's been a few hours and I need to up the amount.



I think I'm probably going to watch everything I ever wanted to watch on Netflix or Hulu tonight. Lol. Good thing I don't have to be at work until next Wed!

 

[Pearce Pastures]

What a way to spend your time off. Hope you see some improvement soon and can get some rest. The baking soda is the best choice for FKS so I would keep that going. If it is FKS, and you do the baking soda mix ever few hours, you should see improvement soon.

 

[SuburbanFarmChic]

Dose of baking soda and we're working through the electrolytes. Man does he ever pitch a fit about the baking soda.

 

[WhiteMountainsRanch]

Hope your little one is ok. I'm rootin' for him! Def try baking soda and electrolytes, pen g is a good idea too. Sounds like you are doing all the right things.

 

[SuburbanFarmChic]

Thanks. My fingers are crossed for him too. He's a cutie.

 

[SuburbanFarmChic]

The good news is his stomach is gurgling and not sloshy.