Samssimonsays: Blazing Acres journal

[babsbag]

Why didn't they test for toxoplasmosis in the beginning?

 

[samssimonsays]

Stella has had several tremors now. Nothing like the grandmals the others had. Until Stella started they just dismissed it as genetic epilepsy. Saying the meds aren't working and bumping the dose or changing the meds.... I told them from the beginning I felt they got into something. This has not been typical epilepsy behavior. I am so exhausted. Frustrated. Exasperated.

 

[NH homesteader]

Wow... So the results will tell you if it's toxoplasmosis? So sorry... How awful this all has been. At least you should have answers soon and will know what will help

 

[samssimonsays]

Thank you all. This has been one HECK of a bumpy ride. Very sad that they did not listen before it was too late for Rumely however.

As a reference for those who have dogs with or around their goats, Rumensin is in Noble Goat medicated feed, and a handful of others according to Pet Poison Control and it causes heart failure, muscle weakness and paralysis. We have only a couple days left of the noble goat and WILL be switching from it ASAP. Dogs are not allowed in the barn until further notice.... They say that even just rinsing the dish, scoop or bucket is not enough to eliminate the toxic residue.

 

[Hens and Roos]

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[CntryBoy777]

What a heart wrenching stuation for ya....sure am Sorry for all the Trials that have come your way....however, I am glad that ya have some Answers....may be now things will progress to a much better Level for ya as ya slowly move forward.

 

[babsbag]

I know that cats build an immunity to toxoplasmosis but is there a test for it for cats? I have my litter boxes in a closet with a cat door but the dogs still reach in and look for any snacks they can reach. Only one kitty goes outside so I know that two of my three wouldn't be carriers.

That is really scary and almost impossible to avoid if you own cats.

What a horrible experience for you, I'm truly sorry.

 

[babsbag]

Some Noble Goat contains Decoquinate instead of Rumensin, depends on the plant that it is produced in. So always read the labels.

I did some looking on Google and the median toxic dose for a dog is 20 mg/ kg. However I can't find anything that says how much Rumensin is in the feed. There are 1000's of LGDs living with animals that eat medicated feed and I know some must eat the feed and the poop. How does one deal with that?

 

[samssimonsays]

Some Noble Goat contains Decoquinate instead of Rumensin, depends on the plant that it is produced in. So always read the labels.

I did some looking on Google and the median toxic dose for a dog is 20 mg/ kg. However I can't find anything that says how much Rumensin is in the feed. There are 1000's of LGDs living with animals that eat medicated feed and I know some must eat the feed and the poop. How does one deal with that?

I don't know. But is is scary to think honestly. I had ZERO clue until Friday?

 

[Goat Whisperer]

Always, always read your feed tags!

I don't know that they would ingest enough to cause this type of issue, but you never know.

ETA: switch the feed over SLOWLY or else it could cause all kinds of issues.