Sick doe..vet and I stumped

[Mini Horses]

Grabbing at straws here --

Ulcers? With horses when they refuse grain, eat grass & hay, show pain symptoms, etc., often ulcers. Often they are iffy with food some days, some days not; no fevers, drinking ok, etc. A horse will sit like a dog sometimes when ulcered, also. Her symptoms brought back some memories so I mention it.

Did the Nutri drench help? Any changes with that? SBC did yours need glucose to pull her out of her issues? Were her insulin levels ok? I ask because of metabolic imbalances....insulin resistance, etc., as a possible reason. She's eating fruit & veggie? (natural sugars, vit/min) That & "crappy" (course, weed, etc) hay may work. I know we want to use meds on when necessary but, sounds like she's had her share of all of them. Maybe slack off?

So much easier when they get a cut and we can SEE what is wrong!


Recently clipped, certainly may be cold! I'd keep her blanketed and see if it helps. I hunch up when I'm cold

Sorry to see you & her have to go thru this. Hoping for improvement. Following for updates.

 

[B&B Happy goats]

Waiting on the outcome also...hope its a good one

 

[Tapsmom]

Mini horses Straws are fine lol. I am looking for any suggestions. I even put a call in to Tufts and they quoted me $ 1000 to diagnose her. So I am afraid that is out of my price range, especially after what has already been spent. My wonderful vet has been letting me make payments on my balance. Actually Ulcers are one of the 3 thoughts that I had. We have actually not been medicating her in a while. We did resume Probios and Vitamin B shots a few days ago, but that is it. She is currently being fed fresh fruit and veggies(specifically Kale, mesclun mix, carrots and pears). Chaffhaye and first cut hay.
Has anyone had experience with treating ulcers in goats? And she started limping as well s she is going back to our vet again tomorrow.
Thank you all for being so supportive and helpful. This has been very stressful. She is such a lovely doe and as long as she is happy and trying I will do so, too.

 

[B&B Happy goats]

Kudos to you for being such a good goat mom., its really hard to make that decision on when to let them go .... or if you keep on trying to find the answers. .. money is always a consideration as the vet bills add up. I really feel for you and your doe, hope answeres come soon your a great goat momma

 

[HomesteaderWife]

Please do keep us updated, and prayers for your little goat friend. I just got into reading this thread, and though I don't have goats, I like to learn more about animal health as much as I can. The medical mystery has me curious and I do want to know what is causing all this. I am so glad your veterinarian is working with you as you responsibly care for this doe

 

[Tapsmom]

We took her in last night and her blood panel came back that he white count has doubled, and her calcium and protein has gone down. The last ditch effort is try and find somewhere to have an ultrasound done to confirm that there is nothing else we can do. Unless someone has any other suggestions. I am heartbroken.

 

[B&B Happy goats]

I don't know what to say , other than you have done your very best .....and have given her love

 

[Mini Horses]

I am so sorry. There are times when we cannot resolve the problems. Always a hard time and way to go but, reality. It will always be so as long as there is life and animals. But we cannot let that stop us from loving them and having them. You are not at fault. You have given her love abundant, best care to be given.

 

[Southern by choice]

Oh Tapsmom, I have been following and truly am heartbroken with you. When you do all you can and have that support and still no answers it is just so painful.
As daunting as this has been for you I want you to know how much I appreciate all of your posts and sharing this journey. I believe our experiences always help others, always.
All the hours of worry, all the hours of care, the many consults, the time just spent hoping and being with your girl may not change the outcome but you will know, and she will know you have been a wonderful shepherd and will continue to be til the end.
The kind of owner I would want my goat to have. She is so blessed to have you.

 

[BlessedWithGoats]