Oh, you goats, you should know better! I have a saanen doeling that is four months old and he stomach is hard on the bottom and softer at the top and she was drinking a lot of water but not wanting to eat what should I do As laid out in My Goat Binder, you want to assess the symptoms and the surroundings first. Yes, a goat can die from bloat if the condition is left untreated. (1020 g) magnesium oxide, or 1.8 oz. It will probably be lying down in a corner somewhere hiding. There will be times you are glad you have them,particularlyduring kidding season! If the goat is being fed grain (if you can) ask for a small bag of feed from the seller so that you can slowly transition during the next week over to the grain you use. When it affects both sides, its less uncomfortable. I am awaiting blood work results. Ive heard of vets recommending as much as 1-2 cups of oil for a bloated adult goat. Abscesses, tumors, and inflammation can also obstruct the esophagus causing bloat. Effective home remedies for goat bloat may include administering a mixture of mineral oiland water, walking the goat to encourage the gas to escape, and providing the goat withaccess to fresh, clean water. Feed hay before concentrates and before turning out to fresh grass, alfalfa, or browsing crops. If a bit of baking powder wont do it, then get the vet round as soon as possible and they will be able to set your goat right. Impaction of these materials can block gas and result in bloat. First, make sure your goat has access to fresh, clean water and baking soda. It was a happy, blue sky kind of morning. Goats make bicarbonate when they chew, which is why chewing long stem forage is important, so if she is not chewing much be sure she has baking soda available free choice. The medicine cabinet should include goat medications for treating external wounds like cuts, bruises,and sores. Do goats need long stem hay to keep their rumen working, even if chewing their cud is problematic? This can be a serious condition and requires prompt veterinary attention. And it stays mashed in when you lift your fingers. In this case overactive microbes produce a foamy slime that coats the gas and seals it in the rumen. Since he got diarrhea after you gave him vegetable oil, it sounds like this has lasted for awhile. Often bloat occurs on the goats left side, but it can also impact both sides of the stomach. Give your goats vegetable or peanut oil instead. Poop which was finally getting back to normal the day I took him to the vet, started coming out tiny again. You could also send in the liver to see if there are any mineral deficiencies. I'm so sorry this happened. The first thing my vet told me was to administer Dawn dishwasher soap to my bloated goats. Again, theres not much you can do to treat this on your own. Bloat is a condition in goats in which they cannot release excess gas through burping. DO NOT drench mineral oil without a stomach tube, or it will end up in the lungs . But it takes time before you notice the effect. Act immediately, especially if your goats are lethargic. Her belly was more soft after dosing. If her belly is soft, that is not bloat. Unfortunately, we have yet to find a good goat vet on our area to call, any thoughts? While eating, food rapidly passes down from the mouth through the esophagus to the rumen.
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