What would cause a goat not to eat?

Goats are most likely to become bloated in the springtime, when they first have access to lush pasture. If your goat’s left side is bulging, he’s lethargic, not eating, and grinding his teeth (a sign of pain), he may have bloat. In severe cases, a goat lies down and doesn’t want to stand up.

What is floppy kid syndrome in goats?

Floppy kid syndrome is a collection of disorders that may result in weak, recumbent, depressed and or dead kids. Hypothermia, hypoglycemia, dehydration, acidosis, sepsis, and diarrhea with acidosis and electrolyte changes are the most common causes.

What are the signs of polio in goats?

Clinical signs of goat polio are associated with cerebral edema, cerebellar, and herniation of the brain, and the death of brain cells con- trolling motor and visual functions. Convulsions occur in 2 to 5-minute intervals. Goats may be standing or lying down when having convulsions.

How long can a goat go without eating?

A very rough rule of thumb: A living creature can live without air for about three minutes, survive without water for perhaps three days, and may be able to live without food for up to three weeks.

What happens when a goat eats too much grain?

So, when put on pasture a goat will resort to eating grass; however, if too much is consumed at once it can overwhelm the bacteria in the rumen. Rich foods such as grain or alfalfa can have the same effect: the fermentation gases will build up, and in severe cases can cause bloat.

How do you treat floppy kid syndrome in goats?

The way to give bicarbonate (baking soda) is mixed in water. Most kids will do well with 1⁄2-1 tsp mixed in 1 cup of water. Feed this in a bottle if you can or put it into the stomach with a tube. For the next 12 hours give him pedialyte or other electrolyte solution and than you can begin feeding milk again.

How do you help a weak baby goat?

You can try dripping or rubbing some colostrum, vitamin solution, corn syrup, or even coffee on its tongue and gums to help give it a little energy boost. A weak baby goat may benefit from a thiamine injection.

How do you fix polio in goats?

The only effective treatment is thiamine. Thiamine is a prescription only medication and must come from your vet.

Do goats recover from polio?

Animals occasionally respond rapidly to the initial dose, although slow recovery to standing may take up to 5 days with full recovery evident after 2-3 weeks. The recommended dosage should be given twice per day for 2 days followed by once daily injection for 5 days.

Are there any plants goats won’t eat?

Mullein And Nightshade Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) is a medicinal herb that grows in the eastern parts of North America. Mullein, as well as nightshade, are plants that goats will not eat, even when starving.

How to get a baby goat to eat grain?

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Can you feed a goat that can’t hold its head up?

Offer loose minerals free-choice, though the goat likely will not eat them right away. A goat that can’t hold its head up also cannot digest solid food in its stomach, whether it is an adult goat, or in the case of a newborn kid, colostrum or milk.

What should I do if my goat is not eating?

First, rehydrate the goat with electrolytes. If, after three to four days, the goat is still not eating and can hold its head upright, take a packet of Entrolyte (oral calf nutrient powder made by Pfizer containing 13.24% crude protein in addition to electrolytes) and mix it with one-half gallon of warm water.

Why does my goat have so much indigestion?

To prevent indigestion, allow your goats access to a variety of browse and grain. A diet of too much grain will lead to indigestion, because these foods will upset the balance of microorganisms in the rumen. Moldy hay will also upset the rumen’s balance. Be careful with antibiotics.