Why does my goat have a lot of loose stool?
If the goat is under 4 months old the most common casue of loose stool is cocci. This is easily treated with medication, but left untreated it is deadly. Another reason for loose stool in younger goats is E-coli. This can be treated with cinnamon.
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.
Why does my Diamond K goat have loose stool?
At Diamond k Goats, we first try to determin why. If the goat is under 4 months old the most common casue of loose stool is cocci. This is easily treated with medication, but left untreated it is deadly. Another reason for loose stool in younger goats is E-coli. This can be treated with cinnamon.
Is it normal for a goat to have diarrhea?
Diarrhea is not an illness but rather a symptom of other more serious health problems in goats. Before treating a goat for diarrhea, determine why the animal is scouring. Diarrhea-controlling medication can make the situation much worse.
If the goat is under 4 months old the most common casue of loose stool is cocci. This is easily treated with medication, but left untreated it is deadly. Another reason for loose stool in younger goats is E-coli. This can be treated with cinnamon.
What should I do if my goat has diarrhea?
Diarrhea-controlling medication can make the situation much worse. Diarrhea the consistency of pudding or even watery stool is sometimes the body’s way of purging itself of toxicity. If the feces is slightly soft, I let it run its course while keeping the goat hydrated with electrolytes and monitoring its rectal temperature.
At Diamond k Goats, we first try to determin why. If the goat is under 4 months old the most common casue of loose stool is cocci. This is easily treated with medication, but left untreated it is deadly. Another reason for loose stool in younger goats is E-coli. This can be treated with cinnamon.
Why does my goat bleat when I feed him?
When a hungry goat is bleating, it will prod you to feed him and you have to do it before he starts to cry. A thirsty goat will start to bleat if the weather is too hot or they haven’t drank water for a long time. Goats make different sounds and behaviour during their pregnancy period or breeding season.
