Pneumonia in Goats
Pneumonia is one of the top two health threats to goats. (Parasites being the other.) All goat owners should be educated on the signs of pneumonia and have the proper medications on hand to treat it, or a plan for getting them IMMEDIATELY if a goat is showing signs of Pneumonia. Goats can literally die of Pneumonia in hours so time is of the essence! Stress is what brings on Pneumonia and this includes stress from weather (rapid hot and cold temperature changes, especially), weaning and going to a new home. If your goat is standing off by itself, not eating or acting off TAKE ITS TEMPERATURE IMMEDIATELY. A normal goat temperature is 101.5 - 103.5. If the temperature is higher or below 100 that's a sign of pneumonia. The goat may or may not have a snotty nose or raspy breathing. Coughing can be a sign but it's more rare. (Goats do cough a lot.)
If you suspect pneumonia begin antibiotics and B Complex shots IMMEDIATELY. We treat with Resflor Gold (prescription only), 5 days in a row, plus B Complex shots daily and VetRX drops and Vitamin C tablets. But you should consult your veterinarian for the best drug to use.
If you suspect pneumonia begin antibiotics and B Complex shots IMMEDIATELY. We treat with Resflor Gold (prescription only), 5 days in a row, plus B Complex shots daily and VetRX drops and Vitamin C tablets. But you should consult your veterinarian for the best drug to use.
- Pneumonia in Goats (OCR)
- Coughing Goats
- Stress and Goats (OCR)
- Goat Medications & How to Use Them (OCR)
- B Vitamins and their Importance for Goats (OCR)
- Injections Made Easy (OCR)
- The Importance of a Good Small Ruminant Vet (OCR)
- FARAD (Milk and meat drug withdrawal times for goat drugs, dewormers, etc)
- Goat Milk Withdrawal Times