Severely anemic goat - vet visit

I'm not saying you shouldn't- I've always found that talking it out helps.
But you would not be alone with that feeling.
I have been struggling with my 21 year old mare. She developed a problem where she went from quidding to not being able to swallow. Then she developed neurological issues from nose to tail.
I kept going over and over what could be her problem. I worried obsessively about a trip to the mountains where I got lost on a logging road and turned the trailer around in a difficult area that tilted it and I could hear the horses scrambling in the back. They seemed fine- not even a scratch.
This was almost 8 years ago. And I fretted that I had caused her to pull on the trailer tie and damage her neck. Just because I travel with guilt. Mind you her problem just showed up this year. I had her neck xrayed even though the vet was pretty sure it could not be that because I was so worried I had done this to her. Indeed she had great spacing and no arthitis.
I think that you are a responsible and loving person. I'm just sorry that the result is pain to you.

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For we used to ask when we were little, thinking that the old men knew all things which are on earth: yet forsooth they did not know; but we do not contradict them, for neither do we know.

The vet just called to give me a verbal report relayed to her from a vet school physician. Written report will take some more time.

Hemangiosarcoma---a rapidly-growing type of cancer originating in the blood vessels. In Squirt's case it had spread to several places, most obviously in the lungs. It is fairly common in dogs. Rare in goats. But (I'm speculating) that might be because there aren't as many necropsies done on goats as dogs.

So I Googled it. It all fits now. In dogs, tumors often appear in the spleen. Symptoms usually only occur when a tumor ruptures. Some common symptoms are:

1. Anemia, weakness and collapse
2. Pale or white gums
3. Excessive thirst and intake of water
4. Lack of appetite
5. Difficulty breathing

If anyone is interested I'll include the written report here when it comes in.

Thank you for posting this. Any knowledge is good.
Hopefully having the report will allow you to know that you were a great goat mom. ((hugs))

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For we used to ask when we were little, thinking that the old men knew all things which are on earth: yet forsooth they did not know; but we do not contradict them, for neither do we know.

Thank you, Nancy, for sharing this with us. I hope you are feeling better.

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Peace,
Caliann

"First, Show me in the Bible where it says you can save someone's soul by annoying the hell out of them." -- Chuck

Sounds to me like Squirt couldn't have found a better place to live, and die.You two blessed each other.