Strongyles.....HELP

myheaven · #61 12/13/12, 10:06 AM

Oh and crypto dosent care where you are. I'm in the far north. I still dealt with it.

glasshousegoats · #62 12/13/12, 06:20 PM

Wouldn't everybody else have it too? She's so unbelievably weak that I just don't know what else to do.

Minelson · #63 12/13/12, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by glasshousegoats

Wouldn't everybody else have it too? She's so unbelievably weak that I just don't know what else to do.

When Gretta was severely anemic the vet told me to find the BEST richest alfalfa I could find. And I did find some that was phenomenal. She dug right in. Maybe that would help? also, I drenched her with a product called DYNE. It's packed with calories. Prunes also are high in Iron.
Just throwing ideas out...I feel you r pain

Minelson · #64 12/13/12, 06:52 PM

Prednisone!! Can you get some Dex or Pred tablets? that really helps with appetite and perks them up.

glasshousegoats · #65 12/14/12, 01:32 PM

UPDATE

Her appetite is getting better, shes finally eating alfalfa hay in addition to grazing. She is drinking electrolyte water from a bottle and plain water free choice. The bactrim seems to be helping. She is still weak but each day seems to improve. HER POOPS ARE NORMAL! I never thought I would be so excited about a bowel movement. She is having almost berries with normal coloring. I did notice some blood on her rear when she went so it could be from the poop or something was scratched. Adding some pics below. Thank you all for the help! It means so much. The last two pictures are from when she was younger. I have no idea why they all show up so large. Any idea how to fix that?

andabigmac · #66 12/14/12, 01:42 PM

I'm glad she's feeling better! Cute pics too.

Minelson · #67 12/14/12, 02:33 PM

Wonderful news! whew! She looks like such a sweatheart too!

Jyllie63 · #68 12/14/12, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Minelson

Wonderful news! whew! She looks like such a sweatheart too!

That's exactly what I was going to say

myheaven · #69 12/14/12, 08:57 PM

I am so glad she is doing better!

Backfourty,MI. · #70 12/14/12, 09:49 PM

What a little cutie & I am so relieved it sounds like something is finally working for her.
Beautiful home you have in the background too.

glasshousegoats · #71 12/16/12, 11:24 AM

I don't even know where to begin...It is with a heavy heart that I say I lost a part of myself today. Its as if a part of me has died. Lizzie passed away this morning. When I went in to give her her meds I found her fresh. Not even cold yet. She was my baby. She was scheduled to be bred this spring. Carrying her outside I had to take a moment and just sit and hold her. Not only saying goodbye, but burying something you love is one of the hardest things in life. Not to mention, she was named after me. Her stubborn but quirky personality was one you wouldn't find in other goats. She knew her name and would come running if she saw me. She wouldn't even take a bottle from anybody but me. And now she's gone. Dad snapped this last picture of us together this morning. Thank you all for the advice and help.

andabigmac · #72 12/16/12, 11:38 AM

Oh my. I'm so sorry. It's hard to lose one of your babies.

Minelson · #73 12/16/12, 11:58 AM

That picture made me loose it.

It brought up my own pain. I am so sorry. So very sorry for your loss. You did everything and then some for the goat you love so much. And she loves you too.

Jyllie63 · #74 12/16/12, 12:16 PM

I am so very very sorry . I know you did your very best for her!

Backfourty,MI. · #75 12/16/12, 10:23 PM

I am so very sorry for your loss. We all know you were trying & we were all pulling for her too. My heart broke for you when I saw that picture. RIP Lizzie.