newly freshened, having trouble peeing

mabeane · #1 08/08/10, 07:33 AM

I took my four day old buckling and his mom out for a stroll today. The mom kept stopping and squatting to pee. Only a dribble came out. She did this several times.

Shrarvrs88 · #2 08/08/10, 01:41 PM

Can goats injure their bladder while birthing? I know humans can, and it's something birth attendants (human) check for....

goatkid · #3 08/08/10, 06:56 PM

She may be feeling irritated there from having just given birth. I've never had a goat injure her bladder from kidding. I'd take her temp. If she has a fever, contact your vet. Otherwise, just be sure she has plenty of fresh water to drink and keep aneye on her.

ozark_jewels · #4 08/08/10, 06:59 PM

Yes, she may be sore and irritated from the birth. Also, frequent attempts to urinate are sometimes indication of a bladder or urinary tract infection.

Backfourty,MI. · #5 08/09/10, 06:57 AM

I was thinking the same thing as Ozark Jewels. Take her temp & see if it's normal & make sure she has lots of water to drink & keep an eye on her, if she has a fever contact your vet for the antibiotics would be my suggestions.
Try some Apple cider Vinegar in her water, mine Love it & drink lots of it before ever touching there regular water everyday.