Goat lump

[Travis g]

Looking for some reassurance, I've felt with goat bumps before, but I've ruled out cl and I doubt bottle jaw but dewormed her and delegated her anyway, could this be an iodine deficiency, or? I don't know how to post pics on here but its at under her face, above her neck like bottle jaw but id say its harder, bit goat is getting along fine, seems to not effect her at all

[Alice In TX/MO]

Age of goat? Could it be a swollen/infected salivary gland?

[Travis g]

I think she's 4, and I'm not sure how to tell if the salivary gland is infected

[mygoat]

Well, a good way to rule out iodine deficiency is to paint the tail web with some 7% iodine - it will be absorbed and the goiter should go away in short order (day or two) if it is iodine deficiency.

Otherwise, it's hard to tell without pictures.



Maybe that will help?

[Travis g]

How common are tooth abcesses in goats?

[Travis g]

Thanks for the help, I have 7% IODINE Spray just give her tail a few squirt?

[mygoat]

I'd hold a paper towel over her vulva/anus when you spray. Then dab with the papertowel to keep it from running. Iodine and the alcohol used to make the tincture dries out skin, imagine it would be irritating to sensitive skin.

[Travis g]

Thanks will do