Author Topic: Lame goat  (Read 4492 times)

Lesley Silvester

  • Joined Sep 2011
  • Telford
Lame goat
« on: December 29, 2013, 07:42:06 pm »
Today I noticed that Cloud is hardly putting any weight on one of her front legs. I ran my hand down both front legs and she definitely doesn't like me touching the one. I lifted her hoof to check it and she struggled to get it free. Alarmingly, I felt apparent movement under the skin - a sort of crunching. In herself, she is fine.


Any ideas anyone?

ballingall

  • Moderator
  • Joined Sep 2008
  • Avonbridge, Falkirk
Re: Lame goat
« Reply #1 on: December 29, 2013, 09:12:05 pm »
Did it feel hot or swollen at all? She might have jerked it, pulled it and therefore rest is the answer. Crunching sounds odd though.  :-\

You probably need to have another feel tomorrow, but its always difficult if it is sore as she's not going to want you to touch it.

Beth

Lesley Silvester

  • Joined Sep 2011
  • Telford
Re: Lame goat
« Reply #2 on: December 29, 2013, 10:53:23 pm »
It's not hot or swollen. She just doesn't like it being touched. I'll see how it is in the morning. I'd rather avoid the vet bill if I can, although obviously, if it's necessary, he'll have to come out. I don't want her to have to get up into the trailer with one sore leg. It is possible that she's knocked it somewhere.

tizaala

  • Joined Mar 2011
  • Dolau, Llandrindod Wells,Powys
Re: Lame goat
« Reply #3 on: December 30, 2013, 10:00:53 am »
Don't like the sound of crunching- common sense says VET.


little blue

  • Joined Jun 2009
  • Derbyshire
Re: Lame goat
« Reply #4 on: December 30, 2013, 03:27:45 pm »
Keep a close eye on her, see if there are any changes in her wanting / not wanting to weight-bear.

If it's any consolation... our Geraldine has recurring "poorly foot" - as in, she gets a stone in, treads on a stick, has a sore bit of hoof (because she absolutely will not have her hooves trimmed!) or gets over-excited tormenting the billy goat,
she lifts up the offending front foot, looks sorry for herself (owt for the sympathy vote!) kneels down to eat, nad gets extra treats!
  She isn't keen on us checking what it actually is each time (see hoof trimming comment) so we just have to supervise & hope it gets better... which it does.


crunching sounds more worrying though :/
hope she does just recover from whatever it is
Little Blue

ScotsGirl

  • Joined Dec 2009
  • Wiltshire
Re: Lame goat
« Reply #5 on: December 30, 2013, 07:49:16 pm »
I give mine a good wash out in hibiscrub and check round hoof wall as sometimes dirt gets down and is painful under pressure. As long as no heat or swelling hopefully nothing serious. I had a really crippled girl but trimmed her hoof and picked out the dirt and she is almost better.  :fc:  Better tomorrow

Lesley Silvester

  • Joined Sep 2011
  • Telford
Re: Lame goat
« Reply #6 on: December 30, 2013, 10:24:12 pm »
She is putting more weight on it today although she is still not keen on me running my hand down her leg. I've been poorly today so couldn't have a good look but I will tomorrow.

Lesley Silvester

  • Joined Sep 2011
  • Telford
Re: Lame goat
« Reply #7 on: December 31, 2013, 05:08:27 pm »
I spoke to the vet today as she is still not putting her full weight on it. He said it was probably a wrench or strain and has given me antibiotic and painkilling injections. He would have come out but thought this would be enough. If she's no better by Thursday, I've to call again and he will come out.


Still not come into season and she's due today so hopeful.

Anke

  • Joined Dec 2009
  • St Boswells, Scottish Borders
Re: Lame goat
« Reply #8 on: December 31, 2013, 07:19:58 pm »
 :fc: that will sort it!

Lesley Silvester

  • Joined Sep 2011
  • Telford
Re: Lame goat
« Reply #9 on: January 01, 2014, 12:24:27 am »
I hope so. I couldn't manage the injection as she struggled so much, even with my OH holding her and me leaning on her. My fingers don't work as well as they should and, having got the needle in once and had her pull away, she resisted any further attempt. Fortunately, someone who is used to goats came round and with OH and me holding her, she managed to get both injections in. We will see what the morning brings.

little blue

  • Joined Jun 2009
  • Derbyshire
Re: Lame goat
« Reply #10 on: January 01, 2014, 09:59:30 am »
hoping Cloud's lameness is better today?
We really struggle with injections, again - more "if its any consolation!"

Sheba, our GSD is limping today, have felt all round her foot, leg etc and she doesn't flinch... but can't weight bear :/
  hoping rest and cod liver oil will help, as she is not vet-friendly!
Little Blue

 

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