[maddy]

When I fed my kids yesterday one was limping badly on a back leg, had a look and thought it was possibly in the hoof area,  so trimmed and sprayed.  This morning when I went to feed I couldn't believe it she was limping even worse on the other leg.  It seems to be more in the thigh area that she is upset at moving.  Do you think it could be a muscle strain from limping on the previous leg?  She is obviously in abit of pain.  Should the vet be called out today?  I always think they feel I panic over anything.

[plumseverywhere]

Don't give a seconds thought to what they vet *might* be thinking about you calling them out - if it gives YOU peace of mind, you are the customer and your animals are the priority! If the kid is in pain, she needs checking     

[tizaala]

And shut her in for some box rest while you are waiting for the vet

[wytsend]

Pain relief for goats is absolutely essential....otherwise they go off eating with the inevitable consequences.
There is a product  called Rheumocam....intended for horses...... which is essentially Metacam.
Although this is primarily for assisting arthritic conditions,  it is very useful as immdiate pain relief.  Basically you put the appropriate amount down the throat as you would wormer....very easy !!
Vets must give this to you but it is a pain relief that you can legally allowed to have.

[chickenfeed]

ask the vet for a shot of metacam & course of anti b's that should short her out.