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07-21-2014, 10:02 AM
I'm curious what the different opinions are about what to do if your goat gets the sniffles.
Phil took 9-week-old Huck Finn for a hike yesterday and he fell in the creek. This morning he has a snotty nose and has a little bit of a wet cough. He's eating well and looks bright and happy otherwise. I did not take his temperature (should I?).
My inclination: Do nothing.
I'm guessing he just has a touch of cold and will get over it without help. But I'm wondering what the rest of you would do. I have LA-200 on hand if I necessary--like if this turns into pneumonia. Do you folks ever give a preventative dose, or do you wait to see if the goat gets better on its own?
Phil took 9-week-old Huck Finn for a hike yesterday and he fell in the creek. This morning he has a snotty nose and has a little bit of a wet cough. He's eating well and looks bright and happy otherwise. I did not take his temperature (should I?).
My inclination: Do nothing.
I'm guessing he just has a touch of cold and will get over it without help. But I'm wondering what the rest of you would do. I have LA-200 on hand if I necessary--like if this turns into pneumonia. Do you folks ever give a preventative dose, or do you wait to see if the goat gets better on its own?