Goat Supplies & Accessories

Pet-Safe Plants: Grow an Edible Garden for Happy, Healthy Pets

Discover how to plant a garden that’s safe and enjoyable for both you and your pets, featuring pet-friendly plants and gardening tips.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Backyard Chicken Care: Essential Guide for Happy, Healthy Hens

Learn how to take care of a Chicken, recommended diet and habitat setup. Find the right food, supplies and equipment at your neighborhood Petco.

Updated on April 9th, 2026

Welcome Your New Guinea Pig: Essential Care & Setup Guide

Bringing home a new guinea pig is a fun time. Make sure you have the right items on hand with this guinea pig supplies checklist.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Baby Chick Care: Food, Habitat & Health for Happy, Healthy Chicks

Learn how to take care of a Chick, recommended diet and habitat setup. Find the right food, supplies and equipment at your neighborhood Petco.

Updated on April 9th, 2026

Your Cat's Best Life: Feeding, Health, Behavior & Home Guide

Learn how to care for your cat, recommended diet and grooming care. Find the right food, supplies and equipment at your neighborhood Petco.

Updated on April 9th, 2026

My baby goat needs a delouser. What food helps rumen development?

You can offer your kid good quality hay at lib and grass. DO not give your kid any other foods (besides the milk replacer, hay and grass. you can also give goat starter. Stick to the instructions on the feed bag. If you think your kid is suffering from lice you can dust it with sulfur powder or use an insecticide such as this: https://www.drugs.com/vet/cylence-pour-on-insecticide.html

How long do baby goats need milk, and when should I wean them?

Baby goats must be fed goats milk or milk replacer from your local livestock store. Kids can be weaned at about 30 days old. Here is a good resource with more information about bottle feeding baby goats: https://www.tractorsupply.com/know-how_pets-livestock_livestock-other_goat_how-to-raise-a-healthy-baby-goat-kid

How can I help my older goat with arthritis feel more comfortable?

Hello! Lots of animals can benefit from supplements like glucosamine. Your local feed store should be able to point you in the right direction for brands and types available for livestock. Wraps are unlikely to help Bella. If wraps are applied wrongly or too tight you can actually cause more harm than good so I wouldn't recommend it. Keeping her warm in cold weather (like a barn) and lots of straw for padding will also help to keep her warm and comrortable

My goat has a fever, stomach pain, and is drooling. What to do?

Hi, thanks for using Boop by Petco. If her temp is high and she is painful or bloated in her abdomen, this could be a life threatening emergency. She may have a grain bloat, have ingested something toxic or have an infection. I recommend having a vet take a look at her as soon as possible. In the meantime try to walk her a bit and she is she is interested in browsing or chewing any hay.

Is feeding wheat to my pet goat and her baby okay or harmful?

You can feed wheat if you must, just feed in small amounts. Too much may cause an imbalance in gut flora leading to GI upset. The high starch,low fiber content increases acid levels. Barley or oats are much safer and healthier. Any grain should be cracked, rolled or flaked to aid in digestion and maximize nutritional value.