Why is my baby goat on the floor, not moving, only breathing?

I would definitely be concerned enough to call a vet out for this. If she was in labor, then you would have seen signs of this (swollen vulva, fluid discharge, etc.) and it would not cause them to act this debilitated. I recommend getting her seen by a vet as soon as possible, so they can determine what the problem is. I hope that helps and Blue gets better soon.

Check her temperature. If she has a fever, call out your farm vet. Potential causes include infection, vitamin/mineral deficiency (namely vitamin E and selenium), parasites (the most worrisome being meningeal worm) or trauma. Keep her warm and as stress free as possible. If necessary, rig up a sling to help her get around. The easiest is a towel slung underneath her behind the front limbs. Without an exam, it is difficult to determine definitively what is happening. If her symptoms are worsening, consider an emergency vet call out or trip to the nearest veterinary ER.

Poor JJ. There are so many reasons why a goat kid would become ill and stop eating. The most likely being illness/infection, parasites, or low blood sugar. He needs to be warmed and bottle fed if he has a suckle. If not, he needs to be seen by a veterinarian right away. Please try contacting your local large animal veterinarian. It is likely that he is dehydrated and feeling very ill.

I would recommend that you have Karoly checked out by a vet. There are some mineral or nutritional deficiencies that can cause a goat to walk abnormally, but do not always cause a runny nose. That could be caused by just being sick in general or indicate a respiratory infection. His urine may smell bad from dehydration. All of his symptoms are pretty vague right now so a physical examination by a vet would be the next step to see what is ailing him so that an appropriate treatment can be started.

Sounds like either enterotoxemia (Clostridium spp) or parasites like tapeworms. What parasites did you treat for? Tapeworms need a special deworming medication as they are not killed with a general dewormer. Are you vaccinating against Clostridial diseases? If you have a local vet, I suggest you consult with them.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. 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.

Hi there. Our goat's bleat can tell us a lot about how he feels. Coughing in goats is something we always address. Sometimes goats cough because of dust, etc that is on their hay, especially if they are fed indoors and air circulation is poor. Lungworms, or parasites in the lungs can also cause goats to cough. Goats can also be affected by things like pneumonia, respiratory infections, etc. Usually these things are accompanied by nasal discharge, or discharge around the eyes that looks a bit thickened and not of normal color. Bloat can make goats extremely painful and their bleats will be very minimal and shallow-make sure you're checking for any signs that his belly is swollen. Monitor your friend for normal urination, defecation, eating, and drinking as well-the lack of any of these things can be quite serious for goats and may require a trip to your regular veterinarian.