My goat has diarrhea. Could it be from chicken feed eaten yesterday?

The new grass may have caused upset. Discontinue feeding it or restrict access to area where it grows in the pasture. Discontinue any grain temporarily and feed grass hay. Provide plenty of fresh water to treat or prevent dehydration. An electrolyte replacement beverage can also be considered. A veterinary probiotic may help to restore balance to bacterial populations in the gut. Submit a stool sample to your vet to diagnose intestinal parasites. Keep him separated from other goats in case he is infectious and clean his stall frequently. Wash your hands and boots well before and after tending to him. Monitor for lethargy, decreased or loss of appetite and persistent diarrhea. These are symptoms that should be addressed by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating ruminants.

I am so sorry to hear about Fred! Unfortunately, the only way to know what caused Fred's death with any certainty would be a full autopsy by a veterinarian or a veterinary pathologist. In terms of diarrheal diseases in young goats, the cause is typically parasites. Scouring, aka profuse diarrhea, is a common cause of death in young sheep and goats. It can cause rapid dehydration, intestinal bleeding, and nutritional imbalances. My advise to you would be to alert the people from whom you received Fred to see if they have any other animals that might be sick. They should be warned about what is happened, and might even offer to help pay for an autopsy. If you have any intentions of doing this, Fred's remains need to be kept cool in a refrigerator (or if the only option, a freezer). If there is any diarrhea still around on your property, I would bring some of this in to your veterinarian and have it tested for parasites (including coccidia, a very parasite in young goats). Once again, I am very sorry that Fred is gone. I hope you are able to figure out what happened.

Your goat sounds like he may have some trouble with his digestive system. Goats do well on high-quality grass pasture or grass hay. I would be very cautious with any alfalfa or grain, as these items can cause bloat in goats as they are very rich. Some burping/eructation is normal in goats, so what you are noticing may be normal for him. Also, make sure to have him dewormed as goats often have intestinal parasites. Hope that helps!

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.

Yes, if your dog has a sensitive GI tract. Dogs won't typically get infected with rabbit parasites. They are usually species specific. Withhold food for 12-24 hours. Allow small amounts of water or unflavored PediaLyte. Resume feeding a bland diet ( boiled boneless / skinless chicken and plain white rice) in small, frequent amounts. Continue feeding until the stool is normal. Transition slowly to the regular diet afterwards. If the diarrhea does not resolve, see your veterinarian. Submit a stool sample to rule out other intestinal parasites. Try to restrict your dog's access to rabbit stool.

Hi there and thank you for your question about the poop! Here's the scoop: goat droppings should look like pebbles or beans and should not be loose or clump together as seen in the picture you attached. Feces that are clumped together may indicate the goat is receiving a little too much grain in the diet. You may wan to cut back on the grain and increase the hay or alfalfa. Hope this helps!.

It could be due to the chicken from the canned, it may have upset Betty's stomach. It could also be he has diarrhea, which is common in kittens. I'd have him seen by a vet in the morning to get the cause of his diarrhea diagnosed and treated, and to also get a health check. I hope this helps!