My goat might have worms. What are the common symptoms to look for?

You may see: blood in the feces diarrhea lethargy vomiting dull looking coat frequent defecation tapeworm segments in the feces roundworms in the feces If you suspect Milo has worms, I would take him and a sample of his feces into the vet for an exam. The vet can do a fecal exam to determine what worms he is infested with, and can give him a deforming treatment.

Look for pale gum color. You can open the mouth to observe the gum color. If she has pale gums, she is likely anemic due to parasites. You should submit a fecal sample to your veterinarian and discuss deworming protocols and pasture rotation.

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.

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.

It certainly is possible if he ate a large amount. A sudden change in diet can sometimes lead to diarrhea. Keep him well hydrated and make sure he doesn't get into any more chicken feed. Offer his regular diet. You may want to keep him separate from other goats if you have more. If the diarrhea persists, consider submitting a stool sample to your veterinarian to diagnose intestinal parasites or bacterial overgrowth.