McCulloch Lankow a 9 year old female agouti african pigmy
goat was presented in shock and unable to stand. Mac had been trampled by her herd mates.Mac had been a long time patient of Dr. Oberschlake's who earlier in his career had acquired a fondness for these
likable small ruminants. She had been very well cared for over the years but what happened to her can become a common problem for animals that are a long time residence of the same pasture or pen area.
Further diagnostics found her to be extremely hypoglycemic and moderately anemic. Her weakened condition and resultant weight loss allowed her buddies to knock her down and she was unable to
rise after exposure to the cold.
She was given supportive care with a
warm water bath and warm blow drying along with intravenous fluids, anti-inflammatories, and glucose. A fecal exam found her to be heavily parasitized along with an infestation of lice. A buildup of common
parasites can eventually accumulate upon a continually used pasture and even though routinely treated, the parasites may develop resistance to the common deworming agents.
A change in the deworming medication and schedule was instituted for her and the rest of the herd. Mac was given her own comfortable stall, gradually introduced to a higher energy diet, and underwent
physical therapy and mothering by her dedicated owner.
Within five days she was able to stand with support and in ten days was walking well on her own. She is looking forward to a healthy
spring time with the rest of her playmates.
McCulloch Lankow a 9 year old female agouti african pigmy
goat was presented in shock and unable to stand. Mac had been trampled by her herd mates.