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My goat has lost appetite and weight. How can I tell if it's anemic?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Female | 55 lbs

how can i tell if my goat is animeic? its lost appitite and lost 2 pounds fair is may 1 and i really need to know if thats the problom

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Answered By Jacqueline Nobles, DVM, DACVECC

Veterinarian, Board-Certified Emergency/Critical Care Specialist

Published on April 20th, 2017

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.

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