My goat looks bloated but is acting normal. Should I be concerned?

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I have a 1 1/2 old Billy Boer goat that looks like he is carrying two beach balls in his rumen. I've gave him 1/4 cup veg oil two days ago & baking soda with water last night. He is pooping good , seen him pee last night, wasn't a lot but he did go. Currently he is on dry lot, stopped giving him grain two days ago and only eating Alfalfa until I get some other hay here. Should I be concerned but any other issues? What else can I do? I can push in on his belly and it doesn't bother him. Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 8 months old | 175 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, & thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. From your picture, the appearance of his rumen seems pretty normal. A healthy, well-fed goat can seem to be quite bloated. If he is acting normal, you have already done all the correct things. Limit his grazing on lush pastures, give him only a small handful of grain once you start him back, and get him off the alfalfa & on a good prairie grass hay. This & fresh water is all most goats will need. Take care.

My goat looks bloated but is acting normal. Should I be concerned?

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