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My pregnant goat stopped eating for days. Is this a vet emergency?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My pregnant saanen goat stop eating 3 day ago and she is still not eating

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on November 27th, 2016

She needs to be checked as soon as possible by your local veterinarian as prolonged starvation could be dangerous. During pregnancy, appetite could decrease anyway. This sign is quite generic so a physical examination is absolutely necessary to understand the underlying cause.

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    Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

    Veterinarian

    Published on November 27th, 2016

    This is a major concern in a pregnant goat - inappetance for any reason can lead to a major energy deficit know as pregnancy toxemia which further reduces appetite and can be fatal to both mother and kid. A full vet check is recommended but in the meantime you should seek a high energy tonic containing glucose, calcium and potassium would be advisable until this can be arranged

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