Pregnant goat dragging legs, swollen rear. Is she okay or in labor?

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There's a nanny goat that is approx. 4-5 months pregnant, for the past week she has been dragging her back legs, walking on her front knees. Also her "anus" area is swollen around 3 inches in diameter. Is she okay? Is she just going into labor? Pet's info: Farm Animal | Goat | Female | unspayed

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

I feel like it is unlikely that she is going into labor. Dragging the back legs can be a sign of neurologic disease. Polio or pregnancy toxemia are possible, but she needs to be examined by a vet to determine if this is the case and to receive appropriate treatment. A swollen anus could be due to inflammation or a prolapse secondary to straining. It, too, should be examined by a vet.

Pregnant goat dragging legs, swollen rear. Is she okay or in labor?

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