What to do if my baby goat can't stand, won't eat, and is shaking?

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I have a 2-1/2 week old goat. She has trouble with both front legs, can’t stand. She’s been drinking milk pretty well up until today. She refuses to eat now but screams and screams. She’s shaking. What can I do? Pet's info: Farm Animal | Goat | Female | unspayed | 18 days old | 2 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Check her temperature. If she has a fever, call out your farm vet. Potential causes include infection, vitamin/mineral deficiency (namely vitamin E and selenium), parasites (the most worrisome being meningeal worm) or trauma. Keep her warm and as stress free as possible. If necessary, rig up a sling to help her get around. The easiest is a towel slung underneath her behind the front limbs. Without an exam, it is difficult to determine definitively what is happening. If her symptoms are worsening, consider an emergency vet call out or trip to the nearest veterinary ER.

What to do if my baby goat can't stand, won't eat, and is shaking?

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