Nutra Drench – A supplement that supplies quick energy to stressed goats.It’s important to make sure the goat stays well-hydrated when taking a laxative. The dosage is 15 ml orally for every 60 pounds body weight every four to six hours as needed. Milk of Magnesia – This is a laxative used to relieve constipation, a toxic reaction, or other indigestion from overeating or improper feeding.They can be mixed with water and used as an oral drench or can be mixed into the drinking water. Electrolyte Mix – These powdered products are used to re-hydrate sick goats.Blood stop powder – This is a styptic powder used to stop the bleeding when a goat’s hooves have been trimmed too aggressively or it’s suffering from other injuries.Make sure to use real aspirin, Ibuprofen, or Tylenol should not be used for goats. To administer, dissolve in hot water and give orally (a little added molasses might make the goat accept the treatment better). This is the same over-the-counter 81 mg baby aspirin that you buy at the pharmacy. The dosage is one baby aspirin for every ten pounds of weight and it can be given every four hours. Baby Aspirin – Give baby aspirin to a goat to relieve pain (when goats are in pain they grind their teeth), lower a high fever, or reduce inflammation.Drencher – A 20 or 30 ml drencher is indispensable for administering drugs and dewormers orally to goats.Needles – 20 and 22 gauge needles in 3/4″ to 1″ lengths usually handle any shots that they need.These syringe sizes are appropriate for dosages sized for the smaller Nigerian Dwarf goats. Syringes – Luer lock 3 ml and 6 ml syringes.Digital rectal thermometers are inexpensive and quick, which makes them your best bet when trying to get the temperature of a wiggly goat. Rectal Thermometer – This is really a must, because one of the easiest ways to tell if a goat is sick is to take its temperature.Basic Health Care Supplies Health Supplies These items are currently available over-the-counter unless specifically identified as an Rx drug. If there is a milk withdrawal time associated with the product, I have included it in the information below. It does not include the basics to have on hand for pregnant does, freshening does, and newborn kids (see Goat Kidding Supplies for more on these supplies). The list below is not a comprehensive list of health care supplies to have on hand to deal with any health issue, but it’s a start on those that deal with the most common ailments you might encounter.
If you’re planning to own Nigerian Dwarf goats, it’s a good idea to gather these basic health care supplies and learn the dosages so you can keep your goats healthy.
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