I am hoping someone can help me with the problem I am having with my pet goat. For a while his front legs seemed to bother him and it appeared as though his knees were a little swollen and painful. Then that seemed to clear up but his back legs started being a problem and now he walks with his back feet folded down wrong, not up on his hooves. It is obviously painful for him, as he only comes out of his little barn for awhile at feeding time. His hooves do grow very fast but I keep them trimmed regular. It does not seem like he is having any issues with footrot. I will try to post pics.This is one of my first time posting a thread so if I am doing anything incorrect hopefully someone will let me know.
Problem with hooves/legs
- Thread starter Lamby
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Alaskan
Herd Master
My first thought, is if it is laminitis
This is a good page on the subject.
This is a good page on the subject.
Laminitis or Founder | NC State Extension Publications
A Q&A on laminitis, an inflammation of the hoof, in meat goats, including causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
content.ces.ncsu.edu
