uc

[Goatherder64]

My young buck is hollering and can not pee, he act like hes in a lot of pain, what can I do for him

 

[TAH]

I am not experienced on that topic so I will tag people who know. @Southern by choice @Goat Whisperer @frustratedearthmother @babsbag .

 

[babsbag]

You really need to see a vet, he will die if the blockage isn't removed. You an drench with things to make the urine more acidic but if he is already blocked you need to call a vet.

This might give you some ideas if you want to try and treat at home.

http://hoeggerfarmyard.com/urinary-calculi-in-goats/

 

[Latestarter]

Greetings and welcome to BYH @Goatherder64 . Sorry this issue brought you here, but what's already been shared sounds like the issue. Here's another link about UC... Too late now as the damage has been done, but at least you'll know about the feed issues going forward and what to watch out for. http://www.ansc.purdue.edu/SP/MG/Documents/SLIDES/Urinary calculi.pdf

 

[Goat Whisperer]

You need to contact a vet ASAP. UC is nasty and you cannot wait if you are not already equipped for it.

@Latestarter posted a great link, that is the same link I send to folks asking about UC.

You need to evaluate your feed, hay, and any "treats" you give to your animals. UC is caused by an imbalance of calcium and phosphorus. You want at least twice a 2:1 ratio of Ca: P

 

[Goat Whisperer]

How is he doing?

 

[Goatherder64]

He is eating a little better, and not hollering like he was, I hope he is getting better, thank all of you for your advice

 

[TAH]

Glad to hear he is improving. Once he is all back to normal add 3 tb of raw apple cider vinegar to his water. 3 TB per gallon of water.