First Aid
This is a general list of items that every goat owner should have in their "goat" medicine cabinet.
Veterinary Thermometer - The goats normal temperature is 102-104
Antibiotics (Penicillin, LA200, Nuflor (Rx))
Therabloat - bloat treatment
Scour Halt - treatment of diarrhea
Probiotics (Goats Prefer, Probios) - to start rumen
Blood Stop Powder - helps clot blood
Epinephrine Injection (Rx) - for shock or allergic reaction to medication
Corid or Albon (Rx) - treatment of coccidiosis
Latex Disposable Gloves - for examination
Vet Wrap - bandaging
7% Iodine - for navel dipping
Betadine - wound irrigation
Neosporin - antibiotic cream for minor cuts
Terramycin Eye Ointment - treatment of eye irritation
Clean Old Towels
Scissors
Nutri Drench - for stressed animals
OB Lube - for internal examinations or taking the temperature
Needles - for giving vaccinations. They should be between a 20 and a 22 gauge.
Syringes - for giving vaccinations, irrigating a wound, oral medications (1cc, 3cc, 6cc)
Baking Soda - for upset bellies.
Injectable Vitamin B Complex
Drenching Syringe
Veterinary Thermometer - The goats normal temperature is 102-104
Antibiotics (Penicillin, LA200, Nuflor (Rx))
Therabloat - bloat treatment
Scour Halt - treatment of diarrhea
Probiotics (Goats Prefer, Probios) - to start rumen
Blood Stop Powder - helps clot blood
Epinephrine Injection (Rx) - for shock or allergic reaction to medication
Corid or Albon (Rx) - treatment of coccidiosis
Latex Disposable Gloves - for examination
Vet Wrap - bandaging
7% Iodine - for navel dipping
Betadine - wound irrigation
Neosporin - antibiotic cream for minor cuts
Terramycin Eye Ointment - treatment of eye irritation
Clean Old Towels
Scissors
Nutri Drench - for stressed animals
OB Lube - for internal examinations or taking the temperature
Needles - for giving vaccinations. They should be between a 20 and a 22 gauge.
Syringes - for giving vaccinations, irrigating a wound, oral medications (1cc, 3cc, 6cc)
Baking Soda - for upset bellies.
Injectable Vitamin B Complex
Drenching Syringe