Vet Q&A-BackyardFarm

My mini pig has a Rash (either from new skin supplement or ants) and has rubbed ant bites he got raw, which I'm pretty certain the ones by his pee hole are infected (I boarded him for the weekend going out of town Friday morning, fine, and came back to this) what do you recommend I do?? Please help, I just got back tonight and have no vet open living out in the middle of no where. He has no pain when its touched, lets me clean it fine, and has been given a bath to see if that will help.

I suggest you apply this wound spray 3-4 times per day. If that doesn't help within a few days then he needs to see a vet. Also, monitor him closely to be sure he is urinating OK. It almost looks like urine scald like he has been laying in urine. It does not look like ant bites. ( https://www.allivet.com/p-8649-vetericyn-plus-livestock-utility-spray-16-oz.aspx )

My boer goat is having a hard time standing and her head is wobbling back and forth. I separated her from the herd. She is not calling out.

I would call out a vet to have 54 examined, or bring her into your local vet. Issues such as underlying illness, nutritional issues, toxicity, injury, etc are all potential causes of the symptoms described. If you notice any other of the herd affected, making note and separating them out to be examined is also a good idea.

I have a Red Sex Links chicken. She doesn't like being around the other girls or the rooster. I don't have any other place to put her. She was also bullied for some time by my Pekin drake, as well as the other hens. She now only eats from my hand, but very little. I've taken her inside a few times, and she loves to sleep beside me…but I can't keep her in here with me! what is wrong with my girl??

It may be that Shelly just doesn't fit in well with your flock. Looking to see if you could rehome her with a smaller flock may be helpful. Making sure your birds have enough room and aren't fighting for resources is also a good idea as this can cause excessive pecking, fighting, etc if there isn't enough room to stretch, eat, rest, etc.

cows baby 20days old has developed itching on back of leg and under his belly fews days back ,it gets black in color ,he keeps on licking and biting and rubbing it with his paws.

This could be from skin mites or ringworm. Both are extremely itchy. I suggest you try treatment for skin mites first. I have no idea what products you have to treat this in Pakistan so I suggest you ask your local vet for a product recommendation.

Hi! I have a 26 year old horse he’s not eating like normal. It gets very hot where I live in the desert. He nibles on the hay but he’s not interested in the food. Sometimes he lays down ont the ground.He’s not himself. I’m concerned don’t know what to do.

Hello and thanks for using Boop by Petco! I'm not an equine or large animal veterinarian but many many things could be wrong with your horse. Dental issues come to mind but many other things need to be evaluated by your large animal veterinarian. I would advise calling your veterinarian and let them handle this case. This could be something easily remedied or more complicated. A good physical exam, history, and possible tests would provide light on what is going on. I'm sorry I can't be more specific but a hands-on exam is definitely a place to start. Thanks for using Pet Coach!

Hi sir my cow is having runny nose along with breathing problem and is not eating anythng

Hi, and thanks for your question. This sign could be compatible with an upper respiratory tract inflammation/infection or possibly to a rhinitis (inflammatory, allergic, infective). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

My horse is limping in his left back foot. I felt around and he is very sensitive in his fetlock joint. He will not put any weight on it and hates me touching it. He does not want to bend it. It is not swollen and there are no hot spots. Do you know what’s wrong? Is there anything I can do?

You need to have a vet out there to check Phoenix. The vet needs to localize the lameness and take x-rays. If he is not putting weight on the leg it is usually either a hoof abscess or fracture of the coffin bone.

My vet is on standby to come out tomorrow and I’m wondering if I need to call them tonight (it’s after 11pm here). My horse is showing signs of a respiratory infection. His temp is now elevated to 102, and he has yellow nasal discharge. His attitude and appetite are great and normal. Is it ok for me to monitor through the evening and have him seen tomorrow?

Bernie does have a bit of a fever, but it's not too high. Since his appetite and behavior are normal, monitor him tonight. Should his fever get higher, he becomes lethargic, the nasal discharge gets worse, or he has trouble breathing, get the vet out immediately.

hello, i have a mini who is fat and i am wanting to help him lose weight before it too late. He lives with a 16.3hh horse. Mini is somewhat lame and isnt showung any signs of laminitis other than shortening his walkimg stride. I want to help him lose weight before its too late. His normal diet consist of Timothy Hay, no grain, sometimes Bermuda pellets if the other horse doesn't finish his it. Pasture every day for a few hours but grass isn't rich most of the time. No treats! On equioxx.

Hello, as the owner of several overweight minis, I share your pain. Your pictures do not show a particularly heavy horse, so you have a good place to start. If you have ever been to a mini show, you have to wonder how they get those horses into such amazing shape. Very careful diets are 1 component, exercise is the next & maybe the most important. Those minis are worked, either by hand, or treadmill, or automatic walker non-stop during the show season. You will also need to be very judicious with the hay. Feed no more than 1.5%-2% of his body weight. No grain or pellets, period. And when he goes out on pasture, place a grazing muzzle on him. He will still be able to pick up a bit of grass, & of course drink. Do this, & your mini will look great in a few months. Thanks for using Boop by Petco.