Why a goat does not drink water: reasons and what to do, how to teach, what if she drank soap

Compliance with the drinking regime is the most important aspect of keeping goats, the violation of which is fraught with a decrease in milk yield and serious consequences for the he alth of livestock. Often farmers and breeders discover that a goat is not drinking water and do not understand why this is happening. In such a situation, it is necessary to understand the reasons for such behavior of the animal as early as possible and take measures to solve the problem.

Causes of the problem

Failure to drink can have various reasons, from the capricious behavior of a finicky goat to the development of serious illnesses. The reason for the pathological refusal of cattle from liquid can be:

• viral and microbial diseases;
• intestinal infections;
• disturbances in the digestive tract;
• hormonal disorders;
• worm infestations;
• stress.

In order to prevent the development of serious pathologies, if a goat regularly refuses to drink, in combination with signs of malaise and intoxication, you should immediately consult a veterinarian.

If the condition and behavior of the goat is not suspicious, the following reasons for refusing water are possible:

• low temperature (goats don't like cold water);
• visible pollution (clean animals do not drink dirty water and are picky about the conditions of detention);
• an abundance of juicy foods in the diet;
• lack of physical activity (pets need to be walked);
• taste monotony.

In such situations, you can correct the behavior of the goat, arousing interest in the proposed drink in simple ways.

How to get a goat to drink water

If the barn is dry and clean, the diet is correct, the drink is fresh and warm, it is offered before feeding, the goat is walked, but still does not drink, you can make water with flavor and provoke thirst.

Add one of the following ingredients to the water:

• s alt (water should be lightly s alted);
• sugar or jam;
• banana peel;
• sliced apples or pears.

Sometimes breeders, in order to teach cattle to drink, resort to tricks by pouring water on top of the feed. To get to it, you must first drink a layer of liquid.

What to do if a goat drank soapy water

If a goat drinks a solution of synthetic detergent, it can cause poisoning and cause serious consequences.

In this case, it is necessary to do a gastric lavage, induce vomiting, put a cleansing enema.

Then you should give the animal an enterosorbent ("Enterosgel" or "Polysorb"). Adequate fluid intake must be ensured to avoid dehydration. Pronounced signs of intoxication, deterioration of the animal's condition require urgent veterinary intervention.

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