How do you save a bloated goat?

Answer 1

I am 12, and I have had 3 goats with bloat, so I'm pretty good with handling and care! 1 of my goats died and 2 lived. I have these little nipples (you can get at the feed store) and a 14 oz coke bottle and I fill that with 2 T. of BAKING SODA (don't mistake for baking powder!!!) fill the rest of the bottle with water. put your hand over the top of the bottle and shake well. If any bubbles and/or foam, let them die down. The foam and/or bubbles can make the bloat worse! Feed the mix to your bloated goat. If he/she won't take the bottle, force their mouth open (but be gentle, your goat's health is at stake!) and pour a small handful of baking soda into their mouth, wait a minute and then force some water down. This method might seem painful to the goat but it could save his/hers life! Another thing is Pepto-Bizmal. (at most drugstores) Do the same thing with the bottle or force it down.