tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post1358590626506454187..comments2024-03-18T22:33:57.339-04:00Comments on 5 Acres & A Dream: Update On JasmineLeighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-20594921528958374652011-05-14T21:00:26.123-04:002011-05-14T21:00:26.123-04:00Grace thanks. She was really clingy for several da...Grace thanks. She was really clingy for several days but has responded beautifully to treatment. She's back to her old self.<br /><br />Michelle, now that's a thought. Of course, I wonder what that would cost! Actually, I'm not even sure she's producing milk on that side. It is hard but not swelling with milk. I'm treating with herbs as for mastitis, but I don't necessarily think that's it either. The narrow cervix is another thing. It may have been swelling from the infection. The vet didn't totally disqualify her getting pregnant again, especially if the kid is smaller, such as a Pygmy daddy. No decisions yet. Just healing her and then we'll wait and see. <br /><br />Barb, I certainly hope so. :)<br /><br />Mary Ann, I'm always willing to try what I can at home, but not seeing the placenta was a big concern. She wasn't able to help much about Jasmine's udder, but at least I know the infection is cleared up.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-8871849791475052472011-05-14T17:16:07.695-04:002011-05-14T17:16:07.695-04:00I'm glad you vetted Jasmine. I have so many fr...I'm glad you vetted Jasmine. I have so many friends who don't believe in vetting until the animal is almost gone... good on you! I hope she gets better quickly and steadily.Mary Annhttp://www.calamityacres.blogspotnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-55059373793806556942011-05-11T14:38:06.371-04:002011-05-11T14:38:06.371-04:00Jasmine is so lucky to have such a caring family t...Jasmine is so lucky to have such a caring family to take about her. I'm sure in the end she will be just fine.bspinnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11385723696922637454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-45123246731545890712011-05-11T13:55:42.506-04:002011-05-11T13:55:42.506-04:00Ya know... I know someone who has a goat who had a...Ya know... I know someone who has a goat who had a mastectomy (the goat) due to a horrible udder injury and she kept her as a brood doe even though she couldn't be milked because of her bloodlines. Since she has no mammary glands, there is no pain in that regard when she kids. But... that narrow cervix may make all that irrelevant. Just wanted to throw the idea out there.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16852320721216631639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-65952410305136922052011-05-11T13:35:49.187-04:002011-05-11T13:35:49.187-04:00You're such a good mom, Leigh. Hugs for you a...You're such a good mom, Leigh. Hugs for you and lots of hugs for Jasmine. Sounds like she needs plenty of the personal touch just now, poor sweet girl.Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986534679478221037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-30722507347535615552011-05-11T13:15:52.857-04:002011-05-11T13:15:52.857-04:00Michelle, you're probably right. It likely is ...Michelle, you're probably right. It likely is scar tissue. The teat doesn't even feel the same as the other when I try to milk it. It's a shame because she has good bloodlines which I would have welcomed in my Kinder herd. But life is not without its bumps and trials. This is just one of them.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-67490128210406187122011-05-11T12:24:55.846-04:002011-05-11T12:24:55.846-04:00OOOOOOOh! That makes sense. I bet there is scar ti...OOOOOOOh! That makes sense. I bet there is scar tissue, or the opening is simply gone due to the trauma of last year. Wow. You sure are facing a lot with sweet Jasmine, aren't ya?Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16852320721216631639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-60821942051765769612011-05-11T11:17:13.063-04:002011-05-11T11:17:13.063-04:00Richard, Dr. Momi, and Renee, your sympathies are ...Richard, Dr. Momi, and Renee, your sympathies are greatly appreciated!<br /><br />Michelle, I'm not able to get anything from the right side of her udder because I believe the teat opening is blocked off. There could be several reasons for this, but I suspect it's because of the problems she had previously. Actually, I'm not entirely certain this is mastitis yet. That side of the udder is hard as a rock but not hot to touch. It may just be that the milk can't be let out. My best hope is to dry her up as quickly as possible, so it won't get any worse.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-42395247668847398702011-05-11T10:59:09.085-04:002011-05-11T10:59:09.085-04:00I'm so sorry to hear that Jasmine is having so...I'm so sorry to hear that Jasmine is having so many problems, but I'm very glad she has you loving and caring for her. Hang in there, it will get better.<br /><br />I do have one question. Why are you not able to milk the inflamed side of her udder?Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16852320721216631639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-65197006425168579352011-05-11T10:26:41.263-04:002011-05-11T10:26:41.263-04:00sorry to hear this news. I hope that she recovers...sorry to hear this news. I hope that she recovers soon. Hugs.Renee Nefehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08167893445846427824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-44270206635257086322011-05-11T09:53:11.039-04:002011-05-11T09:53:11.039-04:00Jasmine sure is a beautiful Nubian. I think she&#...Jasmine sure is a beautiful Nubian. I think she'll be just fine too. ....and then she can be a pal to your next doe :-)dr momihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15665259531466170062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-38129102060803848722011-05-11T09:28:55.421-04:002011-05-11T09:28:55.421-04:00I think everything will turn out well in the end f...I think everything will turn out well in the end for Jasmine. Im a animal lover so i always try and see the glass as half full. Thanks for the update. Richard from Lebanon county's Amish community.trumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14379869475899318079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-67999667595572683592011-05-11T09:17:46.511-04:002011-05-11T09:17:46.511-04:00I truly appreciate everyone's kind words. It&#...I truly appreciate everyone's kind words. It's a tough decision, but it really isn't in her best interests to be bred again. The stillbirth is one thing, but the vet also said she has a narrower cervix than most. That with the udder problem make it unwise. Not sure what to do at this point. We've spent enough in vet bills to buy another registered Nubian doe, but of course this had to be done. Where to come up with the money for another doe is the big ??????? now.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-60826050688164487262011-05-11T09:05:56.553-04:002011-05-11T09:05:56.553-04:00Well, poop. So sorry you and Jasmine are having t...Well, poop. So sorry you and Jasmine are having to go through this. I know that it puts a monkey wrench in YOUR busy routine (not to mention pocketbook, as they used to say) and just makes it a difficult situation to get through. I know it creates unwanted anxiety and tension in me when I know an animal is suffering. Thanks to you for being such a conscientious, caring animal owner. Hoping for the best.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-72304832413364755972011-05-11T08:59:00.182-04:002011-05-11T08:59:00.182-04:00You're a good goat mom (herder, tender, farmer...You're a good goat mom (herder, tender, farmer?) Conscientious, compassionate, and thorough.DebbieBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00508692845369401119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-77434346441548950522011-05-11T08:45:28.080-04:002011-05-11T08:45:28.080-04:00Poor baby... not a good situation to be in. I was...Poor baby... not a good situation to be in. I was so hoping that she'd have a lovely little baby and that her udder would have come through unscathed. Her personality sounds like she'd make a lovely pet though.Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049476969325691637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-12194850043170617162011-05-11T07:56:53.368-04:002011-05-11T07:56:53.368-04:00Sounds like you did the right thing taking her to ...Sounds like you did the right thing taking her to the vet. Hope everything works out ok and she is back to her old self in no time.BrokenRoadFarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09009162969006682361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-698011963102140842011-05-11T07:54:21.543-04:002011-05-11T07:54:21.543-04:00Poor Jasmine. I can only imagine how difficult doi...Poor Jasmine. I can only imagine how difficult doing the flush was. How many people did it take to hold her? I am sending thoughts of a speedy recovery.Jane @ Hard Work Homesteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02905658082120445313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-22241911910683267362011-05-11T00:47:58.398-04:002011-05-11T00:47:58.398-04:00It must be difficult to see that sweet face and kn...It must be difficult to see that sweet face and know she is hurting. Sounds like a good sign that she is eating. Thanks for the update.Sherri B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03956294100834139745noreply@blogger.com