06/27/2025
“Hawk” the goat came in with a urinary blockage that the owner caught right away! These can be extremely painful and sometimes fatal if not treated in a timely manner. You can see in the picture below the large stone that caused the obstruction. Dr. Warner and our team were able to get this removed and have our patient on the mend. Our vet students were even able to assist Dr. Warner and gain a better understanding of how to properly ultrasound the bladder.
Urinary blockage is very common in castrated male goats. Prevention can be easily managed through diet. If you notice signs of straining to urinate, not peeing and/or dribbling urine or blood, lethargy, vocal, grinding teeth, loss of appetite, or staying away from the herd, give your vet call!
