hurt legs

[Nanno]

I only give anti-inflammatories if the problem is really serious or ongoing. If they are just limping, I'd probably let them walk it off over the next couple of days. On the other hand, if they are having a hard time getting up, can't put weight on the injured foot, are having trouble getting something to eat, or are spending a lot of time standing off by themselves then it's time to give them some pain relief. I don't know what kind of ibuprofen you have or what size your goats are so I can't give any advise on how to dose them. I once gave human ibuprofen tablets to a goat that pulled a muscle during kidding and was having trouble standing up to eat or nurse her babies. I don't remember what dose I gave, but I think she was on it for about three days and it seemed to help quite a bit. I've never used liquid ibuprofen and I don't know if it should be injected.