Our goat meds we always have on stock. Abbreviations that are most commonly used with caprine terminology. 1cc=1ml=10 tenths 5cc=1tsp 1T=15cc 30cc=1oz 1g=1000mg 1kg=2.2lbs 1l=1000ml g, gm =gram Cubic centimeter=cc Kilogram=kg Liter=l Milliliter=ml Teaspoon=tsp, t Tablespoon=T. tbs Ounce=oz Drops=gtts Pound=lb Milligram=mg Grain=gr Micrograms=mcg Units=u Oral drench= orally Orally=PO, po Intramuscularly=IM, im (in the muscle) Intravenously=IV, iv (in the vein) Subcutaneous=sq, SQ (under the skin) Every=q Day=d Everyday=qd Every other day=qod 4 times a day= qid Three times a day-tid Two times a day=bid Needs prescription=RX Over the counter= OTC Hour=hr Treatment=tx Floppy kid syndrome=FKS Capsule=cap Tablet=tab Cup=c, C Water= h2o Black Oil Sunflower Seeds=BOSS Lactated ringers=LR Normal saline=NS Aspirin=ASA Milk of magnesium=MOM Mineral oil=MO Apple cider vinegar=ACV Medications that are most commonly used with our caprines. Antibiotics (Chemical compounds that inhibit growth or kill microorganisms) Bio-Mycin (oxytetracycline) - Broad-spectrum antibiotic Dosage 1cc per 25 lbs. IM every third day for a maximum usage of three doses. NOT TO BE GIVEN TO PREGNANT DOES. Terramycin (oxytetracycline HCI) - Broad-spectrum Antibiotic (water soluble) Tylan 200 (Tylosin) - Used for respiratory problems. Dosage is 1 cc per 25 lbs for 5 consecutive days IM. Antiseptics Durvet Strong Iodine Tincture 7% - We use this for dipping kids navels after birth Betadine Solution - We apply this to sterilize and as an antiseptic Hydrogen Peroxide Farnam Wound-Kote Blue Lotion Spray Neosporin Antibiotic Ointment   Wormers Ivomec Plus 1% & Ivomec 1% - Ivermectin wormer used orally at a rate of 1 cc per 50 lbs. Do not under dose. Achieves a quicker "kill" via oral dosing. Kills external & internal parasites including lice & ticks. The Ivomec Plus brand also kills Fluke worms. We repeat again in 7-10 days. Safe-guard paste 10% & SafeGuard suspension Dewormer for goats - This is a very safe Fenbendazole wormer that can be given @ 3-5 times the dosage and again in 10 days. Our kids are given the Safe-guard paste as their first wormer. Kid dosage should be about a pea size amount and use again in 10 days. Sulmet- A Sulfamethazine Sodium 12.5% wormer used to treat Coccidiosis. Valbazen- A white wormer we use on our goats if they develop a cough due to lungworm. (We never use this wormer on pregnant does.) Vitamins & Mineral Salt & minerals-loose red mixture we leave out free choice for our goats. Durvet Vitamins & Electrolytes- Water soluble premix, (our goats love the flavor) Nutri-Drench- given orally to replenish energy to laboring does and newborns Vitamin B Complex injectable- It helps to soothe the intestinal linings, and stimulates the appetite. our dosage is 4-6 cc for adults Vitamin C chewable- 250 mg given every other day to our bucks and wethers for Urinary health. Shredded beet pulp- vitamin /calcium/iron supplement Bose - used for selenium deficiency (must be cautious to not overdose) Misc. Items Probios - An oral ruminant gel used to keep the rumen functioning properly by helping to replace the natural flora of the rumen. We use this anytime we transport our goats, and after antibiotics. Bar-Vac CD/T - Clostridium Perfringens Types C & D- Tetanus Toxoid used to immunize against enterotoxemia and tetanus. We dose @ 2 ml SQ and repeat again in 25 days. We do this to every goat annually and kids starting at 4-5 weeks old. Baking Soda - Sodium bicarbonate is left out free choice to help goats regulate their rumen. Mineral Oil - we have used this for constipation and it can also be used to treat for toxic poisoning. Dionne Blood Stop Powder- This is to be used to control bleeding. Never thought we would have to use this one but we did after our buck knocked off a horn scur. And it worked! Benadryl - works by blocking the effect of histamine. This results in effects such as the reduction of  smooth muscle contraction, making this medicine a popular choice for treatment of the symptoms ofallergic reaction, hives, motion sickness, and insect bites and stings. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ This is not a complete list of our goat medical supplies as we are always restocking and we also have a kidding Rx kit that is ready to go. Although we have not had to use everything in our medicine cabinet, we like to have it on hand in case an emergency ever did arise, we will be prepared. This list should give you the idea of what you may need to have while raising your own goat. But remember to ask the advice of your own Veterinarian, he/she is trained to know this. Keep the phone number readily available. *The information provided is what works for our "minature goat" herd. Please seek the advice of your Vet or Professional for the correct medications and dosages that will work most accurately for your own caprines.    The usage of several of these drugs are mentioned back on our Basic Goat Care Information page.