Banamine is an anti-inflammatory drug which also has the ability to lower body temperature. If Banamine is not available, baby aspirin can be used. Banamine may be used once every 36-72 hours but no more frequently, because it accumulates in vital internal organs and can cause damage if used too frequently. An alternative medication is one-half of a baby aspirin for a newborn. Never stop antibiotics before the prescribed treatment period is complete, even if the animal is looking better.
Relapses are likely.
Mix the power and the liquid diluent and keep the mixture refrigerated. Naxcel-filled syringes thaw quickly when needed. Naxcel must be given to goats in dosages stronger than indicated on the label. A one-hundred pound goat requires three to four cc's per dosage. As with all other medications, never give more than 4 cc's per injection site to prevent tissue damage.