Article: Use a sturdier brush to get rid of the more obvious dirt on your goat. Next, use a soft brush (curry comb) to comb through your goat's hair. Also, feel for bumps on your goat as you brush, as those could indicate infections or a cut or scratch. Your goat will not likely need clipping unless you plan to show her. Most of the time, brushing will be sufficient for your goat. To bathe the goat, slightly warm up the water so it's not cold. Lather the goat up with a shampoo meant for animals or specifically for goats. Use a washing mitt to help along the process. Rinse off the soap. It makes it easier if your goat has a collar on because it is easier for you to hold on to her. Pygmy goats need vitamin A in their diets to keep up their health. Mostly, they can get this vitamin from green hay or from grazing. However, if you are not supplying either of these, try adding some corn to their diet. Just like in humans, vitamin D helps goats absorb calcium, which maintains bone health. If your goats are outside most of the time, they will absorb vitamin D from the sun. However, if they don't get much sunlight, feed them either sun-cured hay (not heat-cured) or irradiated yeast. If your goats are exclusively pasture-fed (rather than alfalfa- and grain-fed), you should add a mix of iodized salt, limestone (ground), and animal bones (steamed and ground). Essentially, you can put this mixture out in its own bucket and let the goats eat it as needed. Selenium is an essential nutrient, but it is especially important if white muscle disease is prevalent in your area, as selenium protects against this disease. When kids are born, you should provide a supplement of this nutrient by needle. This disease calcifies the muscles, making them whitish, which is where the disease gets its name. Your goat will need to be vaccinated against enterotoxemia and tetanus, at the very least. You can usually buy these at local feed stores and give them yourself. You may also want to ask your vet about rabies shots. You may also want a clostridium CD vaccination. To keep your goat in good health, it's best to schedule a yearly checkup. That way, you can ensure your goat has the proper vaccinations, and you know your goat is in good health. Your goats hooves will grow over time, and if they aren't trimmed, you could end up with goats who can't walk well. To trim them, use gloves, hoof shears, and a hoof knife. Tie or hold the goat. You will need to have someone hold the goat in place while you trim its hooves. Look for the growth rings. You should be able to see where the hooves have grown. Trim back the hooves until they are even with the last growth ring.

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Brush your goat once a day. Bathe your goats only if they get parasites. Provide vitamin A. Include vitamin D. Add minerals for pasture-fed goats. Inject selenium. Give vaccinations yearly. Schedule a yearly checkup. Trim your goats' hooves.