Livestock & large mammals

Miniature goats and sheep, miniature horses, donkeys, alpacas, miniature cattle, mouse deer

Pygmy goat, Shiba goat, miniature sheep

Keep two or more; watch for bloat and toxic plants

Miniature horse, Shetland pony

Cannot vomit; colic and laminitis are life-threatening

Miniature donkeys and others

Going off feed can be fatal within days. Not eating = see the vet immediately

Alpaca / Llama

Keep at least two, and never skip the spring shearing

Dexter, Miniature Zebu, etc.

If rumination stops, it is an emergency. Check belly distension daily

Javan mouse deer, lesser mouse deer, etc.

Never startle it. Always provide hiding places and warm, humid conditions

Exotic Animal First Aid Course: venues & dates
https://exoticpetsaver.com