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My sheep won't eat, is dehydrated, and not acting normal. Help!

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Male | 70 lbs

my 1 year old sheep is not responding to food as it used to be,, he's suffering from dehydration and is not interested in things like usual,,help

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on August 15th, 2017

Unfortunately it is difficult to give specific advices without more clinical informations, I think a check up is immediately needed as these signs are quite concerning but generic. Differentials are many, from gastrointestinal diseases (infection/inflammations often dietary related) to any disease that can spread systemically (causing lethargy for example) like infection, and anything that can cause pain/discomfort. The approach must be logic, starting from offering different kind of food. A check up is needed if inappetence last for more than 24hours. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

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    Answered By Kevin Sanada, DVM

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    Published on

    Sheru is obviously suffering from some illness. Since many illnesses can make them stop eating and drinking, it's best to have a vet doctor identify the cause and give the correct treatment. In the meantime, you can do the following: 1). Make sure he is rehydrated by giving water with rehydration salts you can get from the pet store. It is the same used for calf scours. This is the most important thing you can do. 2). Give a deworm medication for sheep.

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