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My sheep isn't eating and breathing heavily. Is it a respiratory issue?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Male | 6 months and 20 days old | 15 lbs

Sheep is not eating food since 2days and taking long breathe

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Answered By Jacqueline Nobles, DVM, DACVECC

Veterinarian, Board-Certified Emergency/Critical Care Specialist

Published on March 3rd, 2017

Sheru may have a respiratory infection. I would contact a veterinarian to come out and evaluate him as soon as possible. If you have access to antibiotics on the farm, you may want to administer a dose.

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