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
2 Answers
Most Helpful Answer
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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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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