Lame/Old Sheep

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Mark - 20 Feb 2005 10:29 GMT

Hi can anyone help me in regards to a sheep that we inherited. He is
a pet, we think he is around 8 yrs, is this old for a sheep. How
long is there life expectancy.? What medications do you give a
stiff old sheep for pain relief . I think he is arthritic as he is
constantly lying down most of the day and has difficulty getting up
and then limps whilst walking. Surely there is something available in
the veterinary profession?

TIA
Justine

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Sharon too - 20 Feb 2005 20:54 GMT

> Hi can anyone help me in regards to a sheep that we inherited. He is
> a pet, we think he is around 8 yrs, is this old for a sheep. How
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> and then limps whilst walking. Surely there is something available in
> the veterinary profession?

I'm sure there is, but without a proper hands-on examination it would be
impossible to make a proper diagnosis and prescribe the appropriate
medication.

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fiddlinvet - 20 Feb 2005 23:31 GMT

Check his feet for either foot rot (foul smelling smeary gunk between the
cleats, and look if the horn looks overgrown ). If you can't tell , get a
large animal vet to look at him, please. If it is foot rot, it is easy
enough to cure, but, if it is not taken care of, the poor sheep suffers
excruciating pain. Your (large animal)vet cn take care of it. Also have the
vet tell you how to feed it, when and how to worm the sheep, treat against
keds, and other parasites, and vaccinations (typically against several
strains of clostridia, as well as Pasteurella mult.). Write down any
question you might have.

Andrea fiddlinvet

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