🐑 Sheep Symptoms and What They May Mean

Use this reference chart to identify common sheep health problems by observing symptoms.

Symptom	Possible Causes / Diseases
Fever (↑104°F)	PPR, Pneumonia, Enterotoxemia, Foot rot (severe), Septicemia
No appetite, not eating	Worms, PPR, Bloat, Liver Fluke, Anemia, Toxemia
Lethargy, head down	Shock, PPR, Worms, Anemia, Poisoning
Loose motion (Diarrhea)	Coccidiosis, PPR, Worms, Enterotoxemia, Indigestion
Blood in stool	Coccidiosis, Internal bleeding, Ulcers
Constipation	Obstruction, Dehydration, Indigestion
Bloating	Acidosis, Rumen bloat, Poor feed management
Coughing, nasal discharge	PPR, Pneumonia, Pasteurellosis, Lungworm
Eye discharge / blindness	Pink eye, Vitamin A deficiency, PPR
Pale gums / eyelids	Anemia (Haemonchus), Liver Fluke, Nutritional deficiency
Yellow gums / eyes	Liver Fluke, Enterotoxemia, Copper poisoning
Swelling under jaw (Bottle jaw)	Liver fluke, Anemia from Haemonchus worm
Sudden death	Enterotoxemia, PPR, HS, Bloat, Heart stroke
Drooling / froth	PPR, Poisoning, Mouth injury
Teeth grinding	Pain, Acidosis, Fever
Uncoordinated walking	PPR (nervous), Polio (Vit B1), Poison
Leg/joint swelling	Foot rot, Joint ill, Mineral imbalance
Lameness / limping	Foot rot, Joint infection, Mineral deficiency
Skin scabs / hair loss	Mange, Lice, Fungal infection, Zinc deficiency
Itching / rubbing	Lice, Mange mites, Fungal infections
Abdomen swollen (not pregnant)	Bloat, Ascites, Liver disease
Red/brown urine	Babesiosis, Muscle breakdown, Poisoning
Weak newborn lamb	No colostrum, Starvation, Cold stress
Abortion / stillbirth	Brucellosis, Chlamydia, Toxoplasma, Deficiency
Mouth ulcers	Orf, PPR, FMD (rare), Actinobacillosis
Nasal maggots (Myiasis)	Oestrus ovis (nasal fly), Wound fly strike

✅ Keep this list for quick reference. Early detection saves lives!

🐑 Master Symptom & Treatment Guide for Sheep Diseases

This guide helps identify common sheep diseases based on symptoms and provides first-level treatment options.

Symptom	Possible Diseases	First Aid / Treatment
Fever, Not Eating	PPR, Pneumonia, Septicemia	🟡 Oxytetracycline 10–20 mg/kg IM for 3 days 🔵 Meloxicam 1–2 ml IM daily 🟢 Vitamin B-complex + Liver Tonic (5–10 ml orally) 💧 ORS / Electrolyte water (200–300 ml)
Cold Body, Head Down, Shock	Septic Shock, Hypoglycemia, Liver/kidney failure	🟠 Dextrose IV 5–10% (250 ml slowly) 🟢 Keep warm with dry cloth 🔴 Vitamin B1 + Liver tonic orally 💉 Calcium + Phosphorus (5–10 ml IM slowly) ➕ Multivitamin tonic orally if conscious
Pale Gums, Weakness	Anemia from Haemonchus, Liver Fluke	🐛 Deworm: Albendazole / Ivermectin 💉 Iron injection / Iron tonic 🧃 Glucose + jaggery water + minerals
Loose Motion (Diarrhea)	PPR, Coccidiosis, Worms, Enterotoxemia	💊 Sulfa drugs or Amprolium for coccidiosis 💧 Electrolytes in water + probiotics 🟢 Zinc + multivitamin + bland diet (rice water)
Not Eating, Weak but Awake	Early shock, weakness, worms, infection	🍵 Force feed warm jaggery water + probiotics 🍼 Use syringe if unable to drink 🍚 Feed boiled rice water + glucose + liver tonic
Swelling under Jaw (Bottle Jaw)	Liver Fluke, Anemia from Haemonchus	🐛 Deworm with Triclabendazole or Ivermectin 💉 Iron + B-complex tonic orally 🍵 Jaggery water, high protein diet
Sudden Death	Enterotoxemia, PPR, Bloat, HS	🛡️ Vaccinate: PPR, ET, HS regularly 🔍 Reduce grain feeding suddenly 💉 Use enterotoxemia toxoid vaccine in lambs
Coughing / Nasal Discharge	Pneumonia, Pasteurellosis, Lungworm	💉 Antibiotics (Amoxicillin / Oxytetracycline) 💊 Deworm for lungworm (Levamisole) 🧴 Steam inhalation with herbal oils (optional)

✅ Always consult a vet if symptoms persist or worsen. Early intervention saves life.