16/08/2025
It's not always dogs, cats, or horses we encounter along the way looking for help 🥺.
This time, a sheep 🐑🥺.
On our way to a home visit, in a rather remote area, we took a wrong turn...
And suddenly, we saw a sheep standing in a tunnel.
All alone, sheltering from the heat 😔.
I quickly saw that she was very ill.
Diarrhea, bone-thin, completely dehydrated, thick mucus, and a wound on one of her legs 😢.
Fortunately, she realized I was there to help, and I was able to provide her with first aid 🙏🙏.
Leaving her behind afterward wasn't an option for us!
Her weakened body would be eaten alive by parasites and stray dogs. She's been named Lana and is now in a safe place to regain her strength and recover 🥰.
I gave her something for internal parasites, two types of antibiotics, an anti-inflammatory, and a good wound ointment.
Her diarrhea is gone 🙏 and since today, she's barely had any snot 🙏.
The snot was caused by the sheep botfly, which lays eggs in the nasal passages, which then turn into larvae.
But she's eating and drinking well. And calmly lies down and chews the cud 🥰.
Lana is very grateful and tame.
If anyone is interested in giving Lana a good home once she's fully recovered, please feel free to send me a message.
Málaga region only.
Please note: Lana will not go to anyone looking for a cheap lawn mower for their property! She needs a sheep friend, attention, good feed (mainly hay), and grooming.
Hoof care every few months, and shearing when necessary.
And good shelter from various weather conditions.
