An in-lamb ewe suffered injuries in a livestock worrying incident near Llanfair Caereinion.
Dyfed-Powys Police's Rural Crime Team issued an advice letter to the dog's owner in line with the farmer's request following the incident in the Dolanog area.
"Please keep dogs on a lead, and out of fields containing livestock," police tweeted.
Farmer and landowners are urged to report any incident of livestock worrying, even if the animals are not directly attacked or killed, to the police so they are aware of any incidents or patterns emerging in the area.
To report a crime after it has taken place, dial 101.
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