Comments on: Sheath Cleaning

By: lacy

lacy — Sat, 29 Jun 2013 22:55:09 +0000

I have a 14 yr old stallion. I also didn’t know about sheath cleaning. He doesn’t smell or anything. But his penis is flaky. And I noticed to small streaks of blood on it. That lead me here. All I have in way of soap is rabbit shampoo. Will that work? Ps I have had him for 1.5 yrs. I don’t know if he’s ever had a sheath cleaning. Or how I can get him to drop

By: SUSANNE

SUSANNE — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 07:37:38 +0000

I have the same problem with my horse of 8yrs old and the only thing that have help is an special soap that I get from my farming supplier and after is clean up if get to the point that also is bloody
I aply “wonder dust”

By: Susan

Susan — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 20:33:04 +0000

I have a ten year old buckskin gelding. About a year ago I noticed him lifting his back leg like it was bothering him but soon realized it was a discomfort related to his sheath/penis. I also noticed a bad smell. My vet cleaned his sheath and said it was fine, but since then over the past year I have had to clean his sheath many times. I have noticed that the head of his penis resembles cauliflower with a lot of small bumps. He develops a lot of smegma too in a very short period of time. I have also tried an antifungal cream that did not seem to work and now apply Neosporin after cleaning. Any help or ideas would be appreciated.

By: Ellie

Ellie — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 06:12:02 +0000

I have had my Appaloosa for a good three years. I have not yet cleaned his sheath yet because i did not know you had to. I have realized to day that he has not been peeing in a direct stream but more in a off and on. i am very worried about this. Will cleaning his sheath help this?!

By: Belinda

Belinda — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:40:00 +0000

My horse is 13 and i dont know if his sheath has been cleaned over the last year, during the period the previous owners had him, or even at all. I guess i should do it but the previous owners havnt said anything about it. Just wondering whether its important?

By: Kelly

Kelly — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 15:40:04 +0000

Hi Everyone!
What works with my gelding to get him to drop his penis is to rub his belly. Try using a brush or your fingernails, that seem to relax him.
Just a thought!
Kelly

By: Tammy

Tammy — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 11:37:21 +0000

My horse won’t drop his penis to pee. When he pees it gets all over his belly. Is this a sign of his sheath needing cleaned? I have only had him a year, but he’s 8 yrs. old and I don’t think he has ever been cleaned.

By: Carol

Carol — Thu, 27 May 2010 23:50:15 +0000

The cleaning is not the problem. Any ideas of how to get him to drop his penis, without having to tranquilize him? Someone mentioned that there is somestuff that can be purchased from the feed store that melts under the tongue. Any suggestions would be very helpful. Thanks

By: Angela

Angela — Sun, 23 May 2010 17:00:03 +0000

Our vet uses Dawn dish detergent to clean sheaths.

By: bri

bri — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 04:39:20 +0000

Hi my name is bri.ihave a pony that is a gelding and he is a sweetie pie im only 11 and ive been around horses for a long time and im going to see my pony today.im going to try to clean it but he might strike out if
u have any ideas that will help that would be great!!!!!