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Charmayne Bloom
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Username: Marigold

Post Number: 1
Registered: 12-2002

Posted on Thursday, Dec 12, 2002 - 8:54 pm:

My geldings' sheath is very swollen and hard. I cleaned it but not a whole lot of dirt came out. Mostly white gunk. I'm concerned he may be so sore he will not urinate. Should I get the vet immediately?

Robert N. Oglesby DVM
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Username: Dro

Post Number: 7427
Registered: 1-1997

Posted on Friday, Dec 13, 2002 - 7:53 am:

Yes, whenever you have an unexplained illness we recommend you call your vet out. We have an article on assessing swellings in general and it is at: » Equine Diseases » Skin Diseases » Diagnosing and Assessing Swellings in Horses.
DrO

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