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Allyson Petrenko
New Member
Username: Petrenko
Post Number: 1
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Monday, Mar 20, 2006 - 2:30 pm: |   |
Back in october i had my gelding's sheath cleaned by the vet, as i wanted him to show me what to do. he actually said my gelding is pretty clean and could probably go without frequent cleaning.
Fastforward- last week i was messing with my gelding, and trying to see if there were any 'sensitive' areas that eh would/ would not allow me near.
He allowed me near his privates, and i happened to get a piece of smegma on my hand, it looked black in color. further inspection told me it was a purple/ maroon color, the color of blueberry in blueberry pie.
what is that?! he doesn't pass blood when he urinates, not that i can see anyway. it doesnt seem to be bothering him, either.
he actually seemed to enjoy my 'inspection'
any ideas? does this require a vet asap?
Thanks,
Ally |
Robert N. Oglesby DVM
Moderator
Username: Dro
Post Number: 15107
Registered: 1-1997
| | Posted on Tuesday, Mar 21, 2006 - 9:10 am: | |
Welcome Allyson,
I have seen smegma that was purple in color so unless you see evidence of blood, this is no big deal.
DrO |
Allyson Petrenko
New Member
Username: Petrenko
Post Number: 2
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, Mar 21, 2006 - 10:45 am: | |
Phew! that's a relief  ....and so was washing my hands!!
I do wonder why it turns that color though...quite odd, isn't it?
Thanks,
Allyson |
Lisa Brand
Member
Username: Trouble
Post Number: 120
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, Mar 21, 2006 - 1:27 pm: | |
Ally,
I keep a box of latex gloves in the barn so when I get the opportunity to "pick" a little while grooming, I don't have anything to clean up.
By the way, my gelding also enjoys these "inspections". He will bring his head clear back to sniff my hands, YUK!! He's a little weird!
Lisa |
