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Discussion on A change in the amount of cleaning needed. It this a Problem?
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Posted on Friday, Nov 3, 2000 - 5:38 pm:
Dear Dr. O,
I have a 10 year old App cross, in apparently good health, light work, 12 hour turn-out daily.
It appears as if there has been a dramatic increase in the amount of build up in his sheath, to the point were some of his long winter coat in the sheath area is also discolored and a large amount of "gunk" stuff on the cannon bone of the hind legs (I believe when he lays down, gunk from the sheath is rubbing or oozing off on the leg which is under him.) He does not appear in any discomfort. There is no strong or unusual (for this area) odor. He does not appear to have any difficulty DrOpping, urinating and the retracting.
In the past I had cleaned the sheath area about twice a year (not much luck getting him to DrOp for cleaning of the penis). I have cleaned the sheath area twice in the past month and the build up (as demonstrated on the hind legs) is still a problem.
It is unpleasant to say the least. Should I be suspicious that it is more than just unpleasant? (current or pending health problem?)
Any suggestions on possible causes and actions that should be taken?
Thanks for any input.
Mary
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Posted on Sunday, Nov 5, 2000 - 8:17 am:
For be sure you are not doing anything to cause this problem: excessive cleaning or not rinsing well might stimulate the overproduction of oils and increase the rate of exfoliation of dead cells. No this does not sound serious but the only way to know for sure is a complete exam.
DrO
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