gelding...how swollen?

[madhector]

Had my colt gelded on friday, now this is the first time I have had a horse gelded, so is all new to me

Vet said not to worry if it swelled up to the size it was before, but any bigger I was to ring him, well it is quite swollen, but no bigger, but his sheath is also swollen, is this normal? or should I ring the vet?

Any advice appreciated, as will just ring the vet later if is still the same

Thanks

 

[GreedyGuts]

It's normal for the swelling to move forwards along his sheath and to the lowest point of his belly over the days following castration due to the effects of gravity, so I wouldn't worry. Walking him will help it to disperse.

 

[madhector]

ok, thanks, just spoke to my vet and he said the same thing