Sheath swollen

[racebuddy]

Swollen sheath , not painful, has melmaomas but has been recently checked , salt water washes for thee days and re examine anybody else had this , horse out all day and worked also

 

[HappyHollyDays]

Swollen sheath can be a sign of insulin resistance.

 

[Bermuda]

When you mention you have been cleaning his sheath have you tried checking to see if there is a bean?

 

[rabatsa]

My gelding has had this for the last two winters. His went down for the summer when he was on a track system 24/7 but once restricted to a small paddock and barn it has come up again. It does not seem to affect him in any way. I think the standing around for hours is one reason for it as he is no longer contiuously on the move ,ike in summer.

 

[kathantoinette]

Edited as I didn’t read properly. I had one who swelled if work/turnout was reduced. I would get the vet.

 

[elliejhb]

Does he have any cuts on his sheath?
Last summer my boy's sheath swelled up to the size of a rugby ball, at the back I found a cut which had become infected , vet visit resulted in him needing antibiotics, painkillers and saltwashes.

 

[Kezzabell2]

My friends horses bits swell if he isn't working as much as he's used to