How to clean a sheath??

Question

sorry this is probably a stupid quesion. but ive never had a gelding before. so how do you do it??

plz be pretty detailed.. cause i have no clue..

sorry i prob. sound like an IDIOT...

:D thanks.

Answer 1

i just turn the hose on and stick it up there :)

Answer 2

I do believe in cleaning a geldings sheath however I have a horse that no matter how doped up he is will not let you touch his thang!  Well I asked the vet if he would help me do it one of the times he was out and he asked me how many people I knew had a horse that became ill from having a dirty thang....  I couldn't think of any and he pretty much told me that it is a myth and that it is not that big of a problem, besides who would clean it for them in the wild.  If it is the dirt on the outside you are worried about I recomend baby wipes and a hose.  Try giving him a little bit of food or perhaps brush him ( what aver makes him drop it).  Once you get it make sure to hang on to it.  Scrub the outside with baby wipes and use the hose to rinse it off...if your horse will let you pull back the skin at the head and you should see something that looks like a bean.  Get that out and you are good to go.  If all you can get is the outside it doesln't really matter.  At least it looks clean.

Answer 3

Everyone has to learn sometime. You can find loads of info on the net if you Google it but I'd recommend that you get someone to demonstrate for you,, ask the vet to do it and then watch what he does

Answer 4

It isn't a yucky job, it's no big deal. Use plain water or a sheath cleaning gel, soap is a bit harsh.  Use gloves.  Be gentle.  Do look for a bean but make sure you aren't looking in the urethra, it is actually in a separate pocket just above the urethra.  Don't put your finger into the urethra, that will hurt the horse.  Make it clean and rinse well.  Clean not only the p***s but inside the sheath as best you can.  Do this regularly and you will keep your horse comfortable.

Answer 5

u could go 2to the vet and have it done cause they can give them med. to make it drop down or put a waterhose up there 2 get the lose stuff 4 the time being

Answer 6

Try here -- this one's pretty detailed: http://www.equusite.com/articles/health/...

Answer 7

ahaha one thing i hate about geldings! I just got my first gelding too. I don't know where you are located but  where i'm from we dont have to clean it as often because i take him swimming a lot. the water gets up there and theres no need to clean but if you do... you take big spong (like the really soft car sponges) and with warm soapy water just get him used to getting the outrise felt. then (with GLOVES ON) I insist you soak the sponge and just put you hand up and in hole and swish it about and if you can rinse it out with warm hose water.

Answer 8

It's not overly hard. I have to do it a lot where I volunteer so I'm used to it. It sounds gross but it needs to be done and it's not that bad.

Get a glove. Use some sheath cleaning gel often, but in between cleans something like paraffin or baby oil will do, because sheath cleaning gel isn't cheap. Just squirt some of the gel or oil onto the glove, the palm and the back, then move it around for a bit to warm it up so it isn't too cold for him. Then put your spare hand on him, so he knows you're coming, and just... go on up. Move your hand around heaps and loosen up all the crusty stuff. Then pull it out and change the glove or get more gel/oil if necessary. Only go up 3 or 4 times or he may start to get annoyed.

It'll be fine. You don't sound like an idiot, it's good you're asking!

Answer 9

First, we need to discuss a few things that are necessary prior to cleaning your horse's sheath. We all know that it isn't the most pleasant experience, but it is essential to your horse's health! Therefore, it must be done regularly.

What is "smegma"? Smegma is a collection of dirt and excretions, builds up inside the sheath and must be removed for the sake of the horse's health. It is not the most pleasant thing to do, but it is essential. If you don't or can't do this, you should have your veterinarian clean your horse's sheath at least every 6 months.

What is a "bean"? A firm lump of smegma that has collected and hardened inside the horse's p***s. This lump or "bean" must be removed as often as possible. It can cause serious pain to your horse. There have been thousands cases in the last year where the bean is overlooked by the owner and becomes so large that the horse can no longer urinate...which may also cause other problems due to blockage.

Details info & pictures here - http://www.equusite.com/articles/health/...

My horse has a sheath condition that means I have to clean it DAILY!!! I've been doing this for the past two years & saw your question & thought I'd be able to help with that topic!

My horse has gotten so used to me cleaning his sheath that he drops it whenever I walk into his paddock BUT it took a while to gain his trust & for him to feel safe enough to do that. If I try to do it with other people around, he won't drop it or if the vets come out to have a look they have to give him a mild sedation to get him to drop it. There are alot of websites that describe how to do it but my best advice is gain his trust, start by cleaning the sheath area, don't be afraid to reach right up, you'd be amazed (or grossed out) at how deep it goes! Also, look at pictures of the anatomy & become familiar with the different parts so you're not just poking around.

Also, the best thing to use to clean the sheath is a herbal soap from the health food store followed by some vegesorb or paw paw ointment after it's been thoroughly dried. The last thing you want to do is mess with their natural bacteria etc.

I have removed several beans, if your horse hasn't been cleaned in a long time it'll more than likely be there, sometimes it's small & is more like a little marble rather than bean shaped - again, you'll need a fair bit of trust to get to this stage. Good luck!

If you want to discuss it further feel free to email me.

Answer 10

use warm soap and gloves. scrub then rinse

Answer 11

i'd just get a stable hand to do it ahaha thats wat i do lol or im sure if u google ur question u can find an answer like *snap* that :)