This is a rescued horse with a lovely nature, but he seems to be in pain sometimes. He "dribbles" and spurts a lot, especially when excited or stressed. He sometimes seems to "waddle" behind, maybe because of urinary scald. I've tried many antibiotics based on urine tests,vet used catheter to check for blocks, but nothing. Had Chiropractor out a few times to realign his bones. Sometimes extremely difficult / dangerous to ride, probably due to discomfort. I've had him about 6 months. He was extremely thin when I got him but is in good condition now, except for incontinence. He's on a very good food mix and gets appropriate supplements, including bicarb. Spent many thousands on vets so far and we aren't rich so need to target my approach. Is next step an ultrasound? please help!
2006-10-24 14:42:01 · 9 answers · asked by c_horsy 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
My first thought is urolithiasis... bladder stones, as primary symptoms are dribbling urine, stretched stance continuing after urination, altered hindlimb gait, and scalding of the medial part of the hind legs.
If the stone is in the bladder, catheterization probably wouldn't break it up.
Before you pay for ultrasound, which is by far the best method to diagnose bladder stone, you may want to have the vet palpate his distended bladder rectally. By this time it's likely the stone is big enough to be palpated, if that's in fact what it is.
My second thought is, have you ever cleaned his sheath? This needs to be done with all stallions, and most adult geldings. I don't think it's the problem here, because symptoms seem too strong, but it probably needs to be done anyway. You can purchase a product called Excalibur, which is a soap especially made for use in the sheath, though you may need to lightly sedate the gelding to thoroughly clean.
2006-10-24 15:03:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I used this for my thoroughbred gelding (also hunters and 3-day eventing) a LONG time ago out in California and I doubt anyone has ever heard it: The Wall Street Gentleman People were always commenting on what a cool name it was. We called him Wally for short. Wall Street is in New York and the men that work there are always dressed nicely. I can picture a man in a black suit. Being all black makes him nice and sleek. I can see the 'gentleman' part of the name fitting him better than my chestnut. Ground Zero popped into my head, too, but I'm not sure if that would be a bit too much.
2016-05-22 11:49:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my friend has a gelding and we were very worried about him as he used to stand in the grooming area and dribble he would also try to kick himself to stop it. She got the vet in they did all sorts of tests and gave him some antibiotics. But he was still doing it a few weeks later. Sometimes though he would just stand and not do it. Anyway a few weeks later we were sat having a cup of tea watching him like you do ha ha and he started to do it again. speaking from personal expierience as i have a male horse that wont wee on hard floors, i surgested that she try and put him in his stable to see what happens.Sure enough as soon as he got onto his soft bed he did a wee.After all the test and antibiotics we found out that he just did not like to wee on concrete as it splashed his legs. I am not saying that is exactly the problem but it might be try it out good luck
2006-10-26 00:02:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your vet is a general vet, change to an equine vet. I'm a bit surprised that your vet hasn't already suggested an ultrasound for stones, or checked to see if his sheath is clean.
You absolutely cannot 're-align' a horses bones. Their back ligaments and muscles are, pound for pound, at least six times stronger than human muscle.
The ulstrasound and sheath clean should have been completed before you spent money on a chiropractor.
2006-10-25 03:38:32 · answer #4 · answered by sarah c 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't know much about horses,but I wonder if adding some cranberries or cranberry juice to his diet would help?I would definitely look into alternative therapies-antibiotics in excess are not good for any animal.Also.it could be a stone,as they are hard to locate with a catheter.I would opt for ultrasound.Good luck.
2006-10-24 16:46:23 · answer #5 · answered by Dances With Woofs! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know why incontnance is so much of a problem is it hurting you? if the vets cant find a problem then just dont worry and i hope he gets better just because my horse is a rescue and she was on the point of death she was starved severly beaten and very headshy i have had her for 2 years now and she has calmed down now but she is also a very difficult ride but i love her very much and couldent get rid of her for the world because she is my first ever horse.
also my horse squirts all the time but it dosent bother her :)
but any way good luck and i hope he gets better
2006-10-25 05:38:46 · answer #6 · answered by Mi Yah 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
WOW!!!!!!! I WISH I COULD HELP. I'VE SPENT 30+ YEARS IN STABLES. MOSTLY WITH RACE HORSES, AND THIS SOUNDS FAMILIAR. BUT I CAN'T REMEMBER WHICH HORSE OR THE OUTCOME. ASK YOUR VET ABOUT HIS LIVER. FOR SOME REASON THIS COMES TO MIND. WHAT ABOUT STONES? GOOD LUCK AND I'D REALLY LIKE TO KNOW THE OUTCOME.
2006-10-24 14:48:42 · answer #7 · answered by Isis Is: HOPEFULL HOUNDS RESCUE 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure if it would be of help but you could put some socked sugar beet in his feed as well as some ovile oil
2006-10-25 23:43:17 · answer #8 · answered by tracy w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds cool
2006-10-24 14:50:10 · answer #9 · answered by Jojo 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋