Our horse can't urinate and was wondering if anyone knew what the cause could be or something we could try. so if you know of anything please comment.
2006-12-08 10:53:03 · 9 answers · asked by luckyarb 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
As everyone has said, you need to have the vet check it out ASAP. At the previous place I worked at, we had a mare who found it hard to urinate. We watched her for a couple of days until the vet was able to check her out. When he did check her, he found a large mass in her urethra that turned out to be cancerous.
2006-12-10 06:55:58 · answer #1 · answered by kungfufighting66 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first, and easiest to remedy cause, could be that he needs his sheath cleaned. Horses have "smegma", a waxy substance that, in stallions, is used as a lubricant, and is removed during breeding. In geldings, the smegma can build up creating beans in the folds at the tip of their penis. These beans can make dropping to urinate uncomfortable, as well as constricting the urethra to the point where they can't urinate. I would imagine if he's not urinating, he's uncomfortable, and a sheath cleaning at that point is best done under sedation by your vet. If after cleaning, or looking him over, the vet doesn't feel that is the cause, he/she is already there and can do further testing. You didn't say how he was acting, so I can't hazard a guess as to what else may be wrong, but some common things the vet may want to do would be to run some bloodwork, rehydrate him (if needed), or do a rectal to make sure he's not blocked internally. I would definitely recommend getting a vet out right away though. As some other people have mentioned, if he's blocked and still producing urine, his bladder may rupture. If that occurs, there is very little you can do. Having watched it happen to a pony on a friends farm, it is devastating, the vet couldn't get there fast enough. I hope everything works out well for your guy...
2006-12-08 18:33:15 · answer #2 · answered by skachicah35 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your horse is a male, it could be a bean. A bean is a mineral deposit, like a small stone, that some male horses accumulate in the tip of their genitalia, which can eventually make the horse very uncomfortable and impede urination. You can remove the bean yourself by gently folding back the skin, but it is best to have the vet show you how to do it the first time. It is not difficult, but can be uncomfortable for the horse and dangerous for you if the horse wants to kick or fight back. The vet may give the horse a shot first before removing the beans. Some breeds of horses, especially paints with light colored genitalia, are susceptible to getting dirty sheaths and sheath deposits, so regular cleaning every couple months should help. All males should be cleaned every sixth months. You can buy a cleaner manufactured for this purpose, and it's best to wear disposible gloves for cleanliness.
If it is something else, it could be something even more serious. In any case, don't wait, get vet help as soon as possible.
2006-12-08 11:23:39 · answer #3 · answered by moiraineca 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is the horse male?
If so when was the last time the horses sheath was cleaned.
They get a "bean" up inside a pouch above the uthrea tube and when it gets big it can block the flow of urine.
It will make it hard or impossible for the horse to pass urine.
Call your vet and get it checked out as that can cause death if they can not pass urine.
Then have the vet show you how to properly clean the horses sheath.
This would be the easiest thing it could be.
I would recommend a vet call to check it out.
2006-12-08 11:16:59 · answer #4 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
well like everyone else said make sure , if it is a male, his sheath cleaned. are you sure the horse is not just shy and will not go when people are watching? or (and i do know a horse that is like this) what if the horse only will urinate on shaving so that it does not splash his or her legs? of u answered no to all of these questions i would bring the horse to a vet immediately.
Have you tried giving the horse salt? it helps them drink more water and urinate more often.
Good Luck
2006-12-09 18:45:24 · answer #5 · answered by guesswhoohme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bring your horse to the vet asap.
It could be a bladder stone, an infection, a cancer, etc. If he/she can't urinate, the bladder will literally burst and you will get a septicemia horse (infection in blood, very very hard to stop once it takes a hold).
A vet would put in a urinary catheter or use a syringe to remove the urine. Any costs now pale in comparision to what you may need to do if left untreated.
2006-12-08 13:05:43 · answer #6 · answered by D 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
call your vet I had a problem with my gelding he wouldnt go unless i whistled to him it calmed him to go my vet recommended tagament but like most suggested checking his sheath if it is a gelding or stud that is usually the problem
2006-12-14 22:49:46 · answer #7 · answered by tuffcopenhagenangel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
please dont be angry, but im answering based on human terms, and maybe this can apply to a horse. chlamydia, an STD could be the porblem if he's male. and of course he has a mate. i really dont think this could be it, but im guessing. just trying to help! and sorry if i offended u in any way. good luck!
2006-12-08 11:02:35 · answer #8 · answered by MiKKi ~:B 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
it could be from dehydration
2006-12-08 10:56:54 · answer #9 · answered by mandypants2006 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋