Why is my horse bleeding from his penis after cleaning? Is it serious?

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While cleaning the sheath of my horse today I noticed blood pooled up in the very tip of his penis. Is this something I should be concerned about? If so what is it and what should I do? I can't get in touch with a vet ATM so I'm looking for answers. Pet's info: Farm Animal | Horse | Male | neutered | 5 years and 8 months old | 1000 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

I would definitely have Wambat seen by a vet for this. He could has suffered some trauma to his penis, he could have a mass or tumor in his sheath or on his penis that has become ulcerated and is now bleeding, it could be due to irritation from a build up of old secretions and dirt, or he could have a tear in his urethra causing blood to drip out of his penis and pool in the sheath. As long as he is eating and drinking normally, urinating normally, and otherwise acting normally, this isn't a medical emergency and you don't need to rush out an equine vet right away. That being said, I would have him seen for this in the next day or two so the cause of the bleeding can be diagnosed and treated.

Why is my horse bleeding from his penis after cleaning? Is it serious?

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