The coming of spring is, in some ways, a rebirth. It's the time when many horse owners dig out their grooming supplies and clippers and breathe fresh life into their furry charges (aka, the Spring ...

Dear Dr. Vittoria: I just want to let your readers know the benefit of having a vet clean your horse’s sheath on a yearly basis. My horse just had a cancer removed from his penis. It started as ...

While some owners think it’s better to leave nature to manage their horse’s intimate hygiene requirements, others find their geldings need regular assistance in this area. If you are in the latter ...

How did you get into sheath cleaning? I had always cleaned my own horses’ sheaths and I just thought everyone did it routinely. I am based at Gleniffer Stables near Maidenhead in Berkshire, which used ...

Dear Dr. Vittoria: My gelding’s sheath has been swollen for the past week. He seems fine, but I am concerned that I haven’t seen him urinate lately. Is he filling up with urine? – Worried Dear Worried ...