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: My second question revolves around the inside of my horse’s sheath. I can feel and sometimes shake out black, sticky, smelly material. I don’t want to hurt him by picking at it but ...

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 ...

Sheath cleaning is a delicate subject: it’s a job that nearly all owners — and some geldings — go to great lengths to avoid. Many professionals maintain that it’s a needless and possibly detrimental ...

Examination of the sheath, penis and testicles can be likened to a “well man check” for horses. Just like dental checks, foot care, vaccinations and worm control, it’s an essential part of routine ...