Equine-Reproduction.com Bulletin Board   Topics Page Register Profile Log Out Help     New Posts Last 1|3|7 Days Search Tree View   Posting is restricted to registered board members only to prevent spamming of the board. We regret the necessity of this action, but hope you will appreciate the importance of the integrity of the board. Registration is free and information provided during the process will not be submitted to third parties. Patent urachus Equine-Reproduction.com Bulletin Board » Foaling and Immediate Post-foaling Issues » Patent urachus « Previous Next » Author Message   Paige D Yearling Username: Realrush89 Post Number: 53 Registered: 12-2009 Posted on Thursday, April 29, 2010 - 07:17 am:        OK Jos, I'm hoping you can give me some more advice... I posted earlier about how my colt had a patent urachus. Last Saturday, the vet cauterized it with silver nitrate and per her instructions, have been giving him 4cc Naxcel 2X day. The very next day the umbilical stump was much drier and smaller, and he was only urniating from his sheath. I have been keeping an eye on it, like you advised. Yesterday evening I noticed that when he stopped to pee, there was a steady dripping out of the umbilical stump again. But just a dripping, not a stream like it was in the past. I've got a call into my vet but have not heard back yet. Do you think we could try the silver nitrate again, or would it be better to just go ahead and do something surgically? Other than this problem, everything else is perfectly fine with him.   Jos Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 2827 Registered: 10-1999 Posted on Thursday, April 29, 2010 - 10:04 am:        Your vet will have to evaluate the situation to determine the best course of action, but if there is only a slight opening left, then further cauterization may be possible.   Paige D Yearling Username: Realrush89 Post Number: 54 Registered: 12-2009 Posted on Thursday, April 29, 2010 - 10:10 am:        Thanks again! I feel so sorry for the little bugger. I'm starting to have to chase him around the stall when he knows it's time for his shot. I just wish this would hurry up and resolve itself. Add Your Message Here Post: -Color- Black Red Green Blue Yellow Purple Orange Cyan Gray White -Font- Arial Courier Symbol Times Verdana -Size- Smallest (-2) Small (-1) Normal Large (+1) Largest (+2) Username: Posting Information: This is a private posting area. Only registered users and moderators may post messages here. Password: Options: Enable HTML code in message Automatically activate URLs in message Action: Please note that opinions, product information, advice or suggestions posted on this bulletin board are not necessarily those of the management at Equine-Reproduction.com nor does the maintenance of the post position indicate an implicit or any endorsement of that information, opinion or product. Further, although we have the greatest respect for the posters offering assistance here, you are advised to seek a consultation with your veterinarian prior to using information obtained from this board if it is of a veterinary nature. Proud to be sponsored and supported by: Home of the world-famous INRA '96 extender! For your Veterinary Ultrasounding Needs Hamilton Research Inc - Home of the Equitainer Exodus Breeders Supply An Industry Leader in Equine Veterinary Products! Your Compounding Pharmacy for Reproductive Needs! Quality Tanks at Competitive Prices! Safe, affordable breeding stocks! International Veterinary Information Service MAIN PAGE | INFORMATIONAL ARTICLES | SHORTCOURSES | SERVICES STALLION STATION | FROZEN STALLIONS | FREEZING LOCATIONS | SUPPLIES | BOOKS | LINKS EQUINE REPRODUCTION E-MAIL LIST | SEMEN CALCULATOR | BULLETIN BOARD SITEMAP | CONTACT US