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diplomaticandtactful

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Sadly today I noticed that he has what looks like a tumour on his penis. He doesn't often let it down but there is a flattened red lump like a cauliflower size of 50p bled when I had a look at it. He is due his vaccinations soon so will get vet to have a look but at his age, 31, can't see us doing anything surgically.
 
If it doesnt stop him peeing or upset him, leave it. Some vets will tie a piece of cotton thread around the base and it drops off. You could ask about Feldene, which stops further growth in some cases.

"
Feldene (generic name
piroxicam) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and COX-2 inhibitor that has shown promise in treating squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in horses, particularly when conventional methods like surgery are not possible or when the cancer has metastasized. While not a primary cure, it is used to manage and slow the progression of the disease."

We use this method on Bibble. Last year when he let down for vets under a light GA, they could see not further growths, which was encouraging.
 
Vet will have a look at it when she comes to do vaccinations it isn't near the nozzle end on the side half way up and she thought it sounded like a wart rather than anything worse, if i can get an image of it will send to her
 
I can show you Bibble’s gruesome bits photos for comparison, if that helps.

If you see it, when out for a wee, photograph it. Quite often when the vet comes, they won’t let down without an anaesthetic/sedation. Also I can give you the name of a Scottish vet who specialises in this area, if that helps. She is brilliant and resourceful and very helpful.
 
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As well as this he has been ill since Saturday. not passing poo, no signs of actual discomfort, so have put him on the summer field and giving him sloppy wet feed every 3 hours. In constant contact with vet. He passed 9 poos Saturday/Sunday but today only 2 since 7am. they are a bit looser than before so hopefully will improve. Have given him some damp haylage and give him another feed before I go to bed.
 
Bit better still not much poo but it is heavier and larger, he is being fed every three hours and now has a horselyx tub for digestive issues and getting some Rowan Barberry Senior Support today to see if that helps. He ate up his 9pm feed and has some haylage with him if he wants it, bright and cheerful so hopefully we may be winning. He is 31 I know he has to go some time but he looks well he had his teeth done november all fine no work needed, worm checked and wormed in January with pramox so really it's up to him. Owe him so much and dread his departing.
 
diplomaticandtactful said:
Bit better still not much poo but it is heavier and larger, he is being fed every three hours and now has a horselyx tub for digestive issues and getting some Rowan Barberry Senior Support today to see if that helps. He ate up his 9pm feed and has some haylage with him if he wants it, bright and cheerful so hopefully we may be winning. He is 31 I know he has to go some time but he looks well he had his teeth done november all fine no work needed, worm checked and wormed in January with pramox so really it's up to him. Owe him so much and dread his departing.
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Aw lots of get well vibes coming. I think they can often surprise us - we worry about their age like I did with Chloe - but she lived to see 33 and in a way, it was sudden when she did depart (though of course she was showing signs of age). I hope he has lots more years left. I know how hard it is. Sounds like you are doing your best for him. Storm is 31 and we jokingly call her Rasputin at times (you know the Bony M song where they put some poison into his wine and he drank it down and said I feel fine) well she's a bit indestructible lol. Anyway, I've waffled a bit as usual - vibes coming xxx
 
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