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PHYMOSIS. 



This is just the opposite to paraphymosis, and consists of in- 

 ability to protrude the penis from the sheath. It is generally 

 due to some abnormal growth or contraction of the sheath, mak- 

 ing it impossible for the animal to protrude the penis. Warts 

 on the penis or in the sheath may cause it. 



Treatment. If due to warts, they should be removed by 

 throwing the animal and withdrawing the penis from the sheath. 

 If due to the constriction of the prepuce, it should be slit with a 

 pair of scissors. If due to debility, feed well and give our Con- 

 dition Powders. (See Appendix.) 



PARALYSIS OF THE PENIS. 



This is generally caused by blows or other injuries to the 

 penis, or from too frequent and exhausting service. The causes 

 are much the same as for paraphymosis. 



Symptoms. This is a local paralysis, and the penis hangs from 

 the sheath in a flabby, pendulous, and often cold condition. The 

 urine is generally passed in a slow, dribbling manner. 



Treatment. The animal should have good care and good, 

 nourishing food. Give one dram of powdered nux vomica in a 

 bran mash morning and night for two or three weeks. If the 

 paralysis is due to an injury, bathe the injured parts with warm 

 water and apply our Healing Lotion two or three times per day. 



s K I , I - A 1 U SE MASTURBATION. 



This is a disgusting, weakening, vicious habit that some stal- 

 lions acquire. It is done by stimulating the sexual desire to the 



