PROLAPSUS VAGIN.« IN A YOUNG MARE. . 419 



had several times appeared prominent, but had not become everted until 

 the above date in August, 1897. 



State on Examination. — The vagina was completely prolapsed, much 

 congested, and covered with blood. The animal was in thin condi- 

 tion, and the coat was staring. Temperature 102" F. Appetite good. 



Treatment. — The animal was placed in a stall and the hind extremi- 

 ties elevated by a bank of turf. The vagina was cleansed with warm 

 I in 300 creolin solution. 



On rectal examination a distinct bony ridge could be felt running 

 along the pelvic symphysis, its height being about half an inch. 



An attempt was made to return the parts. Very little resistance 

 was offered until after the vagina was adjusted, when straining Became 

 so violent that it was impossible to retain the organ in position by aid 

 of the hand and arm, A hypodermic injection of morphia was given 

 with no better effect. 



The parts were therefore left /;/ statu quo and bathed three times a 

 day with warm creolin solution, for an hour at a time. The tail was 

 tied to one side, to prevent it injuring or soiHng the vagina. A ball 

 containing six drachms of Aloes Barb, was given, and powders contain- 

 ing each — 



Rad. Gent. Pulv Sij. 



Sodae Hyposulph. .... ^iss, 



were also left to be given twice daily in a bran mash or soft food. 

 The mare received laxative diet, like cut grass, etc. 



On the third day the organ returned to its normal position spon- 

 taneously, and to all appearances the mare had perfectly recovered. A 

 tonic powder containing — 



Rad. Gent. Pulv 5ij, 



Nux vomica . . . . -5]' 



was given daily, and strict injunctions were given that should the 

 animal be seen in season, or the prolapse show the slightest reappear- 

 ance, the patient was to be brought in and placed in the stall. 



On September 8th it was found in the same condition as on the 

 first visit. The mare had come in season, and the horses in the sime 

 field had no doubt caused straining by their excessive teasing. 



The same treatment as on the first occasion was repeated, but 

 failed. On the sixth day the warm water bathing was changed to 

 cold. The organ was bathed three times a day for an hour each time 

 with cold water, an ounce of alum being added to three gallons of 

 water. The water was allowed to fall from a sponge upon the vagina. 

 After each bathing the parts were dressed with a lotion composed of— 



Boracic acid ..... J^s, 



Tinct. Opii 3^h 



Aqua ad^xij. 



The cold water treatment was continued for two days, when the 

 mare began to show symptoms of distress. The anus became relaxed, 

 and on the mare straining, which occurred frequently, the rectum 

 came down to its full extent, but returned when the straining ceased. 



