The Vet. Book 



j Prolapsus uteri (Falling of Womb) 



also 



Prolapsus Ani, &c. 



Inversion or prolapse of the womb is not an 

 uncommon accident, especially in cows, sheep and 

 sows \ more generally occurs after delivery. 

 Previous prolapse is a predisposing cause, but 

 violent straining of any kind, combined with loss of 

 tone in the parts, favours its occurrence. If the 

 " cleansing" has not been expelled, this will be 

 found attached, and must be removed before the 

 organ is replaced. When the womb hangs out 

 for a few hours it becomes engorged and gangrene 

 sets in, therefore the return of the organ is quite 

 useless, demanding amputation. Sometimes fatal 

 bleeding happens at the time of prolapse. Profes- 

 sional aid is absolutely indispensable, but mean- 

 while a couple of assistants should support the 

 organ in a sheet, using some mild antiseptic 

 dissolved in warm water, so as to keep it clean. 

 Prolapse of the anus is a troublesome accident, and 

 not uncommon in dogs. It is denoted by a 

 sausage like projection behind, arising through 

 excessive straining, and an atonic condition of the 

 part. 



Prolapse of the vagina is denoted by a tumour- 

 like swelling, bright red in colour, protruding 

 between the lips of the vulva, particularly seen 



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