124 THE DISEASES OF THE HORSE. 



pathizes , and presents a mushroom-like aspect ; exterior 

 ulcers and buds on and near lower part of penis; some- 

 times red, exuberant granulations also. (D'Arboval.) 



Remedy. — Copper, zinc, or silver salts injected in dilute 

 solution, 1 part to 60 of water. Oils of copaiba and euca- 

 lyptus internally and locally. Prevent occlusion (closing) 



Fig. 25. Catheter. 



by cautious introduction of catheter. Persistent obstruc- 

 tion in male, from inflammation or gravel, sometimes re- 

 quires perineal opening. For doses, see pages 13 to 29. 



INFLAMMATION AND CATARRH (LEUCOR- 

 RHEA) OF THE VAGINA. 



Acute inflammation, in the absence of injury, is rare. 

 In catarrh the discharge is sometimes whey-like, some- 

 times yellow and even purulent ; often, in both cases, 

 becoming thin, clear, and water-like. The discharge col- 

 lects and comes away every time the lips of the vulva 

 open with a sort of gush. In general there is not much, 

 if any, reddening of the inside of the vagina. 



Remedy. — Siphon or syringe the uterus and vagina 

 with tepid alkaline solutions, and subsequently with dilute 



