DISEASES OF THE URINARY SYSTEM. 203 



Outline the treatment. 



The drugs iudicated arc principally belladonna or strychnine, 

 the former being given until its physiological limit is reached. 

 Moderate exercise may be of benefit in some cases. 



CYSTITIS. 



Give the definition. 



This is an inflammation of the mucous membrane of the 

 bladder. 



What may cause the same? 



Mechanical injuries, certain drugs or chemicals; it may be of 

 specific origin or it may be an extension from some adjacent 

 inflammation. 



What symptoms are presented ? 



The urine is opaque, may contain shreds of mucous mem- 

 brane, pus-cells, and sometimes blood. 



By a rectal examination it may be possible in some cases to 

 find the walls of the bladder thickened. 



What treatment can be employed ? 



Wash out the bladder with antiseptic solutions, as boric acid, 

 quinine, bichloride of mercury. 



The animal requires rest, flaxseed-tea or other mucilaginous 

 drinks. 



The drugs indicated are belladonna, hyoscyamus, morphine by 

 the mouth or in suppositories. 



