DISEASES OF THE GENITAL ORGANS. 107 



the same way a napkin is adjusted on a child. This treatment should be 

 persisted in until the crusts or scabs fall off. Should the skin then become 

 ulcerated, paint the sores lightly with carbolic acid, and afterwards apply 

 the oxide of zinc ointment. 



During the local treatment it will be wise to give Fowler's solution of 

 arsenic, four drops twice daily with the food, which should be made up 

 largely of bread and milk, beef tea, and other unstimulating ingredients. 



Mo<r<bid Growths. 



Not infrequently as the result of balanitis, warts or vegetations appear 

 on the genitals of dogs. Other causes have been assigned, but in this sit- 

 uation they are doubtless induced by irritating discharges. They may 

 exist as a single excrescence or as a group of several united. 



Treatment. — When the warts can be ligatured it is much safer ; removal 

 by scissors or knife usually results in a troublesome hemorrhage. A silk 

 thread should be used, well waxed or what is still better a fine elastic cord. 

 The tying should be done at the base of the wart around its pedicle, and 

 the string or cord be drawn tightly. This ligature will cut through in afew 

 days and the growth drop off. When there are several grouped together, 

 it would be better to tie but a few at a time. 



The concentrated carbolic acid without admixture and applied with a 

 brush, is especially suited to warts. The animal can be prevented from 

 licking the parts for a few minutes and then a thorough washing will ren- 

 der poisoning impossible. 



Prolapse of the VaGiwa. 



Falling or inversion of the vagina is a consequence of general debility. 

 It is liable to follow whelping and to accompany congestive diseases of 

 the womb. This condition is sometimes observed during cestruation, dis- 

 appearing as that pex*iod passes. 



The vaginal mucous membrane protrudes through the orifice having the 

 appearance of a red, soft, and shining body, which pressure readily 

 returns. 



With the prolapse certain other symptoms are manifested. Pain and 

 discomfort are often considerable ; difficulty in passing water exists, and 

 at times the action of the bowels is interfered with. 



Treatment. —No time should be lost in returning a prolapsed vagina, 

 as the longer the condition exists the more difficult it will be to remedy 



