DISEASES OF THE ORGANS OF GENERATION. 509 



V. Gonorrhoea or Gleet. 



This is catarrh of the mucous membrane lining the urethra. Its causes 

 are excessive work in the stud, connection too soon after parturition, or 

 irritating substances in the urine. 



How to know it. — The urine will be passed in small jets, with frequent 

 interruptions and manifestations of pain, and there will be some swelling 

 and soreness of the parts. 



What to do. — Suspend the labor in the stud for a couple of weeks; 



foment with hot water frequently, and inject the following lotion twice a 



day: (See also page 448, — treatment for another type of this disease.) 



No. 75. 2 Drachms sulphate of zinc, 



1 Pint water, 

 Mix. 



Or, instead, the following may be used: 



No. 76. 3 Drachms sugar of lead, 



1 Pint water. 

 Mix. 



VI. Phimosis and Paraphimosis. 



These are swollen conditions of the penis. In the former, the penis ia 

 swollen and confined within the sheath, so that it cannot be protruded; in 

 the latter, the penis is swollen outside the sheath, and cannot be withdrawn. 



What to do. — When phimosis exists, open the external portion of the 

 sheath, so as to enlarge the opening; then, if the penis is swollen when 

 liberated, bathe with cold water, and apply lotion No. 24 three times a day. 



For paraphimosis, bathe with cold water, apply lotion No. 24 three times 

 a day, manipulate as much as the soreness will allow, and support the penis 

 with a bandage passed across the loins. Do not, on any account, omit the 

 bandage, as the weight of the swollen organ is alone sufficient to keep it 

 irritated and inflamed. If this fails to accomplish the desired effect, the 

 rim of the sheath may be slit up a little ways, and the organ manipulated 

 and pushed back. Leave the cutting, however, for the last resort. 



Vn. Masturbation. 

 This is a bad habit of abusing nature, that some stallions get into. It may 

 result from weakness, consequent upon overwork in the stud, or, on the 

 other hand, from superfluous passion attending want of work in connection 

 with high feeding. When from the former cause, reduce the work, give 

 walking exercise, and administer tonics, such as Nos. 67, 35 or 33. When 

 from the latter, give, for a purgative. No. 23, reduce the feed, increase the 

 exercise, and give No. 37. It debilitates the horse so much that it makes 

 him useless. In addition to the remedies mentioned, let him wear a shield 

 whenever standing in the stable. This will usually cure a case that requires 

 an erectiou to emit the semen, but oftentimes, in bad ca£es, emission will take 



