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Treatment. — If noticed at the time it occurs it may be 

 turned back and pressed into its natural position with the 

 hands and fingers. This will be much more difficult should 

 it become swollen and enlarged. Should there be much pain, 

 give: 



Laudanum 1 ounce or 4 dessertspoonfuls. 



Raw Linseed Oil 1 pint. 



Follow every two hours until relieved with a drench of 

 one ounce or four dessertspoonfuls of laudanum in a pint of 

 water. 



8. Dribbling of the Urine (Euniesis). 



Causes. — This may arise from one or both of the follow- 

 ing causes, viz.: Irritation of the bladder or paralysis of the 

 neck of the bladder. 



Symptoms. — The principal symptom is a constant drib- 

 bling of the urine. 



Treatment. — Give a teaspoonful of powdered nux vomica 

 twice a day. Should the urine appear thicker than usual 

 give a teaspoonful of nitrate of potash or saltpetre in the 

 feed once a day. Continue this treatment for a week or two. 



9. Paralysis of the Bladder. 



Causes. — Paralysis of the bladder is more frequently 

 noticed in animals that are very poorly kept. It usually re- 

 sults from a weakened condition of the system or exposure 

 to cold. 



Symptoms. — In a pure case of paralysis it is impossible 

 for the affected animal to pass water as the bladder is with- 

 out power to contract. As a consequence there is much pain 

 because of the great expansion of the bladder to contain the 

 amount of urine which is not carried off in the usual manner. 

 This great distension of fullness may be felt by oiling the 

 hand and passing it into the rectum. 



Treatment. — Draw the water off with a catheter (a lim- 

 ber tube made for the purpose) every night and morning and 

 give the following: 



Powdered Nux Vomica l /i pound. 



Ground Gentian Root % pound. 



Mix thoroughly and give a teaspoonful three times a day 



in the feed until the power to pass urine has been regained. 



