CHAPTER VII. 



DISEASES OF THE GENITAL ORGANS OF THE 

 HORSE. 



1. Inflammation of the Testicles. 



Causes. — This usually results from an injury of some 

 kind — a kick or a blow, striking the legs (as with a trotting 

 stallion), etc. The testicles may be injured by lying down. 



Symptoms. — The symptoms are quite noticeable.' There 

 is much pain. The testicles are swollen and very sore. There 

 is stiffness of movement and the gait is straggling. The horse 

 will not lie down. 



Treatment. — Give physic consisting of 



Bitter Aloes 8 drams. 



Fleming's Tincture of Aconite 10 to 12 drops. 



Laudanum 1 ounce or 4 dessertspoonfuls. 



Mix in a pint of lukewarm water and give as a drench. 



Bathe the testicles with warm water and then apply a 

 hot poultice to them, consisting of half linseed meal and half 

 bran. This poultice can be held to its place by means of 

 cords over the back. Change the poultice every two or three 

 hours and keep bathing well with warm water. Clothe the 

 body well and, if there is desire to eat, give plenty of soft 

 feed containing boiled flaxseed. Should this not bring relief, 

 follow with : 



Laudanum 1 ounce or 4 dessertspoonfuls. 



Sweet Spirits of Nitre 1 ounce or 4 dessertspoonfuls. 



Mix in a pint of lukewarm water and give as a drench 

 three times a day until better. 



2. Dropsy of the Scrotum, or Bag (Hydrocele). 



With dropsy a large amount of fluid collects in the 

 scrotum, causing it to look large and flabby. 



Causes. — It often follows a case of inflammation of the 

 testicles. 



Treatment. — Give iodide of potassium — a teaspoonfuj 

 twice a day in the feed. In some cases it is recommended to 

 draw the fluid off by tapping the scrotum with a small trocar 



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