DISEASES AND TREATMENT OF THE HORSE 179 



5. Growths on the End of the Penis. 



These growths are of various kinds and prove very 

 troublesome and painful when urinating or making water. 



Causes. — It is not possible to state positively what is the 

 cause in many cases. Sometimes, however, a growth may 

 result from the neglectful treatment of a sore. 



Treatment. — Should this growth not be very large it 

 may be burned off with caustic potash. Wash carefully with 

 warm water and soap, then touch the affected part with a 

 stick of caustic potash. This will burn it and in time a scab 

 will form. When the scab falls off repeat the operation until 

 the growth has disappeared. Dress every day until healed 

 with white lotion. 



6. Warts Around the Sheath. 



Warty growths about the sheath may be got rid of in 

 two ways, viz. : by cutting with a cord or a sharp knife. To 

 remove with a cord it is only necessary to tie it tightly round 

 the wart to stop circulation through it, when it soon drops 

 off. Should they be cut off with a sharp knife the injured 

 spot should be burnt with a stick of caustic potash. These 

 operations as a general rule do not cause the loss of much 

 blood. 



7. Clap or Gonorrhoea. 



Causes. — This disease is caused by intercourse with a 

 diseased mare. 



Symptoms. — The penis is sore and swollen and there is 

 a slight discharge of a matter-like substance. Mares with 

 which the horse has intercourse when in this condition will 

 also become affected, as the disease is contagious. 



Treatment. — Do not allow the service of mares until re- 

 covered. Wash the penis with lukewarm water and a little 

 castile soap. Dry with a soft cotton cloth and apply to the 

 outside and inject into the penis the following: 



Sulphate of Zinc 2 drams or 1 teaspoonful. 



Sugar of Lead 2 drams or 1 teaspoonful. 



