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bladder, this indicates that the lobes of the prostate are affected. 

 If, however, the affected parts are situated on the sides of the neck 

 and along the posterior pointed end of the bladder (Fig. 239), the 

 vesiculae seminales are affected ; finally, if the painful points are 

 directly above the ischial arch and below the sphincter ani, Cowper's 

 glands are the seat of disease (Fig. 240). 



To diagnose these conditions requires very close and careful exami- 

 nation. They may easily be mistaken for acute cystitis, though the 

 character of the urine should suggest doubts and lead to rectal exami- 

 nation. 



Although they do not endanger the animal's life, these condi- 

 tions give rise to such serious inconvenience as often to render entire 

 animals useless for stud purposes. 



Local treatment is impossible, and the practitioner is restricted to 

 the use of anodynes, balsamic preparations and diuretics. The treat- 

 ment, in fact, differs little from that of cystitis. In cases of suppu- 

 ration of Cowper's glands, the abscess usually forms just below the 

 anus and close to the median line. Thus the diagnosis may be con- 

 firmed by capillary puncture, the part being laid open if necessary. 



