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not worth while to remove them. If the animal be a valuable 

 one, the J may be removed by the surgeon. 



HYDROPS UTERI. 



Dropsy of the uterus consists of an accumulation of fluid 

 within the cavity of the womb. I have seen the cestrual fluid 

 retained by the hymen in young virgins. The animal looks as 

 though she was pregnant, but she finally reduces, and on examin- 

 ing no fetus will be found in the uterus. 



Treatment. — Draw off the fluid with the catheter. If a 

 catheter is not at hand, a veterinary surgeon should be called in. 

 After withdrawal of the fluid, the uterine cavity should be in- 

 jected with a solution of carbolic acid — one part of acid to twenty 

 of w^ater. Powd. gentian, three drachms; powd. sulphate of iron, 

 three drachms; powd. nux vomica, one drachm, should be given 

 in the feed. 



ABSCESS. 



Abscesses occur in connection with the vidva, being the result 

 of injuries. 'I'rcat as an abscess in any other part. 



VULVA CLOSURE OF THE LIPS. 



This is of rare occurrence, but may follow parturition, injury 

 or debility. 



Treat]ment. — Separate the lips of the vulva with the fingers. 

 If this is not effectual, the knife should be used, and a pledget of 

 tow saturated with the carbolic acid lotion should be inserted 

 between the lips. It should be replaced after a few days. 



PROTRUSION OF THE VAGINA. 



This frequently occurs as a result of parturition, where the 

 fetus has been dragged by force, constijiation, injury, and de- 

 bility. 



Treatment. — If dirty, wash vnih warm w^ator containing tinc- 

 ture of opium. The parts should be gently forced back to place 



