DISEASES OF THE KIDNEYS AXD BLADDER. 53'^^ 



Tkeatmext. — To remove the stones requires tlie operation of 

 lithotomy. To perform this operation, the catheter should he 

 passed np the penis to the cxtrcniity of the angle where the 

 penis makes an acute angle forward; the point of the instrument 

 must then be cut down upon, and from this opening the instru- 

 ment may be readily passed forward into the bladder. The sound 

 being introduced, pass a small bistoury along its groove into the 

 bladder to effect an opening sufficient to admit the introduction 

 of a small pair of forceps, by which the stone may be removed. 



INFLAMMATION OF THE BLADDER. 



Symptoms. — There is a trend)ling of the hind limbs, with fre- 

 quent attempts to urinate. Small quantities are voided and 

 passed in jets, containing some sediment that may be bloody. 

 Colicky pains may be present, as the animal looks at his flanks, 

 and there is an increased thirst. 



An oleaginous purgative should be given. If the patient be 

 female, tepid water and tincture of opium may be injected into 

 the bladder. Enemas should be freely administered, and the 

 animal should be kept well clothed. 



