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In both these cases the free use of cold water on the sheath 

 will diminish any inflammation present ; and then by wip- 

 ing dry and oiling the parts well, careful manipulation will 

 overcome the difficulty. When this fails, an incision may 

 be made to relieve the constriction. The bleeding thus caused 

 will be a benefit. 



When the paraphimosis is the result of paralysis, as is 

 sometimes seen in old geldings, the case is incurable, and the 

 only resort is amputation of the organ. 



2. External Inflammation of the Yard. 



Inflammation of the end of the yard is very common, 

 being brought on by the presence of irritating substances, as 

 the natural secretions when decomposed, or some foreign 

 body. 



At first there is a slight discharge of whitish or yellowish 

 matter, which is followed by ulcers on the yard and sheath, 

 usually emitting a decidedly unpleasant peculiar odor. They 

 may fill up with proud flesh and cause great- pain and un- 

 sightly swelling. 



Proper attention will always prevent this trouble. And 

 when it is present, we must give it careful attention, for it is 

 no easy matter to bring about cure when in a neglected state. 



The parts must first of all be well cleansed, by syringing 

 with warm water and soap, or by a weak carbolic acid solu- 

 tion (one drachm to a quart of warm water). The following 

 solution should then be -svrapped on the parts, or syringed 

 into the sheath : — 



No. 177. Chlorate of zinc, 2 drachms. 



Water, 1 pint. 



This is a powerful caustic solution, and its application will 

 be severely painful. But milder ones will not prove effectual. 

 It must be repeated every day until the granulations are 

 reduced and the part has taken on healthy action. 



