368 DISEASES OF HORSES AND CATTLE. 



nitre at a dose in half a pint of cold water twice a 

 day for a few days. If the animal is in poor^condi- 

 tion mix and divide into twenty-four doses sul- 

 phate of iron four ounces, nitrate of potassium 

 four ounces, nux vomica two ounces. Give one 

 night and morning in a bran mash. 



Phymosis. — This is a morbid condition of the 

 sheath. Phymosis is usually the result of an in- 

 jury to the sheath or its vicinity. It is also caused 

 by an animal standing in the stable without exer- 

 cise, and overfed, or it may be the result of starva- 

 tion. It is also caused by an increased supply of 

 the sebaceous secretions, furnishing material for 

 dust and other dirt to accumulate on. 



Symptoms: Swelling of the sheath to such an 

 extent as to cause it to almost close its opening. 



Treatment: Bathe the part with hot water for 

 half an hour three times a day and use acetate of 

 lead half an ounce, tincture of arnica two ounces, 

 water one quart; shake up well and apply a little 

 after each bathing. Suspend the sheath by put- 

 ting a broad piece of cloth around the loins and 

 under the sheath. This will relieve it very much. 

 If it is left hanging pendulous it will retard the 

 cure. If it is caused by the animal standing in the 

 stable without exercise, or if very fat, give aloes 

 one ounce, ginger half an ounce, carbonate of soda 

 half an ounce, dissolve in half a pint of boiling 

 water, add half a\ pint of cold water, and give at 

 one dose. Follow this by giving half-ounce doses 

 of nitrate of potassium. If the animal is thin use 

 sulphate of iron four ounces, nitrate of potassium 



