CHAPTER II. 

 DISEASES OF THE TESTES AND SCROTUM. 



WOUNDS AND INJURIES OF THE TESTES AND SCROTUM. 



In the dog and cat wounds and injuries of these organs 

 are of frequent occurrence, partly accidental and partly 

 intentional. Attempts at castration with the escape of the 

 animal before completion of the operation is a common con- 

 dition. There will be incised wounds of the scrotum and in 

 some cases even exposure of the testes. Bites from other 

 animals, such as dogs, cats, and rats, produce a variety of 

 wounds and injuries to the testes. Being run over by vehicles 

 is a common source of injury to these organs. 



Symptoms.— Hemorrhage from the scrotum will be noted 

 in the case of wounds, which should always be examined 

 carefully to determine the extent of the injury. Contused 

 wounds or bruises are always characterized by swelling, 

 stiffness, straddling gait, and pain on manipulating the testes.. 



Prognosis.— Wounds in this location are not as a rule 

 unfavorable, although, if extensive, castration of the animal 

 may be necessary. Slight wounds heal rapidly. 



Treatment.— Small, incised wounds of the scrotum should 

 be cleansed thoroughly with antiseptics, at least once, daily. 

 If the wound is recent it should be cleansed, the hemorrhage 

 controlled, and sutured. Cover the sutures with an imper- 

 vious dressing like flexible collodion. 



In case the testicles are exposed, they should be removed. 

 (See Castration.) Contusions must be treated as in orchitis. 



ORCHITIS. 



Definition.— An inflammation of one or both testicles. 

 Etiology.— Orchitis occurs in the dog and cat from bruises, 

 or bites of other animals. Being run over by vehicles is a 



