Diseases of the Generateve Organs. 137 
from a height of four feet. Four or five days after- the 
animal became sleepy, and the belly pendulous and pain- 
ful. Ata later period the animal appeared very uneasy 
and made frequent shrill cries when the belly was pressed 
upon. At last four puppies, one dead, were born. Severe 
fits came on attended by protrusion of the eyeballs and 
unconscious wandering, and death supervened. 
“On examination after death, the peritoneum was found 
inflamed, and there was dark-coloured effusion. There 
were two large unhealthy ulcers in one of the horns of the 
uterus, perforating all the coats of the uterus, and opening 
into the abdomen.’—JZoore. 
Ulceration of the uterus may proceed from injuries, or 
the presence of foreign bodies, as the retention of a foetus. 
Symptoms.—A sanious discharge frequently accompanies 
‘it, there is frequent micturition, and the animal is occa- 
sionally observed straining ; a desire for the male is also 
manifested. If the disease is extensive, considerable lassi- 
tude and emaciation ensues, with febrile disturbance. 
Treatment.—Astringent injections, the administration of 
tonics (particularly the tinct. ferri), a liberal diet, exercise 
and cleanliness, are the measures chiefly to be observed. 
Carbolic acid solutions, 1 to 40—50, are serviceable when 
the discharge is offensive and profuse. 
HERNIA OF THE UTERUS. 
Hernia of the uterus is of rare occurrence in the bitch. 
The following interesting case is recorded in the “ Veteri- 
narian,” April, 1871, by Mr. T. Corby, M.R.C.V.S., 
Hackney :— 
“ About the middle of February, a still terrier bitch was 
brought to me, for the purpose of being destroyed, in conse- 
quence of the existence of a large tumour just posterior to 
the hindermost mammary gland, on the left side, the con- 
tents of which appeared to be irregularly solid and partly 
movable. The application of pressure caused considerable 
