MATERNAL DYSTOKIA. 97 



Tumors. 



These neoplasms may be found growing from some 

 part of the passage, and, before delivery can be effected, 

 they must be removed by the scalpel or ecraseur. 



Hernia of the Bladder. 



If the condition is of quite recent occurrence, the 

 bladder may be returned, but if the displacement has 

 been in existence for some time, its blood vessels will 

 most likely have become strangulated, and if it be 

 deemed unadvisable to return the organ, it will be 

 necessary to ligate and amputate it. The after treat- 

 ment, of course, calls for strict antisepsis. As the 

 sphincter will most likely have been injured in the 

 operation, the flow of urine will afterwards be 

 continuous. 



Spasm of the Os-uteri. 



This is a functional ailment, due to contraction of 

 the muscular tissues at the neck of the womb. The 

 labor pains may have been present for some hours, and 

 when the fcetus fails to be presented, an examination of 

 the OS will reveal the fibres firmly contracted, so that 

 the cavity may not admit one finger. This condition 

 is oftenest seen in young well-bred animals at their first 

 pregnancy, and those of nervous temperament. 



The treatment depends on the condition of the 

 patient. If the animal is not suffering much pain, little 

 need be done for two or three hours, in the Cow, and 

 half that time in the Mare; but if after that there 

 is no improvement, try hot cloths across the quarters; 

 -warm injections per vaginam et rectum,to which should 



