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though any of the pyogenic cocci may produce it, even the Bacil- 

 lus pyocyaneus being responsible for an occasional case of cystitis. 



iesioMs.— Hyperemia, tumefaction of the mucosa, accumulation of 

 tenacious mucus upon the mucosa, and the production of pus in 

 quantities characterize purulent cystitis. The surface mucosa is 

 eroded and becomes a granulating surface. 



Symptoms.— Frequent urination and the voiding of small quanti- 

 ties of urine admixed with pus typify purulent cystitis. 



Treatment. — Remove the cause, and cleanse the bladder of females 

 v?ith VFcak antiseptics. The males should be treated by internal 

 medication, with urinary antiseptics and sedatives. 



TUMORS 



Very few tumors have been observed in the bladder of swine. 

 Papillomata have been, reported in a few cases. 



Urethra 



MALFORMATIONS AND INJURIES 



The urethra may be imperforate, pai-ticularly in the male. Such 

 cases are rarely observed, and those affected die soon after birth. 

 The condition is easily remedied providing the imperf oration is 

 near the outlet, by making a crucial incision or by puncture with a 

 small trocar. 



Injury of the urethra in males may be inflicted by contact with 

 barbed wire or other sharp objects, and the female urethra may be 

 injured by forceps used during parturition. These injuries are not 

 serious, though occasionally they may result in permanent fistulas. 



STRICTURE 



Stricture of the urethra may follow injuries or inflammation. In 

 male swine catheterization is not practicable, and it is not an easy 

 matter to locate a stricture or other obstruction in their urethrse. 



URETHRITIS 



Urethritis occurs in swine. It is most frequently a sequel of 

 cystitis, although it may occur as a primary condition. It is prob- 

 ably more common in males than in females, and is evidenced by 

 painful urination. Treatment consists in giving urinary sedatives 

 and inducing the animals to drink large quantities of clean, whole- 

 some water in order that the urine may be diluted. 



