254 Surgical Diseases and Surgery of the Dog 



PABAPHiniOSIS. 



In this condition the prepuce, after becoming retracted behind 

 the glans penis, prevents the latter from returning to its normal 

 position. 



It is most commonly observed after coitus. During erection 

 of the penis the hairs surrounding the preputial orifice sometimes 

 adhere to the organ, and as retraction of the latter takes place 

 the free border of the prepuce becomes inverted, thereby forming 

 a constriction. The glans then commences to swell, and if the 

 condition is not soon relieved it may terminate in gangrene. 



Symptoms and Diagnosis. The animal walks with a straddling 

 gait, constantly licking the penis, and moves the hind quarters as 

 if in the act of copulation. Examination of the parts establishes 

 the diagnosis. 



Treatment. With the animal in the dorsal position, first en- 

 deavor to replace the glans by oiling and massaging, and at the 

 same time drawing the prepuce forward. Withdraw and cut off 

 any displaced hairs. Failing in this apply ice or direct a stream 

 of hot water on the organ and scarify it. If this does not succeed, 

 incise the prepuce as directed for phimosis. For a few succeeding 

 days allay any tendency to inflammation of the parts by injections 

 of warm antispetic or astringent solutions, as directed for balan- 

 itis. If gangrene is present amputation must be resorted to. 

 Haubner found it necessary to perform the latter operation. 



NEOPLASMS. 



Venereal Granulomata. A specific infective variety of neo- 

 plasm affects the mucosa of the penis and prepuce. The disease is 

 quite common on the European Continent and in Great Britain where 

 one of the kennel clubs has found it necessary to issue a circular 

 of warning against its perpetuation by breeding infected animals. 

 In this country it does not appear to have gained any foothold. In 

 twelve years I have only seen two cases, and both of these were 

 in male dogs which had recently been imported from England. 

 The area of invasion of the disease is not always limited to the 

 mucosa, for in some cases it infiltrates the adjacent tissues. It 

 may also exhibit metastatic tendencies to the inguinal glands. It 

 is an inoculable disorder, and is probably always communicated 



