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freely after each service. In this case, as in bursattee of other 

 parts, there is usually, no evidence of pain. At other times, 

 moderate inflammation of the penis may cause a male to desist 

 from coition, although the sexual appetite is unimpaired and 

 erection occurs ; in others, the inflammation inhibits erection. 



Inflammation of the penis should' be promptly and energet- 

 ically handled, not only that we may thereby cause its eventual 

 subsidence, but also to anticipate and avoid deformities and par- 

 alysis. In general, the handling is to be based upon antisepsis, 

 combined with astringents and cold, not neglecting to effectively 

 support the organ, retaining it within the sheath if possible. 

 The patient should be removed from sexual excitement and any 

 internal medication which conditions suggest applied. Should 

 the inflammation be acute and the swelling great, no time should 

 be lo.st in inducing prompt catharsis by means of eserine, areco- 

 line or other drugs of this group ; delay in awaiting the action of 

 aloes or oil maj' prove serious. 



8. Adhesions between the Penis and Prepuce are 

 especially liable to occur in the bull and other male ruminants, 

 and constitute very serious obstacles to copulation. Resulting 

 usually from some chronic inflammation of the penis and prepuce, 

 the contiguous mucous layers, their protective epithelium having 

 been destroyed, adhere in such a manner as to prevent protrusion 

 of the penis. We have observed such a case in a valuable bull. 

 Where possible, the adhesions should be surgically overcome and 

 their recurrence prevented but, as a rule, they are not subject to 

 remedy. 



9. Phymosis occurs in various animals as a result either of 

 tumors or enlargements of the glans penis, which prevent its 

 passage through the normal preputial opening ; more generally, 

 the preputial opening becomes narrowed by inflammatory pro- 

 cesses, possibly intensified by the deposit of urinary salts and 

 epithelial debris. Naturally, it is most liable to occur in the 

 ruminant and the dog, with narrow preputial openings. It is 

 rare in the horse, where the opening is very ample. 



In the bull, it is liable to ensue from the deposit of urinary 

 concretions in the sheath, as a complication of intense preputial 

 inflammation, with great swelling. It is readily recognized by 

 the pain, heat and swelling of the parts, and the very fetid pre- 

 putial discharge. 



