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DISEASES OF THE DOMESTIC ANIMALS 



Treatment. — Support and compression of the testicle by the 

 use of a suspensory bandage, after the testicle has been well cov- 

 ered with a thick padding of sheet wadding, are of most benefit. At 

 the same time the application of cracked ice in a bag, or hot flax- 

 seed poultices, antiphlogistine, or lead and opium wash are of 

 service in abating inflammation. One of these (preferably poul- 

 tices), should be applied to the scrotum before the application of the 

 bandage used to support the testicles. At the same time a smart 

 purge should be administered ; the animal must be kept confined ; and 

 the diet limited to gruels, mashes, and soft diet, as green fodder, in 

 the case of herbivora. 



After the acute symptoms have subsided, the scrotum may be 

 touched lightly with the actual cautery at 10 or 12 points every 

 few days and an ointment of guaiacol (10 per cent.), or ichthyol 

 (20 per cent.), or equal parts of blue and belladonna ointment, 

 may be rubbed into the scrotum once daily. If there is much fluid 

 in the scrotum, aseptic aspiration may be performed. 



In case of large hematoma of the tunica vaginalis, the treat- 

 ment consists in applying hot and cold water alternately to stimulate 

 absorption. 



If the case goes on to abscess it will be necessary to open the 

 tunic, stitch it to the skin of the scrotum and drain. The cavity 

 should be wiped out with pure carbolic acid. Castration will cure 

 the condition more speedily. 



In tuberculosis of the testis the condition may either be acute 

 or chronic — more often the latter. There is enlargement and a 

 nodular condition of the epididymis, and perhaps testis, and a ten- 

 dency to break down with abscess and sinus formation. Tubercu- 

 lous disease of the prostate, bladder or kidney, or other parts, is 

 frequent. Therefore examination of the prostate per rectum 

 and of the urine is of value. 



Castration should be done, and outdoor life and good feeding 

 are indicated. 



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