CHAPTER VIL 
DISEASES OF THE GENITAL ORGANS OF THE 
HORSE. 
1. Inflammation of the Testicles. 
Causes. — This usually results from an injury of some 
kind — a kick or a blow, striking the legs (as with a trotting 
stallion), etc. The testicles may be injured by lying down. 
Symptoms. — The symptoms are quite noticeable. There 
is much pain. The testicles are swollen and very sore. There 
is stiffness of movement and the gait is straggling. The horse 
will not lie down. 
Treatment. — Give physic consisting of 
Bitter Aloes . . 8 drams. 
Fleming's Tincture of Aconite 10 to 12 drops. 
Laudanum 1 ounce or 4 dessertspoonfuls. 
Mix in a pint of lukewarm water and give as a drench. 
Bathe the testicles with warm water and then apply a 
hot poultice to them, consisting of half linseed meal and half 
bran. This poultice can be held to its place by means of 
cords over the back. Change the poultice every two or three 
hours and keep bathing well with warm water. Clothe the 
body well and, if there is desire to eat, give plenty of soft 
feed containing boiled flaxseed. Should this not bring relief, 
follow with : 
Laudanum 1 ounce or 4 dessertspoonfuls. 
Sweet Spirits of Nitre 1 ounce or 4 dessertspoonfuls. 
Mix in a pint of lukewarm water and give as a drench 
three times a day until better. 
2. Dropsy of the Scrotum, or Bag (Hydrocele). 
With dropsy a large amount of fluid collects in the 
scrotum, causing it to look large and flabby. 
Causes. — It often follows a case of inflammation of the 
testicles. 
Treatment. — Give iodide of potassium — a teaspoonfuj 
twice a day in the feed. In some cases it is recommended to 
draw the fluid off by tapping the scrotum with a small trocar 
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