DISEASES AND TREATMENT OF THE HORSE 179 
5. Growths 6n the End of the Penis. 
These growths are of various kinds and prove very 
troublesome and painful when urinating or making water. 
Causes. — It is not possible to state positi-vely what is the 
cause in many cases. Sometimes, however, a growth may 
result from the neglectful treatment of a sore. 
Treatment. — Should this growth not be very large it 
may be burned off with caustic potash. Wash carefully with 
warm water and soap, then touch the affected part with a 
stick of caustic potash. This will burn it and in time a scab 
will form. When the scab falls off repeat the operation until 
the growth has disappeared. Dress every day until healed 
with white lotion. 
6. Warts Around the Sheath. 
Warty growths about the sheath may be got rid of in 
two ways, viz. : by cutting with a cord or a sharp knife. To 
remove with a cord it is only necessary to tie it tightly round 
the wart to stop circulation through it, when it soon drops 
off. Should they be cut off with a sharp knife the injured 
spot should be burnt with a stick of caustic potash. These 
operations as a general rule do not cause the loss of mucl. 
blood. 
7. Clap or Gonorrhoea. 
Causes. — This disease is caused by intercourse with a 
diseased mare. 
Symptoms. — The penis is sore and swollen and there is 
a slight discharge of a matter-like substance. Mares with 
which the horse has intercourse when in this condition will 
also become affected, as the disease is contagious. 
Treatment. — Do not allow the service of mares until re- 
covered. Wash the penis with lukewarm water and a little 
castile soap. Dry with a soft cotton cloth and apply to the 
outside and inject into the penis the following: 
Sulphate of Zinc 
Sugar of Lead . 
2 drams or 1 teaspoonful. 
.2 drams or 1 teaspoonful. 
