534 DOGS USED FOR SPORT. 



clear fluid may be injected with iodine to destroy the sac. The 

 insertion of a seton, which is moved every day, is better. 



Dress these wounds with 26 spread on a soft cloth. 



Bronchocele. — This is an enlargement of the thyroid gland, 

 and is usually of but little moment in old animals. With puppies 

 it demands attention, or it will be likely to interfere with the res- 

 piratory apparatus. 



Use Donivan's solution. No. 35 as directed. 



Apply externally night and morning No. 60. 



Vermin. — Vermin are easily eradicated by the use of the 



Use of tenatome in lancing an abscess. A, blade of knife entered into the tu- 

 mor. BB, tlie dotted line shows the sweep that should be made in withdrawing it. 



" Persian " and other insect powders when fresh. Those that are 

 valuable owe their efficacy to the Pyrethriiin rosewn, or flowering 

 pyrethrum, which they contain. 



You may also use soft soap with the addition of a few drops 

 of liquefied thymol. Be sure all parts are touched. 



Tender Feet. — Bathe with any mild astringent lotion. Look 

 out for thorns and for sinuses in the claws. See 62 or 63. 

 Brine will also answer the purpose. 



Gnawing the Feet. — Anoint the toes with No. 25 or 26, tar 

 ointment, or a mixture of tar and zinc ointment. If he still per- 

 sists, and the whip will not cure him of the habit, put him in 

 boots and muzzle. 



Emetics. — Both salt and ipecac are excellent emetics for dogs. 

 When you desire a speedy action, as in a case of poisoning, ad- 



