148 DISEASES 



tion; at times, too, especially when the teeth are irregular, food accumu- 

 lates between them! this should be removed with the brush. That dogs are 

 frequently the subject of toothache cannot be doubted, and is clearly shown 

 by the swelling of the cheek, and often by the formation of abscesses. All 

 decayed teeth that are past preserving should be extracted by a competent 

 person." 



Turnside. — The dog has no fit in this disease, but walks about appar- 

 ently without an- object, generally in circles and always in one direction. 

 Youatt ascribes the disease to the presence of hytadids in the brain, but 

 results of more recent study of animal parasites are opposed to this view. 

 Worms in the stomach or intestines is more likely to be the cause. Give 

 the dog a few doses of Sure Shot, Glover's, Dent's or Clayton's Vermifugs. 

 Also put the dog in a room or small kennel yard where he can not injure 

 himself by running against things, as he might, due to his sight being im- 

 paired. 



"Tumors. — These are divided into groups of varying structure — Fi- 

 brous, Fatty, Calcareous, Melanotic, Osseous and Lacteal. 



"Fibrous Tumors are usually situated in the jaw or limbs, they have a 

 firm attachment and are hard and insensible to the touch. Excision is ne- 

 cessary. In the centre of these tumors a cyst, or cavity, containing serum 

 or matter (pus), often exists, and in consequence abscesses form upon 

 their surface. 



"Fatty Tumors are commonly met with in the dog, and have no particu- 

 lar position, but occur at any part of the body. They are smooth and shiny 

 upon their surface, unattached to the surrounding tissues, they seldom be- 

 come inflamed, and are not tender when touched. The treatment is by 

 excision. 



"Calcareous Tumors. — These are common in bitches, and are usually 

 situated in the mammary glands. The treatment is by excision, external 

 applications being of no avail. 



"Melanotic Tumors are seldom seen in canine practice. There are a 

 few cases on record, and with them excision has been successful. 



"Osseous Tumors are likewise rare in dogs, and when occurring, are 

 invariably associated with rickets; their situation is the limbs. 



"Lacteal Tumors have already been fully dealt with under that head- 

 ing." 



Tongue, Inflammation of (Glossitis). — Dogs are extremely liable to 

 Injuries of the tongue, which is not surprising when we consider the variety 

 of articles they pick up — sharp pieces of bone or stone. In some instances 

 the inflammation is due to a sting (I have known one or two cases of this 

 in terriers, while the teeth sometimes cause lacerations. 



The symptoms are first an increase of saliva, the jaws are moved con- 

 stantly, and upon examination the tongue is found to be inflamed and ten- 

 der, swallowing is performed with difficulty, thirst is present, or at least 

 the animal finds relief in continually lapping, although probably not much 

 !p swallowed. The mouth should be rinsed out frequently throughout the 



