544 THE STOCK owner's ADVISER. 



THE LIPS. 



The lips sometimes become sore and swollen, and tlie soreness 

 has a tendency to s]3read over the cheek externally. Zinc sul- 

 phate, grains iive; water, one ounce, will remove the trouble. 



TEETH. 



Little dogs, especially in cities, frequently suffer with decayed 

 teeth and diseased gums. Sometimes there is a great accumula- 

 tion of tartar around them. The loose teeth should be removed, 

 and if there is a deposit of tartaric acid, it must be removed by a 

 suitable l)rush; chlorinated lime, diluted with twenty times its 

 bulk of water, shoukl be applied to the gums. This will quicldy 

 remove the tartar and heal the ulcers. 



Diseases of the larynx, pharynx, and trachea are similar to 

 those affecting the same organs in the horse. For a full descrip- 

 tion, see TJespii'atory Diseases of Horses. 



FOREIGN ARTICLE IN THE THROAT. 



Bones frequently become lodged in the throat. If beyond 

 reach, the better plan is to attempt to shove it downward into 

 the stomach. A piece of sponge securely fastened to a piece of 

 whalebone makes a good probang for the dog. If it cannot be 

 dislodged, an incision should be made in the oesophagus and the 

 bone extricated. This should not be done except as a last resort. 



