Redness] 2b o [Redness 



properly. Saliva, as a rule, flows freely from the 

 mouth, and in some cases the dog is unable to 

 close the teeth together. The cause, in some cases, 

 is due to some blockage of the duct of the gland 

 which is situated under the front part of the tongue. 



Treatment : A probe passed through the duct 

 generally allows the accumulated fluid to escape, 

 but in some cases the fluid in the swelling has 

 become so thick that it cannot escape through 

 the natural passage, even though cleared with a 

 probe ; then the sac should be freely opened, and 

 after squeezing out its contents, the cavity should 

 be syringed well out with a solution of boracic 

 acid — a teaspoonful of the acid to half a pint of 

 warm water. 



Redness of Skin : 



Symptoms: A flushed or red condition of the 

 skin often occurs in white dogs. It is particu- 

 larly noticed on the inside of the flaps of the 

 ears, the inner side of the thighs and skin of 

 the belly, or it may be general. The redness 

 disappears on pressure, but returns when pressure 

 is removed. 



Treatment : Dust the part over three or four 

 times a day with finely-powdered boracic acid. 

 Treat dog for worms, and give some tonic 

 medicine, as following pills : — 



Recipe : 



Sulphate of Iron, - - 6 to 24 grains. 1 

 Sulphate of Quinine, - - 3 to 18 „ 

 Confection of doses, q.s. 

 Mix. 



1 According to the size of the dog. See p. 86. 



