Tongue] 3°" [Tongue 



them if possible. The little spot caused by the 

 bite of the tick soon heals, and does not require 

 any special treatment. 



Tongue (Chorea in the) : 



Symptoms : The tongue is continually being 

 popped in and out of the front of the mouth for 

 an inch or more. This is a rare disease, and I 

 have only seen one case, and that was in a collie. 

 As in ordinary chorea, it is the result of distemper. 



Treatment: See Chorea. 



Tongue (Inflammation of) : 



Symptoms : Swelling and redness of the tongue ; 

 it often hangs out of the mouth, the result of 

 temporary paralysis, and the dog is unable to lap. 

 The condition is generally caused by injury from 

 the teeth, as a bite during a fit, or a sharp tooth. 

 Wasps' stings will also induce the same condition. 



Treatment: Wash the mouth and tongue 

 thoroughly several times a day with a solution 

 of borax, one teaspoonful to half a pint of water. 

 To any wounds or ulcers apply sparingly night 

 and morning a two-per-cent. solution of nitrate of 

 silver. When the tongue is very swollen and 

 protruding beyond the mouth, apply ice. 



Tongue (Paralysis of) : 



Symptoms : The tongue hangs out of the 

 mouth generally, to one side sometimes, but not 

 often, in front, and there is inability to retract it. 

 The protruding part has a dead and cracked 

 appearance, and loses its natural pink colour. 

 There is a difficulty in eating and drinking. 

 This condition may follow injury to the head ; it 

 is sometimes present in cases of general paralysis, 



