Diseases of the Generative System. 2 1 7 



good may be effected by administering the solution by the 

 mouth. Open abscesses as soon as pointing is present, 

 observe cleanliness, and use the ** Sanitas " Antiseptic 

 Mixture as a dressing. 



The disease is apt to assume the chronic form when 

 the ordinary substance of the gland becomes indurated, 

 or hard, having a gristly constitution. Some cases also 

 assume the cancerous state. Induration must be met by 

 outward application of iodine ointment, or the gland may 

 be painted by the tincture. Hand friction is also useful. 

 When the enlargement is considerable the weighty parts 

 may be suspended in a bandage passed round the back. 



Malignant or Lacteal Tumours are the result of 

 injury to the gland inflicted by the pups in suckling, or 

 by human violence. They are characterised by enormous 

 and rapid growth, and their disposition to ulceration 

 from even slight bruises or other forms of simple injury. 

 Treatment by excision under chloroform is the only 

 effectual course, although specially severe, as the whole 

 of the affected section of the gland must be removed. 



"Warts are also common to the milk-gland, being con- 

 fined to the skin as a rule, and are neither malignant nor 

 extensive. {See Skin Diseases.) 



Parturition. — We have now to notice certain condi- 

 tions relating especially to the female of the canine race, 

 which are of essential importance with reference to 

 breeding. 



CEstrum or Heat is purely a physiological condition 

 of the system, manifested by signs indicative of desire for 

 connection with the male. Its occurrence and duration 

 varies with . climate and other conditions, as health, &c. 

 Spring and autumn are the seasons in which it is seen in 

 this country, the manifestations being excitability, unusual 

 liveliness, desire for the company of males, with whom the 

 bitch is playful. For this she will steal away, if unob- 

 served, frequently preferring the attentions of a number of 

 the ugliest curs, and if allowed full liberty, her progeny will, 

 as a natural consequence, be a mixture of breeds. The 

 greatest watchfulness is, therefore, needed at such times 

 if purity is desired. From the same cause also super- 



