114 EVERYTHING ABOUT DOGS. 



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 constantly, 

 and upon examination the tongue is found to be inflamed and tender, swallowing 

 is performed ^vith difficulty, thirst is present, or at least the animal finds relief 

 in continually lapping, although probably not much is swallowed. The mouth 

 should be rinsed out frequently throughout the day with a solution of boracic 

 acid (Isor. of the acid to 6oz. of water). To do this, hold the head down slightly, 

 pour the liquid in one side, and allow it to run out of the other. If a little is 

 swallowed, it is of no consequence. A weak solution of Condy's Fluid can also 

 be used in the same way with marked benefit. This treatment, with an aperient, 

 is usually all that is necessary. If the inflammation is due to injuries caused 

 by the teeth, the latter must have attention; they may require extraction. The 

 food must consist for a time of warm milk or gravy. Chicken gravy or made 

 from giblets, with flour added, is very nourishing, and many dogs that are sick 

 will eat this when refusing everything else. Egg and milk to lap may also suit 

 them, and it is good. 



TONGUE, PARALYSIS OF. Occasionally seen in dogs, and often congen 

 ital. The tongue protrudes, becomes dry and often cracks. The dog experi- 

 ences little inconvenience and laps with ease. If cracks appear on the tongue, 

 apply a little boracic acid ointment, which is non-poisonous, while a little sweet 

 oil on the tongue will prevent the dryness. A nerve 'tonic should be given, 5 to 

 20 drops, as per sized dog, of the tincture of Nux Vomica, with % grain to 1 

 grains .of quinine, is a very good thing to use now, given. in water twice daily 

 after food. 



ULCERS ON THE TONGUE. A very painful condition, usually the result 

 of neglect, the teeth having been allowed to accumulate tartar. The ulcers may 

 be quite rough on decayed teeth, or to a disordered stomach, this frequently 

 the cause. In this case give an aperient, give a plain diet, and in moderate 

 quantities, and when the condition of the stomach improves, the ulcers disap- 

 pear. Remove the tartar by scaling, and rub the teeth afterwards with a tooth 

 brush dipped into a weak solution of Condy's Fluid. Extract the decayed teeth 

 if any. Touch the ulcers lightly with nitrate of silver. 



URINARY PASSAGE, STONE IN THE. See CALCULI. 



UTERUS, DROPSY OF. Observed sometimes in bitches that have had sev- 

 eral litters, and the condition often mistaken for pregnancy. The absence of 

 the round hard bodies and the lack of tenseness of the abdomen will guide you 

 in determining the true condition. See DROPSY. 



UTERUS, INFLAMMATION OF. See SEPTICAEMIA PUERPERALIS. 



UTERUS, INVERSION OF THE. This may, and often does occur after pup- 

 ping, or from great weakness, the uterus being turned inside out, part of it to be 

 seen obtruding at the opening of the vagina. Return it as gently as possible, 

 and inject afterwards a mild astringent. It would be advisable, however, to 

 have your veterinary surgeon handle the case. 



UDDER TUMORS. See LACTEAL TUMORS. 



