2go The Management and Diseases of the Dog. 



are of any magnitude, or diffused, are exceedingly debili- 

 tating — full support in the shape of nourishing food and 

 tonics (iron) are thus indicated. 



Chronic Abscess is comparatively slow in development, 

 and is usually seen in old animals, and those of feeble or 

 weak constitution. 



Such abscesses are generally large and deep-seated, and 

 considerable emaciation usually accompanies them. 



Treatment.— ^'^vslCMzMioxv by incision, as in the acute form, 

 is, if practicable, decidedly advisable. Where, however, 

 the situation renders opening. dangerous, and the abscess is 

 small, discussion should be attempted by the application 

 of a stimulant to absorption over the part, and the ad- 

 ministration of a similar agent internally. The tincture of 

 iodine for the former, and the iodide of potassium for the 

 latter, are the agents most frequently and beneficially 

 used. 



Attention to the general condition of the system, 

 especially to the secretions, is also necessary. The food ' 

 should be plain, wholesome and nutritious. 



Internal Abscess can rarely be treated by surgical means. 

 The symptoms are usually discovered, if in the lungs, by 

 auscultation, nasal discharge, and the nature of the ex- 

 pectoration ; if in the uterus, by the discharge of pus per 

 vaginam ; if in the kidney, by heat and pain over the loins 

 and difficulty in voiding urine, which is at times mingled 

 with pus. 



The symptoms of hepatic abscess are extremely obscure 

 — the usual indications of deranged liver are invariably 

 present, and there is excessive pain on pressure to the 

 right side, which the animal avoids lying on, 



TUMOURS. 

 These may be divided into fatty, fibrousi calcareous, 

 osseous, and melanotic. 



Fatty Ttimours are of common occurrence in dogs, 



