78 ‘KENNEL DISEASES. 
WARTS ON THE LIPS. 
Growths having the appearance and of the nature of warts frequently appear 
on the lips, and extend even to the gums. They are of various sizes, and tend 
to unite in groups. When in large numbers, usually a fetid odor is emitted. 
They bleed easily, and once wounded, the bleeding quite obstinately persists. 
Small warts, standing alone, can be safely removed by snipping with scissors; 
but in consequence of the bleeding tendency, it is generally necessary to lightly 
touch the stumps or wounds left with the nitrate of silver. Large growths had 
best be ligatured with silk or fine elastic cord; the ligature being tightly tied at 
the base, that it may cut its way through and the excrescences fall off. When 
in groups, two or three of the growths forming the same could be cut off each 
day,| until all were removed ; or they might be burned with caustic potassa or 
carbolic acid of full strength; the latter being usually the safest in the hands 
of the inexperienced, who should apply the acid in minute quantity by means 
of a sharpened pine stick or very small camel’s-hair brush. Another and even 
better method of treatment where the growths are of considerable size or in 
groups is to apply the following: Salicylic acid, one-half a drachm ; alcohol, one- 
half a drachm; sulphuric ether, one-half a drachm ; collodion, two and one-half 
drachms. 
By pressure with a soft cloth the growths should be first thoroughly dried, and 
then painted with this preparation, a small camel’s-hair brush being used. The 
applications should be made twice daily, and the mouth be kept open, with 
the lips apart, for several minutes, — until the “paint” is dry. Afterwards, over 
the parts treated, dry powdered sulphur should be freely dusted. 
Under this treatment, in the course of three or four days, the vitality of the 
excrescences ought to be destroyed ; and it should then be possible to pick them 
off, or easily pare them away with a knife. 
If the growths return, the following should be given internally: Precipitated 
sulphur, two drachms ; solution of arseniate of sodium, one and one-half drachms ; 
mucilage, one and one-half ounces; water, sufficient to make six ounces. Shake 
well, Dose: Two teaspoonfuls, morning and night, to dog of medium size ; three 
teaspoonfuls to largest breeds ; one teaspoonful to fox-terriers and the like ; and 
one-half a teaspoonful to toys. 
GLOSSITIS. 
Acute glossitis is an acute parenchymatous inflammation of the tongue, which 
comes on suddenly, usually with much severity and danger, and occasionally 
ends in abscess. The swelling is rapid; and although in some cases it is not 
