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patient from which the sketch was made was a BedUngton 

 terrier, and rarely went out of London. 



The Symptoms shown are that the dog is continually 

 licking or nibbling at the affected spot between the claws 

 and there may also be lameness. Examination reveals either 

 a redness of the part or a bleb-like swelling, which is 

 tense and fluctuating. It may or may not be painful to the 

 touch. 



Fig. 235. — Serous Cysts between the Claws. 



Treatment. — Complete excision of the whole cyst wall and 

 entire removal of the internal lining with a small sharp 

 curette (see p. 64) is the most effectual treatment, the 

 wound afterwards being treated antiseptically. Occasionally 

 a free incision, to allow complete drainage, will answer, the 

 interior being cauterized with silver nitrate ; but it is not^so 

 effectual as a complete curettage for preventing recurrence. 



The Prognosis may be considered good, although occa- 

 sionally a second operation may be required. 



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