322 LOCAL XOX-CONTAGIOUS DISEASES. 



and the skin very red. The sheep is feverish and off its feed; ex- 

 hibits symptoms of intense pain. It carries the affected leg off 

 the ground, limping around on three legs while grazing. 



Crcatmerit. 



Consists in removing whatever may have entered into or 

 blocked the outlet of the gland. The foot should be washed in 

 warm water, the canal syringed out with a carbolized solution 

 and the foot then placed in a poultice. After-treatment consists 

 in applying some astringent application, such as a tincture of 

 myrrh. 



"Where the inflammation has been excessive, sinuses and ab- 

 scesses already having formed, the canal must be laid open and the 

 parts dressed with a strong antiseptic solution. 



When it is necessary to operate in this manner the applica- 

 tion of a four per cent, solution of cocaine hydroclilorate will 

 make the operation painless to the subject. 



