276 THE MANAGEMENT AND DISEASES OF THE DOG. 



Chronic Abscess is comparatively slow in development, and 

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

 constitution. 



Such abcesses are generally large and deep-seated, and 

 considerable emaciation usually accompanies them. 



Treatment. — Evacuation by incision, as in the acute form, 

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

 situation renders opening dangerous, and the abcess is small, 

 discussion should be attempted by the application of a stimu- 

 lant to absorption over the part, and the administration of a 

 similar agent internally. The tincture of iodine for the for- 

 mer, 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 invarably present, 

 and there is excessive pain on pressure to the right side, 

 ■which the animal avoids lying on. 



TUMORS. 



These -may be divided into fatty, fibrous, calcareous, 

 osseous, and melanotic. 



Fatty Tumors are of common occurrence in dogs, especially 

 of the spaniel breed. Their situation is generally subcutane- 



