3S8 THE MANAGEMENT AND DISEASES OF THE DOG. 



ally considerable, caustic applications are more frequently 

 required, with daily cleansing, and the injection from time to 

 time of the stimulating liniment. 



In all classes of wounds a certain amount of inflammatory 

 fever is produced. This is best counteracted by light aperi- 

 ent medicine, plain unstimulating diet, and quietude. 



SPRAINS. 



Sprains, or undue strain of the muscular or ligamentous 

 portion of the limbs, is of frequent occurrence in sporting 

 dogs, and the pain attendant upon such injury is generally 

 exceedingly acute, and accompanied with swelling and con- 

 siderable febrile disturbance. 



Treatment. — This should consist, until the inflammatory 

 symptoms have subsided, in warm fomentations to the injured 

 part (in extreme cases leeches may be applied), aperient 

 medicine, and perfect rest. Afterwards it may be necessary 

 to apply a splint, or starch bandage, to support the part, 

 which usually continues weak for some considerable time. 



When thickening, with chronic inflammation, remains, 

 cold water and the following lotion can be first tried : 



Malt Vinegar i ounce. 



Spt. Vini et Camph 2 ounces. 



Aqua 7 " 



To be used after the cold water. 



This failing, the tincture of iodine, one-half the ordinary 

 strength, may be applied daily until soreness is induced, and 

 when this has abated, again renewed. 



BURNS AND SCALDS. 



Dogs are occasionally, through accident or from malicious 

 intent, burned or scalded. The consequences, though not 



