82 DlSSASBe OF DOOS. 



When it is desired to " dry " the bitch, that is, to stop the secre- 

 tion of milk, it is wrong to give alum and other astringents, and to 

 rub brandy, etc., along the mammae. The object is more surely 

 obtained gradually, and that without the risk of untoward results, 

 by drawing off what milk there is regularly, giving a spare diet, and 

 a good purge, following this with 2gr. to 3gr. of iodide of potassium, 

 twice a day, and rubbing well with the following liniment ; 



Liniment for Drying Bitches. — Iodide of potassium, 2dr. ; soap 

 Uniment and oil of camphor, of each 2oz, 



When a tumour does form, and the bitch is still in milk, draw 

 the milk off twice a day, and in any case, give a brisk purge. Keep 

 her on a spare, and rather dry diet, and to one of 201b. weight, give 

 twice a day 2gr. of iodide of potassium, in about two tablespoonfuls 

 of water, immediately after feeding, and apply twice or thrice a day 

 the following ointment to the lumps or swelling : 



Ointment for Lacteal Tumours. — Iodide of potassium, Idr. ; 

 powdered camphor, Idr. ; strong mercurial ointment, Joz. ; sperma- 

 ceti ointment, loz. ; mixed. Hub a little well in with gentle friction. 



If these means do not prove sufficient for the dispersion of the 

 swelling, add to the above ointment 2sor. of resubUmed iodine 

 dissolved in a little spirit of wine. 



When the swelling has gone on so far unheeded that matter is 

 formed, and becomes soft and ripe (which may be told by the 

 fluctuating of the enlargement under pressure of the fingers), 

 there is nothing for it but the lancet, which should be inserted in 

 the soft part, and a cut nmde downwards, to iasm-e perfect drainage. 

 The parts must then be frequently bathed, the matter pressed out, 

 washed with a solution of Condy's Fluid, and dressed with Turner's 

 cerate, while the patient should have a good strong purge. These 

 growths are often removed by the knife, and yrhea of long standing 

 that is the only course. 



LAMISSf BSS may arise from a cut foot, a thorn, injuty to the 

 spine, or to one of the limbs or joints, or from rheumatism. When 

 it comes on suddenly, the cause should be at once diligently sought 

 for, and the case treated accordingly. See Kbnnbl Lameness. 



LAKTNGXTIS, OK XlTFllA.MMATXOK' OF THE 



lAETJSrX. — This is a common affection caused by cold and also by 

 incessant barking ; hence it is \ ery often met with in drovers' dogs, 

 and in dogs which aie constantly sent to shows. The dog becomes 

 hoarse, and the power to bark articulately is lost. Yard-dogs kept 

 constantly on the chain are also common sufferers. For my own 

 part I can never imderstand why so many people desire a yard-dog 



