128 BissASKs or Doas. 



thermometer in the rectum for half a minute, or in the month between 

 the lip and teeth, though this latter can only be exercised in a quiet 

 subject. Some advocate placing the thermometer under the arm- 

 pit ; but the skin there is far too thick to allow of anything like a 

 correct registration being arrived at. Temperature of the dog 

 normally varies from lOOdeg. to lOldeg. Fahr. 



TESTICXiX!S, ENLABGSI).— When this condition occurs, 

 acute pain is, in most cases, present, whUe in others it seems to cause 

 but little if any inconvenience. Dogs past the middle age are usually 

 the subjects, and obesity predisposes an animal to this condition. 

 Dogs, again, which have not been allowed sexual intercourse are 

 also affected, whUe it occurs as well in stud animals ; it is also due 

 to injuries. In treating these cases, the cause, if ascertainable, must 

 be removed. If pain is present, hot fomentations should be applied, 

 and an aperient given. Sometimes it is necessary to remove the 

 testicles. 



TETANUS.— /See Lockjaw. 



THOKIfS. — These are most likely to pierce the pad, or sole, of 

 the foot — in reality, the toes. A thorn should be at once extracted, 

 and, if a large one, the foot should be bathed or poulticed, 



TICKS.— iSee Parasites, External. 



TONGUE. INFLAMMATION OF (Glossitis).— Dogs are 



extremely liable to injuries of the tongue, which is not surprising 

 when we consider the variety of articles they pick up — sharp pieces 

 of bone or stone. In some instances the inflammation is due to a 

 sting (I have known one or two cases of this in terriers), while the 

 teeth sometimes cause lacerations. 



The symptoms are first an increase of saliva, the jaws are moved 

 constantly, and upon examination the tongue is found to be inflamed 

 and tender, swallowing is performed with difficulty, thirst is present, 

 or at least the animal finds relief in continually lapping, although 

 probably not much is swallowed. The mouth should be rinsed out 

 frequently throughout the day with a solution of boracic acid (Isor. of 

 the acid to 6oz. of water). To do this, hold the head down slightly, pour 

 the liquid in one side, and allow it to run out of the other. If a little 

 is swallowed, it is of no consequence. A weak solution of Condy's 

 Fluid can also be used in the same way with marked benefit. This 

 treatment, with an aperient, is usually aU that is necessary. If the 

 inflammation is due to injuries caused by the teeth, the latter must 



