DOGS, CATS AND POULTRY 
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4. Fishy Skin. 
Cause. — There seems to be a predisposition in some 
breeds to this disease. Dirty runs are by many supposed 
to cause it. 
Symptoms. — It has much the same appearance as mild 
forms of scaly leg. It differs, however, in that no parasite 
is at work. 
Treatment. — Correct diet, clean quarters and applica- 
tions of vaseline or white lotion is all that can be done. 
5. Stone Bruises, Sore Feet. 
Causes. — These are the result of striking the feet vio- 
lently against the hard roost or other hard substances. 
Symptoms. — The affected bird walks in such a manner 
as to indicate the soreness of the feet. The sole of the foot 
is at first swollen and afterward, as the disease develops, 
the swollen portion contains matter. 
Treatment. — -In the earlier stages it is often relieved by 
painting with iodine. Should the matter form it is necessary 
to open the swelling with a sharp penknife and allow it to 
discharge. 
Should it be necessary to lance, care must be exercised 
to prevent dirt and foreign matter from entering the wound. 
After washing the opening and rinsing it out with carbolic 
water (5 drops to a pint), place the fowl in a warm, dry 
place, upon the floor of which has been placed clean, dry 
straw. Should the case be a bad one, it may be necessary 
to bandage the foot with clean, white, old cotton or linen. 
Treat the foot each dav as above mentioned and apply the 
white lotion. 
6. Leg Weakness. 
See Rheumatism, Chapter XVII, Sec. 4. 
7. Dropsy of the Feet. 
Causes.— Lack of exercise, heavy feeding, frost bites or 
bruises may cause a dropsical condition of the feet. 
Symptoms. — The feet are tender and quantities of wat- 
ery fluid form under the skin. 
Treatment. — The best treatment is to ascertain the 
cause and remove it. Correct diet, proper care, clean, dry 
quarters and bathing twice a day with lukewarm water is 
all that is necessary. Provide soft underfooting to prevent 
irritation. 
