Recipe:
| Goulard’s Extract of Lead, | 1 drachm. |
| Tincture of Opium, | 2 drachms. |
| Distilled Water to | 6 ounces. |
| Mix. | |
In some cases the application of tincture of iodine is necessary, or even the tapping of the swelling.
Hydrocephalus: Water in the Head:
Symptoms: May be seen in young unweaned puppies; in some cases it occurs later. The head, especially the top of the skull, is large and rounded, and the puppy waggles it from side to side as if it was too heavy to hold up. The gait is unsteady, and the puppy frequently walks in circles generally in one direction, is constantly whining and crying, does not thrive, and later generally has convulsions and dies.
Treatment: There is really nothing to be done in these cases, and the kindest thing to do is to put the puppy out of its misery.
Hydrophobia:
See [Rabies].
Though practically the same disease as rabies or canine madness, hydrophobia is a misnomer when this disease affects the dog, as he is not afraid of water; in fact, he will try to drink, but is unable to swallow little or none of the fluid in consequence of the condition of the throat.