Treatment: A probe passed through the duct generally allows the accumulated fluid to escape, but in some cases the fluid in the swelling has become so thick that it cannot escape through the natural passage, even though cleared with a probe; then the sac should be freely opened, and after squeezing out its contents, the cavity should be syringed well out with a solution of boracic acid—a teaspoonful of the acid to half a pint of warm water.
Redness of Skin:
Symptoms: A flushed or red condition of the skin often occurs in white dogs. It is particularly noticed on the inside of the flaps of the ears, the inner side of the thighs and skin of the belly, or it may be general. The redness disappears on pressure, but returns when pressure is removed.
Treatment: Dust the part over three or four times a day with finely-powdered boracic acid. Treat dog for worms, and give some tonic medicine, as following pills:—
Recipe:
| Sulphate of Iron, | 6 to 24 grains.[1] |
| Sulphate of Quinine, | 3 to 18 ” |
| Confection of doses, q.s. | |
| Mix. | |
Divide into 12 pills—one to be given twice a day.
A mild saline aperient should be given once a week.