Symptoms: A swelling, varying in extent in the scrotum and along the spermatic cord, feeling not unlike a bag of worms. It generally occurs on the left side. The affected testicle of the same side generally gets smaller and soft, and the complaint is sometimes accompanied by a good deal of pain.
Treatment: Attend to general health, keep bowels well open, give regular exercise, and avoid much meat. The local application of cold water often does good. When no improvement takes place, and the condition causes the dog much discomfort, it is advisable to have the testicle of the affected side removed by operation. Such treatment does not interfere with stud work.
Vertigo:
Symptoms: Old dogs suffering from chronic asthma, accompanied by a weak heart, often turn giddy and fall after a severe attack of coughing. The attack seldom lasts for more than a few moments, and the dog jumps up again looking rather vacant, but is soon himself.
Treatment: Give a good dose of purgative medicine, as from two to twelve[1] grains of jalapin, as the liver is often engorged with blood in cases of chronic asthma or chronic bronchitis. Afterwards, a course of the following mixture is advised:—
Recipe:
| Tincture Nux Vomica, | 1 drachm. |
| Tincture Digitalis, | 2 drachms. |
| Water to | 6 ounces. |
Doses: From one to four[1] teaspoonfuls three times a day after food.
For small dogs a quarter or half the above quantity of mixture may be made.
Diet: Raw meat.