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loss of the use of his hind-legs ; his back about the 

 loins, appears tender and painful to the touch ; he 

 screams on being moved ; and is often inclined to 

 costiveness, but always to pain. 



The spring, on account of the easterly winds, pro- 

 duces more instances of this disease than any other 

 time of the year. The treatment should be as fol- 

 lows : the animal should be placed in warm water, 

 and kept there for a quarter of an hour, the affected 

 parts being frequently rubbed during the time ; 

 when taken out, he should be wiped dry and kept 

 warm. The following should be previously admi- 

 nistered : 



Tincture of opium, _ _ 20 drops, 

 ^ther - _ _ - 30 drops. 



Castor oil, _ _ _ i ounce. 



This is proper for a middle sized dog, but it must 

 be increased or diminished according to size. If 

 this should not operate, try a clyster, and if that fail, 

 give the following : 



Calomel, - _ 4 grains. 



Powdered opium, a quarter of a grain. 



Oil of peppermint, 1 drop. 



Aloes, - - 1 drachm. 



Make into a ball, and increase or diminish accord- 

 ing to size. If necessary, repeat every four hours 

 till the bowels are perfectly open, in which state 

 they must be moderately kept for three or four days. 



The affected parts should also be rubbed two of 

 three times a day with the following : 



Oil of turpentine, - _ 2 ounces. 



Spirit of hartshorn, - . 2 ounces. 



Laudanum, - . . 2 drachms. 



Sweet oil, - . . 2 ounces. 



The warm bath should be repeated at intervals of 

 one or two days, according to the quickness or slow- 



