The T^et. Book 



Hemorrhoids (Piles) 



This is due to congestion of the veins encircling 

 the anal opening, and frequently observed in the 

 dog, more especially in animals that suffer from 

 constipation, congestion of the liver, etc. 



In some cases the vessels begin to bleed (bleed- 

 ing piles) and the animal aggravates the disease by 

 rubbing the anal opening. Worms predispose to 

 this condition, which is sometimes associated with 

 fistula in the rectum. Give soft food, io drops of 

 Sacred Bark every morning, and apply astringent 

 ointment, such as that of Galls. 



Heart (Affections of) 



All animals are liable to heart troubles — some 

 organic — others functional, but such are beyond 

 recognition by the amateur, and if suspected, 

 necessitate early veterinary advice. 



Hernia (See Ruptures) 



Hip (Injuries to) 



The hip is sometimes the seat of a bruise or a 

 fracture, the joint being a ball and socket one, 

 and if the fracture is there, the animal must be 

 destroyed. 



Fracture of the external angle of the haunch 

 is not uncommon, and is known as " hip-shot/' 



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