SO DISEASES OF THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM. 



be freely applied to the swollen parts several times daily.— 

 R Acidi Tannici 3i 



Morph. Sulphatis gr.iv 

 Pulv. Camphorse 3 ss 

 Ungt. Stramonii §i 

 Ft. Ungt. Sig. External. 

 After the bowels have been regulated and the sulphur and cream of tar- 

 tar are discontinued, it is advisable to give two teaspoonfuls of pure 

 glycerin in each feeding for several weeks or until a cure is complete. 



Tumors of long standing and not yielding readily to treatment should 

 be removed by the actual cautery. 



Hemorrhage from the rectum while it is frequently associated with 

 piles, is rarely important enough to need interference; unless the loss of 

 blood be sufficient to weaken, it will be a relief to the animal and no effort 

 should be made to stop it. 



It the bleeding is considerable and debility evidently results from it, a 

 tonic of iron is demanded and may be given as follows. — 

 R Ferri Sulph. 3 ss 



Acid. Sulph. dil. 3 i 



Aquae ad. siv 



Ft. Mist. Sig. Dose one teaspoonful in a little water three times a day. 



Fissure of the j&jyvs. 



This affection appears as an irritable ulcer, and originates in a crack in 

 the mucous membrane of the rectum, near the junction of the skin. It 

 may be caused by intestinal irritation, piles, constipation, hardened fecal 

 matter, and violent straining requisite for its expulsion. Pain is a prom- 

 inent symptom, and a dog, so affected, while unloading the bowels will 

 make continued efforts, desist for a time, and run about uttering sharp 

 cries indicative of his suffering. This operation will be prolonged and 

 finally accomplished after violent expulsive effort. 



The discharges when solid are streaked with blood and sometimes puru- 

 lent matter. When more soft they are of small size. On examination, the 

 anus is found extremely sensitive, and the animal will struggle violently 

 to escape. Ether must be administered before the ulcer can be exposed. 

 Suppositories containing one grain of each, opium and iodoformum, may 

 effect a cure, if not a surgical operation will be necessary. 



