VAGINA — VEGETABLES 



there is much pain in the region of the top of the loins and 

 stomach, and especially if the urine which passes is tinged 

 with blood, the presence of a stone may be suspected ; 

 but under any circumstances the bowels should be well 

 opened by a dose of castor oil, and opium should be 

 administered every six hours in doses of from J grain to 

 2 grains, according to the size of the dog. Linseed 

 poultices on the parts where the pain exists will also 

 bring relief. 



Inflammation of the kidneys, or nephritis, also creates 

 a difficulty in passing water. It may be the result of cold, 

 a stone, or some direct injury. The symptoms are : great 

 pain at the loins, an arched back, and a difficulty in 

 walking, whilst the urine is generally bloody. Hot 

 fomentations will relieve the pain ; but this is both a 

 dangerous and a painful disease, so a veterinary surgeon 

 should be called in. (See Linseed, Nursing; Stone.) 



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Vagina. — The organ of sex in the bitch. 



Value of Dogs. — As a rule the value of a dog is what 

 he will fetch, but of course some quite fancy prices are 

 occasionally paid. (See Buying a Dog, Selling) 



Vegetables. — Green vegetables, such as cabbages, are 

 necessary for the well-being of dogs, which should be 

 taught to eat them from puppyhood ; and of course they 

 should always be well boiled, but not in the water in which 

 meat is being cooked. A very excellent green food consists 

 of the shoots of nettles well boiled, and spinach is also 

 good ; but as a rule roots are not to be recommended, 

 though potatoes, if mashed up, form an agreeable change 

 when mixed with broth and a little flesh, but they should 

 not be given too often. (Se^ Feeding,) 



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