VOMITING — WASHING DOGS 



ledge of dogs' diseases, associated with an acquaintance 

 with the ailments of cows. Hence the extraordinary 

 cures which have been effected, and the immense value 

 of the works which have been published on the subject 

 of canine diseases and their successful treatment, con- 

 spicuous amongst the series being ''The Dog's Medical 

 Dictionary/' by Mr. A. J. Sewell, and published by George 

 Routledge & Sons, Ltd. 



Vomiting. — Owing to the fact that dogs frequently 

 vomit from very trivial causes, the possibility that the act 

 may be a symptom of serious disease is apt to be over- 

 looked. It is therefore an act of wisdom on the part of 

 an owner to endeavour when his dog vomits to ascertain 

 whether the act is accompanied by further symptoms of 

 diseases described on other pages of this work. 



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Wall Eye. (See Ckina Eye.) 



Warm Tan. — A deep, rich coloured shade of tan. 



Warragal. (See Dingo.) 



Warts are rather common amongst dogs, and appear 

 on all parts of their bodies, but most frequently on the 

 mouth and lips. There are three ways of dealing with 

 them — namely, by cutting them out, by applying caustic, 

 or, if their shape and position will permit it to be done, 

 by tying a piece of silk thread tightly round the necks 

 of the warts, and allowing it to remain on until they 

 drop off. 



Washing Dogs, — The right way to wash a dog is to 

 place him in a tub that is large enough to accommodate 

 him comfortably, and if this is made of wood, and there 



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