310 DISEASES OF DOGS : THE STOMACH. 



Before the clyster is given, a finger should be 

 passed up his fundament, to bring away the 

 hardened excrement, if there be any. The clyster 

 should be administered with a common pipe and 

 bladder. As soon as the dog has received the 

 clyster, directly hold down his tail for the space 

 of four or five minutes, that he may retain it. 



hiflammation of the Stomach from Poisons. 



Inflammation of the stomach arising from the 

 mineral poisons, viz. arsenic, or corrosive subli- 

 mate, is attended with almost similar symptoms 

 to those mentioned above, though in general the 

 symptoms are more severe. When these poisons 

 are suspected to have been given to dogs, imme- 

 diately administer the following emetic. 



(RECIPE, No. 8.) 



Take — Sulphate of zinc, half a drachm ; 



Ipecacuanha, in powder, one scruple; 

 Water, an ounce and a half: 

 Mix, and give it. 



Let the dog have as much milk or linseed tea 

 as he will drink.* 



Poison from Lead. 

 Dogs that lick paint containing lead, are often 



