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parable injury- When the lower bowels have been emptied follow it 

 up by giving the dog a strong dose of Podophyllin pills: 



Podolphylln 6 grains 



Compound extract of colocynth 30 grains 



Powdered rhubarb 48 grains 



Extract of henbane 36 grains 



Mix and divide into twenty-four pills. The dose is from one-half to 

 two pills, according to age and size, and it is advisable to give the dog a little 

 warm broth after the pill to assist in its action. 



The use of purgatives must not be resorted to, to prevent a recurrence 

 of the disease. The system of management must be altered, the dog must 

 have daily exercise, the food must be varied and embrace a portion of 

 boiled green vegetables at least every second or third day. For a week 

 or so after the attack rather sloppy food should be given, such as welf- 

 boiled porridge and milk, or broth, and an occasional meal of boiled liver 

 will act as a gentle laxative. 



Worms are another cause of obstruction in the intestines, especially in 

 puppies; round worms get coiled into balls, set up local irritation and 

 interfere with the natural action of the bowels. 



BLACK TONGUE. 



This is a new disease, confined so far, to dogs in the Southern states. 

 Personally, I have never seen a case of it, and do not pretend to try to ad- 

 vise as to treatment. The following was written by the late Polk Miller 

 of Richmond, Va., (and a valued friend of mine he was), and I am giving 

 his article and treatment, due to the great confidence I felt in him as a 

 gentleman sportsman, and lover of dogs. 



BLACK TONGUE OR THE "NEW DISEASE." 



There is a new disease among the dogs in our Southern States, and in 

 some of the Northern and Western States (though to a limited extent), 

 which is giving great trouble and anxiety among dog-owners. I say new, 

 because it has appeared in the last ten years. It is called "Black Tongue" 

 by the majority of people, but as that does not appear in all cases, it is 

 called the "New Disease." A dog which is perfectly well today may be 

 extremely ill tomorrow, 'and if the disease is not arrested in twenty-four to 

 thirty-six hours, it generally proves fatal. A close watch should be kept to 

 see that it doesn't get too good a start. The symptoms, as nearly as I 

 can describe them, are as follows: General languor, dullness about the 

 eyes, little or no appetite, a dryness about the mouth and throat (some- 

 times swelling), and high fever. In some cases the glands are excited 

 and a profuse flow of saliva is noticed, but in most cases the tongue is 

 dry, and the poor brute seems anxious, though unable, to swallow water, 

 on account of inability to lap the liquid. These are some of the most 

 noticeable symptoms, and the dog thus affected is indisposed to notice 



