fiO DISEASES 



with digitalis and diuretics; 5 to 15 drops of benzoate of ammonium, or 

 1 to 3 drops of oil of juniper, with 5 to 20 drops of tincture of nux vomica, 

 in water, three times a day, are also useful in treating the disease which, 

 however, is always best left to a veterinary surgeon. 



Dyspepsia. — See Indigestion. 



Diabetes. — This is an increased abnormal flow of urine, the cause 

 being a derangement of some of the assimilative organs, and when long 

 established producing great emaciation and weakness. First, give a few 

 doses of mild purgative, of the "podophyllin pills." 



Podolphyllin 3 grains 



Compound extract of colocynth 15 grains 



Powdered rhubarb 24 grains 



Extract of henbane 18 grains 



Mix and divide into 12 pills. Dose one or two pills, according to size of 

 dog. One or two doses probably enough, if it moves the bowels. 



To allay the thirst, always present in diabetes, give (twice a day) 5 

 to 30 drops (according to size of dog) of phosphoric acid, largely diluted 

 with water, and- to strengthen the system, 2 to 5 grains of sulphate of iron 

 twice a day in water. If the excessive flow of urine continues after this, 

 then use the following. 



Astringent Bolus for Diabetes — Take 



Gallic acid 1 dram 



Powdered alum 1 dram 



Powdered opium 12 grains 



Gum sufficient to form a mass; divide into 24 pills. Dose for a 25-lb. to 

 50-lb. dog, one pill twice a day. Small toy dogs, one-half pill. And larger 

 than 50-lb., 1 x / 2 pill as a dose. Where the dog is weak and his appetite 

 impaired, have druggist add one grain of quinine to each pill when filling 

 prescription. 



Another case was prescribed for as follows: 



"My Cocker bitch drinks a great deal more water than two or three 

 of my other dogs drink, and she also passes a great deal of water — more 

 than any of my other dogs. Will you advise me what to do? 



From symptoms you mention the dog probably has diabetes. Give 

 some mild purgative for a few days. To allay the thirst give twice a day 

 5 to 30 drops (according to size of dog) of phosphoric acid largely diluted 

 with water. A dose of sulphate of iron, 2 to 5 grains, twice a day will 

 tone up the system. If the excessive flow continues after this treatment 

 use the following prescription: Gallic acid (one dram), powdered alum 

 (one dram), powdered opium (12 grains), gum sufficient to form a mass, 



