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bladder, intended to mix with the chyle, completing digestion. When ob- 

 struction of the gall bladder takes place the gall is diverted from its 

 natural purpose, is reabsorbed by the blood vessels, enters the general 

 system, giving a bright saffron color to the eyes, lips, inside of the ears, 

 arms and thighs, sometimes to the whole skin, and from this it is often 

 called the "Yellows." 



Jaundice is of frequent occurrence, often exists as a sequel to distem- 

 per, and when this is the case is most difficult to manage on account of 

 the already reduced strength of the patient. Treatment must to some 

 extent be governed by circumstances of each case. 



The invariable yellow color of the parts mentioned as a symptom in 

 this disease is one which the least careful observer cannot fail to notice; 

 but before this occurs there are other symptoms which should not be 

 overlooked. In the earlier stages the dog's appetite fails; he suffers con- 

 siderable thirst which increases as the disease progreses; there is fever, 

 with alternate fits of heat and shivering; vomiting may occur, and the 

 matter ejected is generally slimy and of a yellowish color; the urine is 

 passed in small quantities, and is a deep yellow color; the bowels are 

 generally constipated, and the excrement is of a pale clay color. In chronic 

 cases the belly is enlarged, and flatulence often exists; while on the right 

 side a swelling may be felt. In severe cases the dog rapidly loss flesh 

 and soon becomes a mere skeleton; the coat is rough and staring, and 

 often somes off in patches. All writers I have consulted on the subject 

 recommend mercury in the treatment of jaundice, so I here give par- 

 ticulars of its dose, and the mode of administering it, for the benefit of 

 my readers, although I do not myself use it. 



Mercurial Treatment of Jaundice. — Calomel 2 grains to 4 grains, with 

 1 grain of opium every six hours, as per size of dog, is not uncommon pre- 

 scription. Or another treatment is: Blue pill 3 grains, opium 1 grain, 

 to be given every five or six hours. If diarrhea be produced by this treat- 

 ment, the quantity of opium must be increased, and the mercury, if neces- 

 sary, reduced to 2 grains. 



I prefer to use the Compound Podophyllin Pills: 



Podophyllin 6 grains 



Compound extract of colocynth 30 grains 



Powdered rhubarb 48 grains 



Extract of henbane 36 grains 



Mix and divide into twenty-four pills. One pill to dog up to 20 lbs., 

 two pills to larger ones. 



If the bowels be not freely opened after administering the first pill a 

 close of salts and senna (black draught) should be given; on the other 

 hand, if diarrhea exists it must be checked. In conjunction with the pills 

 the following mixture should be tried: 



Mixture for Jaundice. — Take bromide of potassium, 1 dram; taraza- 

 cum (dandelion) juice, 3 ounces; mix, and give a teaspoonful three times 

 a day in water or gruel. This dose is for a dog about 20 lb. weight, for 



