DISEASES 99 



a 50 lb. or larger dog give a two teaspoonful dose. Benefit is also derived 

 from the administration of 30 grains to 60 grains of sulphate of potassium 

 in water. The dose may be repeated in twenty-four hours, but must not 

 be continued long enough to cause excessive purging. 



When, as in chronic inflammation, the liver is enlarged, the Liniment 

 for Sprains, equal parts of spirits of turpentine, liquid ammonia (not the 

 strongest), laudanum and rape oil, well rubbed round the region of the 

 diseased organ, or a strong mustard plaster applied. Another method of 

 affording relief is to take a piece of flannel, dip it in hot water, wring the 

 water out, pour some spirit of turpentine over the material, and apply to 

 the affected part. It is very important that the bowels should be freely 

 relieved at the outset, and if the means advised above prove unsuccessful, 

 it would be well to resort to clysters of oatmeal gruel and castor oil. The 

 diet is very important throughout the attack. Must be light and nourishing, 

 and in a fluid or sloppy form. Boiled wheat flour, with beef tea or mutton 

 broth, is very good. Keep dog warm, dry, and disturbed as little as possible. 



Kennel Lameness, or Chest-Founder. — (See Rheumatism, also.) — This 

 is a rheumatic affection of the forequarters, and particularly of the muscles 

 connecting the shoulder-blade with the trunk. It is caused by exposure to 

 wet and cold, and generally by the dog being kept in damp or draughty 

 kennels. The symptoms are stiffness and soreness of one or both shoul- 

 ders. This is most noticeable when the. dog is running down hill, or when 

 jumping, as of course then practically the whole of the weight of the body 

 is on these parts. Left to himself, the dog shows an indisposition to move, 

 and experiences pain if the hand is passed over his shoulders; indeed, even 

 when a attempt is made to touch him, he shrinks from the hand with a 

 snarl or anticipatory cry of pain. In long-standing cases power of move- 

 ment of the forequarters is almost lost, and many are incurable. 



The treatment most advised is to give a warm bath, and after thor- 

 oughly drying, rub the parts well with a liniment composed of equal parts 

 spirit of turpentine, spirit of hartshorn, and laudanum. If that should 

 fail to give relief the following should be tried: 



Liniment for Rheumatism.— Take liniment of aconite, 1 part; com- 

 pound camphor liniment, 2 parts; mix, and rub into the affected parts con- 

 tinuously for half an hour at a time, using considerable friction. The 

 rheumatic liniment is expensive, also a powerful poison, so that great care 

 must be used with it. 



The dog's coat should be wiped dry after applying it, and it is advisable 

 that he should wear a canvas-faced muzzle. The bowels should be freely 

 acted on, and the Compound Podophyllin Pills (find prescription under 

 Asthma) will be the best aperient. This pill given once will probably be 

 enough. A little warm broth after given will assist its action. The fol- 

 lowing mixture should also be given: 



Mixture for Rheumatism. — Take iodide of potassium, y 2 dram; sweet 

 spirit of nitre, Y 2 ounce; water, 3% ounces. Give one to two dessert- 

 spoonfuls for a dose, twice a day. 



Even more useful than the mixture recommended, is salicylate of 

 sodium in 10 grain to 30 grain doses, in water, three times a day. If 



