142 DISEASES 



Sprains. — By this you will understand, as meant, a sudden, violent 

 straining of a tendon, or ligament, caused by extreme or long-continued 

 exertion, stepping on something, or by getting his foot into & hole while run- 

 ning, causing a twist of limb or body from the natural position. Sudden 

 and severe pain is followed by inflammation. You can discover the exact 

 seat of the injury by passing the hand over the back, shoulder, or limb 

 which seems to be affected. ' Rest is necessary and advisable in such cases, 

 and also to give a cooling aperient, such as the "Mild Purgative." 



Syrup of buckthorn 3 parts 



Syrup of white poppies 1 part 



Castor oil - & parts 



Dose for 15 lb. to 20 lb. dog is a tablespoonful; larger dogs two 

 tablespoonfuls as a dose. Shake bottle well 



As soon as possible bathe with water as warm as the dog can bear 

 it, and then rub the part with Liniment for Sprains, Bruises, etc., at least 

 three times a day. 



Stomach, Inflammation of (Gastritis) — This comes from a number of 

 causes; irritants accidentally swallowed, sometimes by mineral or other 

 poisons carelessly thrown out by those who have used them for poisoning 

 rats. The use of areca nut of turpentine will cause inflammation. The 

 dog may have accidentally swallowed something of an irritating nature while 

 helping himself from the garbage barrel, as many clogs will do. 



The Symptoms are excessive thirst and violent vomiting, and between 

 these the dog will lie on his side, stretched out, whining and moaning from 

 the pain he is suffering. When this is observed administer from Vi grain 

 to V2 grain of hydrochlorate of cocaine. 



Treatment. — Keep the dog undisturbed, with a constant supply of water 

 that has been boiled, within reach, and give him mutton broth made with 

 barley and a little isinglass added to it. To allay the pain a very little 

 opium may be given. Less medicine in such a case is the better plan to 

 follow. If diarrhea should follow, which is very likely, this must be treated 

 as directed under that head. 



Sunstroke. — This sometimes happens to dogs, the same as to people, 

 but not often, and generally not to a dog rightly cared for by its owner, 

 but to the unfortunate ones who have no owner, the poor fellows you so 

 often see — homeless and friendless — on the streets, many such I see, and 

 while they lack pedigree, yet they are dogs, and should find some one 

 who would be good enough to give them a home, which all dogs deserve. 

 I have now in my kennel one dog — which I call "Tramp" — that I found, 

 and while he has no pedigree and I could not even tell you what breed 

 he is, yet "Tramp" shows me every day by his actions, his intelligence, and 

 his so plainly show of affection for me — that, while he is not worth ten 

 cents, yet he will find a good home, and just as good treatment as the 

 finest bulldog or pug that I own, and just as long as he lives, unless I can 

 find someone to whom I can give him, and who will treat and care for him 

 as he deserves. If you, my reader, as you will — run across a homeless dog 



