i^TLAMMAT10X OF THE BOWELS. 631 



CHAPTER 11. 



DISEASES OF THE ABDOMEN, ETC. 



INFLAMMATION OF THE BOWELS. 



Symptoms. — This complaint is indicated bj extreme restless- 

 ness in the dog, getting up and lying down, frequently 

 changing places, and groaning. Sometimes he will lose the 

 use of his hinder extremities ; and if his back, over the loins, 

 be touched, he will exhibit indications of suffering ; if he is 

 moved from one place to another, he will utter loud screams. 

 Costiveness frequently accompanies this disease. 



Remedies. — Bathing the animal in a tub of warm water 

 frequently has a salutary effect. He should be kept in the 

 water for a considerable time, and well rubbed while he is 

 in it. When taken out let him be wiped quite dry, and 

 rolled up in a warm blanket, and kept near a fire, if the 

 weather be cold. Spring is the time dogs are most liable to 

 attacks of this kind. 



If the animal does not exhibit signs of being better from 

 this treatment, it will be necessary to have recourse to bleed- 

 ing ; and then let him have the following mixture, which is 

 for a dog of middle size : — 



Laudanum . . 20 drops. 



Sulphuric aether . . 2.5 drops. 



Castor-oil ... 1 ounce. 



This may be facilitated in its operation by the use of a 



clyster of gruel, butter, and salt. If the above fails to 



