DOGS, CATS AND POULTRY 529 



stomach causes pain. He is somewhat feverish and the nose 

 is hot and dry. Vomiting is also present 

 Treatment. — Give 



Opium ^ grain. 



Calomel y 2 grain. 



Make in the form of a pill and place it well back upon the 

 tongue. This is sufficient for a good-sized dog. Vary the 

 dose accordingly. Gastritis is practically an acute attack 

 of indigestion and the same treatment of feeding should be 

 followed. 



3. Constipation. 



This is when the bowels are unable to force the food 

 forward in the natural way. 



Symptoms. — The dog refuses food, seems very dull and 

 dumpish. The belly seems fuller than natural and he is 

 often noticed to strain, but does not pass much. Anything 

 that does come away is hard and dry. 



Treatment. — For a small or young dog give 



Syrup of Buckthorn J4 ounce or 1 dessertspoonful. 



Pour this down twice a day, night and morning, until 

 the bowels are moved. For a large dog give one-half ounce 

 or two dessertspoonfuls of syrup of buckthorn twice a day 

 until it acts on him. Castor oil is also recommended to be 

 given in the same proportions as the syrup of buckthorn. 

 As well as giving the medicine mentioned give an injection 

 of a teacupful of lukewarm water with a little soap in it 

 twice a day. Give the dog gentle exercise once a day and 

 see that he has nothing but new milk to drink during the 

 time he is sick. 



4. Worms. 



Symptoms. — The dog has a good appetite, but does not 

 thrive well. His hair is dry looking and dusty. Occasionally 

 there is a worm noticed to pass away in his manure. Some- 

 times dogs affected very badly with worms take fits. 



Treatment. — For a medium-sized dog give 



New Milk 4 dessertspoonfuls. 



Oil of Male Shield Fern 1 dram. 



Pour it down by putting it well back in the mouth with 

 a spoon or bottle and holding his head until he swallows it. 



