LYIII. 

 DISEASES OF THE KIDNEYS AND BLADDER. 



INFLAMMATION OF THE KIDNEYS. 



This seldom occurs, fortunately for tlie dog, for it is a dan- 

 gerous makdy. The immediate causes are blows and wounds in 

 the lumbar region, long and continued exercise, improper food, 

 long-continued use of stimulants, and the pressure of calculi. 



Symptoms. — The animal moves stiffly. If the parts are ma- 

 nipulated over the region of the kidney, the animal evinces pain, 

 the pulse is quickened, and the temperature elevated. The ani- 

 mal will frequently turn his head to the seat of pain. The 

 bowels are frequently constipated, the belly tucked up, and the 

 animal walks about as though under the influence of opium. 

 Ura?mic poison may set in, causing the animal to act as though 

 intoxicated, and a strong uriniferous odor is given out in the per- 

 spiration. This condition is serious, and unless relief be quickly 

 afforded the animal dies. 



Treatment. — The kidneys must be relieved of work and kept 

 quiet. A good oleaginous purgative should be given. Aconite 

 in one-drop doses may be given, and carbonate of soda may be 

 administered occasionally. 



CALCULUS. 



Calculus is sometimes met with in the dog, more frequently 

 than in the horse. 



Symptoms. — The urine is voided with difficulty. The animal 

 walks slowly and in evident pain. He will make frequent at- 

 tempts to urinate, which will come from him drop by drop. The 

 dog may roll and whine or howl. 



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