Breast] 2 9 [Breathing 



is postponed too long, it is as a rule not successful, 

 but when done during the early stages there is 

 every chance of effecting a cure, and giving the 

 puppy immediate relief. Besides, the operation, 

 when done early, is much easier, for then, as a 

 rule, the intussusception can be reduced by pulling 

 on the bowel. 



After such an operation no food should be 

 given for twenty-four hours ; and then liquids 

 only for a few days. 



Breast, Inflammation of: 



Symptoms : Gland is swollen hard, red and 

 very painful. There is a rise of temperature 

 which shows pus is forming. After two or three 

 days the swelling becomes softer, points, and 

 breaks and freely discharges. 



Treatment : Hot poppy-head fomentations, and 

 the application of hot linseed meal poultices 

 frequently changed. Lance abscess directly soft. 

 Give aperient medicine. Sometimes it is 

 necessary to remove puppies, when milk should 

 be drawn off two or three times a day. 



Breathing, Difficulty in Bulldogs: Many 

 bulldogs, especially those with a very short 

 face, have a chronic difficulty in breathing. 

 Each inspiration is performed with an effort ; 

 the sides heaving, and the dog is constantly 

 bringing up quantities of white frothy mucus, 

 especially when first let out. 



In some instances, especially of toy bulldogs, 

 the inspirations are so difficult that if a dog gets 

 much excited it may fall over partly asphyxiated. 

 In these cases the heart is always weak. 



