Dysuria] 9 2 [Ear 



with Benger's food, also milk mixed with equal 

 parts Vichy water to drink ; later feed entirely 

 on lean raw meat for a time, given three times 

 a day ; if it is refused quite raw, try it lightly 

 grilled. Well-boiled tripe, or sheep's brains boiled 

 in milk, may also be offered. 



Dysuria : 



Symptoms : Frequent passing of water, which 

 is generally of a clear water colour, the dog at 

 times passing it unconsciously whilst standing. 

 In some cases the urine may be cloudy or even 

 tinged with blood, when there is a stone in the 

 bladder or kidney. 



Treatment : When due to simple irritation of 

 the kidneys or bladder, and there is an absence of 

 stone, small doses of opium should be given, from 

 an eighth to a grain x three times a day. When 

 the symptoms are the result of calculus, the cause 

 must be removed by operation. In dysuria the 

 supply of water should be limited, or barley water 

 or skimmed milk given instead of plain water. 



Ear-ache : 



Symptoms : Shaking of the head, which is 

 often held on one side ; pain on pressure. 

 There is generally an absence of discharge as 

 in canker of the ear. 



Treatment : Steaming the ear with hot poppy- 

 head tea gives relief, or a few drops of laudanum 

 may be poured into the ear. The application of 

 a hot salt bag is relieving. 



Ear Canker : 



Symptoms : Dogs of all kinds, especially those 

 1 According to the size of the dog. See p. 86. 



