Indigestion] * 5 5 [Indigestion 



both sides of the abdomen, just over the seat 

 of the bladder, or by the passing of a catheter, 

 the condition of incontinence is prevented. The 

 former method is the best, as the frequent 

 passing of the catheter sets up great irritation 

 in the dog, and often does harm. The bladder 

 should be relieved at least three times a day. 

 When the result of general paralysis of the hind 

 parts, improvement is not to be expected until 

 strength returns in the legs ; but when the 

 incontinence is caused by simply over-distention, 

 as, for instance, through keeping a dog very clean 

 in its habits shut up a long time, then after 

 emptying the bladder a course of Nux vomica 

 is often necessary to assist the bladder to regain 

 tone. Give from one 1 to five drops of the 

 tincture in water three times a day after food ; 

 also a free dose of purgative medicine, oil being 

 the best, and keep on a light diet, avoiding meat 

 and soups for a few days. 



Indigestion : 



Symptoms : In the acute form the dog vomits 

 after everything eaten, also after drinking water, 

 and there is always great thirst in these cases. 

 The patient shows signs of discomfort after 

 food, and occasionally suffers from diarrhoea. 

 The tongue loses its natural pink colour, and 

 becomes dry and of a rusty red. The breath is 

 foul, and teeth become coated with fur. The 

 dog quickly loses condition. 



In chronic indigestion the symptoms are 

 similar, but not so marked. 



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



