Lumbago] * 7 3 [Lungs 



unable to open his mouth, he is generally able 

 to suck in fluid food, as milk with eggs and 

 strong beef- tea. The muscles of the head 

 become much wasted. 



Treatment : At first give sedatives, as from 

 two to ten grains 1 each of hydrated chloral 

 and bromide of potassium in water three or 

 four times a day. After a time, means must 

 be taken by aid of levers to gently force 

 the jaws apart. It must be done very gradu- 

 ally by increasing the extent of the opening a 

 little more each day. The treatment requires 

 to be continued some time to obtain permanent 

 beneficial results ; but directly the dog is able to 

 open his mouth a little, encourage the gnawing 

 of bones. 



Lumbago : 



Symptoms : A form of rheumatism affecting 

 the loins. The dog shows signs of much pain 

 when walking or upon pressure to the parts. 

 Dogs affected with lumbago often lose all power 

 for a time in the hind legs ; in fact, it is the 

 cause of many cases of paraplegia. 



Treatment : See Rheumatism. 



Lungs (Inflammation of) : 



Symptoms: Not a common ailment of dogs, 

 except in cases of distemper or influenza, but 

 it may result from cold. The attack generally 

 commences with rigors or shivering ; the tem- 

 perature rises to 103 or 104, in some cases 

 even higher ; pulse is increased in frequency, 

 full and hard. The breathing is quick, and at 

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



