Snoring] 2 °° [Snorting 



at the part bitten. The breathing becomes 

 heavy and laborious ; paralysis sets in ; and 

 later, convulsions and death. 



Treatment : A ligature applied as tightly as 

 possible above the part bitten, and the appli- 

 cation of a saturated solution of permanganate 

 of potash (Condy's fluid undiluted) to the 

 wound. Give stimulants, as brandy or sal 

 volatile, freely, the latter well diluted with 

 water. 



Snoring : 



Symptoms : This condition is particularly 

 noticed in old, fat dogs, especially pugs, and 

 other dogs with a short nose. 



Treatment : When a dog has naturally an 

 exceptionally short nose, there is little to be 

 done. Sometimes when the snoring is worse 

 than usual, a dose of purgative medicine gives 

 some relief. When the dog is very fat, take 

 means to make him thinner. (See article on 

 Stoutness.) 



Snorting : 



Symptoms : The dog stands with all four legs 

 outstretched and nose extended, and draws the 

 air sharply through his nose as if trying to 

 remove some obstruction in the nasal passages 

 or throat. It may occur at any time, but more 

 often when first going out of doors into the cool 

 air. Snorting often occurs after a cold or dis- 

 temper. It is also a symptom of a polypus in the 

 nose, and worms in the nasal passages ; and dogs 

 suffering from stomach disorders often snort. 



Treatment : When the result of some simple 



