Stifle] 282 [Stifle 



A piece of lint should be soaked in the lotion, 

 placed over or around the injured part ; this should 

 be covered with a piece of oil-silk, taking care that 

 it entirely covers the lint, and then a bandage 

 applied. Repeat every eight hours. If the injury 

 has occurred where a bandage cannot easily be 

 applied, the following liniment is recommended : — 



Apply with gentle friction twice a day. 



In cases of sprains, keep the dog quiet for a 

 week or so, and then give gentle exercise, 

 swimming, for preference, if the weather is 

 suitable, and the dog takes quietly to the 

 water. 



In these cases, a free dose of purgative 

 medicine, given as soon after the accident as 

 possible, is beneficial. 



Stifle Joint, Injury to : This joint appears to 

 be a particularly weak one in dogs, and is very 

 liable to injury, due from slipping, or twisting 

 of the leg. 



Symptoms : The dog is very lame, and 

 often carries the leg. If he puts it down, 

 he stands with only the points of the toe 

 touching the ground, and placed just behind 

 the other leg. The joint becomes swollen, more 

 particularly on the inside, and is very painful. 



Treatment ; These cases are always long ones, 



