Vertigo] 3 2 4 [Voice 



water often does good. When no improvement 

 takes place, and the condition causes the dog 

 much discomfort, it is advisable to have the 

 testicle of the affected side removed by opera- 

 tion. Such treatment does not interfere with 

 stud work. 



Vertigo : 



Symptoms: Old dogs suffering from chronic 

 asthma, accompanied by a weak heart, often turn 

 giddy and fall after a severe attack of coughing. 

 The attack seldom lasts for more than a few 

 moments, and the dog jumps up again looking 

 rather vacant, but is soon himself. 



Treatment: Give a good dose of purgative 

 medicine, as from two to twelve x grains of 

 jalapin, as the liver is often engorged with 

 blood in cases of chronic asthma or chronic 

 bronchitis. Afterwards, a course of the following 

 mixture is advised : — 



Doses: From one to four 1 teaspoonfuls three 

 times a day after food. 



For small dogs a quarter or half the above 

 quantity of mixture may be made. 



Diet : Raw meat. 



Voice (Loss of) : 



Symptoms: Dogs sent away from home or 

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



