1 84 Diseases of the Digestive System. 



CHAPTER XIII. 

 DISEASES OF THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM. 



The Teeth: Caries— Abscess of the Jaw— Diseases of the Tongue: Glossitis, 

 Wounds, Paralysis — Ptyalism — The Lips — Pharyngitis— Choking — Struc- 

 ture of the Gullet— Indigestion— Vomition— Gastric Catarrh— Gastritis- 

 Foreign Bodies in the Stomach— Ulceration— Worms in the Stomach— Colic 

 —Diarrhoea— Dysentery — Constipation— Impaction — Enteritis — Prolapsus 

 — Piles— Atony — Tnickening — Hernia — Worms in the Bowels — Peritonitis 

 — Ascites or Dropsy— Hepatitis, Acute and Chronic — Fatty Degeneration — 

 Parasites in the Liver— Diseases of the Spleen and Pancreas— Goitre. 



The Teeth are subject to disorder and discoloration 

 from accumulations of so-called tartar at the neck, 

 producing also irritation of the gums and the tooth 

 cavity, usually ending in caries or displacement of the 

 teeth and ulceration of the gums. The subjects are the 

 well fed and pampered pets, especially old dogs, which 

 contract a chronic form of dyspepsia, accompanied by 

 offensive breath, flow of saliva from the lips, pain and 

 inconvenience, until the animal becomes "broken 

 mouthed " — that is, having scarcely a sound tooth. 



To prevent these conditions the dog should be allowed 

 to use and clean his teeth in the natural manner, namely, 

 the picking of bones and other food sufficiently solid to 

 require breaking down. For this purpose the Fibrine 

 Cakes of Spratt's Patent are highly useful. 



Broken Teeth are the result of carrying hard or 

 heavy articles. Displacement is the result of irregular 

 growth or accumulation of tartar, absorption of the 

 alveolar margins, and ulceration of the gums. Extraction, 

 with the after observance of hygienic rules, are the means 

 of remedy. 



Caries of the Teeth is the result of indigestion and 

 improper feeding, probably derived from hereditary 

 predisposition or taint. Breeders should especially note 

 this fact. Excessive foetor, unusual salivation, dulness, 



