262 THE DOG IN DISEASE. 



ter, but especially are tliej jelly-like from mucus, and 

 stained with blood. Vomiting is not common, and there 

 is far more straining, with or without expulsion of the 

 morbid secretions, than in any other of the diseases in 

 question. The febrile symptoms are not so marked as in 

 gastritis, enteritis, and especially peritonitis. 



Peritonitis is characterized by constipation, with much 

 pain and tenderness. Thirst and vomiting may not be so 

 marked as in gastritis, but flatulent distention, constipa- 

 tion, and a rapid, wiry pulse are highly diagnostic. 



In the subacute and chronic forms all symptoms are 

 less defined, and the general disturbance not nearly so 

 marked. 



As in inflammation of the serous membrane of the 

 chest, there may be copious exudation of fluid or " plastic 

 lymph," which may lead to adhesions that are sometimes 

 the cause of future fatal obstruction of the bowels, and 

 other evils. 



When all acute symptoms have subsided, the same 

 remedies may be used to facilitate absorption as in pleu- 

 risy, with the additional use of judicious massage, practiced 

 daily at least. 



Treatment should be both internal and external. 



It is assumed that the patient is well housed, with en- 

 tire separation from other dogs, and provided with a com- 

 fortable bed. 



His food should be given in all cases in small quanti- 

 ties and often: bland and liquid or semi-liquid at first, 

 gradually adding more solid food as he can bear it. 



In all cases a turpentine stupe may be applied with ad- 

 vantage, to be followed by a well-padded but not heavy 



