416 Diseases of Dogs, 



at the same time with the same hand. If you want to give 

 a pill, take it in the other hand, pass it over the root of the 

 tongue, and give it a push downward. Close the mouth, 

 still holding up the head, until you see he has swallowed it. 

 If it is a draught, give a mouthful, close the mouth, hold up 

 the head, and stop the nose, till he swallows. Repeat this, 

 until the whole is taken. If the dog is very large, an 

 assistant is needed. 



A sick dog should not be left with those which are well, 

 but immediately removed to a quiet, dry, warm spot, by 

 himself. 



Fluids are more easily given to dogs than solids, but the 

 fineness of their senses makes them strongly object to any 

 drug which has much taste or smell. 



We shall confine our attention to the common and easily 

 recognized diseases of dogs, and to those for which we can 

 recommend positive means of cure. There is no cure what- 

 ever for consumption, rheumatism, rabies or hydrophobia, 

 and other diseases which take up space in some treatises. 



COLIC. 



Causes, — Young dogs are particularly liable to attacks 

 of colic or belly-ache, and suffer acutely from it. Unless 

 relieved, inflammation of the bowels may ensue, and the 

 animal be lost. It generally arises from an improper diet, 

 or exposure to cold and wet. When it comes on during 

 pupping, the bitch generally perishes. 



Symptoms. — The animal is restless, moans in his sleep, 

 which is broken, yelps without visible cause, has little or no 

 appetite, and draws up his body. The voice remains natural 

 until inflammation sets in, when it becomes short, harsh, 

 high and broken, with a series of brief, disconnected cries. 



