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 sickness of stomach is not so distressing, nor is the 

 dog so extremely anxious for water, as he is when it 

 arises frojn cold taken, or comes on spontaneously. 

 Tlie obstruction that exists is commonly low down in 

 the bowels, so much so, that frequently by introducing 

 the finger into the fundament a quantity of hardened 

 excrement may be felt. 



In this case, it is evident that purging medicines by 

 the moutli can do but little good. The hardened 

 mass should be endeavoured to be broken by th» 

 finger, or by a forceps, or handle of a spoon ; and it 

 may then be brought away piecemeal. If this cannot 

 be effected, clysters should be constantly kept up the 

 intestines : as soon as one comes away another should 

 be thrown up. The dog should be put into warm 

 water frequently, which proves to dogs one of the 

 most active means of removing costiveness. Medicines 

 by the mouth are not to be neglected ; a large dose of 

 castor oil should be first tried, which if it fails should 

 give place to stronger means. From four to ten grains 

 of calomel may be mixed with from one to two drams 

 of aloes, according to size and strength. If the 

 stomach rejects the first dose, add half a grain of opium 

 to the second. Repeat the purge every four hours. 



In the inflammation that comes on spontaneously, 

 or is the effect of cold, there is great heat, thirst, pant- 

 ing, and restlessness. The stomach is incessantly 

 sick and throwing up, and food is refused. The 

 belly is extremely hot and painful to the touch, and 

 the eyes are red. The animal frequently lays on his 

 belly, and has great anxiety in his countenance. In 

 this complaint the dog should be freely bled. From 

 three to six ounces may be taken away, according to 



