250 DOGS : THEIR MANAGEMENT. 



it, and hit itself against anything that may be in its way ; 

 it scampers from room to room, or hurries from place to 

 place ; it is unable to be still or silent ; and perhaps get- 

 ting into a corner, it makes continuous efforts as though 

 it wished to scramble up the wall, remaining there jump- 

 ing with all its strength, and at the same time yelling at 

 the top of its voice. This excitement may last for an 

 hour or more, and then cease only to be renewed : till at 

 length the powers fail, and in half a day the animal may 

 be dead. Just prior to death, a mass of compact faeces is 

 usually passed ; and blood, with dysentery, is generally 

 witnessed for the short period the animal survives. After 

 death, general inflammation of the intestines is discovered, 

 and the dog is reported to have perished from an attack 

 of enteritis which no medicine could subdue. 



In such cases, the first examination should be directed 

 to the rectum ; the finger, moistened or oiled, ought to be 

 inserted, and the intestine explored as thoroughly as pos- 

 sible. This operation is, however, not of further use 

 than to confirm the opinion of the practitioner; and I, 

 knowing the cause, therefore dispense with it. A copious 

 enema should be immediately exhibited. One containing 

 turpentine is the most effective ; but, on account of its 

 activity, it is only safe in the beginning of the attack. 

 A warm bath is of service, but it takes up time which 

 may be better employed, and does not do sufficient good 

 to recompense for the delay. A full dose of sulphuric 

 ether and laudanum should be given to allay the pain, 

 and it may with this intention be repeated every ten or 



