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There is no precise limit to the size the uterus may at- 

 tain ; but, in consequence of its increased volume, it 

 occupies another situation to that it naturally holds in 

 the abdomen of the bitch. Generally, when dropsical 

 to any extent, it will repose immediately upon the linea 

 alba ; and it is apt to be injured if care be not taken 

 when the post mortem examination is made. 



For dropsy of the uterus, general measures must alone 

 be employed, and these must be of a tonic character ; for, 

 however much the dog may be petted, or however fat its 

 body may be, the disease is always consequent upon de- 

 bility. Among the tonics are several which have a stimu- 

 lating action upon the uterus, and where it is suspected 

 to be affected the following medicines may be adminis- 

 tered : 



Powdered cinnamon . . One scruple to one and a half drachm. 

 Powdered borate of soda Ten grains to two scruples. 

 Powdered secale cornutum One to six grains. 

 Extract of gentian . . One drachm to half an ounce. 

 Powdered quassia ... A sufficiency. 

 Make in twenty-four pills, and give three daily. 



Iodide of iron .... Ten grains to one scruple. 

 Powdered cinchona bark One drachm to half an ounce. 

 Extract of gentian . . One drachm to half an ounce. 

 Make as in the previous prescription. 



Iodide of potassium . . Ten grains to one drachm. 

 Tincture of cantharides . Five drops to one scruple. 

 Simple syrup .... One drachm. 



Water Two ounces. 



Let a tea-spoonful be given three times a day. 



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