DISEASES. 73 



not digested or made Jit for the nourishment of the body, and that the stomach has 

 altogether or partially lost it? power of performing its most important office.. This 

 is caused in various ways; want of exercise, improper food, or having been fed 

 irregularly. Having been overfed or having fasted too long will produce indiges- 

 tion, but to cause a serious attack, the causes must have been of some standing. 



SYMPTOMS. A. vitiated appetite, wholesome food he will turn his nose up at, or 

 eat. it mincingly, with a preference for filth and garbage. Considerable Ihir-at is 

 present , and often vomiting. Flatulence is also an accompaniment and the gums 

 become inflamed, and breath is foul and offensive when of long standing. Indiges- 

 tion causes many other forms of disease, following neglected cases attacks of diar- 

 rhea, sometimes alternating with fits of constipation, as derangement of the bowels 

 are almost inseparate from it. Confirmed constipation sometimes exists. The dog 

 may become excessively fat and suffer from asthma accompanied by a cough. The 

 dog's temper is often snappish during the attack. 



Indigestion is the cause of many other forms of disease, which are sure to 

 follow neglected cat'es derangement of the bowels being almost inseparable from 

 it. Diarrhea attacks occur, often alternating with fits of constipation; or con- 

 firmed constipation may exist. A dog will often become excessively fat and suffer 

 from asthma and asthamatic cough. 



A secondary symptom is skin disease in one form or another. In treating for 

 indigestion the most important thing to do is to remove the cause or causes. Give 

 a sufficiency only of plain, wholesome food, and keep within the dog's reach a sup- 

 ply of clean, fresh water. Remedies must be given according to existing circum 

 stances diarrhea for instance, treated as- recommended under that head. The 

 main object is, however, to tone up the stomach and get this organ -again into good 

 working shape. Use the following aperient bolus: 



Barbadoes aloes 45 grains 



Jalap 1 dram 



Powdered ginger 1 dram 



Castile soap 2 drams 



Make up into a mass and divide into 15 grain balls. Dose, one, two or 

 three balls, according to size of dog. 



When bowels have freely acted then give the following, twice daily, until health 

 hat- returned: 



Powdered rhubard 1 scruple 



Powdered ginger 1 scruple 



Extract of gentian 4 scruples 



Divide into twenty-four pills and give one to four pills twice daily. If 

 much flatulence, put a little bicarbonate of soda on back of tongue and 

 let dog have water. 



With careful diet and exercise, these means will be found successful. Add a 

 little lime water to the milk that is given to drink. By treating the patient thus 

 and paying strict attention to his dietary arid exercise, the disease will soon yield. 



Dr. Glover's Digestive Tablets I have used with good results in lieu of the above 

 pill, and recommend them with pleasure. Clayton's and Dent's Digestive Pills I 

 believe to be also very good. Either of these I can send by return mail if you 

 cannot find them for sale in your own town, for 50 cents. They are a good thing 

 to have on hand in any kennel. 



