82 EVERYTHING ABOUT DOGS. 



of the larynx cause it? (2) Is there such a thing as a tumor of the larynx? I 

 h;ul him in swimming about four weeks ago, and when he was in the water his 

 breathing sounded like the voice of a frog. Please diagnose and prescribe. Ans. 

 U) Yes. (2) Yes. Your dog has laryngitis; give the following: Glycrrhiza two 

 drams, muriate of ammonia one dram, tincture opium thirty minims, water to 

 make two ounces; dose one teaspoonful every four hours." 



LOOSENESS OF THE BOWELS. See DIARRHEA and DYSENTERY. 

 LU M BAGO. See RHEUMATISM. 



LUNGS, INFLAMMATION OF (Pneumonia; PleurisyInflammation of the 

 Investing Membrane of the Lungs, and that which lines the Chest-Cavity &c.) 

 On this subject I give DALZIEL'S treatment complete. 



These two 'Useases are sometimes co-existent, when it is known as pleuro 

 pneumonia. It would be too much to expect an amateur to distinguish between 

 them; but as the causes and treatment are much the same, I shall continue to 

 treat them as one disease. This disease is of very common occurrence in dogs, 

 and in many cases proves fatal. When it exists as a complication of distemper 

 it is known as "chest distemper;" but other of the respiratory organs may be 

 involved. 



The causes producing inflammation of the lungs are generally exposure to 

 severe cold, allowing dogs to swim during inclement weather, clipping dogs or 

 otherwise removing a greater part of their natural covering, or washing them and 

 afterward exposing them to excessive cold, especially if not thoroughly dried. In 

 fact, any sudden transition from a high to a low temperature may produce it, 

 especially in dogs of a delicate constitution and unused to roughing it Again, 

 it may occur from, over-exertion through running too far-, or from fractured ribs 

 penetrating the lung-tissue. 



The more notable symptoms are quick and labored breathing, the inspirations 

 being full, the expirations short, and the breath hot. The dog sits on his 

 haunches, and if obliged to move does so reluctantly, and soon resumes that posi- 

 tion, with his head pushed forward. The ribs are more or less fixed, and the 

 abdominal muscles brought into action, especially if pleurisy is present. The 

 fixed position of the ribs, with the heaving of the flanks, is a most characteristic 

 symptom of pleurisy. In affections of the lungs, the animal stands with its legs 

 (fore legs) wkle apart. If the disease progresses, the face has a haggard ex 

 pression, the angle of the mouth is drawn up, and the extremities become deathly 

 cold. If not relieved, the dog rapidly gets worse, and the breathing becomes more 

 labored and painful. 



Pleurisy, or inflammation of the investing membrane of the lungs, often 

 exists independently, or as a complication of pneumonia. To treat this disease 

 with any chance of success it is important that the dog should be kept where he 

 can freely breathe fresh, cool air; a hot, stifling place is equally to be avoided 

 with a damp or draughty one. Whilst cool, fresh air is insured, the patient must 

 at the same time be kept warm by clothing if necessary; it is also needful that 

 he should be as little disturbed as possible. If the legs are cold, woollen band- 

 ages should be placed on all of them. The diet should be rather low at first, but 

 not too much so broth, gruel, etc., are suitable under the circumstances. 



In the way of medicines, it is necessary that the bowels should be kept open 

 by castor oil or the use of clysters. The Fever Mixture which find given under 

 CATARRH, should be immediately and diligently administered. 



