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ment of the disease. The treatment was about-. ths '&et,',tind ai-U-ttfat could have 

 been clone: /" , .,.., ^ . 



"Within the past month I have had thrae> Beagle' bitched taken' sick shortly 

 before whelping, all exhibiting the same symptoms, viz., paralysis of the hind- 

 quarters and great labor in breathing; for this I gave stimulants (whisky) and 

 rubbed the loins with mustard, also continued massage of the belly and loins. 

 In the first case labor pains came on and 'the bitch had one pup, after which 

 paralysis set in again and the remaining two pups were removed with the for- 

 ceps with great trouble. The bitch died. Post-mortem appearances showed that 

 septicaemia had set in. In the second case, after exactly similar symptoms, mas- 

 sage was again tried, ;md even though the bitch seemed very far gone, she revived. 

 The best obtainable veterinary surgeon was in attendance, and decided to wait 

 awhile before performing a Caesarian operation. Stimulants revived the bitch once 

 more and she had five healthy pups, and is nursing them now very well. The third 

 case started with paralysis and the bitch revived two or three times under treat- 

 fcient as before, then died without pupping. Post-mortem revealed three pups, 

 all placed rather far forward. This bitch was not within two weeks of whelping 

 time. She showed normal appearance, was in excellent condition had been kept 

 in a large run and given exercise daily, as were the others. 



"This is the first time I have seen this paralysis in ten years of breeding. 

 The last two bitches had reared litters all right before. Can you tell me the cause, 

 as the veterinarians about me seem unable to do so? Also if the extremely hot 

 weather has had anything to do with it" 



PILES. This occurs more frequently in house dogs or those confined too 

 closely to their kennel being an enlarged condition of the hemorrhoidal veins alt 

 the lower part of the rectum, presenting an enlarged, swollen and tender appear 

 ance, which gives pain when touched, or when the dog drags himself along the 

 ground. Piles are internal and external, as they exist within or without the 

 muscle that contracts the orifice of the anus. The disease is readily ascertained 

 as the condition of the parts are naturally small, firm and contracted. Piles are 

 produced by over-feeding with too much stimulating food, want of sufficient and 

 healthful exercise, producing diseases of the liver, constipation of the bowels, 

 consequent straining and undue distension of the parts in the act of fecation. The 

 diet in a cure of piles should be laxatives, very little meat, but a portion of 

 boiled liver may be allowed with broth or in soups, oatmeal well boiled and vege- 

 tables. As a mild aperient a little milk of sulphur should be given in milk or with 

 the food. Dose would be a heaped up teaspoonful for a dog of 20 Ibs., larger and 

 smaller in proportion. Here are some ointments, either of which can be used: 



Ointments for Piles. Mild mercurial ointment, 7 parts, finely powdered 

 camphor, 1 part, well mixed; or the compound gall ointment of the Pharmacopoeia 

 may be used. Hazeline is also very beneficial. 



In bleeding piles the following injection may be used: Tincture of krameria, 2 

 drams, water to 6 ounces. Two ounces should be injected twice a day; while in 

 all cases oi Piles y> dram to 2 drams of tincture of krameria in water, twice a 

 day, will be useful. 



In some cases of piles a tumor forms near the orifice of the rectum; it is at 

 first red, but afterward becomes purple, and finally discharges a thick fetrd matter 

 with blood. It forms a ragged sore, difficult to heal from movements of the 

 dog in the natural act, and from dragging himself along the ground, Similar 



