DOGS. 



' Open the mouth widely and see if the obstruction is within 

 reach of a pair of forceps or sugar tongs. 



If out of reach and not to be seen, it should be given a 

 direction downwards. The gullet of the dog will bear a good 

 deal of distention, and compression from outside will often afford 

 just the additional force required to get the obstruction down. 



If manipulation fails a probang must be improvised. 



A piece of cane or a pliable stick with a sponge firmly tied 

 to the end will answer very well. This is to be pushed down 

 the throat by one effort and without hesitation. 



Nothing more is necessary but a rub of Elliman's on the 

 outside, against the parts recently put on the stretch. 



Give soft food only for a day or two, and for a greedy dog let 

 it be cut up small. 



CHOREA, OR ST. VITUS' DANCE. 



The disease known by this name is one of the most dreaded 

 by kennel-men. 



The cause is obscure. All that is known is that it follows on 

 distemper, is an interrupted current of nerve force, and the victim 

 cannot keep still, but twitches, or even bobs up and down, in 

 bad cases. 



Treatment. — Strychnine, in the form of Easton's syrup, in 

 teaspoonful doses twice daily after food, and stimulation on the 

 outside. 



Rub in Elliman's from the back of the poll to the end of the 

 spine ; it should be applied daily, unless the skin is so sensitive 

 as to become sore, and in that case it may either be used less 

 often, or diluted with water to half strength. We recommend 

 the latter. 



