DOGS. 



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and fore-arm it is well known as " kennel lameness" or "chest 

 founder." At another time it resembles lumbago in the human 

 subject, while a limb or the whole body may be so affected as to 

 render the do^? unable to move. 



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Causes. — Cold, wet, exposure to draughts ; and dietetic 

 errors in the case of lap-dogs. 



Where there is a high temperature the dog should have- 

 salicylic acid given him in doses of from, ten to fifteen grains. 

 Several such doses may be given every four hours, after which 

 w^e may depend on the EUiman's to complete the cure. It 

 should be well rubbed into the parts affected. The dog should 

 be given a warm, comfortable kennel indoors. 



CUTS AND WOUNDS. 



A variety of accidents happen to dogs. There are clean cut 

 or incised wounds, or dogs may be lacerated, contused, punctured, 

 torn, &c., &c. 



Treatment. — This of course depends largely upon the nature 

 of the injury. There are a few simple rules to be borne in 

 mind by those who cannot employ a veterinary surgeon. 



Keep clean. Bring the edges together. Prevent the dog 

 from tearing off appliances. 



