DOGS. 109 



PARALYSIS. 



Dogs are not infrequent subjects of paralysis. 



Causes. — Distemper, blows and injuries to the back, clots 

 in the blood vessels. Constipation from eating bones. [See 

 Constipation, page 92.) 



Treatment. — Open the bowels by clysters and other 

 aperients, and stimulate the spine with Elliman's. 



Dogs have a disposition to recover from paralysis, and the 

 owner should not despair until he has tried remedies for at least 

 a year. Complete recovery has taken place after longer periods 

 than that. 



PARASITES. 



The external parasites are prolific, and cause much trouble 

 in some seasons. Two varieties have been already referred to. 

 {See Mange, page 108.) 



LICK 



These are larger than their relations found on man, moreover 

 they cannot live on him. There are two varieties distinguished 

 by helminthologists, but for our purposes we need not consider 

 them apart. 



Treatment. — Lice are very tenacious of life, and a good 

 washing is not enough. The immature ones will not be drowned 

 although the adults may be disposed of, and for this reason, 

 whatever dressing is decided on, it should be applied twice or 

 three times to ensure the death of the nits. A mixture of 

 lime and sulphur is effectual. White precipitate is sometimes 

 used, but is dangerous, and not more effectual than simpler 

 remedies. Sulphur ointment will ensure the death of all lice, 

 but is unpleasant in its application to house dogs. 



