DOGS. Ill 



Treatment. — Compound gall ointment applied to the parts 

 daily. In very severe cases surgical treatment may be necessary. 



Prevention. — Dogs need not suffer in this way. They should 

 be properly fed and exercised so as not to strain and enlarge 

 the blood vessels, and in the case of an unusually constipated 

 subject, he should have a little milk of sulphur in his daily food. 



RICKETS. 



A deficiency of mineral in the bones. 



Causes. — Defective nutrition, unsuitable or insufficient food, 

 or breeding from diseased or feeble old parents. 



Treatment. — Nourishing and easily digested food, compound 

 syrup of the phosphates, lime water with the drinking water 

 or food, daily rubbing of the weak joints and limbs generally, 

 with Elliman's. Where the bones are incapable of supporting 

 the weight, splints and bandages are necessary. 



SPRAINS. 



Having regard to the marvellous activity of the dog, the 

 sudden twists and turns that he makes, and the great courage 

 he displays in attacking enemies, it is remarkable that he does 

 not more often suffer from sprains. The sporting dog and the 

 terrier or house dog do not always escape the accidents so 

 common to horse and man, and bad sprains occur calling for 

 treatment from all humane owners. 



The loins of racing dogs, as the whippets and those of the 

 greyhound and others used for coursing, are not infrequently 

 put to such severe strain that injuries to the muscles and 

 tendinous attachments follow. The thigh muscles and those of 

 the shoulder and breast are most often the seat of sprain. 



Our friend the dog does not give us the same trouble in 

 diagnosing his lameness as some less sensitive and less sensible 

 animals; he looks for sympathy, and often holds out the injured 

 member, or cries when the part is touched. When lifted by his 

 forelegs a sprain anywhere in front will be soon detected by his 

 behaviour. 



