CHAPTER 11. 

 Diseases of the Abdomen, etc. 



INFLAMMATION OF THE BOWELS. 



Symptoms. — This complaint is indicated by extreme 

 restlessness in the dog, getting up and lying down, 

 frequently changing places, and groaning. Some- 

 times he will lose the use of his hinder extremities ; 

 and if his back, over the loins, be touched, he will 

 exhibit indications of suffering ; if he is moved from 

 one place to another, he will utter loud screams. 

 Costiveness frequently accompanies this disease. 



Remedies. — Bathing the animal in a tub of warm 

 water frequently has a salutary effect. He should 

 be kept in the water for a considerable time, and 

 well rubbed while he is in it. When taken out let 

 him be wiped quite dry, and rolled up in a warm 

 blanket, and kept near a fire, if the weather be cold. 

 Spring is the time dogs are most liable to attacks 

 of this kind. 



If the animal does not exhibit signs of being 

 better from this treatment, let him have the following 

 mixture, which is for a dog of middle size : — 



Laudanum .... 20 drops, 

 Sulphuric sether ... 25 drops, 

 Castor oil . . . . i ounce. 



This may be facilitated in its operation by the use 



