136 DISEASES OF THE GREYHOUND. 



generally bad state of the system, as in distemper. In ordinary 

 diarrhoea, the best remedy is a tablespoonful of castor oil, with 

 a dessert-spoonful each of tincture of rhubarb and syrup of 

 poppies. This carries off the offending matter which has caused 

 the diarrhoea, and generally puts a stop to the purging. But, if 

 unsuccessful, then 



Take of prepared Chalk .... 2 drachms 



Aromatic confection ... 1 drachm 



Syrup of Poppies and Tincture of 



Catechu, of each \ ounce 



Water . . . , . . 7 ounces 



Mix, and give two tablespoonfuls after each loose motion, with as much 

 laudanum as may be necessary to produce the desired effect, varying 

 from 30 drops to 2 drachms, according to the urgency of the case. 



If there is reason to suppose that the dysentery is owing to 

 an epidemic, and is not caused by any improper food, the above 

 mixture may be given at the onset, without having recourse to 

 the oil. Eice-water to drink, and rice or arrowroot as food, 

 should also be given. 



FISTULA IN ANO constantly occurs in old kenneled dogs, which 

 are subject to prolonged constipation, and is simply the result 

 of abscesses caused by the straining to get rid of impacted fa3ces. 

 It generally goes on year after year, sometimes better and 

 sometimes worse, and can only be cured by an operation, which 

 consists in slitting up the wall of the bowel between it and 

 the fistulous opening. It is very difficult to get the dog to submit 

 to this operation without the use of chloroform, but with its 

 assistance it may very readily be performed. 



