258 DOGS : THEIR MANAGEMENT. 



cases of enteritis sulDinitted to my notice, have been 

 clearly traced to have commenced with something of 

 that kind. 



Of the symptoms of enteritis, colic and constipation, 

 with a hard thin pulse, are the most prominent. Sick- 

 ness is not present, or rather I have not witnessed it, at 

 the commencement of the disorder. The extremities 

 are cold — the eye has a stupid expression, the pupil being 

 much dUated — the breath is hot, and the nose dry. The 

 tail is drawn firmly downward, and pressed upon the 

 anus ; the urine is sometimes scanty, always high-color- 

 ed ; the tongue is rough and clammy, the thirst strong, 

 and the appetite lost. The dog seeks darkness and pri- 

 vacy, and does not ramble during the early stage ; it will 

 stretch itself out either upon its belly or on its side, and 

 I have not seen it sit upon its haunches. The abdomen 

 IS only of the heat of the body, which is generally of an 

 increased temperature. Pressure appears to cause no 

 pain, and the animal rather seems grateful for friction than 

 to resist it. As the disease proceeds, dIarrhcEa ensues, 

 and with it the signs of exhaustion and death generally 

 are exhibited. Throughout the attack there is a marked 

 disinclination to take any remedy ; which is not always 

 displayed by these creatures, and in no other disease is 

 so violently exhibited. Dogs often become attached to 

 those who minister to their complaints ; many of them 

 will appear to understand and appreciate the motives of 

 him who attempts their relief. The poor things will fre- 

 quently submit to operations, and lick the hand which 



