Medical Care 



Suppositories. — Glycerin suppositories are used 

 when a normal stool is formed but retained because 

 of fear, pain, or stagnation of the rectum. The 

 regular infant's size is adaptable for canines. In 

 absence of these, serviceable suppositories may be 

 fashioned from a piece of castile or ivory soap 

 about the size of a lead pencil and about one inch 

 in length. They should be made smooth and blunt 

 to facilitate insertion. If moistened with water just 

 before they are used their insertion will be easier. 

 Medicated suppositories are often used in the treat- 

 ment of inflammation of the rectum and anus. 



Inhalations. — ^Although not used to any extent in 

 canine practice, because of the dog's intolerance and 

 the difficulty of administration, inhalations are 

 sometimes of great value. In cases of cold in the 

 head, sore throat, or bronchitis, where the mem- 

 branes are dry and irritated, steam inhalations have 

 a marked soothing effect. The method of applica- 

 tion is simple, but difficulty is met in getting the 

 dog to submit. To a pint of boiling water the pre- 

 scribed remedy is added, placed in a dish which 

 will not easily tip over. The dog's head is held 

 over the dish and usually a second person will have 

 to assist in keeping him quiet. A towel is drawn 

 over the dog's nose, so as to exclude the eyes, and 

 is allowed to fall about the dish. The steam arising 

 from the dish is collected under the cone shape 

 of the towel and directed to the dog's nose. If 

 he resists the first attempts too strongly, it will be 



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