THE DOG——DISEASES AND THEIR TREATMENT. 335 
frequently attempted vomiting, generally with little thrown out, and that 
being froth and green fluid; foul breath; irregular action of the bowels; 
distended belly, poor or depraved appetite; rolling on the ground. 
TREATMENT.—Give nux vomica for. vomiting of frothy, green fluid; 
constipation; drowsiness; useful also for pet dogs. Pulsatilla is valuable 
for cases resulting from rich food; flatulence; especially for delicate, high- 
bred dogs with a tendency to diarrhea. Insure regular exercise, and 
wholesome, digestible food in only moderate quantities. 
VOMITING. 
Vomiting is such an easy matter for a dog that it not only occurs as a 
frequent symptom of some disease, but even when food disagrees only a 
little with the animal. In the slight troubles last named, it needs no atten- 
tion unless it be often repeated. 
TREATMENT.—If vomiting occurs daily for some time, change the 
food. If it then persists, use remedies. Creosote is needed for continual 
vomiting, unsuccessful attempts at vomiting, and vomiting while in pup. 
‘Cocculus is needed for nausea after eating, and small quantities thrown out; 
and ipecac for throwing out all the meal soon after eating, as well as for 
diarrhea or dysentery. Provide good food and outdoor exercise. 
INFLAMMATION OF THE STOMACH.—GASTRITIS. 
This is caused by damp lodgings, drinking cold water when heated, 
rich food, indigestion, and poisons. The dog evinces great pain; throws 
himself down, rolls and kicks; lies on any cold surface; constantly craves 
water, but throws it up as soon as it is swallowed; retching; cold extremi- 
ties; dry, hot nose; quick breathing; anxious countenance. 
TREATMENT.—Give no food or drink but cold water, until all symp- 
toms disappear; then, for several days, only cold milk, oatmeal-gruel, and 
the like. Choose remedies from those given for Gastritis in the Horse. If 
poisons are the cause, they are to be removed and antidotes given as 
directed under Gastritis in the Horse, and in the Index of Poisons. 
INFLAMMATION OF THE BOWELS.—ENTERITIS. 
This painful disorder results from drinking cold water when the dog is 
heated, sudden changes to cold or damp weather, damp, shady lodgings, 
too constant use of animal food, colic, constipation, foreign bodies in the 
bowels, and the like. The symptoms are very active, such as hot, very 
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