THE DOG——DISEASES AND THEIR TREATMENT. 845 
easiness will at once show that they are present, and an examination will 
readily bring them to view. 
‘TREATMENT.—There is no cure except the absolute removal of the 
parasites and destruction of their eggs. Wash the dog with warm water 
and soap, well rubbed into the skin, carefully cleanse with tepid water, and 
dry thoroughly by rubbing before a fire. Then sprinkle with tincture of 
camphor, and carefully use a comb and brush to remove the eggs on the 
hair. This may be repeated two or three times, the eyes, lips and cars re- 
ceiving special attention. The pests may be driven away by a free rubbing 
with an ointment made of one ounce of sulphur and a pound of lard; or 
one made of equal parts of sulphurous acid and water or glycerine; dilute 
carbolic acid may have the same effect. Sulphur internally may be desir- 
able along with the application of the sulphur-ointment. If the eruptions 
do not disappear, give arsenicum three times daily. Destroy all the bedding 
and cleanse the lodgings with carbolic or sulphurous acid. Dogs which 
are admitted to the house should be frequently and well washed. 
INFLAMMATION OF THE KIDNEYS. 
This is a very dangerous disease, but not common, and is caused by 
exposure to cold and wet, over-exertion, strains, injuries, seasoned food, 
gravel, and turpentine and cantharides as medicines. It is marked by stiff, 
straddling hind legs in walking; tender loins; hot, dry nose and mouth, 
with great thirst; turning of the head toward the loins; urine scanty and 
high-colored, or thick and clear, and passed with straining; failure of appe- 
tite; inclination to keep quiet; the back arched during motion. 
TREATMENT.—Use the remedies mentioned for this disorder in the 
Horse. Wring out cloths in hot water and apply them to the loins, chang- 
ing them often. Give an exclusive diet of milk for some days. 
INFLAMMATION OF THE BLADDER. 
This is sometimes the result of cold and of wet lodgings, but may ensue 
upon running about after being tied up, or from injuries, gravel, and dosing 
with cantharides. The urine is sometimes clear, at other times thick, cloudy 
and bloody, passed in very small quantities, with frequent attempts; gener- 
ally matter is discharged from the penis; hind legs trembling; belly about 
the bladder hot, tender and distended. 
TREATMENT.—Aconite and cantharis in alternation will often be 
‘sufficient. Cannabis is useful if the first two remedies do not effect a cure, 
and if there is great pain during and after urination. Give a diet of milk. 
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