408 The Management and Diseases of the Dog. 
and especially if the bitch is in the early period of cestrum 
I will give one illustration out of many that have come 
under my notice. Last autumn a valuable red Dachshund 
bitch was brought to me that had gone astray to a cur the 
previous day. I thoroughly syringed the womb with warm 
soap and water, repeated in three hours, and again the 
following morning. Three days afterwards I obtained the 
services of a good red Dachshund dog, and the bitch threw 
four beautiful self-coloured puppies, two with red noses 
like herself, and two with black like the father, without a 
stain, at the proper period from the last connection. 
I advise this measure to veterinarians and canine fanciers 
as the most simple and effectual I know. Warm soap and 
water is better than alum if a subsequent connection at 
that “cestrum ” is intended, as it stimulates the function 
whereas alum checks it. 
SORE FEET. 
This is often a troublesome complaint with dogs. Those 
that travel long distances, following carriages, or accom- 
panying sportsmen, are frequently ‘affected. The thick 
cuticle covering the sole or pad of the foot becomes worn 
down, the deeper-seated structures are in consequence 
bruised, and the foot becomes swollen, hot, and painful. 
Treatment.—This consists in warm fomentations and 
poultices—bran, or bran and bread scalded together, are 
the best agents for the latter ; /zwseed 1s too drawing. Where 
the inflammatory action is excessive and the pain extreme, 
the surface may be pricked in two or three places, and 
leeches applied. 
If suppuration takes place, the matter should be evacu- 
ated by lancing, and subsequently treated as for abscess. 
Aperient medicine is advisable, wztk rest. To prevent 
the animal tearing off the poultice, a wire muzzle should be 
worn. The return to exercise should be gradual, and take 
place on soft ground 
