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another stick or stone is flung in, and away he is started again, 

 and this repeated over and over again by thoughtless persons 

 who never seem to dream of tlie extent to which they are 

 taxing the good nature of tlie willing servant. 



Constipation, flatulency, worms, are also causes equally 

 easy of ascertainment, and by inquiry (in kennel dogs more 

 particularly) as to the source whence the water is supplied, 

 and the vehicle through which it flows or is drank from, we 

 may arrive at the conclusion the attack is caused from the 

 action of lead. Intus-susception, calculi, or hernia, would be 

 indicated by the colicky pains being of greater frequency and 

 more protracted ; but usually, and especially to an unscientific 

 person, these would be somewhat obscure. 



With regard to medicinal treatment, an oleaginous aperient 

 at the onset is generally advisable ; impaction of the rectum 

 is best removed with a warm soap-sud enema. Flatulency 

 may be relieved by aromatic cordials and antacids, <as — 



Sodse Carbonate 10-20 grains 



Essence of Peppermint 5-10 minims 



In a tablespoonful of warm water ; 

 or, 



Spts. Ammon. Aromaticus 20-30 minims 



Zingib 10 grs. 



Administered the same way. 



When the p"kin is severe 1-3 grains of opium may be 

 given in a teaspoonful or two of equal parts of brandy and 

 water, and repeated in an hour if not relieved. 



Rubbing the abdomen affords aase, and in extreme cases 

 mustard or ammonia embrocation may be applied. 



Bitches in whelp are occasionally attacked with colic, owing 

 to foetal pressure of the bladder. In such cases we can only 

 wait until the period of parturition arrives, and in the mean 

 time not overload the stomach and bowels, and keep the 

 latter gently relaxed ; urgent symptoms must, of course, be 

 treated as above. 



