lOO THE MANAGEMENT AND DISEASES OF THE DOG. 



not irritate the intestinal mucous membrane may be advan- 

 tageously administered — linseed tea and nitrate of potass 

 fulfil this indication. A large blister should be applied to 

 the epigastrium." 



FATTY DEGENERATION OF THE LIVER. 



This condition of the liver is net uncommon in dogs, 

 though (probably from lack of scientific investigation) the 

 instances on record are very few. 



The following interesting case is taken from the Veterina- 

 rian, February, 1870 : 



"EXTRAORDINARY ENLARGEMENT OF THE LIV- 

 ER OF A DOG FROM DEPOSIT OF FATTY MATTER. 



" BY MESSRS. COWING AND SON, M.R.C.V.S., CAMDEN TOWN. 



" A few days ago the subject of the disease above referred 

 to, a Skye terrier twelve years of age, was brought to the In- 

 firmary for treatment, in consequence of an irritable condition 

 of stomach, which induced constant vomiting immediately 

 after the animal swallowed any kind of fluid ; even cold water 

 had this effect. It was ascertained that the bowels had not 

 acted for some time, and there was great prostration present. 



" To meet the urgent symptoms minimum doses of creo- 

 sote were given, but still the vomiting continued, and the 

 prostration became more extreme. In the next instance 

 hydr9cyanic acid was prescribed, in doses of one to two 

 minims in water, in order to ally the irritation and sickness 

 which prevented the effective administration of any food or 

 medicine. Some amount of success attended the employ- 

 ment of the acid, and an attempt was made to support the 

 animal by the exhibition of a little beef-tea with a small 

 quantity of brandy ; an enema was also given ; but in spite 

 of all treatment the dog become gradually worse, and on the 



