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quired, constitute the line of treatment to be fol- 

 lowed. The after-treatment as regards diet is as be- 

 fore mentioned. 



Tumors 



Neoplasms of the intestines are fortunately of 

 rare occurrence in dogs, as the diagnosis is almost 

 impossible, but their presence may be suspected in 

 cases where the digestive functions are disturbed 

 and continual attacks of pain, especially after meals, 

 and rapid emaciation ensue. Their presence may 

 sometimes be diagnosed either by palpation through 

 the abdominal walls in thin subjects or by the aid 

 of the Roentgen rays. The varieties found are sar- 

 comas and carcinomas. 



