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The inrariable yellow colour of the parts mentioned aa a symptom 

 In thia disease is one which the least careful observer cannot fail to 

 notice ; but before this occurs there are other symptoms which should 

 not be overlooked. In the earlier stages the dog's appetite fails ; he 

 suffers considerable thirst, which increases as the disease progresses ; 

 there is fever, with alternate fits of heat and shivering ; vomiting 

 may occur, and the matter ejected is generally slimy and of a 

 yellowish colour ; the urine is passed in small quantities, and is a 

 deep yellow colour ; the bowels are generally constipated, and the 

 excrement is of a pale clay colour. In chronic cases the belly is 

 enlarged, and flatulence often exists ; while on the right side a 

 swelling may be felt. In severe cases the dog rapidly loses flesh 

 and soon becomes a mere skeleton ; the coat is rough and staring, 

 and often comes off in patches. AU writers I have consulted on 

 the subject recommend mercury in the treatment of jaundice, so 

 I here give particulars of its dose, and the mode of administering it, 

 for the benefit of my readers, although I do not myself use it. 



Mercurial Treatment of Jaundice. — Calomel 2gr. to 4gr., with Igr. 

 of opium every six hours, is a not uncommon prescription. Mr. 

 Meyrick prescribes the following; "Blue pill 3gr., opium Igr., to 

 be given every five or six hours. If diarrhoea be produced by this 

 treatment, the quantity of opium must be increased, and the 

 mercury, if heceaaary, reduced to 2gr." 



I prefer to use the Compoimd Podophyllin Fillt. If the bowels be 

 not freely opened after administering the first pill a dose of salts 

 and senna (black draught) should be given : on the other hand, if 

 diarrhoea exists it must be checked. In conjunction with the pills 

 the following mixture should be tried : 



Mixture for Jaundice. — Take bromide of potassium, Idr. ; taraxa- 

 cum (dandelion) juice, 3oz. ; mix, and ^ve a teaspoonful three times 

 a day in water or grueL This dose is for a dog about 201b weight. 

 Benefit is also derived from the administration of 30gr. to 60gr. of 

 sulphate of potassium in water. The dose may be repeated in 

 twenty-four hours, but must not be continued long enough to cause 

 excessive purging. 



If the attack should occur during distemper, the Distemper Mix- 

 ture may be used instead of the above. When, as in chronic in- 

 flammation, the liver is enlarged, the Limment for Sprains may be 

 well rubbed round the region of the diseased organ, or a strong 

 mustard plaster applied. Another method of affording relief is to 

 take a piece of flannel, dip it in hot water, wring the water out, pour 

 some spirit of turpentine over the material, and apply to the affected 

 part. It is very important that the bowels should be freely relieved 

 at the outset, and if the metms advised above prove unsuccessful, 



