AJSSSWOE Of MILK— CASKKR OF THE MOTTTH. 93 



mixture should be given three times a day : Tincture ciuchonse co., 

 loz. ; liquor cinchonse flav. ^dr. ; spirits of ammonia aromatic, ^oz, • 

 water to 6oz. The diet must be nourkhing and liberal. 



MILK-FEVEXt (Parturient Apoplexy) is uncommon in the 

 bitch, but there is always a risk of causing it by robbing the mother 

 of the whole of her puppies, especially if she is fuU of milk ; there- 

 fore tliat course should never be adopted. The symptoms are apparent 

 weakness, staggering, quick, hard breathing, hot, dry nose and 

 tongue, the latter thickly furred, the milk is suppressed, and the 

 bitch shows extreme thirst. In milk-fever when the animal is un- 

 conscious, nourishment, such as brandy and milk, can be administered 

 per rectum. The bladder must be emptied by means of the catheter. 



If possible, apply ice to the head, but if that is not obtaiuable, then 

 use cold spring water, changing it often, and relieve the bowels by 

 clysters. The patient should be kept perfectly quiet, and a soft bed 

 on an iaclined plane must be provided, so that the head may be 

 somewhat elevated. This elevation of the head is veiy important. 



aXILE-GLAITDS, INFLAMMATION OF TU£.-<Se« 



Mammitis. 



MOUTH, CANSEB OF THE.— This disease is generally 

 the result of too dainty feeding, combined with want of exercise, 

 although it may arise in old dogs from failing teeth, and consequent 

 want of masticating power. Both these causes lead to disordered 

 stomach and foul breath ; a deposit of tartar takes place, the gums 

 and lips become red, inflamed, and spongy, and there is after a time 

 more or less of fetid discharge from the mouth, frequently accom- 

 panied with bleeding. Old animals are the most subject to canker 

 of the mouth, and, on examination, most probably some of the teeth 

 will be found decayed, and the gums so tender that, in attempting to 

 eat, the dog suffers great pain. 



To cure the disease, remove the catise ; return to a more rational 

 way of feeding, and give proper exercise. It will be necessaiy to 

 examine the mouth carefully, and if the exciting cause be decayed 

 teeth, then remove all loose rotten stumps with a pair of suitable 

 forceps. This will be done more readily than may be supposed, and 

 a very Uttle practice will voa,k.e anyone efficient. Whilst extracting 

 the teeth, the dog's head must be held firmly by an assistant. It 

 will be evident that, whilst the dog's mouth is in such a tender 

 state, he must be supplied with food that requires no chewing. This 

 wiU be necessary for other reasons also. The disordered stomach 

 must be corrected, and a diet, principally vegetable. wUl assist in 



