112 DISXASSS OF DOGS. 



the fore and hind legs are drawn towards each other, and the back 

 is arched ; the fits of cramp and twitcMng are intermittent, but are 

 readily brought on by a touch or even a sudden noise. Foaming 

 at the mouth is also a frequent symptom. 



Antidotes: An emetic should immediately be given, and afterwards 

 butter, lard, or other fat in considerable quantities. 



The subject of poisoning is too abstruse to be dealt with fully 

 here. I merely attempt to point out a general line of treatment to 

 be adopted till professional aid can be obtained — ^when that is con- 

 sidered necessary — and which will tend to alleviate the animal's 

 sufferings should it fail in averting fatal consequences. 



FOIJTFI are tumours growing on some mucous membrane, as the 

 nose, ear, anus, or, more commonly, the vaginal passage. They are 

 attached by a stalk, or pedicel, varying in length and thickness, and 

 are smooth, red, and pear-shaped. They also vary in size; when 

 small, they are concealed from view, but protrude as they increase 

 in growth. They sometimes discharge a mucous matter, slightly 

 tinged with blood and are generally offensive in smell. 



The treatment is simple, and consists in their removal by t3ring a 

 strong silk thread or piece of fine silver wire round the neck of the 

 polypi. This most be tightened daily for a few days, till the neck is 

 cut through, and the tumours drop off. They can also be removed 

 by an toasenr, an instrument specially made for the purpose. The 

 parts should then be bathed freely for a few days with Goulard 

 Water. Internal medicines are not required unless feverishness exists, 

 when a dose of cooling medicine will be sufficient. 



POT-BEL3JT is a condition peculiar to young puppies. It 

 generally occurs whilst sucking, and affects the puniest in the Etter, 

 which is probably prevented by weakness from obtaining a fair share 

 of nourishment. 



The chief symptom is indicated by the name, but there is also 

 wasting of the muscles. Worms may he a cause, and evidently there 

 is a weak digestion, and great flatulence. Except in some very valu- 

 able strain that there is a strong reason for preserving, such puppies 

 do not pay for the trouble of treating. As soon as the pup will lap, 

 it should be given lime-water in cow's milk, and fed upon a variety 

 of nourishing things given often and in small quantities. 



FOVEBTT OF BLOOB.— <See Anemia. 



PRICES from thorns or any pointed instrument should b« 

 ireat'Cd by bathing with warm water, or poulticed. 



