194 DI8KASKS OF DOaS. 



8PBAI1TS. — By the term "sprain," is meant a sudden, violent 

 straining of a tendon or ligament. It may be caused by extreme 

 and long-continued exertion, by the dog stepping on something, 

 or by his foot getting into a hole when running, causing a twist 

 of limb or body from the natural position. There is sudden and 

 severe pain, followed by inflammation. The exact seat of the 

 injury can be discovered by passing the hand over the back, 

 shoulder, or limb which appears to be afleeted. Best is necessary ; 

 and it is advisable in these oases to give a cooling aperient, such as 

 the Mild Purgative. 



As soon as possible, bathe with water as warm as the dog can beai 

 it, and then rub the part with the Liniment for Sprains, Bruises, etc. , 

 at least three times a day ; or apply the Cooling Lotion, though that 

 requires such constant application, the former treatment is generally 

 to be preferred. 



STOMACH, ZNFLAUMATIOir OF (Gastritis).— This 

 may be caused by irritants accidentally swallowed, frequently by 

 mineral and other poisons thoughtlessly thrown out by housekeepers 

 or servants who have used them for exterminating rats, mice, etc. ; 

 or by the administration of turpentine in capsules or any other form, 

 except combined with an emulcent. Dogs also at times accidentally 

 swallow extraordinary things of an irritating nature in their haste 

 to devour picked-up garbage, and these produce inflammation. 



The first and principal symptoms for the owner to notice are ex- 

 cessive thirst and violent vomiting. In the intervals the dog will 

 lie down on his side stretched out, and whine and moan from the 

 pain he is suffering. When this is observed, Jgr. to Jgr. of hydro- 

 chlorate of cocaine should be administered. 



The general treatment is to keep the dog quite undisturbed. Let 

 him have at his command a constant supply of water which has 

 been boiled, and give thin mutton-broth, made with Scotch barley, 

 adding a little isinglass thereto. Opium to aJlay the pain may 

 be given, but cautiously, and the less of any medicine the better. 

 Diarrhoea will not unUkely follow, and must be treated as directed 

 under that head. 



STTITSTBOEZ!. — In writings on dog diseases I have not seen 

 any allusion made to dogs being liable to sunstroke, but I have seen 

 cases I consider to be due to such. One, a fox-terrier bitch, in New 

 York, which I was called in by a friend to see; her life was 

 saved by the application of ice to the head, and sedative treatment 

 afterwards. 



Some readers will recollect the Burton-on-Trent Show, 1878, 



