THE 
VETERINARIAN. 
VOL. XLIII. 
No. 506. 
FEBRUARY, 1870. 
Fourth Series. 
No. 182. 
Communications and Cases. 
EXTRAORDINARY ENLARGEMENT OF THE 
LIVER OF A DOG FROM DEPOSIT OF FATTY 
MATTER. 
By Messrs. Gowing & Son, M.R.C.V.S., Camden Town. 
A few days ago the subject of the disease above referred 
to, a Skye terrier, 12 years of age, was brought to the 
infirmary for treatment, in consequence bf an irritable con- 
dition of stomach, which induced constant vomiting imme- 
diately after the animal swallowed any kind of fluid ; even 
cold water had this effect. It was ascertained that the 
bowels had not acted for some time, and there was great 
prostration present. 
To meet the urgent symptoms minimum doses of creosote 
were given, but still the vomiting continued, and the pros- 
tration became more extreme. In the next instance hydro- 
cyanic acid was prescribed, in doses of one to two minims in 
water, in order to allay the irritation and sickness which 
prevented the effective administration of any food or medi- 
cine. Some amount of success attended the employment of 
the acid, and an attempt was made to support the animal 
by the exhibition of a little beef-tea with a small quantity 
of brandy; an enema was also given; but in spite of all 
treatment the dog became gradually worse, and on the next 
it was evident that he was sinking ; the owner then decided 
to have him destroyed. 
On making a post-mortem examination, the liver was found 
to be excessively enlarged, pale in colour, having a granular 
surface when cut into. The intestines were in a healthy 
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