INFLAMMATION OF TUB BOWELS. 
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CHAPTER II. 
DISEASES OF THE ABDOMEN, ETC. 
INFLAMMATION OF THE BOWELS. 
Stmptoms. —This complaint is indicated by extreme restless¬ 
ness in the dog, getting up and lying down, frequently 
changing places, and groaning. Sometimes he will lose the 
use of his hinder extremities ; and if his back, over the loins, 
be touched, he will exhibit indications of suffering; if he is 
moved from one place to another, he will utter loud screams. 
Costiveness frequently accompanies this disease. 
Remedies. —Bathing the animal in a tub of warm water 
frequently has a salutary effect. He should be kept in the 
water for a considerable time, and well rubbed while he is 
in it. When taken out let him be wiped quite dry, and 
rolled up in a warm blanket, and kept near a fire, if the 
weather be cold. Spring is the time dogs are most liable to 
attacks of this kind. 
If the animal does not exhibit signs of being better from 
this treatment, it will be necessary to have recourse to bleed¬ 
ing ; and then let him have the following mixture, which is 
for a dog of middle size :— 
Laudanum . . 20 drops, 
Sulphuric aether . . 25 drops, 
Castor-oil ... 1 ounce. 
This may be facilitated in its operation by the use of a 
clyster of gruel, butter, and salt. If the above fails to 
