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a light yellow tasteless powder is of great value in all cases of 
acute diarrhoea or chronic catarrh of an uncomplicated nature, 
where a reliable intestinal astringent is desired. It is harmless, 
has the advantage of tastelessness, and furthermore does not dis¬ 
turb the stomach. For the adult 1,0 every one or two hours, 
for minors 0,5 thrice daily is the ordinary dose ; after one or two 
days’ use in this way, the dose can be diminished. (.Bet /. 
Thierdrzt . IVoch.) 
Acute Nephritis Following Internal and External 
Administration of Spirits of Turpentine.—A. filly was 
treated for colic by its owner with a drench containing tr. opii 
and spirits terebinth ; at the same time the abdomen was well 
rubbed with spirits of turpentine. 
The animal quickly became decidedly worse. Pulse and 
respiration increased. Temperature rose to 103 F. Visible 
mucous membranes showed marked reddening and congestion ; 
profuse general perspiration set in. Examination per rectum 
elicited marked pain as soon as the author pressed with his hand 
against the posterior wall of the left kidney. Although the 
bladder was empty, tenesmus set in. The coming on of the 
nephritis was according to the opinion ot the author favored by 
the condition of strangury of the kidney, present in most cases 
of colic. Phlebotomy lowered the blood pressure and diminished 
the kidney pain. Internally the animal received opium, aconite, 
and belladonna ; later tincture of aconite with sodium bicarbon¬ 
ate. Hot fomentations were applied in the region of the kid¬ 
neys and lukewarm soap water injections given per rectum. 
Under this treatment and proper diet the animal recovered in 
three days. The author recommends tinct. aconit. and sod. bi¬ 
carb. as the best sedative for the urinary apparatus.— [Bert. 
Thierd rzt. IVoch .) 
BELGIAN REVIEW. 
Hypertrophy of the Prostate in a Dog [By Prof. E. 
Lienaux \.—In a very interesting article the author considers 
some manifestations which are met with in this affection, and 
which will considerably help in the clinical study of enlarged 
prostates. The first case is one with complications of inter¬ 
mittent hemorrhages . The animal, losing blood through the 
penis, by drops, immediately after micturation or when making 
the slightest effort; after a certain time, however, a complete 
impossibility for urinating became manifest, and, notwithstanding 
