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coming suddenly laborious, the animal dropping on his side and 
expiring in a few seconds. 
An autopsy made immediately revealed passive congestion of 
the lungs with heart clot, with hypertrophy of the organ. In the 
auricle two thread-like white worms, (Fillarise Immitis), were 
found, and one in the left ventricle. 
Case No. 8 .— Hermaphrodite .—A half bred black and tan 
terrier, suffering from obstinate constipation, was left for treat¬ 
ment. 
It was upon superficial examination a male, and I was some¬ 
what surprised to observe the animal urinate as a female. 
On closer examination the penis and testicles were seemingly 
well developed; there was present also an imperfect vulva and 
vaginal cavity, ending as far as could be ascertained, in a cul de- 
sac; the urethra was normal and in the usual position. In pass¬ 
ing a very flexible bougie through the urethra of the penis, an 
obstruction was reached just over the ischial arch, gentle pressure 
giving the feel of a saccular ending at the end of the bougie. 
The vulva, imperfect in formation, were about one half the 
normal size, and lay very close to the skin, their presence being 
only detected by close inspection; the clitoris was absent. 
Questioning as regards any venereal appetite, the owner said 
he had never noticed any, that other dogs would approach, but 
neither manifest any desire. 
Case No. 9. —Imperforate Anus.—Absence of Rectum .— 
This patient, a male hound puppy, ten days old, was brought to 
the infirmary, the owner stating that a few days after birth the 
pup would vomit after nursing, and at times noticed that the 
vomit contained what had the odor of fcecal matter. 
The animal was emaciated and very weak, and on examination 
no anus was present, its usual place being occupied by a slight 
depression. On manipulation of the abdomen, the rectum was 
apparently empty, while the colon seemed well filled with ingesta. 
The division between the two was sharply defined. 
An operation was performed to create a artificial anus, by 
making a crucial incision over the depression, through the skin, 
entering the pelvic cavity; the little finger was introduced but no 
