Accessory Means.—Cloths wrung out of hot water and laid across the loins will be beneficial; nothing but milk must be given for several days.
Inflammation of the Bladder, Cystitis
This disease, which is a very dangerous and painful one, may be caused by stones in the bladder, injuries, fall upon the bladder when it is full of water, or similar accidents. As a result of infectious diseases, or diseases of the kidneys, also too long retention of urine in the bladder (dogs kept in the house too long).
Symptoms.—Hot, dry skin; pain in the back and flanks; thirst; no appetite; restlessness and signs of pain; frequent attempts to pass water, in which either one or only a few drops are passed at a time; the water may be clear, or thick and mixed with blood.
Treatment.—Give first two or three doses of the A.A., at intervals of two hours, then give the H.H., a dose of three or five drops, according to the size of the dog, at intervals of two to three hours, until entirely relieved.
Accessory Means.—Liquid diet should be given such as milk or broth.
Gonorrhea, Gleet
This disease, which is essentially an inflammation of the urethra, generally arises from taking the disease by connection with other animals that have it, or from repeated acts of sexual connection, which induces irritation, followed by a gleety, discharge; or it may arise in a modified form from uncleanliness.
Symptoms.—Discharge from the internal surface of the sheath and urethra, or canal through which the water flows, consisting of matter having a yellowish or greenish color, glueing together the parts or hair about them; the surface looks red and angry, and is attended with swelling and pain; there is frequent desire to pass water; sometimes the swelling and pain are but slight.
Treatment.—Give the H.H., a dose of three or five drops, according to the size of the dog, four times per day.