In old cases, a dose of the J.K., given nightly, will be of decided benefit.
Inversion of the Womb
This sometimes occurs after parturition, either from disease of the womb, or from straining to void the placenta. The treatment consists in carefully washing the womb with tepid water, and then with the fingers (oiled) returning it to its proper position. The womb in these cases is turned inside out, so that what is the inside when in its proper position becomes the outside when it protrudes from the vagina. Therefore, to replace it, the pressure must be from the part furthest from the vagina, and made with careful, gentle pressure. The replacement is easily affected, especially if an assistant holds the bitch up by the hind legs. After the organ is replaced, a little Humphreys’ Veterinary Oil may be applied or poured into the vagina, and a dose or two of A.A. given. Afterwards, if there are symptoms of straining, the bitch must be made to stand or walk about, and G.G., must be given.
Inflammation of the Teats
This generally comes on a few days after the bitch has pupped. At first there will be found small lumps at the base of the teats, which are very tender; the swelling soon increases, and extends all around the teats; they then become very hot, and of a deep red color. The sucking of the pups causes so much pain that the bitch refuses to allow it. When this is the case, the inflammation soon extends over the whole udder, and if it be not arrested, suppuration takes place, and an abscess forms at the base of one or more of the teats.
Treatment.—Give A.A., a dose of one to three drops, once in say three hours at first, then once in six hours, and bathe the teats in Humphreys’ Marvel Witch Hazel or if cracked or very sore, apply Humphreys’ Veterinary Oil, morning and night.
CHAPTER VII.—Part IV.
DISEASES OF THE SKIN AND EXTREMITIES, AND MECHANICAL INJURIES
Eczema—Surfeit—Blotch
Definition.—A non-contagious, vesicular disease of the skin, not occasioned by the presence of parasites, but dependent on constitutional predisposition. It is sometimes termed mange, but is distinguished from that disease by the absence of acari. Foul mange is an aggravated form of eczema.
Causes.—Hereditary constitution; insufficient exercise; gross diet; food too spare or too full in quantity, or unwholesome in quality; close kennel; dirty bedding, too hard or too luxurious a bed, etc. Flesh food will produce it; so, also, will sleeping on barley straw.