This occurs -more frequently in house dogs or those confined too closely to their kennel, being an enlarged condition of the hemorrhoidal veins at the lower part of the rectum, presenting an enlarged, swollen and tender appearance, which gives pain when touched, or when the dog drags himself along the ground. Piles are internal and external, as they exist within or without the muscle that contacts the orifice of the anus. The disease is readily ascertained as the condition of the parts are naturally small, firm and contracted. Piles are produced by over-feeding with too much stimulating food, want of sufficient and healthful exercise, producing diseases of the liver, constipation of the bowels, consequent straining and undue distension of the parts in the act of fecation. The diet in a cure of piles should be laxatives, very little meat, but a portion of boiled liver may be allowed with broth or in soups, oatmeal well boiled and vegetables. As a mild aperient a little milk of sulphur shoud be given in milk or with the food. Dose would be a heaped up teaspoonful for a dog of 20 lbs., larger and smaller in proportion. Here are some ointments, either of which can be used:

Ointments For Piles

Mild mersurial ointment, 7 parts, finely powdered camphor, 1 part, well mixed; or the compound gall ointment of the Pharmacopoeia may be used. Hazeline is also very beneficial.

In bleeding piles the following injection may be used: Tincture of kra-meria, 2 drams, water to 6 ounces. Two ounces should be injected twice a day; while in all cases of Piles 1/2 dram to 2 drams of tincture of krameria in water, twice a day, will be useful.

In some cases of piles a tumor forms near the orific of the rectum; it is at first red, but afterward becomes purple, and finally discharges a thick fetid matter with blood. It forms a ragged sore, difficult to heal from movements of the dog in the natural act, and from dragging himself along the ground. Similar treatment to that already advised should be given, using the ointment and washing with the following lotion alternately.

Wash For Tumor

Goulard's water, 1/2 pint; laudanum, 1/2 ounce; tincture of arnica, 1/4 ounce; mixed.

Periostitis (Inflammation of the Periostem, the Membrane Covering of the Bone, is not often met with in the dog, usually arising from direct in-pries. It is a most painful disease, the membrane becomes greatly inflamed and swollen, separated from the bone, while frequently deposits of bone the result, which cause lumps that are unsightly. The symptoms are heat and swelling of the skin over the affected parts, great pain upon manipulation, feverishness and lameness when it occurs in a limb. Quiet is very essential. Apply hot flannels to the part, or in severe cases, hot linseed poultices will be better. If lumps remain after the swelling has left the part, then paint these with tincture of iodine, discontinuing this when the skin becomes sore. I prefer to apply Iodin Vasigin, full strength, as it does not make the skin sore, and can be rubbed in with the hand, twice daily.