. The management and diseases of the dog. Dog breeds; Dogs. 400 The Management and Diseases of the Dog. CHOKING. Dogs very frequently get choked, especially ravenous feeders. A portion of bone or solid matter, too large, or from its shape impossible to be passed down the oesophagus, becomes fixed, it may be in the upper portion of the throat, the pharynx, or some distance down the tube. Treatment.—If the obstruction is not deeply lodged, and can be seen or felt, an attempt should be made to extract it. Fig. 39. throat forceps. with forceps. An ingenious instrument for this purpose is sold by A
. The management and diseases of the dog. Dog breeds; Dogs. 400 The Management and Diseases of the Dog. CHOKING. Dogs very frequently get choked, especially ravenous feeders. A portion of bone or solid matter, too large, or from its shape impossible to be passed down the oesophagus, becomes fixed, it may be in the upper portion of the throat, the pharynx, or some distance down the tube. Treatment.—If the obstruction is not deeply lodged, and can be seen or felt, an attempt should be made to extract it. Fig. 39. throat forceps. with forceps. An ingenious instrument for this purpose is sold by Arnold and Sons, London. (See Fig. 39.) When, however, the substance is too low for extraction a whalebone probe, having a portion of sponge fastened on the end and dipped in oil, may be gently passed down to the obstruction and then steadily pushed onwards. Before, however, attempting this measure, it is advisable to mani- pulate externally with the fingers, as the substance may be of such a nature that external pressure may break it down and facilitate its onward passage. Pins, needles, and other sharp substances may be removed by moving the probe about, rotating it, and then withdrawing it. Considerable irritation often ensues after choking, and when the lining membrane of the oesophagus has been lacerated, a great degree of inflammatory action is sure to follow ; to subdue both, and act as local sedative, warm bread and milk and broths should for some days afterwards form the sole diet of the Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Hill, John Woodroffe, d. 1909. Philadelphia, Gebbie & Company
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