New-York tribune., 1902-06-04
HER DOG AND CAT ATIENTS
A VISIT TO A WOMAN SURGEONS HOS
PITL-NEEDLES AND GOLD WATCHES
a FEW THINGS PUPPIES SWALLOW.


There is a woman in this city who keeps dog
hospital Aristocradc dogs from the homes OF
fashion, well humble but well beloved mon
grels from the less pretentious world, spend days
or weeks with her to be cured of their ills There
is long table in the middle of the ward; table
with a perforated tin top Stretched upon this.
and with a few drops of chloroform ether jul
diciously applied. many dog, quite unknown to
himself. has parted with portion of his
anatomy, of which he relieved for his good
The surgeon always wears sterilized cotton gown
when she operates. and she uses instruments which
have been boiled and sterilized. and sterzed cot
ton bandages just as do the best hospitals for
humans All along the sides of the room are
the cages, in which the patients find that they
must stay, greatly to their puzzled disgust.
smart little fox terrier white with brown
markings on his head. is swathed with multifarous
bandages Two bulldogs nearly him to pieces
the other day. His master lifted him in his arms
to save him. when the two assailants sprang upon
him so furlously that he dropped the fox terrier
to save himself. The terrier away. and was
lost for twenty-four hours. Then some one
brought him to the hospital covered with wounds
The first day he had to be muZzled and held by
two persons while his wounds were being dressed.
After that he appreciated the intention of his
and showed that he understood by laying his head
upon her shoulder and affectionately endeavoring
to kiss her when she dressed his wounds.
TOOTHACHE ONE OF THEIR WOES.
Dogs usually understand, after the first second
day that the dressing of their wounds is for their
benefit and cease all resentment They are fire.
quently brought in with canker Of the ear, which
is extremely painful. They bitterly resent the
first few treatments but after that they will often
when let out of the cage, to the surgeon and
jump on her lap, ready for treatment
One day little French poodle was brought in
by maid, who said that the dog had had fits.
brought on, they thought, by overlooking. The
tiny creature put its paw TO its face, and rubbed
its head against the doctors dress
You act to me- said the doctor, like dog
with the toothache." She opened its mouth with
the mouth bandage, and the result of her ex-
animation extracted twelve teeth. After it was
all the poodle plainly showed its pleasure at
the relief from pain. They were baby teeth, and
came easily. With second teeth. cocaine.
ether or chloroform is used sometimes.
Not long ago girl brought in old yellow cat.
much emaciated. She said it was a pet and they
thought 1t must have got something in its throat
which prevented it swallowing. as it had eaten
nothing for ten days. The doctor found nine
liberated teeth in extremely bad condition. She
extracted them all. and five minutes after puss
was tapping milk and appearing joyful.
Il would rather handle dozen dogs than one
cat" said the doctor. "A cat will use its claws
and teeth the time. which dog never
does. A cat is much more nervous and high
strung and apt die under anaesthetics. and 1t is
less intelligent and able understand what you
want
THEY HAVE APPENDICITIS. TOO
Dogs sometimes have appendicitis. and are oper-
ated on for the purpose Of removing the vermiform
appendix. The other day the woman surgeon re-
moved an appendix. and found It full of coal This
a specimen of the things that puppies will eat
One day she removed toy watch from bright
young pups digestive apparatus-where II had not
been digested. Buckles. pocketbook clasps but
tons, pins and needles among the interesting
collection OF things which she has garnered in her
explorations in the interor Recently a little boy
nearly in tears. brought in a pet cat, which. he
said. had ishbone stuck in its throat. and could
nothing. Opening the cats mouth wide and
using the speculum, she a tiny. gttering
point protruding from the roof of the mouth She
took hold of this with instrument expecting
fearful time with the cat. But pussy. seeming to
realize that she 10 be relieved OF her troubles
Immediately relaxed her muscles and permitted the
operation. The surgeon brought forth first
to her astonishment. drew forth some two yards
The bow looked on aghast and said that his sister
had been embroiderng with that very kind Of
in the throat which proved to co cpntsin needle
girl who had brought the said IN astonish-
ment she saw the treasure trove: Il was sew
tfg thTead 1i'sGnS and lost 9n t W S0eS Win
ChIoroforrn is never used in operations upon cats
They extremely susceptible to its influence. and
a few drops IN 4 close box are sufficient to send
waking in less than minute 1t is a painless
death, and now that the season of summer fittings
cats 70 wander homeless about the streets would
well
stories the doctor tell Of deserted and NAL
treated pets not pleasant.
The heart action OF pet dog or cat is watched
just carefully during an operation as that or
and camphor and all kinds Of restoratives are at
hand for instant hypodermic injection II there is
danger. Angora cats the most difficult of all
animals operate upon. as they are delicate. ner-
vous creatures. with low vitality.
HOW DOG WAS MADE TO EAT.
A sick dog is as inlcal about his food too
scL nerscn On Great Dane. who had received
an injury of the spine and refused to eat any
thing she kept alive by having his mouth held
open while she threw raw eggs into it They
would slip down and the dog fed whether he
would or no. The first thing that he ate vounta-
rily was ice Ice cream Is frequent In
valid dish in this hospital. and maltine and cod
liver OIL punches. matted milk, raw eggs. beef
juice and pure cream are among the da1nties that
Sometimes dog, vicious in health. will be as
will be the case. Little Toto. Japanese spaniei,
who is in the hospital with sore throat Is the
Unable splendid setter, though. who came In
parayzed in his hind legs has never eve, & lost his ID dis
treated Every time he sees the doctor coming
with the battery he lifts his voice in a howl that
Often dogs which have been greatly ,Petted will
cry with holneslckngTS . hIi @ daw uben nen6a are
One natron brings in her two little dogs period
tcaIIy to have their teeth examined for tartar
deposits This seems hardly necessary; as each
bottle Of toothpowder and has his teeth carefully
brushed twice day Each has ms rs Htte Ias pea a
a hair mattress. beneath down quilt They have
dainty velvet robes to weaT out IN COO oEea an
matted milk tablets at 81 a jar to give variety 10
their menu
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