=Snorting=: _Symptoms_: The dog stands with all four legs outstretched and nose extended, and draws the air sharply through his nose as if trying to remove some obstruction in the nasal passages or throat. It may occur at any time, but more often when first going out of doors into the cool air. Snorting often occurs after a cold or distemper. It is also a symptom of a polypus in the nose, and worms in the nasal passages; and dogs suffering from stomach disorders often snort. _Treatment_: When the result of some simple obstruction of mucus, as from cold or distemper, syringing the nose thoroughly with a solution of common salt (five grains to each ounce of water) gives relief. If the irritation proceeds from the fauces or throat, an emetic should be given, and purgative medicine is indicated if the stomach be deranged. When the condition is due to a polypus, a surgical operation is necessary. Parasites in the nose are difficult to dislodge, but sometimes an ounce of a solution of Pearson’s disinfectant fluid (one in a hundred) syringed up each nostril has the desired effect. I may add that worms in the nostrils of dogs living in England are of rare occurrence. =Spaying=: This is an operation occasionally performed on bitches to prevent breeding. Though it succeeds in this respect, it seldom prevents the bitch operated upon coming into heat to a more or less extent, and being troublesome with male dogs. For this and other reasons, the operation is not recommended. =Sprains=: _Symptoms_: Pain and swelling of the injured parts, followed, as a rule, by discolouration, lameness. _Treatment_: If where a bandage can be applied, the following lotion on lint is recommended:— _Recipe_: Goulard’s Extract of Lead, 1 drachm. Laudanum, 2 drachms. Water to 6 ounces. Mix. A piece of lint should be soaked in the lotion, placed over or around the injured part; this should be covered with a piece of oil-silk, taking care that it entirely covers the lint, and then a bandage applied. Repeat every eight hours. If the injury has occurred where a bandage cannot easily be applied, the following liniment is recommended:— _Recipe_: Chloroform, 4 drachms. Tincture Hyoscyamus, 4 drachms. Spirits of Camphor, 1 ounce. Soap Liniment, 2 ounces. Mix. Apply with gentle friction twice a day. In cases of sprains, keep the dog quiet for a week or so, and then give gentle exercise, swimming, for preference, if the weather is suitable, and the dog takes quietly to the water. In these cases, a free dose of purgative medicine, given as soon after the accident as possible, is beneficial. =Stifle Joint, Injury to=: This joint appears to be a particularly weak one in dogs, and is very liable to injury, due from slipping, or twisting of the leg.