A sprain means a violent stretching of tendons or ligaments, probably with rupture of some of their fibres. Sporting dogs are obviously subject to this accident during the exertion of the chase. The animal is lame, and the injured part, wherever it may be, is hot, painful, and swollen.

Treatment

In treatment, perfect rest is essential, and to make sure of this a splint may have to be put on the limb to keep it quiet. If there be much pain, fomentations are required twice a-day; if not, the part should be kept moist with Arnica lotiaru* For the chronic enlargement and stiffness that frequently remain after the acute symptoms have subsided, the best remedy is Rhus liniment,* rubbed in twice a-day. The same remedies in the form of dilution, or pilules, should be given internally.