Genre:

Introduction / Letter, Drollery; Poetry, Drollery

Subjects:

Pathology, Medical Treatment, Veterinary Science

    Introduces an item of 'poetic pathology' from Toby, a dog. The poem describes the symptoms of ascites, an illness that can be cured by 'squill, blue pill, and other means'. Describes the symptoms of 'Tympanitis', which can be cured with a 'cordial laxative, mix'd up with some carminative' and by 'avoiding food that's flatulent'.