diff --git "a/everything_about_dogs_without_embeddings.json" "b/everything_about_dogs_without_embeddings.json" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/everything_about_dogs_without_embeddings.json" @@ -0,0 +1,873 @@ +{ + "everything_about_dogs_administering_medicine.txt": { + "text_chunks": [ + "\n\nAdministering Medicine. — It is foolish to force medicine down a dog's \nthroat if he can be \"tricked\" into taking it naturally, without even being \naware that he is doing so. Even when force is necessary there is no need \nfor opening a dog's teeth when liquid is to be given, for if poured into the \npatient's cheek it will drain through the teeth. When a dog refuses to swal- \nlow whatever is placed in his mouth — as he is liable to do — all that is neces- \nsary is to hold his head up and close his nostrils and jaws for a couple of \nseconds. \n\nGiving pills to some dogs is a more difficult matter. Hold the dog's \nhead well up, open mouth with your left hand, and place the pill well down \nhis throat on the base of the tongue, quickly close his jaws for a second \nand slightly chuck your hand or finger agaist his throat and he is bound \nto make a gulp and swallow it. Some dogs are very cute and will keep the \npill inside or on one side and when you are not looking will quickly spit \nit out, so watch them for a minute or so to be sure the pill has gone down. \nPills can also be given hid in a piece of meat (providing the dog is not so \nsick that he has refused food), but if you give them pills this way, fool \nthe dog by giving him first a few pieces of meat one at a time, having your \nprepared piece handy when he will not suspect and will take it, following \nit up with a few more pieces of meat. \n\nA great many dogs will take — when not too sick — castor oil, cod liver \noil, syrup of phosphates, and many powders even, in a little savory broth or \nporridge. When powders are refused in food, mix them in a little butter, \nhoney or syrup, and place well back on the tongue. With l", + " gulp and swallow it. Some dogs are very cute and will keep the \npill inside or on one side and when you are not looking will quickly spit \nit out, so watch them for a minute or so to be sure the pill has gone down. \nPills can also be given hid in a piece of meat (providing the dog is not so \nsick that he has refused food), but if you give them pills this way, fool \nthe dog by giving him first a few pieces of meat one at a time, having your \nprepared piece handy when he will not suspect and will take it, following \nit up with a few more pieces of meat. \n\nA great many dogs will take — when not too sick — castor oil, cod liver \noil, syrup of phosphates, and many powders even, in a little savory broth or \nporridge. When powders are refused in food, mix them in a little butter, \nhoney or syrup, and place well back on the tongue. With large and pow- \nerful dogs the mouth can be held open by twisting a towel around the \nupper jaw, and an assistant is generally necessary except with small toy \ndogs, which can be held tightly between the knees while giving the med- \nicine. As soon as the medicine is placed on the tongue, close the mouth \nand hold it shut till dog is seen to swallow, but must not be held so as to \ninterfere with his breathing through the nostrils. The best way to give \nliquid medicine is to gently raise the dog's head and form a pouch or pocket \nby drawing outwards -and slightly upwards the lower lip at the corner of \nthe mouth, and gradually pouring into the funnel thus formed. \n\nGelatine capsuls are very handy in administering powders. If the \ndose is bulky it is better to divide it up among several small capsules than \nit is to try to inclose it in a single l", + "arge and pow- \nerful dogs the mouth can be held open by twisting a towel around the \nupper jaw, and an assistant is generally necessary except with small toy \ndogs, which can be held tightly between the knees while giving the med- \nicine. As soon as the medicine is placed on the tongue, close the mouth \nand hold it shut till dog is seen to swallow, but must not be held so as to \ninterfere with his breathing through the nostrils. The best way to give \nliquid medicine is to gently raise the dog's head and form a pouch or pocket \nby drawing outwards -and slightly upwards the lower lip at the corner of \nthe mouth, and gradually pouring into the funnel thus formed. \n\nGelatine capsuls are very handy in administering powders. If the \ndose is bulky it is better to divide it up among several small capsules than \nit is to try to inclose it in a single large one. Powders are also adminis- \ntered by mixing with butter, syrup or glycerine. \n\nInjections. — Use a rubber syringe, never a glass one, as they are dan- \ngerous. A bulb syringe with a flexible tube two or three inches long I find \n\n\n\nthe best, as you can so handily hold the bulb in your hand and work it \nquickly when ready before the dog can get out of position. The regular \nfountain syringe is also very good. For injection in the ear there is a \nregular ear syringe made. \n\n\n\"There is nothing analogous between the dog and the horse. The vet- \nerinarian who treats a dog from an equine standpoint is a failure. In tem- \nperament and nervous organization the dog resembles man, but his diges- \ntive organs differ so radically taht medicine does not act on each alike. As \nan instance, common salt has no particular effect upon man. On the dog, \nin sma", + "arge one. Powders are also adminis- \ntered by mixing with butter, syrup or glycerine. \n\nInjections. — Use a rubber syringe, never a glass one, as they are dan- \ngerous. A bulb syringe with a flexible tube two or three inches long I find \n\n\n\nthe best, as you can so handily hold the bulb in your hand and work it \nquickly when ready before the dog can get out of position. The regular \nfountain syringe is also very good. For injection in the ear there is a \nregular ear syringe made. \n\n\n\"There is nothing analogous between the dog and the horse. The vet- \nerinarian who treats a dog from an equine standpoint is a failure. In tem- \nperament and nervous organization the dog resembles man, but his diges- \ntive organs differ so radically taht medicine does not act on each alike. As \nan instance, common salt has no particular effect upon man. On the dog, \nin small doses, it is an emetic; in large doses, a poison. Castor oil is a \nmild laxative on man; on the dog it is an active purge. Epsom salts act \nonly mildly on man; on dogs it acts violently, producing copious, watery \nstools. Aloes and rhubarb, recognized as purgatives on man, have no \nparticular effect o ndogs, and so with numerous other drugs. \n\n\"The dog is particularly susceptible to the action of chloroform. This \nis on account of the irregular heart action previously mentioned. His \nsensitive nervous system responds quickly to the smallest doses of strych- \nnine, and a minute quanty of mercury produces profuse salivation. These \ndrugs should only be administered by an expert. Opium is not particu- \nlarly dangerous in its action on dogs. \n\n\"Between human exclamations, canine howling, coughing and gasping \nand occasionally biting, the dog generally escapes wi", + "ll doses, it is an emetic; in large doses, a poison. Castor oil is a \nmild laxative on man; on the dog it is an active purge. Epsom salts act \nonly mildly on man; on dogs it acts violently, producing copious, watery \nstools. Aloes and rhubarb, recognized as purgatives on man, have no \nparticular effect o ndogs, and so with numerous other drugs. \n\n\"The dog is particularly susceptible to the action of chloroform. This \nis on account of the irregular heart action previously mentioned. His \nsensitive nervous system responds quickly to the smallest doses of strych- \nnine, and a minute quanty of mercury produces profuse salivation. These \ndrugs should only be administered by an expert. Opium is not particu- \nlarly dangerous in its action on dogs. \n\n\"Between human exclamations, canine howling, coughing and gasping \nand occasionally biting, the dog generally escapes without the medicine. \nKindness and strategy are the only safe methods for giving medicine. Aim \nto get the dog to take his medicine without knowing that he is getting it. \nThis can be accomplished by having the medicine in pill form. One of \nthe pills can be introduced into a slit made in a small cube of meat. Disarm \nthe patient of suspicion by preparing several similar cubes of meat without \nthe pills. Give him one of these. He may examine it, but finding it all \nright, will swallow it. Another should be given him. If he swallows it \nwithout examination, give him the cube containing the pill and it will \nfollow its predecessor. Do not use fluids if it is possible to avoid them. \nGelatine capsuls can be had in various sizes to accommodate all drugs. \nIt is better to give two small capsules than one large one. To give a \ncapsule have an attendant", + "thout the medicine. \nKindness and strategy are the only safe methods for giving medicine. Aim \nto get the dog to take his medicine without knowing that he is getting it. \nThis can be accomplished by having the medicine in pill form. One of \nthe pills can be introduced into a slit made in a small cube of meat. Disarm \nthe patient of suspicion by preparing several similar cubes of meat without \nthe pills. Give him one of these. He may examine it, but finding it all \nright, will swallow it. Another should be given him. If he swallows it \nwithout examination, give him the cube containing the pill and it will \nfollow its predecessor. Do not use fluids if it is possible to avoid them. \nGelatine capsuls can be had in various sizes to accommodate all drugs. \nIt is better to give two small capsules than one large one. To give a \ncapsule have an attendant take a small dog in his lap; a large dog should \nbe gently backed into a corner. Stroke the dog's head and face gently; \nthen with the left hand held over the head just in front of the eyes, press \nthe lips against the teeth just enough to cause him to open his mouth. \nMoisten the capsule, place it as far back on the tongue as possible, which \ncan be inserted well down the throat without danger to either the dog or \nthe physician. Close the mouth quickly and the capsule will be swallowed.\" \nThe following was published in the Dog Fancier, written by their \nveterinarian, Dr. D. H. Hall, and is worth publishing, containing many good \nideas: \n\n\n\n\"In the treatment of dogs or other domestic animals one great obstacle \nto successful medication is the difficulty often encountered in the adminis- \ntration of remedies. \n\nDogs frequently refuse to swallow liquid", + " take a small dog in his lap; a large dog should \nbe gently backed into a corner. Stroke the dog's head and face gently; \nthen with the left hand held over the head just in front of the eyes, press \nthe lips against the teeth just enough to cause him to open his mouth. \nMoisten the capsule, place it as far back on the tongue as possible, which \ncan be inserted well down the throat without danger to either the dog or \nthe physician. Close the mouth quickly and the capsule will be swallowed.\" \nThe following was published in the Dog Fancier, written by their \nveterinarian, Dr. D. H. Hall, and is worth publishing, containing many good \nideas: \n\n\n\n\"In the treatment of dogs or other domestic animals one great obstacle \nto successful medication is the difficulty often encountered in the adminis- \ntration of remedies. \n\nDogs frequently refuse to swallow liquids or offer such strenuous ob- \njections that a portion of the medicine is spilled and the quantity admin- \nistered becomes merely speculative. Hence it is not advisable to use liquid \nmedicines at all for dogs if it can be avoided. \n\nHypodermic injections of alkaloidal \"solutions are the most prompt, effi- \ncient and reliable method of administration we have, but as it pre-supposes \nthe possession of a hypodermic syringe the plan is not feasible in the ma- \njority of instances. \n\nOther methods are to have the remedies incorporated in tablet or \ngranule form or given in gelatin capsules. For ordinary purposes this is \nthe most convenient method. The tablet or capsule can be placed toward \nthe back of the tongue and readily forced back with the finger far enough \nso that to swallow is the only thing the patient can do. \n\nAlways treat him kindly and give an ap", + "s or offer such strenuous ob- \njections that a portion of the medicine is spilled and the quantity admin- \nistered becomes merely speculative. Hence it is not advisable to use liquid \nmedicines at all for dogs if it can be avoided. \n\nHypodermic injections of alkaloidal \"solutions are the most prompt, effi- \ncient and reliable method of administration we have, but as it pre-supposes \nthe possession of a hypodermic syringe the plan is not feasible in the ma- \njority of instances. \n\nOther methods are to have the remedies incorporated in tablet or \ngranule form or given in gelatin capsules. For ordinary purposes this is \nthe most convenient method. The tablet or capsule can be placed toward \nthe back of the tongue and readily forced back with the finger far enough \nso that to swallow is the only thing the patient can do. \n\nAlways treat him kindly and give an approbative pat on the head \nand when the time for the next dose arrives he will be ready for it. \n\nAt times liquid medicines are necessary, especially saline laxatives, and \nas they are decidedly of unpleasant taste and the dose necessarily large it \nis frequently quite a difficult matter to convince the patient that it is \"not \nbad to take.\" Rochelle salts is the least nauseating of the saline laxatives \nand when given largely diluted with water its action is increased and the \ntaste not so disagreeable. \n\nIn giving liquids place the patient in a corner, but do not handle rough- \nly. Have the medicine in a bottle or hard rubber syringe. Take hold of \nthe fold at the angle of the mouth and pull out to form a pouch, then pour \nin a small quantity at a time, repeating as it is swallowed. \n\nA dose of castor oil is sometimes required, especially to su", + "probative pat on the head \nand when the time for the next dose arrives he will be ready for it. \n\nAt times liquid medicines are necessary, especially saline laxatives, and \nas they are decidedly of unpleasant taste and the dose necessarily large it \nis frequently quite a difficult matter to convince the patient that it is \"not \nbad to take.\" Rochelle salts is the least nauseating of the saline laxatives \nand when given largely diluted with water its action is increased and the \ntaste not so disagreeable. \n\nIn giving liquids place the patient in a corner, but do not handle rough- \nly. Have the medicine in a bottle or hard rubber syringe. Take hold of \nthe fold at the angle of the mouth and pull out to form a pouch, then pour \nin a small quantity at a time, repeating as it is swallowed. \n\nA dose of castor oil is sometimes required, especially to supplement \nthe action of a vermicide. If this is given in about four parts of milk \nthe taste will be largely disguised and the administration more pleasantly \neffected. \n\nIn applying lotions to the eye the lids can be separated by the thumb \nand finger and the solution dropped in from a medicine dropper. \n\nWhen the nasal passages are occluded by adherent discharges, appli- \ncations of warm water and steaming will be of benefit. For the latter, the \npatient can be held with the nose over a vessel containing hot water (med- \nicated if the case demands) and enclosing head and vessel with a towel. \nCare must be taken though to allow sufficient air. \n\nIn applying remedies to the ear the most useful implement is a blunt, \nhard rubber syringe. If, however, it is necessary to apply dry powder a \n\"blower\" will be found of great service. \n\nIn treating wound", + "pplement \nthe action of a vermicide. If this is given in about four parts of milk \nthe taste will be largely disguised and the administration more pleasantly \neffected. \n\nIn applying lotions to the eye the lids can be separated by the thumb \nand finger and the solution dropped in from a medicine dropper. \n\nWhen the nasal passages are occluded by adherent discharges, appli- \ncations of warm water and steaming will be of benefit. For the latter, the \npatient can be held with the nose over a vessel containing hot water (med- \nicated if the case demands) and enclosing head and vessel with a towel. \nCare must be taken though to allow sufficient air. \n\nIn applying remedies to the ear the most useful implement is a blunt, \nhard rubber syringe. If, however, it is necessary to apply dry powder a \n\"blower\" will be found of great service. \n\nIn treating wounds the watchword should be antisepsis, but in the \nuse of such preparations one must always bear in mind the danger that \nmay result from the patient licking the dressing. Of antiseptics iodoform \nshould never be used for the dog except in minute quantities, owing to \nliability of absorption and poisoning. In applying remedies other than \nper orem it sometimes becomes necessary to restrain the patient from biting \nhis would-be benefactor. This can be accomplished by tying a long piece \nof tape tightly around the paws, having the knot on the under side. Then \ncarry the ends back of the ears and tie again. \n\nIn the application of unguents to the skin of long-haired dogs time \nis really sometimes saved by clipping. The skin can be more thoroughly \ncleansed and dried and the remedy more evenly applied and consequently \nbetter results obtained. \n\nIn ", + "s the watchword should be antisepsis, but in the \nuse of such preparations one must always bear in mind the danger that \nmay result from the patient licking the dressing. Of antiseptics iodoform \nshould never be used for the dog except in minute quantities, owing to \nliability of absorption and poisoning. In applying remedies other than \nper orem it sometimes becomes necessary to restrain the patient from biting \nhis would-be benefactor. This can be accomplished by tying a long piece \nof tape tightly around the paws, having the knot on the under side. Then \ncarry the ends back of the ears and tie again. \n\nIn the application of unguents to the skin of long-haired dogs time \nis really sometimes saved by clipping. The skin can be more thoroughly \ncleansed and dried and the remedy more evenly applied and consequently \nbetter results obtained. \n\nIn the writer's experience, no appreciable difference could ever be \nobserved in the texture or color of the hair when it had grown out again. \nThe clipping, however, should not be resorted to except in obstinate cases \nand during favorable weather. \n\nRectal injections are frequently indicated, especially in house dogs \nwhere from lack of exercise and irregular habits the faeces becomes im- \npacted. In cases of collapse, extreme weakness and refusal of food it \nsometimes becomes necessary to introduce predigested foods and medi- \ncines per rectum. The ordinary bulb syringe or those of the hard rubber \nvariety can be used for this purpose, but the nozzle must not be pointed \nenough to injure the mucus membrane as abrasions of the latter might \nprove troublesome. \n\nIn connection with the administration of medicine, it will be well to \nremember that all drugs act more", + " the writer's experience, no appreciable difference could ever be \nobserved in the texture or color of the hair when it had grown out again. \nThe clipping, however, should not be resorted to except in obstinate cases \nand during favorable weather. \n\nRectal injections are frequently indicated, especially in house dogs \nwhere from lack of exercise and irregular habits the faeces becomes im- \npacted. In cases of collapse, extreme weakness and refusal of food it \nsometimes becomes necessary to introduce predigested foods and medi- \ncines per rectum. The ordinary bulb syringe or those of the hard rubber \nvariety can be used for this purpose, but the nozzle must not be pointed \nenough to injure the mucus membrane as abrasions of the latter might \nprove troublesome. \n\nIn connection with the administration of medicine, it will be well to \nremember that all drugs act more powerfully on an empty stomach than \nwhen it holds food, either liquid or solid. Therefore, powerful remedies and \nthose which are of irritating character, such, as arsenic, iron, nux vomica \nand cod-liver oil, should be given after feeding, so that they will mingle \n\"with the food and be absorbed slowly. Oil can be administered easily if \nfloated on milk. Whisky, alcohol and all fluids of strong taste should be \nfreely diluted with water before administering, at least four parts of water \nto one of whisky. " + ] + }, + "everything_about_dogs_breeding.txt": { + "text_chunks": [ + "\n\nBREEDING AND RAISING OF PUPPIES \n\n\nBitches come in season on an average of twice a year, about every five \nto seven months, and the question is often asked whether it is advisable \nto bceed a bitch during the first period of oestrum. The answer depends \nmuch upon the breed and state of maturity. As a general thing, it is not \nwell for a young bitch, which can not be fully developed at the age of ten \nmonths, to undergo the strain on vitality, which maternity causes. Some \nterriers mature quickly, but the large breeds should certainly not be bred \nuntil at least eighteen months old, and in any case it is wise to allow the \nfirst period to pass. \n\nAnother question asked, is whether a bitch should be bred at every \nperiod, or rather, whether it is wise to do so. This depends a good deal \nupon the vigor of the bitch, but unless a bitch be looked upon as a mere \nmachine to produce puppies for the benefit of the owner's pocket, it is well \nto allow the bitch to be served every other period. When a bitch is bred \ntwice a year and has a litter each time, the strain upon her vitality must be \nvery great, and unless the mother is more than ordinarily vigorous, later \nlitters will show a corresponding weakness. \n\nA bitch first shows signs of coming in season by bleeding. Now, if you \nare watching for her and take note of the clay the bleeding begins, then \none method to determine when she is ready to take the dog is to count \nfrom this day, and from the tenth to twelfth day she is ready for the dog. \nThis rule does not always work, however, for I've had bitches that were ready \nand willing to be served even in the sixth day and yet others would not take \nthe dog till the fifteenth day.", + " upon as a mere \nmachine to produce puppies for the benefit of the owner's pocket, it is well \nto allow the bitch to be served every other period. When a bitch is bred \ntwice a year and has a litter each time, the strain upon her vitality must be \nvery great, and unless the mother is more than ordinarily vigorous, later \nlitters will show a corresponding weakness. \n\nA bitch first shows signs of coming in season by bleeding. Now, if you \nare watching for her and take note of the clay the bleeding begins, then \none method to determine when she is ready to take the dog is to count \nfrom this day, and from the tenth to twelfth day she is ready for the dog. \nThis rule does not always work, however, for I've had bitches that were ready \nand willing to be served even in the sixth day and yet others would not take \nthe dog till the fifteenth day. Quite a good plan is to take her out for a \nwalk on chain when you think she is about ripe, and let her meet the first \nd )£ she sees, or, if you have a dog on your place, allow her near this dog \nfor a minute, and if she would accept this dog, then you can be certain that \nshe Is ready to be bred and take her to the dog you have selected. If you \ntry this plan, be careful or else she might fool you and get served by this \ndr? »he had met. Dogs are quick workers. \n\nAfter a visit to the dog, the mother will carry her progeny about 63 \nor 64 days, as a rule, but they sometimes whelp a few days sooner or later, \nand you need not be alarmed unless they go by from five days to a week, \nwhen very likely trouble is in store and assistance to be given, or better yet, \ncall in a good veterinarian. I have had bitches whelp a week ", + " Quite a good plan is to take her out for a \nwalk on chain when you think she is about ripe, and let her meet the first \nd )£ she sees, or, if you have a dog on your place, allow her near this dog \nfor a minute, and if she would accept this dog, then you can be certain that \nshe Is ready to be bred and take her to the dog you have selected. If you \ntry this plan, be careful or else she might fool you and get served by this \ndr? »he had met. Dogs are quick workers. \n\nAfter a visit to the dog, the mother will carry her progeny about 63 \nor 64 days, as a rule, but they sometimes whelp a few days sooner or later, \nand you need not be alarmed unless they go by from five days to a week, \nwhen very likely trouble is in store and assistance to be given, or better yet, \ncall in a good veterinarian. I have had bitches whelp a week ahead of time; \nsuch cases are rare, however, and have raised the pups by extra attention \ngiven for a few days as to often putting the pups to the teats to nurse if \nthay did not get there themselves. We can no reckon the time exactly. Much \ndepViVs upon the health and strength, and even mental idiosyncrasy. \n\nThe best time for the visit is early spring, as the puppies have then \nall the long summer before them to romp and get strong in. \n\nAt the time of mating, particularly, exercise should be well regulated, \nand must be insisted on. Whilst at this period exercise is essential, ex- \nhaustive work would be detrimental. The amount of exercise should de- \npend on the individual, a gross and lusty bitch needs plenty of freedom, \nwhile one the reverse would need less exercise, in proportion to her physical \nstrength. \n\nFor a couple weeks before bitch is", + " ahead of time; \nsuch cases are rare, however, and have raised the pups by extra attention \ngiven for a few days as to often putting the pups to the teats to nurse if \nthay did not get there themselves. We can no reckon the time exactly. Much \ndepViVs upon the health and strength, and even mental idiosyncrasy. \n\nThe best time for the visit is early spring, as the puppies have then \nall the long summer before them to romp and get strong in. \n\nAt the time of mating, particularly, exercise should be well regulated, \nand must be insisted on. Whilst at this period exercise is essential, ex- \nhaustive work would be detrimental. The amount of exercise should de- \npend on the individual, a gross and lusty bitch needs plenty of freedom, \nwhile one the reverse would need less exercise, in proportion to her physical \nstrength. \n\nFor a couple weeks before bitch is due to whelp, she must have a daily \nwalk up to within a day or so of the time due, but this must be gentle as \nshe is very heavy. \n\ntp have a goed litter of puppies, a bitch must not onky possess blood \nfree from all taint of disease, but she must be strong and in good condition \nabout the time of oestrum, or heat. \n\nIf you have in any way neglected her, or if, through circumstances \nover which you have probably had no control, she has fallen off a bit, begin \nto get her in form three months before the time of her coming on. It will \npay you to do so. \n\nThe following as to giving the bitch some medicine to open her bowels \nI found in Field and Fancy, but who written by I do not know: \n\n\"Some there are who deem it wrong to give a mild cathartic Imme- \ndiately before the time of whelping. A violent purge is certainly to be de- \nprecat", + " due to whelp, she must have a daily \nwalk up to within a day or so of the time due, but this must be gentle as \nshe is very heavy. \n\ntp have a goed litter of puppies, a bitch must not onky possess blood \nfree from all taint of disease, but she must be strong and in good condition \nabout the time of oestrum, or heat. \n\nIf you have in any way neglected her, or if, through circumstances \nover which you have probably had no control, she has fallen off a bit, begin \nto get her in form three months before the time of her coming on. It will \npay you to do so. \n\nThe following as to giving the bitch some medicine to open her bowels \nI found in Field and Fancy, but who written by I do not know: \n\n\"Some there are who deem it wrong to give a mild cathartic Imme- \ndiately before the time of whelping. A violent purge is certainly to be de- \nprecated, but it is the firm opinion of the writer that the bitch is mater- \nially helped and benefited by a little opening medicine. At any rate, that \ncourse is invariably followed by the most successful accouchers among \nwomen, and it must be obvious to the merest novice that when the system \nis greatly upset, or about to undergo a severe ordeal, the condition of the \nstomach and bowels is of the highest importance. A moderate dos«J of \ncastor oil, say a dessertspoonful for a 30-lb. dog, or even some sweet olive \noil, will do all that is required without inducing excessive straining. Such \nhas been my custom for a good many years, and events have proved its \nvalue.\" \n\nMy plan is to watch the passages of bitch just before she whelps, and \nif she is constipated, to then give her a mild dose of castor and olive oil. \n\nI believe when a bitch is just rea", + "ed, but it is the firm opinion of the writer that the bitch is mater- \nially helped and benefited by a little opening medicine. At any rate, that \ncourse is invariably followed by the most successful accouchers among \nwomen, and it must be obvious to the merest novice that when the system \nis greatly upset, or about to undergo a severe ordeal, the condition of the \nstomach and bowels is of the highest importance. A moderate dos«J of \ncastor oil, say a dessertspoonful for a 30-lb. dog, or even some sweet olive \noil, will do all that is required without inducing excessive straining. Such \nhas been my custom for a good many years, and events have proved its \nvalue.\" \n\nMy plan is to watch the passages of bitch just before she whelps, and \nif she is constipated, to then give her a mild dose of castor and olive oil. \n\nI believe when a bitch is just ready, that one service is sufficient, and \nrarely ever allow my own to be served but once, but to -make assurance \ndoubly sure, a second service after an interval of twenty-four- hours, would \nbe advisable. If you are sending her away to some kennel to be bred, ship \nher not later than the eighth day. \n\nIt would be as well if you could go with your favorite instead of send- \ning her, but most, if not all, good breeders are not only gentlemen, but lovers \nof dogs and will take the greatest care of the bitch. \n\nThe length of time of a bitch being in season is from fifteen to twenty \ndays as a rule, but there are exceptions to this. If a bitch is served late in \nseason, the service generally prolongs the season or period in which she \nwould willingly accept the dog. A very fat bitch should never be bred, \nas in so doing you are liable to lose n", + "dy, that one service is sufficient, and \nrarely ever allow my own to be served but once, but to -make assurance \ndoubly sure, a second service after an interval of twenty-four- hours, would \nbe advisable. If you are sending her away to some kennel to be bred, ship \nher not later than the eighth day. \n\nIt would be as well if you could go with your favorite instead of send- \ning her, but most, if not all, good breeders are not only gentlemen, but lovers \nof dogs and will take the greatest care of the bitch. \n\nThe length of time of a bitch being in season is from fifteen to twenty \ndays as a rule, but there are exceptions to this. If a bitch is served late in \nseason, the service generally prolongs the season or period in which she \nwould willingly accept the dog. A very fat bitch should never be bred, \nas in so doing you are liable to lose not only the pups, but the bitch her- \nself. After the mating, the bitch should be kept secluded (no food or water \nhaving boen given her directly before), nor any food for six hours after. \n\nNow, for the next two months the bitch must require every attention. \nFor safety's sake she should be kept away from her old canine friends for \nabout a week. She must not, however, be denied exercise, and. all through- \nout the time she is carrying her puppies she must have plenty of exercise and \nfresh air. But it must not be of too boisterous a character; .and:. I would not \npermit a bitch in whelp to play with a dog of her own size, or a larger dog, \ntoo much. A collision between her and a heavy companion might be very \nserious indeed. \n\nIf your bitch is a house pet and has been accustomed to jumping upon \nchairs, the safest plan to guard against accide", + "ot only the pups, but the bitch her- \nself. After the mating, the bitch should be kept secluded (no food or water \nhaving boen given her directly before), nor any food for six hours after. \n\nNow, for the next two months the bitch must require every attention. \nFor safety's sake she should be kept away from her old canine friends for \nabout a week. She must not, however, be denied exercise, and. all through- \nout the time she is carrying her puppies she must have plenty of exercise and \nfresh air. But it must not be of too boisterous a character; .and:. I would not \npermit a bitch in whelp to play with a dog of her own size, or a larger dog, \ntoo much. A collision between her and a heavy companion might be very \nserious indeed. \n\nIf your bitch is a house pet and has been accustomed to jumping upon \nchairs, the safest plan to guard against accidents is to tip the chairs up \nagainst the wall for a week or two before she is due to whelp — if you are \nyet keeping her in the house. When very heavy, she can not always make \nthe same jump, and should she miss, striking against chair and fall back, \nit would likely mean the death of her and the pups. \n\nFor a few days after being bred, quietude and exercise on chain is ad- \nvisable for safety, and should then follow exercise twice daily, in proportion \nto constitution, temperament and condition, and as she nears the time of \nwhelping, the chain may be again necessary, as a restraint. \n\nFrom the time bitch is bred, the food need not be different from usual \nuntil five or six weeks gone, and showing heavy with pUps, when she will \nof course need more to eat. Feed her now more liberally with a fair pro- \nportion of beef and mutton. Raw beef cut ", + "nts is to tip the chairs up \nagainst the wall for a week or two before she is due to whelp — if you are \nyet keeping her in the house. When very heavy, she can not always make \nthe same jump, and should she miss, striking against chair and fall back, \nit would likely mean the death of her and the pups. \n\nFor a few days after being bred, quietude and exercise on chain is ad- \nvisable for safety, and should then follow exercise twice daily, in proportion \nto constitution, temperament and condition, and as she nears the time of \nwhelping, the chain may be again necessary, as a restraint. \n\nFrom the time bitch is bred, the food need not be different from usual \nuntil five or six weeks gone, and showing heavy with pUps, when she will \nof course need more to eat. Feed her now more liberally with a fair pro- \nportion of beef and mutton. Raw beef cut up fine, is very gxrod in winter, \na little once a day as she approaches the time of whelping. Bread and milk \nand especially soups will be very good for the other meals; soft foods and \nof an opening nature being desirable. A large beef or veal bone to gnaw \non is good. Plenty of milk is also what she needs. The nearer her time \ngets the more she will need to eat. Feed her three times a day during the \nlast two weeks. On the feeding of the bitch during this time will depend \nthe size and healthfulness of the coming litter, and when the pups are born, \na warm pan of milk will be relished by the dam, in which may be put a \nlittle baking soda. Soft food should be continued for a few days, when a \nreturn to ordinary diet will be safe. \n\nMany times a female, after giving birth to her young, refuses to eat \nand loses her appetite. A few", + " up fine, is very gxrod in winter, \na little once a day as she approaches the time of whelping. Bread and milk \nand especially soups will be very good for the other meals; soft foods and \nof an opening nature being desirable. A large beef or veal bone to gnaw \non is good. Plenty of milk is also what she needs. The nearer her time \ngets the more she will need to eat. Feed her three times a day during the \nlast two weeks. On the feeding of the bitch during this time will depend \nthe size and healthfulness of the coming litter, and when the pups are born, \na warm pan of milk will be relished by the dam, in which may be put a \nlittle baking soda. Soft food should be continued for a few days, when a \nreturn to ordinary diet will be safe. \n\nMany times a female, after giving birth to her young, refuses to eat \nand loses her appetite. A few drops of assafcetida given in water and a \nlittle rubbed on her gums usually restores her appetite, and with a good \nappetite usually comes a good flow of milk. \n\nIt is usually after a lapse of sixty-three days that the pups come, and \nsome days before the event a suitable secluded place should be provided \nfor her. It is important that a record should be kept of date she was bred. \nHave her stall or kennel prepared a week before she is due. If in winter \nthis must be warm, but with light and ventilation. The latter must only \nbe furnished from the top. \n\nI've found the best plan to be, to securely tack down an old carpet or \nblanket. on the floor which enables the puppies to get a foothold when first \nborn, and thus crawl to their mother. The bitch will scratch and dig for \nseveral days before whelping and try her best to scratch up the ca", + " drops of assafcetida given in water and a \nlittle rubbed on her gums usually restores her appetite, and with a good \nappetite usually comes a good flow of milk. \n\nIt is usually after a lapse of sixty-three days that the pups come, and \nsome days before the event a suitable secluded place should be provided \nfor her. It is important that a record should be kept of date she was bred. \nHave her stall or kennel prepared a week before she is due. If in winter \nthis must be warm, but with light and ventilation. The latter must only \nbe furnished from the top. \n\nI've found the best plan to be, to securely tack down an old carpet or \nblanket. on the floor which enables the puppies to get a foothold when first \nborn, and thus crawl to their mother. The bitch will scratch and dig for \nseveral days before whelping and try her best to scratch up the carpet, so \nput in plenty of tacks. This carpet should be exchanged for a clean one, the \nnext day after she whelps. A little of Clayton's or the Vermilax Co.'s flea \npowder sprinkled around in her box shoufcl be clone daily. A loose carpet \nin box is not advisable, as a puppy is liable to get under it and get smothered. \n\nNot all bitches are good mothers, some being too nervous, and through \nthis nervousness and from fear that they may lose some of their children, \nor that you might take one away, they get excited, and lay on a pup or two. \n\nA very safe plan I've found, and I always so fit up the stall or box, \nis to fasten a shelf a few inches from the floor to the sides and back of box, \nextending out a few inches so that if she gets nervous and turns around too \noften to get a place to suit her, the pups are protected from being la", + "rpet, so \nput in plenty of tacks. This carpet should be exchanged for a clean one, the \nnext day after she whelps. A little of Clayton's or the Vermilax Co.'s flea \npowder sprinkled around in her box shoufcl be clone daily. A loose carpet \nin box is not advisable, as a puppy is liable to get under it and get smothered. \n\nNot all bitches are good mothers, some being too nervous, and through \nthis nervousness and from fear that they may lose some of their children, \nor that you might take one away, they get excited, and lay on a pup or two. \n\nA very safe plan I've found, and I always so fit up the stall or box, \nis to fasten a shelf a few inches from the floor to the sides and back of box, \nextending out a few inches so that if she gets nervous and turns around too \noften to get a place to suit her, the pups are protected from being laid on \nby this shelf. \n\nIt is generally best not to disturb the bitch at the time of whelping, \nbut in case of fever or excitement, or, in fact, if anything indicating trouble \nbe detected, it may be necessary for some one to remain with her, and for \nthe pups to be taken away and kept warm until normal conditions return. \nVeterinarian skill may be necessary in some conditions, but as a warm place \nfor the pups is all that is needed for a couple of hours after birth, it is easy \nto take the milk from the teats with the hand if the fever is likely to have \nrendered it injurious to the pups and the fever may be quickly remedied, \nand a non-injurious flow made in time for the pups to rejoin their mother. \n\nThe very best advice I can give the breeder is, do not interfere; the few \ncases where it will be necessary to do so will only add force", + "id on \nby this shelf. \n\nIt is generally best not to disturb the bitch at the time of whelping, \nbut in case of fever or excitement, or, in fact, if anything indicating trouble \nbe detected, it may be necessary for some one to remain with her, and for \nthe pups to be taken away and kept warm until normal conditions return. \nVeterinarian skill may be necessary in some conditions, but as a warm place \nfor the pups is all that is needed for a couple of hours after birth, it is easy \nto take the milk from the teats with the hand if the fever is likely to have \nrendered it injurious to the pups and the fever may be quickly remedied, \nand a non-injurious flow made in time for the pups to rejoin their mother. \n\nThe very best advice I can give the breeder is, do not interfere; the few \ncases where it will be necessary to do so will only add force to this rule. \nWhen help is called for, find a verterinary surgeon who understands treat- \nment of dogs, or one who makes dogs a specialty. Many veterinarians are \nall right as to horses and cows, but woefully ignorant as to dogs. If manual \nassistance has to be given, avoid unnecessary force. When labor is protract- \ned and bitch seems to need assistance to create more labor pains, then give \nher Fellows' Compound Syrup of Hypophosphate, two hours apart; the dose \nwould be a half teaspoonful for a bitch of 15 to 25 lbs., and three-quarters of \n\"a teaspoonful for a 25 to 40-lb. bitch, with a teaspoonful for larger ones up \nto 60 lbs., while for very large bitches such as a St. Bernard, a teaspoonful \nand a half would be the dose. Get one ounce of the Fellows' Compound \nSyrup of Hypophosphate and have your druggist add to it four grains of \nquinine", + " to this rule. \nWhen help is called for, find a verterinary surgeon who understands treat- \nment of dogs, or one who makes dogs a specialty. Many veterinarians are \nall right as to horses and cows, but woefully ignorant as to dogs. If manual \nassistance has to be given, avoid unnecessary force. When labor is protract- \ned and bitch seems to need assistance to create more labor pains, then give \nher Fellows' Compound Syrup of Hypophosphate, two hours apart; the dose \nwould be a half teaspoonful for a bitch of 15 to 25 lbs., and three-quarters of \n\"a teaspoonful for a 25 to 40-lb. bitch, with a teaspoonful for larger ones up \nto 60 lbs., while for very large bitches such as a St. Bernard, a teaspoonful \nand a half would be the dose. Get one ounce of the Fellows' Compound \nSyrup of Hypophosphate and have your druggist add to it four grains of \nquinine. I have found this very valuable, much better and safer than ergot \n(the liquid extract of rye), which is liable to work both ways, favorable \nand otherwise, expanding or contracting the womb. Such medicine is not \nalways necessary, as in very many cases Nature takes care of the matter, \nand it is only needed and advised to be given when bitch requires assistance \n— the object being to create more labor pains if bitch needs the same. In \nseveral cases of bitches that required the Fellows' Syrup of Hypophosphate \n\nI also gave an injection per vagina of glycerine put into hot water and \ninjected luke warm, but of course not hot. \n\nThe cases of greatest danger are where a bitch has been allowed to \nstray during cestrum, and was bred to a dog of much larger size than her- \nself; and very finely bred and highly pampered bitches often suffer grea", + ". I have found this very valuable, much better and safer than ergot \n(the liquid extract of rye), which is liable to work both ways, favorable \nand otherwise, expanding or contracting the womb. Such medicine is not \nalways necessary, as in very many cases Nature takes care of the matter, \nand it is only needed and advised to be given when bitch requires assistance \n— the object being to create more labor pains if bitch needs the same. In \nseveral cases of bitches that required the Fellows' Syrup of Hypophosphate \n\nI also gave an injection per vagina of glycerine put into hot water and \ninjected luke warm, but of course not hot. \n\nThe cases of greatest danger are where a bitch has been allowed to \nstray during cestrum, and was bred to a dog of much larger size than her- \nself; and very finely bred and highly pampered bitches often suffer greatly, \nand die in the act of giving birth. In healthy parturition even, considerable \ntime is often occupied, the rest between, being of great service in supporting \nher against the prostration consequent in the event. The bitch should not \nbe interfered with in these intervals, and it is then foolish to try and force \nfood upon her. In all cases where difficulty from wrong presentation or \nthe disproportioned size of the pups occur, both from motives of prudence \nand humanity the veterinary surgeon should be consulted for his obstertic \nknowledge, and skill in manipultion will save much unnecessary suffering, \nand probably the lives of mother and pups. \n\nSometimes there are one or two very late. You may go away, assur- \ning yourself all is over, and that your bitch has a litter of only five, and \ncome back in the morning to find seven all sucking away li", + "tly, \nand die in the act of giving birth. In healthy parturition even, considerable \ntime is often occupied, the rest between, being of great service in supporting \nher against the prostration consequent in the event. The bitch should not \nbe interfered with in these intervals, and it is then foolish to try and force \nfood upon her. In all cases where difficulty from wrong presentation or \nthe disproportioned size of the pups occur, both from motives of prudence \nand humanity the veterinary surgeon should be consulted for his obstertic \nknowledge, and skill in manipultion will save much unnecessary suffering, \nand probably the lives of mother and pups. \n\nSometimes there are one or two very late. You may go away, assur- \ning yourself all is over, and that your bitch has a litter of only five, and \ncome back in the morning to find seven all sucking away like as many \nleeches, and the mother looking so proud and pleased she wouldn't ex- \nchange places with a princess royal. \n\nShould the clam's supply of milk prove to be inadequate, it will be \nnecessary either to place her puppies under the care of a foster mother \nor else to do the best possible under the circumstances with artificial food. \nThe former is always a risky alternative as it is not every bitch that will \ntake kindly to the whelps of another, and unless she has been upon the \npremises for some time so as to be accustomed to the surroundings it is \nunlikely that she will do them justice. Then, too, if she has not whelped \nat very nearly the same time as the other, there is likely to be trouble over \nher milk supply. Consequently it is safest and best, though possibly a little \nmore troublesome, to bring the puppies up by hand if their ", + "ke as many \nleeches, and the mother looking so proud and pleased she wouldn't ex- \nchange places with a princess royal. \n\nShould the clam's supply of milk prove to be inadequate, it will be \nnecessary either to place her puppies under the care of a foster mother \nor else to do the best possible under the circumstances with artificial food. \nThe former is always a risky alternative as it is not every bitch that will \ntake kindly to the whelps of another, and unless she has been upon the \npremises for some time so as to be accustomed to the surroundings it is \nunlikely that she will do them justice. Then, too, if she has not whelped \nat very nearly the same time as the other, there is likely to be trouble over \nher milk supply. Consequently it is safest and best, though possibly a little \nmore troublesome, to bring the puppies up by hand if their mother has not \nenough milk to provide them with nourishment. \n\nFortunately, however, for the dog owner, Sprabt's Patent step in here \nto assist him in his dilemma, as, in the orphan Puppy Food prepared by this \nCompany, a most excellent substitute for mothers' milk will he found; in \nfact, there is nothing procurable that can compare with it. In the case of \nmany substitutes for the natural nourishing fluid of pups, it will be found \nthat the stomachs of the youngsters are liable to be upset by some, while \nin other instances the puppies do not thrive, but in fact dwindle away. \nWtten Spratt's Puppy Food is used in a kennel there is no prospect of \neither of these evils, if the food is prepared in the proper manner and \nordinary attention is paid to matters of detail. In the first place infant \npuppies should be fed frequently, every care being ", + " mother has not \nenough milk to provide them with nourishment. \n\nFortunately, however, for the dog owner, Sprabt's Patent step in here \nto assist him in his dilemma, as, in the orphan Puppy Food prepared by this \nCompany, a most excellent substitute for mothers' milk will he found; in \nfact, there is nothing procurable that can compare with it. In the case of \nmany substitutes for the natural nourishing fluid of pups, it will be found \nthat the stomachs of the youngsters are liable to be upset by some, while \nin other instances the puppies do not thrive, but in fact dwindle away. \nWtten Spratt's Puppy Food is used in a kennel there is no prospect of \neither of these evils, if the food is prepared in the proper manner and \nordinary attention is paid to matters of detail. In the first place infant \npuppies should be fed frequently, every care being at the same time taken \nto avoid their stomachs being overtaxed. Then, too, it must be remembered \nthat even the best of cooked food is apt to turn sour and become unwhole- \nsome'if allowed to stand too long, or if the vessels it is kept in are not \nperfectly clean. The stomachs of young puppies are so easily upset that \ntoo much care cannot be exercised in the preparation of their food. An \nindigestible diet is no doubt responsible for many untimely deaths among \nyoung stock. \n\nProvided that all goes well with the whelps, they will begin to crawl about \nsoon after their eyes are open, which will be at the age of nine days. \n\nWhen the pups are a day old the mother should be encouraged to leave \nthem for an hour's daily exercise; but this should never be of a violent \ncharacter, likely to cause milk fever. \n\nWhen the pups ai«e six to seven weeks", + " at the same time taken \nto avoid their stomachs being overtaxed. Then, too, it must be remembered \nthat even the best of cooked food is apt to turn sour and become unwhole- \nsome'if allowed to stand too long, or if the vessels it is kept in are not \nperfectly clean. The stomachs of young puppies are so easily upset that \ntoo much care cannot be exercised in the preparation of their food. An \nindigestible diet is no doubt responsible for many untimely deaths among \nyoung stock. \n\nProvided that all goes well with the whelps, they will begin to crawl about \nsoon after their eyes are open, which will be at the age of nine days. \n\nWhen the pups are a day old the mother should be encouraged to leave \nthem for an hour's daily exercise; but this should never be of a violent \ncharacter, likely to cause milk fever. \n\nWhen the pups ai«e six to seven weeks of age the weaning should com- \nmence, and it is a good plan to commence this by removal of the bitch for \na few' hours at first, and afterward by keeping her apart the whole day, \nonly permitting her to he with the family at night. The puns should then \nbe fed on goat's or cow's milk, boiled, with one-third as much warm water \nadded and bread crumbled and soak in it and given while still slightly \nwarm. I prefer condensed milk to either, which is sure to be uniform and \nnot as conducive to worms as cow's milk. This should be slightly reduced \nwith warm water. After a few days, and when the pups have taken to this \n\ndiet a little meal may be used instead of bread; oatmeal, wheat middlings \nand cornmeal, mixed, is good; and in case of looseness of the bowels a \nlittle rice should be substituted. At this period it is also well to add a \nl", + " of age the weaning should com- \nmence, and it is a good plan to commence this by removal of the bitch for \na few' hours at first, and afterward by keeping her apart the whole day, \nonly permitting her to he with the family at night. The puns should then \nbe fed on goat's or cow's milk, boiled, with one-third as much warm water \nadded and bread crumbled and soak in it and given while still slightly \nwarm. I prefer condensed milk to either, which is sure to be uniform and \nnot as conducive to worms as cow's milk. This should be slightly reduced \nwith warm water. After a few days, and when the pups have taken to this \n\ndiet a little meal may be used instead of bread; oatmeal, wheat middlings \nand cornmeal, mixed, is good; and in case of looseness of the bowels a \nlittle rice should be substituted. At this period it is also well to add a \nlittle lime water to the milk or give fish scraps, for this supplies phos- \nphorous necessary for bone forming. If fish is given be careful and sure \nthat all bones are first removed. Pups thus fed rarely get rickets, or the \ngiving way of the pasterns or lower leg joints, because the bone is not \nstrong enough to carry the weight of the body. This should never occur \nin any well-regulated kennel where the pups are properly nourished, but if \nit does, two-thirds of lime water with the milk, a teaspoonful of cod liver \noil twice daily, or more if the breed is a large one, will soon remedy it. \nAfter awhile soups and a little vegetable matter may be substituted. \n\nI give puppies when weaning them boiled milk in which some bread \nhas been well mixed and soaked, gravy with bread mixed in it — chicken \ngravy they eat with a relish — and a little later ", + "ittle lime water to the milk or give fish scraps, for this supplies phos- \nphorous necessary for bone forming. If fish is given be careful and sure \nthat all bones are first removed. Pups thus fed rarely get rickets, or the \ngiving way of the pasterns or lower leg joints, because the bone is not \nstrong enough to carry the weight of the body. This should never occur \nin any well-regulated kennel where the pups are properly nourished, but if \nit does, two-thirds of lime water with the milk, a teaspoonful of cod liver \noil twice daily, or more if the breed is a large one, will soon remedy it. \nAfter awhile soups and a little vegetable matter may be substituted. \n\nI give puppies when weaning them boiled milk in which some bread \nhas been well mixed and soaked, gravy with bread mixed in it — chicken \ngravy they eat with a relish — and a little later on, add to the milk and \nbread, or gravy and bread, just a little cooked, and cut up fine, beef or mut- \nton. Remember, however, that after a pup once gets a taste of meat tbat \nit is very liable to want meat and refuse anything else. See article on \nFeeding. \n\nIn case of the mother dying a few days after birth of her puppies, \nalways use condensed milk thinned with warm water and add lime water \nat the. rate of a teaspoonful for each puppy. Lime water is one of the best \nworm destroyers for young puppies. \n\nShould a mother dog lose her milk or not have enough at any time \nafter a puppy has its eyes open, make a gruel of corn starch, putting a \nlittle sugar in it; teach the little fellows to eat it, which can be readily done \nby putting their noses in it and allowing them to lick their lips, and you \nwill find them to soon learn to like ", + "on, add to the milk and \nbread, or gravy and bread, just a little cooked, and cut up fine, beef or mut- \nton. Remember, however, that after a pup once gets a taste of meat tbat \nit is very liable to want meat and refuse anything else. See article on \nFeeding. \n\nIn case of the mother dying a few days after birth of her puppies, \nalways use condensed milk thinned with warm water and add lime water \nat the. rate of a teaspoonful for each puppy. Lime water is one of the best \nworm destroyers for young puppies. \n\nShould a mother dog lose her milk or not have enough at any time \nafter a puppy has its eyes open, make a gruel of corn starch, putting a \nlittle sugar in it; teach the little fellows to eat it, which can be readily done \nby putting their noses in it and allowing them to lick their lips, and you \nwill find them to soon learn to like it and thrive on it. Or, feed them with \nSpratt's Orphan Puppy Food, as mentioned previously. \n\nWhen I have a litter of puppies that are weak in bone, their legs not \nstrong enough to sustain the body, I give the mother three times a day until \npups are weaned, some precipitated phosphate of lime which creates bone. \nDose for toy dogs, a pug for instance, would be an even teaspoonful. For \ndogs the size of a pointer, one and a half teaspoonful, and for large breeds \nlike a St. Bernard or mastiff, two teaspoonfuls. Mix the lime up In a little \nmilk and all bitches will readily drink it down, as it is of a pleasant taste. \nBetter, however, do the mixing where they do not see you, for if they got \nthe idea that it was medicine they might not take it. Many a dog will run \nand hide at the sight of a spoon, so great being their aversion to tak", + "it and thrive on it. Or, feed them with \nSpratt's Orphan Puppy Food, as mentioned previously. \n\nWhen I have a litter of puppies that are weak in bone, their legs not \nstrong enough to sustain the body, I give the mother three times a day until \npups are weaned, some precipitated phosphate of lime which creates bone. \nDose for toy dogs, a pug for instance, would be an even teaspoonful. For \ndogs the size of a pointer, one and a half teaspoonful, and for large breeds \nlike a St. Bernard or mastiff, two teaspoonfuls. Mix the lime up In a little \nmilk and all bitches will readily drink it down, as it is of a pleasant taste. \nBetter, however, do the mixing where they do not see you, for if they got \nthe idea that it was medicine they might not take it. Many a dog will run \nand hide at the sight of a spoon, so great being their aversion to taking \nmedicine. \n\nOther troubles sometimes arise at this time, which are often caused by \nworms, but still more frequently result from unsuitable food or foods of \ninnocent nature that have undergone noxious changes, and still oftener by \noverloading the stomach, until indigestion sets in and then the food, Instead \nof supplying nutriment, becomes an irritant; pains arise, swelling of the \norgans occur, and unless quickly relieved the pups quickly succumb. These \nsymptoms are usually attributed to worms, which frequently cause similar \ntroubles. Another difficulty with like symptoms is a slight chill, sending the \nblood from the surface to the internal organs, producing congestion therein, \nand it is sometimes that serious disorders, not easily distinguished from \nany of these, are caused by worm remedies being given, without knowledge \nof their effects, or due preparat", + "ing \nmedicine. \n\nOther troubles sometimes arise at this time, which are often caused by \nworms, but still more frequently result from unsuitable food or foods of \ninnocent nature that have undergone noxious changes, and still oftener by \noverloading the stomach, until indigestion sets in and then the food, Instead \nof supplying nutriment, becomes an irritant; pains arise, swelling of the \norgans occur, and unless quickly relieved the pups quickly succumb. These \nsymptoms are usually attributed to worms, which frequently cause similar \ntroubles. Another difficulty with like symptoms is a slight chill, sending the \nblood from the surface to the internal organs, producing congestion therein, \nand it is sometimes that serious disorders, not easily distinguished from \nany of these, are caused by worm remedies being given, without knowledge \nof their effects, or due preparation on the part of the patient. All these \ntroubles may be classed as gastro-enteritis, and the same treatment applied. \nThere should be an immediate cleaning out of the bowels with castor or \nsweet oil, and the use of opiates afterward generally give best results, \neither paregoric or laudanum, the former preferred, because of the camphor \nin it. \n\nThe opiate should be given every hour, until the pain is relieved, and \nthen nourishment in the form of warm milk should follow, with the appli- \ncation of artificial heat, or stimulation, in case of any tendency to chill. \n\nRaw milk should never be given to any puppies, always boil or scald \nit. Under the heading of \"Worms,\" you can now find proper treatment for \npuppies. \n\nThe following article on \"Parturition,\" and a valuable one indeed — ■ \ncoming from the pen of Dr. A. J. Sewell, the celebrated English ", + "ion on the part of the patient. All these \ntroubles may be classed as gastro-enteritis, and the same treatment applied. \nThere should be an immediate cleaning out of the bowels with castor or \nsweet oil, and the use of opiates afterward generally give best results, \neither paregoric or laudanum, the former preferred, because of the camphor \nin it. \n\nThe opiate should be given every hour, until the pain is relieved, and \nthen nourishment in the form of warm milk should follow, with the appli- \ncation of artificial heat, or stimulation, in case of any tendency to chill. \n\nRaw milk should never be given to any puppies, always boil or scald \nit. Under the heading of \"Worms,\" you can now find proper treatment for \npuppies. \n\nThe following article on \"Parturition,\" and a valuable one indeed — ■ \ncoming from the pen of Dr. A. J. Sewell, the celebrated English dog veter- \ninarian, was lately published in the American Stock-Keeper, and I herewith \nreproduce it: \n\n\"So little practical knowledge on this subject is abroad in our kennels, \njudging from the large number of dams and puppies that have been annu- \nally lost, that it is important when we come across such articles as Mr. A. J. \nSewell's, the noted English dog 'Vet.,' on the above subject, that others than \nthe readers of the English Kennel Gazette should be allowed an opportunity \nto read them. From such hints the intelligent Kennel man may prepare \nhimself to meet emergencies which can not be foreseen, and which often \nhappen when a 'vet's' services are not immediately available. The follow- \ning will meet such cases: \" 'It occasionally happens in cases of head pre- \nsentation that the hind legs are bent forward on the body, which renders the \ndelivery diffic", + "dog veter- \ninarian, was lately published in the American Stock-Keeper, and I herewith \nreproduce it: \n\n\"So little practical knowledge on this subject is abroad in our kennels, \njudging from the large number of dams and puppies that have been annu- \nally lost, that it is important when we come across such articles as Mr. A. J. \nSewell's, the noted English dog 'Vet.,' on the above subject, that others than \nthe readers of the English Kennel Gazette should be allowed an opportunity \nto read them. From such hints the intelligent Kennel man may prepare \nhimself to meet emergencies which can not be foreseen, and which often \nhappen when a 'vet's' services are not immediately available. The follow- \ning will meet such cases: \" 'It occasionally happens in cases of head pre- \nsentation that the hind legs are bent forward on the body, which renders the \ndelivery difficult, and without the passage is large and the pains are very \nstrong, the bitch cannot bring the pup without assistance. This is best \nrendered by grasping the puppy across the hips with a small pair of thin- \nbladed parturition forceps, and by gently pulling at the puppy during each \nthroe. \n\n\" 'It frequently occurs that though a puppy may lie in a normal position \nthe mother is unable to give birth to it, in consequence of its being too \nlarge. The nose may be just inside the vagina, and there become fixed in \nspite of the bitch straining for hours. I have seen hundreds of such cases. \nIt is a mistake to leave these cases too long, thinking they will come all \nright, as it is wasting time and the mother's strength; and if there are \nother puppies to some she probably will not have strength either to expel \nthem herself, or help anyone who may", + "ult, and without the passage is large and the pains are very \nstrong, the bitch cannot bring the pup without assistance. This is best \nrendered by grasping the puppy across the hips with a small pair of thin- \nbladed parturition forceps, and by gently pulling at the puppy during each \nthroe. \n\n\" 'It frequently occurs that though a puppy may lie in a normal position \nthe mother is unable to give birth to it, in consequence of its being too \nlarge. The nose may be just inside the vagina, and there become fixed in \nspite of the bitch straining for hours. I have seen hundreds of such cases. \nIt is a mistake to leave these cases too long, thinking they will come all \nright, as it is wasting time and the mother's strength; and if there are \nother puppies to some she probably will not have strength either to expel \nthem herself, or help anyone who may try to assist her. \n\n\"'In these instances the head is so firmly fixed in the mouth of the \nwomb that it is impossible to take hold of it with forceps, however small \nor thin the blades may be, but the hook of the crochet may generally be \npassed into the mouth of the puppy, and by fixing it well into the pallet a \ngood hold may be obtained, and the puppy drawn through the passage by \nmain force. If care be taken it is astonishing what amount of force may \nbe used in promoting delivery without at all injuring the bitch, but it is \nbest not to pull on the puppy except during the labor pains, if there are any. \n\n\" 'It is the custom of some veterinary surgeons to give the ditch during \nlabor a hot bath if the parts are not considered sufficiently relaxed or if \nthe pains are dull; at the proper time the tissues always do become prop- \nerly ", + " try to assist her. \n\n\"'In these instances the head is so firmly fixed in the mouth of the \nwomb that it is impossible to take hold of it with forceps, however small \nor thin the blades may be, but the hook of the crochet may generally be \npassed into the mouth of the puppy, and by fixing it well into the pallet a \ngood hold may be obtained, and the puppy drawn through the passage by \nmain force. If care be taken it is astonishing what amount of force may \nbe used in promoting delivery without at all injuring the bitch, but it is \nbest not to pull on the puppy except during the labor pains, if there are any. \n\n\" 'It is the custom of some veterinary surgeons to give the ditch during \nlabor a hot bath if the parts are not considered sufficiently relaxed or if \nthe pains are dull; at the proper time the tissues always do become prop- \nerly and sufficiently dilated, providing that parts are in a normal state — \nthat is, bar a stricture in the vagina or something of that kind — and if \nthere is any abnormal condition a warm bath, in my opinion, does more \nharm than good, by often checking the pains. \n\n\" 'Sometimes when ergot fails to induce or stimulate the throe — (here \nis where I mucJi prefer to use the Fellows' Compound Syrup of Hypo- \nphosphate) — I irave applied with advantage to the abdomen an ice bag;- but \nwhat I fteid the best of all when one or two subcutaneous injections of ergo- \ntine have not worked satisfactorily, is to put the bitch in some vehicle and \ngive her a drive, and if nothing else will induce the labor pains this will \ndo so in most cases. \n\n\" 'The worst cases are those which when the bitch is due to pup and \nthe parts become relaxed, there are no labor pain", + "and sufficiently dilated, providing that parts are in a normal state — \nthat is, bar a stricture in the vagina or something of that kind — and if \nthere is any abnormal condition a warm bath, in my opinion, does more \nharm than good, by often checking the pains. \n\n\" 'Sometimes when ergot fails to induce or stimulate the throe — (here \nis where I mucJi prefer to use the Fellows' Compound Syrup of Hypo- \nphosphate) — I irave applied with advantage to the abdomen an ice bag;- but \nwhat I fteid the best of all when one or two subcutaneous injections of ergo- \ntine have not worked satisfactorily, is to put the bitch in some vehicle and \ngive her a drive, and if nothing else will induce the labor pains this will \ndo so in most cases. \n\n\" 'The worst cases are those which when the bitch is due to pup and \nthe parts become relaxed, there are no labor pains to expel the fceta. Ex- \namined per vaginum no puppy can be felt and no amount of excitement of \nthe parts by passing a cold instrument into the passage or injection of \nergot will cause contraction of the womb. If the patient seems all right \nit is best to wait some hours, during which time everything should be done \nto try and excite contraction of the parts. If the means taken do not \nsucceed, then there is nothing to be done except the Csesarean operation, \nas it is not safe to attempt delivery with forceps or crochet when the pup- \npies cannot be felt with the finger.' \n\n\"Then follows a description of the Csesarean operation, which, of course, \nno one but an experienced veterinary surgeon should be allowed to perform; \nso it is not necessary to give it here. \n\n\"Prolapsus or inversion of the womb or uterus into the vagina some- \ntimes, but very", + "s to expel the fceta. Ex- \namined per vaginum no puppy can be felt and no amount of excitement of \nthe parts by passing a cold instrument into the passage or injection of \nergot will cause contraction of the womb. If the patient seems all right \nit is best to wait some hours, during which time everything should be done \nto try and excite contraction of the parts. If the means taken do not \nsucceed, then there is nothing to be done except the Csesarean operation, \nas it is not safe to attempt delivery with forceps or crochet when the pup- \npies cannot be felt with the finger.' \n\n\"Then follows a description of the Csesarean operation, which, of course, \nno one but an experienced veterinary surgeon should be allowed to perform; \nso it is not necessary to give it here. \n\n\"Prolapsus or inversion of the womb or uterus into the vagina some- \ntimes, but very rarely, occurs during parturition, due to very severe strain- \ning, or as the result of too much force being used to remove a puppy with \nforceps or by other artificial means. Care must be taken in these cases \nnot to mistake protrusion of the uterus with prolapsus of the vagina, or a \npolypus. The latter may be recognized as a solid pear-shaped body with \na narrow neck, whilst a prolapsed vagina is generally a large solid oval \nbody which almost fills the vaginal canal if it does not protrude externally; \nit has a broad base and rises at the back part of the passage just behind \nthe meatus or opening of the bladder. The uterus is soft, reducible, and \nrough and tubular in shape, besides showing dark-colored patches where \nthe placentae have been attached. \n\n\"After the womb has been cleansed by being sponged with a weak, \ntepid solution of Condy's F", + " rarely, occurs during parturition, due to very severe strain- \ning, or as the result of too much force being used to remove a puppy with \nforceps or by other artificial means. Care must be taken in these cases \nnot to mistake protrusion of the uterus with prolapsus of the vagina, or a \npolypus. The latter may be recognized as a solid pear-shaped body with \na narrow neck, whilst a prolapsed vagina is generally a large solid oval \nbody which almost fills the vaginal canal if it does not protrude externally; \nit has a broad base and rises at the back part of the passage just behind \nthe meatus or opening of the bladder. The uterus is soft, reducible, and \nrough and tubular in shape, besides showing dark-colored patches where \nthe placentae have been attached. \n\n\"After the womb has been cleansed by being sponged with a weak, \ntepid solution of Condy's Fluid or permanganate of potash, it should, if \npossible, be returned by gentle pressure on the fundus of the uterus with a \npiece of whalebone with the point covered with sponge; the returning is \nassisted if the hind legs are raised in part by the bitch being held upside \ndown. Care must be taken not to use undue force or the uterus may be \nruptured. After the return it is a good plan to inject a quantity of cold \nwater into the vagina to act as an astringent. \n\n\"When the protruding uterus shows signs of having been injured or \nis much congested, or decomposition has set in, amputation is advisable. \nThis is best done by drawing the part gently out and applying a strong lig- \nature as high up as possible and cutting off the free portion.\" \n\nIn the June number of the Kennel Gazette (Eng.) Mr. Sewell takes up \nthe care of the mother and puppies, ", + "luid or permanganate of potash, it should, if \npossible, be returned by gentle pressure on the fundus of the uterus with a \npiece of whalebone with the point covered with sponge; the returning is \nassisted if the hind legs are raised in part by the bitch being held upside \ndown. Care must be taken not to use undue force or the uterus may be \nruptured. After the return it is a good plan to inject a quantity of cold \nwater into the vagina to act as an astringent. \n\n\"When the protruding uterus shows signs of having been injured or \nis much congested, or decomposition has set in, amputation is advisable. \nThis is best done by drawing the part gently out and applying a strong lig- \nature as high up as possible and cutting off the free portion.\" \n\nIn the June number of the Kennel Gazette (Eng.) Mr. Sewell takes up \nthe care of the mother and puppies, and, judging from the serious losses \nwhich occur in almost every kennel from carelessness, or worse, kennel \nmanagers cannot read the following too carefully, and even the veterans \nmay gain a wrinkle or two: \n\n\"When the bitch has finished pupping she should be made comfortable \nby renewing her bedding and given some warm milk. As to the bedding, \nthere is nothing better than straw, laid straight across the box and changed \ndaily. I do not like mats or cloths even for small dogs in these cases, for \nthey become so quickly foul. When the bitch has had a large litter or \nhas had a bad time, it is a good plan to give the yolk of an egg, beaten up \nwith milk and a little brandy; or, if the bitch is inclined to vomit, some beef \ntea or Bovine — a small quantity every hour. This may even be occasionally \ngiven before the bitch has finished having al", + " and, judging from the serious losses \nwhich occur in almost every kennel from carelessness, or worse, kennel \nmanagers cannot read the following too carefully, and even the veterans \nmay gain a wrinkle or two: \n\n\"When the bitch has finished pupping she should be made comfortable \nby renewing her bedding and given some warm milk. As to the bedding, \nthere is nothing better than straw, laid straight across the box and changed \ndaily. I do not like mats or cloths even for small dogs in these cases, for \nthey become so quickly foul. When the bitch has had a large litter or \nhas had a bad time, it is a good plan to give the yolk of an egg, beaten up \nwith milk and a little brandy; or, if the bitch is inclined to vomit, some beef \ntea or Bovine — a small quantity every hour. This may even be occasionally \ngiven before the bitch has finished having all her puppies, if she appears \nvery exhausted. A few hours later in ordinary cases, when all is going \nwell, some thin oatmeal gruel, which is the best food for the next two or \nthree days, may be given. When the bitch seems disinclined to take suf- \nficient milk gruel, sheep's head' broth, thickened with fine oatmeal, may \nbe ordered, and even bread and milk or gravy. After the third day, more \n.solid food may be given, as crushed biscuit or boiled rice, with sheep's head \nbroth and .the meat from the bones added; also a little fish, and if the \nbitiJh is not feeding well, milk may be given to drink instead of water. As \ntime goes on, especially when there is a large litter, more nourishment is \nrequired, and the food must be increased by degrees so that the bitch \nis kept in fairly good condition, though of course not made fat, or the \nsecreti", + "l her puppies, if she appears \nvery exhausted. A few hours later in ordinary cases, when all is going \nwell, some thin oatmeal gruel, which is the best food for the next two or \nthree days, may be given. When the bitch seems disinclined to take suf- \nficient milk gruel, sheep's head' broth, thickened with fine oatmeal, may \nbe ordered, and even bread and milk or gravy. After the third day, more \n.solid food may be given, as crushed biscuit or boiled rice, with sheep's head \nbroth and .the meat from the bones added; also a little fish, and if the \nbitiJh is not feeding well, milk may be given to drink instead of water. As \ntime goes on, especially when there is a large litter, more nourishment is \nrequired, and the food must be increased by degrees so that the bitch \nis kept in fairly good condition, though of course not made fat, or the \nsecretion of milk may be checked and the puppies will suffer. \n\nSome bitches are so zealous in their care of the puppies, more espe- \ncially at first, that their health suffers in consequence. In such cases the \ndam must be made to go out to relieve herself, particularly the bladder. I \nhave seen very severe cases of illness caused by the mother not leaving her \npuppies, and in two instances death was the result of the bladder becom- \ning over-distended and not being emptied. The condition of the bowels \nalso sometimes requires attention, but, as a rule, when the bitch has been \nallowed to follow her natural desires and she has eaten the foetal mem- \nbranes, the bowels are often relaxed in the course of a day or two, and so \nlong as it is not severe, no notice may be taken of it, but when there is much purging it is a good plan to give a small dose ", + "on of milk may be checked and the puppies will suffer. \n\nSome bitches are so zealous in their care of the puppies, more espe- \ncially at first, that their health suffers in consequence. In such cases the \ndam must be made to go out to relieve herself, particularly the bladder. I \nhave seen very severe cases of illness caused by the mother not leaving her \npuppies, and in two instances death was the result of the bladder becom- \ning over-distended and not being emptied. The condition of the bowels \nalso sometimes requires attention, but, as a rule, when the bitch has been \nallowed to follow her natural desires and she has eaten the foetal mem- \nbranes, the bowels are often relaxed in the course of a day or two, and so \nlong as it is not severe, no notice may be taken of it, but when there is much purging it is a good plan to give a small dose of castor oil to carry \nit off and if after this has worked off, very loose motions continue and \nare frequently passed, some carbonate of bismuth, from five to fifteen \ngrains shaken dry on the tongue, may be given three or four times a day. \nIn these cases the milk, or broth, should be thickened with arrowroot in- \nstead of oatmeal so long as the bowels continue troublesome. \n\nAfter pupping, a bitch naturally has a great deal of discharge from \nthe womb, which continues, as a rule, for about a fortnight, sometimes a \ngood deal longer. I find it a good plan when the last puppy is born to \nsyringe the uterus out with a tepid solution of permanganate of potash. \nWhen the discharge is very copious and offensive, it is a good plan to repeat \nthe syringing every day for the first week; and the coat surrounding the \npassage, when the bitch does not ke", + "of castor oil to carry \nit off and if after this has worked off, very loose motions continue and \nare frequently passed, some carbonate of bismuth, from five to fifteen \ngrains shaken dry on the tongue, may be given three or four times a day. \nIn these cases the milk, or broth, should be thickened with arrowroot in- \nstead of oatmeal so long as the bowels continue troublesome. \n\nAfter pupping, a bitch naturally has a great deal of discharge from \nthe womb, which continues, as a rule, for about a fortnight, sometimes a \ngood deal longer. I find it a good plan when the last puppy is born to \nsyringe the uterus out with a tepid solution of permanganate of potash. \nWhen the discharge is very copious and offensive, it is a good plan to repeat \nthe syringing every day for the first week; and the coat surrounding the \npassage, when the bitch does not keep herself clean, should be washed oc- \ncasionally with warm water and carbolic soap and afterwards carefully \ndried. — *««« \n\nWhen the discharge from the passage continues after three weeks, \nastringent injections are necessary, as a teaspoonful of powdered burnt alum \ndissolved in a pint of tepid water and repeated morning and evening. \n\nOccasionally, after the usual discharge has ceased, a bitch will have \na blood-like discharge, the same as is seen in bitches when in oestrum, and \nthis may continue for weeks. It is due to a relaxed condition of the parts, \nand when very profuse the bitch becomes much emaciated and weakened. \nThe alum injection should be given and from two to five drops of witch \nhazel bark, administered three times a day in a little water. When this \ndoes not stop the discharge, ergotine, from cne-half to two grains, made \ninto a pill,", + "ep herself clean, should be washed oc- \ncasionally with warm water and carbolic soap and afterwards carefully \ndried. — *««« \n\nWhen the discharge from the passage continues after three weeks, \nastringent injections are necessary, as a teaspoonful of powdered burnt alum \ndissolved in a pint of tepid water and repeated morning and evening. \n\nOccasionally, after the usual discharge has ceased, a bitch will have \na blood-like discharge, the same as is seen in bitches when in oestrum, and \nthis may continue for weeks. It is due to a relaxed condition of the parts, \nand when very profuse the bitch becomes much emaciated and weakened. \nThe alum injection should be given and from two to five drops of witch \nhazel bark, administered three times a day in a little water. When this \ndoes not stop the discharge, ergotine, from cne-half to two grains, made \ninto a pill, may be given twice a day. \n\nThe mammary or milk glands often require attention, more especially \nif all, or nearly ail, the puppies die. Then the milk, which often accumu- \nlates in quantities, becomes, as it were, caseated, the glands are swollen, \ninflamed and very tender and abscesses may form. The same thing some- \ntimes occurs when the bitch has a large litter, in one or more glands, the \npuppies seeming to take a dislike to the milk in these parts; or perhaps the \nparts are tender and the bitch refuses to let the puppies suck there. Many \nbitches who have never been in pup, or even served by a dog, often have \na large accumulation of milk about nine weeks after being in heat, and \nunless the parts are carefully watched to see the glands do not become \nswollen and hard, a good deal of trouble may follow, and subsequently \ngradular tumors form", + " may be given twice a day. \n\nThe mammary or milk glands often require attention, more especially \nif all, or nearly ail, the puppies die. Then the milk, which often accumu- \nlates in quantities, becomes, as it were, caseated, the glands are swollen, \ninflamed and very tender and abscesses may form. The same thing some- \ntimes occurs when the bitch has a large litter, in one or more glands, the \npuppies seeming to take a dislike to the milk in these parts; or perhaps the \nparts are tender and the bitch refuses to let the puppies suck there. Many \nbitches who have never been in pup, or even served by a dog, often have \na large accumulation of milk about nine weeks after being in heat, and \nunless the parts are carefully watched to see the glands do not become \nswollen and hard, a good deal of trouble may follow, and subsequently \ngradular tumors form, necessitating an operation. \n\nWhen the glands become swollen and inflamed, hot water fomentations \nshould be applied three or four times a day, and after each fomentation \nthe glands, especially the hard lumps, should be rubbed with warm cam- \nphorated oil, and the milk drawn off. Castor oil should be given also \nevery three or four days. When the bitch affected is rearing uppies, it is \nnecessary to wash the camphorated oil off with warm water and soap before \nshe is allowed to return to the little ones. \n\n. While some bitches have too much milk, others have none at all; \nthe latter conditions may only continue for a day or two, but sometimes \nit i& permanent, and though the mother may be anxious to nurse the pup- \npies, she is unable to do so. In such cases treatment is of little use; a \ndiet of oatmeal gruel and boiled fish may be tried, and", + ", necessitating an operation. \n\nWhen the glands become swollen and inflamed, hot water fomentations \nshould be applied three or four times a day, and after each fomentation \nthe glands, especially the hard lumps, should be rubbed with warm cam- \nphorated oil, and the milk drawn off. Castor oil should be given also \nevery three or four days. When the bitch affected is rearing uppies, it is \nnecessary to wash the camphorated oil off with warm water and soap before \nshe is allowed to return to the little ones. \n\n. While some bitches have too much milk, others have none at all; \nthe latter conditions may only continue for a day or two, but sometimes \nit i& permanent, and though the mother may be anxious to nurse the pup- \npies, she is unable to do so. In such cases treatment is of little use; a \ndiet of oatmeal gruel and boiled fish may be tried, and is occasionally \nsuccessful. In other instances when this has failed, I have found a stim- \nulating diet of lean raw meat of some use. \n\nBitches of a nervous disposition, especially those of the smaller breeds \nof dogs, are occasionally subject to convulsions when nursing puppies. \nIt is generally put down to weeakness, but I do not think this is the cause, \nfor I have seen these attacks occur when the mother has been in good \ncondition and when only rearing two or three puppies. \n\nThe complaint is called parturient eclampsia, and though the symptoms \nare very distressing, it is very seldom that death occurs as a result. The \nonly signs are restlessness and excitement, the bitch keeps leaving her \npuppies and walks about panting. Presently she falls over on her side, \nthe whole body being convulsed, looking very much like an animal which has been poisone", + " is occasionally \nsuccessful. In other instances when this has failed, I have found a stim- \nulating diet of lean raw meat of some use. \n\nBitches of a nervous disposition, especially those of the smaller breeds \nof dogs, are occasionally subject to convulsions when nursing puppies. \nIt is generally put down to weeakness, but I do not think this is the cause, \nfor I have seen these attacks occur when the mother has been in good \ncondition and when only rearing two or three puppies. \n\nThe complaint is called parturient eclampsia, and though the symptoms \nare very distressing, it is very seldom that death occurs as a result. The \nonly signs are restlessness and excitement, the bitch keeps leaving her \npuppies and walks about panting. Presently she falls over on her side, \nthe whole body being convulsed, looking very much like an animal which has been poisoned with strychnine. The legs are stretched- out and rigid, \nthe tail is often curled tightly over the back and the head is drawn back. \nThe mouth is generally kept wide open, the dog panting violently, but \nthere is no loss of consciousness. \n\nWith respect to treatment, it is seldom medicine can be given by the \nmouth in these cases, but when it is possible, a large dose of bromide of \npotassium — say one scruple for a bitch the size of a fox terrier, in a table- \nspoonful of water, should be given. Great care must be used in giving \nthe liquid, or the patient will be choked. The bromide may be repeated \nin an hour. When it is impossible to give the medicine by the mouth, an \nenema, containing hydrated chloral should be used. The dose for a dog \nthe size of a fox terrier, in an urgent case like this, should be half a dram \ndissolved in about ", + "d with strychnine. The legs are stretched- out and rigid, \nthe tail is often curled tightly over the back and the head is drawn back. \nThe mouth is generally kept wide open, the dog panting violently, but \nthere is no loss of consciousness. \n\nWith respect to treatment, it is seldom medicine can be given by the \nmouth in these cases, but when it is possible, a large dose of bromide of \npotassium — say one scruple for a bitch the size of a fox terrier, in a table- \nspoonful of water, should be given. Great care must be used in giving \nthe liquid, or the patient will be choked. The bromide may be repeated \nin an hour. When it is impossible to give the medicine by the mouth, an \nenema, containing hydrated chloral should be used. The dose for a dog \nthe size of a fox terrier, in an urgent case like this, should be half a dram \ndissolved in about four tablespoonfuls of warm water and given when tepid. \n\nSmaller dogs — say spaniels and Yorkshire terriers — may have a scru- \nple of chloral dissolved, of course in less water. When the attack has \npassed off, to prevent a recurence it is advisable to give a course of bromide \n— say from three to five grains for dogs the size of toy spaniels and fox \nterriers in a little water three or four times a day, and feed on. a light \ndiet, as bread and milk, or the latter thickened with Genger's food. \n\nIf the convulsions do return the puppies ought to be weaned and \nmeans taken to disperse the milk. Trouble sometimes occurs in doing this \neven when the puppies have been gradually weaned, and such is particu- \nlarly the case when bitches have milk without having puppies. Aperient \nmedicines should always be given, castor oil being the best. A full dose \nshoul", + "four tablespoonfuls of warm water and given when tepid. \n\nSmaller dogs — say spaniels and Yorkshire terriers — may have a scru- \nple of chloral dissolved, of course in less water. When the attack has \npassed off, to prevent a recurence it is advisable to give a course of bromide \n— say from three to five grains for dogs the size of toy spaniels and fox \nterriers in a little water three or four times a day, and feed on. a light \ndiet, as bread and milk, or the latter thickened with Genger's food. \n\nIf the convulsions do return the puppies ought to be weaned and \nmeans taken to disperse the milk. Trouble sometimes occurs in doing this \neven when the puppies have been gradually weaned, and such is particu- \nlarly the case when bitches have milk without having puppies. Aperient \nmedicines should always be given, castor oil being the best. A full dose \nshould be administered about every four days. The glands should be rub- \nbed twice a day with camphorated spirits, or the balsam of Peru ointment. \nWhat suits one dog does not always suit another, therefore when the milk \ndoes not seem to be dispersing as quickly as it should, other external rem- \nedies may be tried, as rubbing the glands with whisky or brandy, or even \neau-de-cologne, and I have often had good success by dabbing the glands \nfrequently with the following simple lotion applied cold : \n\nRecipe. — Methylated spirits (wood alcohol) one ounce; cold water eight \nounces. \n\nThe milk, unless it is secreted in very large quantitiesV-'and is caus- \ning pain, or is becoming hard, should not be drawn off, as to do so only \nstimulates the secretion. Sometimes these cases are extreme-ly obstinate \nand will last five or six weeks, or even longer. In such Iii", + "d be administered about every four days. The glands should be rub- \nbed twice a day with camphorated spirits, or the balsam of Peru ointment. \nWhat suits one dog does not always suit another, therefore when the milk \ndoes not seem to be dispersing as quickly as it should, other external rem- \nedies may be tried, as rubbing the glands with whisky or brandy, or even \neau-de-cologne, and I have often had good success by dabbing the glands \nfrequently with the following simple lotion applied cold : \n\nRecipe. — Methylated spirits (wood alcohol) one ounce; cold water eight \nounces. \n\nThe milk, unless it is secreted in very large quantitiesV-'and is caus- \ning pain, or is becoming hard, should not be drawn off, as to do so only \nstimulates the secretion. Sometimes these cases are extreme-ly obstinate \nand will last five or six weeks, or even longer. In such Iiista'ricies, iodide of \nsoda is useful in closes from half to two grains, according to the size of \nthe bitch, given in a little water, and repeated twice daily; • The diet in \nthese cases should be light and of a stimulating character, as bread and \nmilk, dry biscuits, milk pudding, etc.\" \n\nOne never knows when some untoward circumstance will arise in \nparturition. Pups come the wrong way, are too large,, or something or other \nhappens that nonplusses even the best of us sometimes. \n\nA bitch should be made to come out to empty, herself, if only for a \nfew moments on the first day, or if she whelps at night, then on the next \nday, as many bitches through strong maternal instinct, love for their pup- \npies, and through fear that some harm may befall her children, will often \n\"hold in\" and damage result from no relief to the kidneys or stomach. \n\nThe ", + "sta'ricies, iodide of \nsoda is useful in closes from half to two grains, according to the size of \nthe bitch, given in a little water, and repeated twice daily; • The diet in \nthese cases should be light and of a stimulating character, as bread and \nmilk, dry biscuits, milk pudding, etc.\" \n\nOne never knows when some untoward circumstance will arise in \nparturition. Pups come the wrong way, are too large,, or something or other \nhappens that nonplusses even the best of us sometimes. \n\nA bitch should be made to come out to empty, herself, if only for a \nfew moments on the first day, or if she whelps at night, then on the next \nday, as many bitches through strong maternal instinct, love for their pup- \npies, and through fear that some harm may befall her children, will often \n\"hold in\" and damage result from no relief to the kidneys or stomach. \n\nThe following is copied from the American Field, and-is valuable on \nthis subject: \n\n\"Bitches at such times often become a little distressed, when their \nlabor is at hand, and will crawl or creep into any hole or corner in order \nto seek relief, and will sometimes whelp in the most unsuitable places — ■ \non a cold floor, for instance. The bench should be protected on all sides, \nso that the puppies are not subject to the danger of being thrown \"over- \nboard,\" and the bench should not be too large, for fear of the puppies \ngetting pushed away from their dam and getting cold, before they are \nproperly dry. Dry, clean wheat straw makes the best bedding. \n\n\"The latter contingency is one that frequently happens. While the \nearlier puppies are yet moist they are pushed away from their dam in \nher efforts to give birth to succeeding puppies, cold st", + " following is copied from the American Field, and-is valuable on \nthis subject: \n\n\"Bitches at such times often become a little distressed, when their \nlabor is at hand, and will crawl or creep into any hole or corner in order \nto seek relief, and will sometimes whelp in the most unsuitable places — ■ \non a cold floor, for instance. The bench should be protected on all sides, \nso that the puppies are not subject to the danger of being thrown \"over- \nboard,\" and the bench should not be too large, for fear of the puppies \ngetting pushed away from their dam and getting cold, before they are \nproperly dry. Dry, clean wheat straw makes the best bedding. \n\n\"The latter contingency is one that frequently happens. While the \nearlier puppies are yet moist they are pushed away from their dam in \nher efforts to give birth to succeeding puppies, cold strikes into their \ntender little system, they gradually lose the vigor which Nature has given \nthem to aid them in securing the dam's teats, and drawing from them \ntheir natural sustenance, they whine, and gradually pine away and die, \nto the consternation and dismay of an anxious and expectant owner. \n\n\"Some breeders, in order to avert the possibility of what we have \njust described, take away the puppies as they are born into a kitchen, \nsaddle room or other place, in which there is a fire to dry them, putting \nthem back when the bitch has either finished whelping, or at intervals of \nrest from her labor. \n\n\"A bitch, shortly before she is due to whelp and afterward, should be \nkept upon sloppy food rather, such as porridge and milk, bread and milk, \nhound meal soaked in sheep's head broth, etc. While whelping she should \nsimply be given some warm ", + "rikes into their \ntender little system, they gradually lose the vigor which Nature has given \nthem to aid them in securing the dam's teats, and drawing from them \ntheir natural sustenance, they whine, and gradually pine away and die, \nto the consternation and dismay of an anxious and expectant owner. \n\n\"Some breeders, in order to avert the possibility of what we have \njust described, take away the puppies as they are born into a kitchen, \nsaddle room or other place, in which there is a fire to dry them, putting \nthem back when the bitch has either finished whelping, or at intervals of \nrest from her labor. \n\n\"A bitch, shortly before she is due to whelp and afterward, should be \nkept upon sloppy food rather, such as porridge and milk, bread and milk, \nhound meal soaked in sheep's head broth, etc. While whelping she should \nsimply be given some warm milk. The bitch should be allowed out Tor \na short run of a few minutes on the second day, the duration of which \nmay be increased each day. \n\n\"The secret of success in rearing puppies is fresh air, pure water, \nfree and unrestrained exercise, good food, given often and a little at a \ntime, access to grass, and a dry, warm bed at night. The fewer puppies \nare kept in kennels the better, and the more the foregoing table of hygiene \ncan be observed the better will puppies come on.\" \n\nEspecially should the puppy quarters be kept sweet and clean, for \na dozen flies will take more out of suckling puppies than a night's rest \nwill put back. Here is where a cool cellar or other darkened building will \nbe found almost imperative when the mercury is trying to do a century. \nThe brooding quarters should be kept cool and in semi-gloom, and more \nthan ordina", + "milk. The bitch should be allowed out Tor \na short run of a few minutes on the second day, the duration of which \nmay be increased each day. \n\n\"The secret of success in rearing puppies is fresh air, pure water, \nfree and unrestrained exercise, good food, given often and a little at a \ntime, access to grass, and a dry, warm bed at night. The fewer puppies \nare kept in kennels the better, and the more the foregoing table of hygiene \ncan be observed the better will puppies come on.\" \n\nEspecially should the puppy quarters be kept sweet and clean, for \na dozen flies will take more out of suckling puppies than a night's rest \nwill put back. Here is where a cool cellar or other darkened building will \nbe found almost imperative when the mercury is trying to do a century. \nThe brooding quarters should be kept cool and in semi-gloom, and more \nthan ordinary attention should be paid to cleanliness of the bedding so as \nnot to attract flies. Next to worms there is nothing more irritating and \ncalculated to retard a puppy's well doing than flies. " + ] + }, + "everything_about_dogs_diseases.txt": { + "text_chunks": [ + "\nAsthma. — This is a common disease and a most distressing complaint, \nits victims being mostly found among house pets and toy dogs that have \nbeen overfed with a too rich diet, and lack of exercise as well. Almast every \ntoy dog so improperly cared for and fed will develop asthma as they get \nalong in years. The grossness of body induces and fosters it and often \ncauses as well a kind of scurvy mange, the coat feeling harsh and dry with \na rough and dirty look. The symptoms are distressing paroxysms of cough- \ning with great difficulty in breathing, which occur frequently. The symp- \ntoms exhibited are due to 'thickening of the mucus lining of the trachea and \nbronchial tubes which by lessening the calibre of the respiratory tract in- \nterferes with the act of breathing which is attended by a loud, wheezing \nnoise. The blood is imperfectly aereated and the visible mucous mem- \nbranes congested and dark in color. Pugs and aged Spaniels seem pre- \ndisposed to asthmatic troubles, which, while not usually fatal, do not \nprove amenable to treatment. \n\nAn important feature of the treatment is attention to the diet, which \nshould be of a non-stimulating character. First relieve the animal by giving \nthe following antispasmotic drops: Compound spirits of sulphuric ether and \ntincture of opium, equal parts, which keep in a cool place and well corked. \n\n\n \n\nThe dose for a 15-lb. to 30-lb. dog would be a small teaspoonful in a couple \nof tablespoonfuls of gruel o'r milk. This, however, only relieves and does \nnot cure. The dog must now have frequent doses of a brisk aperient, and \na pill of the following prescription will be found very beneficial given every \nnight for a while: \n\nPodophyllin 6 grains \n\nCompound extra", + "the visible mucous mem- \nbranes congested and dark in color. Pugs and aged Spaniels seem pre- \ndisposed to asthmatic troubles, which, while not usually fatal, do not \nprove amenable to treatment. \n\nAn important feature of the treatment is attention to the diet, which \nshould be of a non-stimulating character. First relieve the animal by giving \nthe following antispasmotic drops: Compound spirits of sulphuric ether and \ntincture of opium, equal parts, which keep in a cool place and well corked. \n\n\n \n\nThe dose for a 15-lb. to 30-lb. dog would be a small teaspoonful in a couple \nof tablespoonfuls of gruel o'r milk. This, however, only relieves and does \nnot cure. The dog must now have frequent doses of a brisk aperient, and \na pill of the following prescription will be found very beneficial given every \nnight for a while: \n\nPodophyllin 6 grains \n\nCompound extract of colocynth 30 grains \n\nPowdered rhubarb 4 8 grains \n\nExtract of henbane 36 grains \n\nMix and divide into twenty-four pills. \n\nSmall breeds such as Pugs or Toy Poodles give half of one of these \npills. \n\nA little warm broth after the pill will assist its action. Feed rather \noftener than you do your well dogs but in small quantities. Make dog take \nmore exercise every day, which will cause him to more readily eat coarser \nfood. The chance of a complete cure is not encouraging in a confirmed or \nchronic case, but the regular use of the following pills will have a won- \nderful effect in counteracting severe paroxysms: \n\nPowdered ipecacuanha 6 grains \n\nPowdered opium 6 grains \n\nCompound squill pill 24 grains \n\nPowdered gum ammoniacum 24 grains \n\nPowdered licorice 24 grains \n\nPowdered rhubarb 12 grains \n\nMix and make into twenty-four pills. \n\nThe dose ", + "ct of colocynth 30 grains \n\nPowdered rhubarb 4 8 grains \n\nExtract of henbane 36 grains \n\nMix and divide into twenty-four pills. \n\nSmall breeds such as Pugs or Toy Poodles give half of one of these \npills. \n\nA little warm broth after the pill will assist its action. Feed rather \noftener than you do your well dogs but in small quantities. Make dog take \nmore exercise every day, which will cause him to more readily eat coarser \nfood. The chance of a complete cure is not encouraging in a confirmed or \nchronic case, but the regular use of the following pills will have a won- \nderful effect in counteracting severe paroxysms: \n\nPowdered ipecacuanha 6 grains \n\nPowdered opium 6 grains \n\nCompound squill pill 24 grains \n\nPowdered gum ammoniacum 24 grains \n\nPowdered licorice 24 grains \n\nPowdered rhubarb 12 grains \n\nMix and make into twenty-four pills. \n\nThe dose for a 15-lb. to 40-lb. dog, one pill morning and night. Small- \ner than 15-lbs. half a pill. \n\nWhenever, severe fits of coughing with difficulty of breathing occur, \nif the antispasmodic drops mentioned in first article are not handy, chloro- \ndine may be given in the same way as the drops, the dose being from \ntwenty to thirty drops. Much relief can be given to asthmatical dogs by \nconfining them in a close box or kennel and filling it with the smoke of \nthorn apple. This may be done twice a day, but care should be taken \nwith such patients that they are not exposed to any sudden change of tem- \nperature, whether from heat or cold, or the reverse. \n\nOr, in place of this during acute attacks when the breathing is very \nlabored, relief may be obtained by inhalations of the fumes of burning \ntar, resin or creosote. \n\nAn asthmatic form of breathing is", + " for a 15-lb. to 40-lb. dog, one pill morning and night. Small- \ner than 15-lbs. half a pill. \n\nWhenever, severe fits of coughing with difficulty of breathing occur, \nif the antispasmodic drops mentioned in first article are not handy, chloro- \ndine may be given in the same way as the drops, the dose being from \ntwenty to thirty drops. Much relief can be given to asthmatical dogs by \nconfining them in a close box or kennel and filling it with the smoke of \nthorn apple. This may be done twice a day, but care should be taken \nwith such patients that they are not exposed to any sudden change of tem- \nperature, whether from heat or cold, or the reverse. \n\nOr, in place of this during acute attacks when the breathing is very \nlabored, relief may be obtained by inhalations of the fumes of burning \ntar, resin or creosote. \n\nAn asthmatic form of breathing is frequently found in connection with \ntumors involving the respiratory tract. Such cases are incurable and it is \nthe most merciful procedure to put the animal to a painless death. \n\nHarry W. Lacy has the following to say as to asthma, and I append it \nalso for the benfit it may do: \n\n\n \n\n\"Asthma is a very common ailment among sporting dogs, and is \nbrought on by repeated exposure, followed by\" inattention. If the simple \nduty of making a dog comfortable be attended to at the close of each day's \nwork, there need be little fear of anything like this ensuing. It is not \nactually the exposure to the weather that causes a dog to have lung trou- \nble, because when a dog is out exposed he is constantly on the move, and \nthe circulation keeps up, so that it is not possible for him to contract a \nchill; but the chill is contracted when the animal retur", + " frequently found in connection with \ntumors involving the respiratory tract. Such cases are incurable and it is \nthe most merciful procedure to put the animal to a painless death. \n\nHarry W. Lacy has the following to say as to asthma, and I append it \nalso for the benfit it may do: \n\n\n \n\n\"Asthma is a very common ailment among sporting dogs, and is \nbrought on by repeated exposure, followed by\" inattention. If the simple \nduty of making a dog comfortable be attended to at the close of each day's \nwork, there need be little fear of anything like this ensuing. It is not \nactually the exposure to the weather that causes a dog to have lung trou- \nble, because when a dog is out exposed he is constantly on the move, and \nthe circulation keeps up, so that it is not possible for him to contract a \nchill; but the chill is contracted when the animal returns home and lies \ndown in a wet condition. Then the blood ceases to circulate as rapidly \nas during exercise, and the animal becomes shivery and a cold develops. \nThis repeated a few times more or less will end in a cough, and asthma \nwill ensue. \n\nWhen once a dog has suffered from an attack of asthma there always \nremains with him a predisposition to a renewal of the trouble. It is a most \ndistressing complaint, and in the case of an animal like the dog, which leads, \nor should lead an active outdoor life, it is almost impossible to effect a \npermanent cure. Asthma differs from bronchitis in several ways. It comes \non in paroxysms, which gradually get worse and worse, until finally the \nanimal is suffocated. The treatment usually adopted consists in placing the \nanimal in a room or chamber where a kettle is constantly boiling, so that \nthe atmospher", + "ns home and lies \ndown in a wet condition. Then the blood ceases to circulate as rapidly \nas during exercise, and the animal becomes shivery and a cold develops. \nThis repeated a few times more or less will end in a cough, and asthma \nwill ensue. \n\nWhen once a dog has suffered from an attack of asthma there always \nremains with him a predisposition to a renewal of the trouble. It is a most \ndistressing complaint, and in the case of an animal like the dog, which leads, \nor should lead an active outdoor life, it is almost impossible to effect a \npermanent cure. Asthma differs from bronchitis in several ways. It comes \non in paroxysms, which gradually get worse and worse, until finally the \nanimal is suffocated. The treatment usually adopted consists in placing the \nanimal in a room or chamber where a kettle is constantly boiling, so that \nthe atmosphere is kept continually moist — as moist warmth does as much \ngood as anything to give relief in such cases. As regards medicine, some \nof the ordinary cough remedies may be tried, the best thing perhaps being \nmixtifre of oxymel or squill and glycerine, in equal parts, to which a large \nparegoric elixir is added. The dog should have this about three times a \nday.\" \n\nAnother very good thing to do in connection with any treatment you use \nis, cut up an onion small and fine, anoint with a drop or two (no more or \nit will blister) of kerosene is excellent for asthma and bronchitis. \n\nThis, then put into a cotton cloth and tied around the dog's neck will \nafford relief in breathing. The onion should be renewed by a fresh one. \n\nHouse dogs suffer greatly from over-indulgence, errors in diet and lack \nof exercise, which causes them to put on flesh rap", + "e is kept continually moist — as moist warmth does as much \ngood as anything to give relief in such cases. As regards medicine, some \nof the ordinary cough remedies may be tried, the best thing perhaps being \nmixtifre of oxymel or squill and glycerine, in equal parts, to which a large \nparegoric elixir is added. The dog should have this about three times a \nday.\" \n\nAnother very good thing to do in connection with any treatment you use \nis, cut up an onion small and fine, anoint with a drop or two (no more or \nit will blister) of kerosene is excellent for asthma and bronchitis. \n\nThis, then put into a cotton cloth and tied around the dog's neck will \nafford relief in breathing. The onion should be renewed by a fresh one. \n\nHouse dogs suffer greatly from over-indulgence, errors in diet and lack \nof exercise, which causes them to put on flesh rapidly. These conditions \nproduce derangements of the heart, lungs and circulatory system that fre- \nquently result in a morbid condition of the system, known as asthma. In- \nflammation of the mucous membrane lining of the bronchial tubes also \nproduces this disease, so that colds and inhalations of noxious gases and \nvapors are common causes. \n\nThe disease is easily recognized and there is no danger of confounding \nit with other affections of the chest. It is not liable to prove fatal, but \nseriously affects a dog's usefulness and will unquestionably shorten the \nanimal's life. \n\nSymptoms: The patient shows great distress and difficulty in breathing, \nparticularly after slight exertion, and suffers more or less from suffocation. \nRespirations are not increased in number, but are labored and jerky and \nhave a wheezy, croupy sound during expiration. There is generally a", + "idly. These conditions \nproduce derangements of the heart, lungs and circulatory system that fre- \nquently result in a morbid condition of the system, known as asthma. In- \nflammation of the mucous membrane lining of the bronchial tubes also \nproduces this disease, so that colds and inhalations of noxious gases and \nvapors are common causes. \n\nThe disease is easily recognized and there is no danger of confounding \nit with other affections of the chest. It is not liable to prove fatal, but \nseriously affects a dog's usefulness and will unquestionably shorten the \nanimal's life. \n\nSymptoms: The patient shows great distress and difficulty in breathing, \nparticularly after slight exertion, and suffers more or less from suffocation. \nRespirations are not increased in number, but are labored and jerky and \nhave a wheezy, croupy sound during expiration. There is generally a \npeculiar cough. The nostrils are dilated and the expression is anxious and \npitiful. The coat of over-fed dogs suffering from asthma is rough and \n\n\n \n\ndirty and dry and harsh to the touch. The skin is often covered with a \nmangy-looking scurf. \n\nTreatment: A radical cure of this disease is seldom effected, but much \ncan be done to improve the animal's condition. During an acute attack \nof the disease prompt relief will be afforded by giving an emetic of ten \nto twenty grains of sulphate of zinc, or thirty grains of ipecac. The \nbowels should be kept open with cascara sagrada or olive oil. \n\nMuch relief can be afforded to dogs suffering from the spasmodic \nform of the disease by confining them in a small rocm and burning on a \npan of coals one ounce of stramonium leaves and a drachm of nitrate of \npotassa. \n\nThe following prescriptio", + " \npeculiar cough. The nostrils are dilated and the expression is anxious and \npitiful. The coat of over-fed dogs suffering from asthma is rough and \n\n\n \n\ndirty and dry and harsh to the touch. The skin is often covered with a \nmangy-looking scurf. \n\nTreatment: A radical cure of this disease is seldom effected, but much \ncan be done to improve the animal's condition. During an acute attack \nof the disease prompt relief will be afforded by giving an emetic of ten \nto twenty grains of sulphate of zinc, or thirty grains of ipecac. The \nbowels should be kept open with cascara sagrada or olive oil. \n\nMuch relief can be afforded to dogs suffering from the spasmodic \nform of the disease by confining them in a small rocm and burning on a \npan of coals one ounce of stramonium leaves and a drachm of nitrate of \npotassa. \n\nThe following prescription can then be used with good results: Potassa, \niodidi two drams, spirits ammonia arom. one ounce, tincture quassiae and \naquae, of each, two ounces. Dose, one teaspoonful three times a day. \n\nGive the patient slow walking exercise, restrict the diet, prevent the \naccumulation of flesh as much as possible and aim to secure the best physi- \ncal condition possible. \n\nApoplexy — See Fits. \n\nAbscess. — Pus or matter forming in or among the tissues is abscess. \nIt may be due to a blow, an accident, or caused by locil or general in- \nflammation. A bitch may, after whelping, have one of the teats dammed \nup, which gives rise to lacol inflammation, which would end in abscess. \nThere is unusual heat of the parts while the abscess is forming; a hard \nlump at first, but as the matter forms this becomes softer, and is movable \nunder pressure of the hand. Should ", + "n can then be used with good results: Potassa, \niodidi two drams, spirits ammonia arom. one ounce, tincture quassiae and \naquae, of each, two ounces. Dose, one teaspoonful three times a day. \n\nGive the patient slow walking exercise, restrict the diet, prevent the \naccumulation of flesh as much as possible and aim to secure the best physi- \ncal condition possible. \n\nApoplexy — See Fits. \n\nAbscess. — Pus or matter forming in or among the tissues is abscess. \nIt may be due to a blow, an accident, or caused by locil or general in- \nflammation. A bitch may, after whelping, have one of the teats dammed \nup, which gives rise to lacol inflammation, which would end in abscess. \nThere is unusual heat of the parts while the abscess is forming; a hard \nlump at first, but as the matter forms this becomes softer, and is movable \nunder pressure of the hand. Should it form very slowly, hasten its forma- \ntion by hot fomentations, which must be used continually for some time, \nand afterwards cover the parts to prevent reaction from cold air. If you \ncan keep a poultice on the part this is very useful. Get from your druggist \na piece of spongia piline, satuate it with warm water and apply with the \nwaterproof side out. When the under part of the abscess is soft and moves \nreadily under pressure, it is ready for opening. To open it take the lancet \nbetween finger and thumb and plunge it well into the center, making a \nclean downward cut to insure good drainage; press out the matter, bathe \nwith warm water and keep it clean, which, in most cases, will be kept so \nby the dog's tongue if on part of body where he can reach it. If not, then \napply Peroxyde of Hydrogen three or four times a day. \n\nIn cases where", + " it form very slowly, hasten its forma- \ntion by hot fomentations, which must be used continually for some time, \nand afterwards cover the parts to prevent reaction from cold air. If you \ncan keep a poultice on the part this is very useful. Get from your druggist \na piece of spongia piline, satuate it with warm water and apply with the \nwaterproof side out. When the under part of the abscess is soft and moves \nreadily under pressure, it is ready for opening. To open it take the lancet \nbetween finger and thumb and plunge it well into the center, making a \nclean downward cut to insure good drainage; press out the matter, bathe \nwith warm water and keep it clean, which, in most cases, will be kept so \nby the dog's tongue if on part of body where he can reach it. If not, then \napply Peroxyde of Hydrogen three or four times a day. \n\nIn cases where the abscess is deep-seated, the veterinary surgeon alone \nshould use the knife. A light and nutritious diet should be given, and in \nmany cases no medicine is required,, but a mild purge can be given when \nit is forming. Should dog be much reduced and his appetite impaired after \nan abscess a short treatment-of Sergeant's or Clayton's Condition Pills will \ndo al ot of good. Abscesses forming :\"n lung disease would discharge the \nmatter through the nose, also be coughed up, while in the uterus it would \nbe by the vagina. Other internal organs may be the seat of abscesses, but \nnone of these cases can be treated by the amateur, but should be intrusted \nto the veterinary surgeon. \n\n\n \n\nPERI-RECTAL ABSCESS. \n\nIn a large number of cases — in fact nearly every one — of distemper, \nrectal abscesses will be found. To those who do not clearly understand the \nbest", + " the abscess is deep-seated, the veterinary surgeon alone \nshould use the knife. A light and nutritious diet should be given, and in \nmany cases no medicine is required,, but a mild purge can be given when \nit is forming. Should dog be much reduced and his appetite impaired after \nan abscess a short treatment-of Sergeant's or Clayton's Condition Pills will \ndo al ot of good. Abscesses forming :\"n lung disease would discharge the \nmatter through the nose, also be coughed up, while in the uterus it would \nbe by the vagina. Other internal organs may be the seat of abscesses, but \nnone of these cases can be treated by the amateur, but should be intrusted \nto the veterinary surgeon. \n\n\n \n\nPERI-RECTAL ABSCESS. \n\nIn a large number of cases — in fact nearly every one — of distemper, \nrectal abscesses will be found. To those who do not clearly understand the \nbest method of handling them, we make the\" following suggestions: \n\nTake the dog carefully between the knees and bend the tail sharply \nupward. This will cause the rectum to project. With the thumb and finger \npress firmly upon the projection, as if to extract the milk from a cow's \nteat. Use considefable force. If there is an abscess, this will break it and \npress out the pus. Be careful that the pus does not fly into the eyes. \nRepeat this operation every day so long as there is pus. You will find \nthis is a material aid in effecting a cure. \n\nAbortion. — Strictly speaking, abortion means the expulsion of the \nfoetus before it is sufficiently matured for independent life, but applied to \nthe lower animals it is generally used to mean premature parturition as \nwell. Abortion is comparatively rare in dogs, but premature whelping, \nespecially just a week or ", + " method of handling them, we make the\" following suggestions: \n\nTake the dog carefully between the knees and bend the tail sharply \nupward. This will cause the rectum to project. With the thumb and finger \npress firmly upon the projection, as if to extract the milk from a cow's \nteat. Use considefable force. If there is an abscess, this will break it and \npress out the pus. Be careful that the pus does not fly into the eyes. \nRepeat this operation every day so long as there is pus. You will find \nthis is a material aid in effecting a cure. \n\nAbortion. — Strictly speaking, abortion means the expulsion of the \nfoetus before it is sufficiently matured for independent life, but applied to \nthe lower animals it is generally used to mean premature parturition as \nwell. Abortion is comparatively rare in dogs, but premature whelping, \nespecially just a week or so before the pups are due, is by no means un- \ncommon. The causes of abortion and premature parturition are various. A \nlow diet, causing extreme paverty when the system requires extra support \nfor the growth of the unborn pups, and the secretion of milk for them \nafterwards, is likely to cause it; and, on the other hand, a plethoric state \nof the body from over-feeding and want of exercise is also a likely cause, \nand very severe exercise, jumping from a height or over fences, and, what \nis too common, blows or kicks on the abdomen. It may also be brought \non by drinking foul water, eating putrid food or anything likely to cause \ninflammation of the bowels, violent diarrhea, and consequent straining. \nYoung bitches bred from before the system is matured, and old worn-out \nones, are most likely to abort. Preventive measures consist in general \nattentio", + " so before the pups are due, is by no means un- \ncommon. The causes of abortion and premature parturition are various. A \nlow diet, causing extreme paverty when the system requires extra support \nfor the growth of the unborn pups, and the secretion of milk for them \nafterwards, is likely to cause it; and, on the other hand, a plethoric state \nof the body from over-feeding and want of exercise is also a likely cause, \nand very severe exercise, jumping from a height or over fences, and, what \nis too common, blows or kicks on the abdomen. It may also be brought \non by drinking foul water, eating putrid food or anything likely to cause \ninflammation of the bowels, violent diarrhea, and consequent straining. \nYoung bitches bred from before the system is matured, and old worn-out \nones, are most likely to abort. Preventive measures consist in general \nattention to health, both in regard to the food and water given and the \nsanitary condition of the kennel, and the permitting of regular, but not \nviolent, exercise, and in selecting only for breeding purposes bitches that \nare matured and in vigorous health. When a bitch has had her pups \nbefore the full time she should not be again bred from until at least one \nperiod of oestrum has passed. \n\nAnaemia (Poverty of Blood) is shown by paleness of the mucous \nmembranes, weak and slow pulse and heart-beat, lack of energy, depression \nand lassitude. As the disease progresses, the eye sinks, becoming dull, the \ngait is staggering, the breathing becomes labored and wheezy, and the dog \ngradually sinks. \n\nThe causes are poor food, exhaustive demands on stud dogs, excessive \nsecretion of milk, and allowing bitches to suckle puppies too long. Anaemia \nmay also be the result", + "n to health, both in regard to the food and water given and the \nsanitary condition of the kennel, and the permitting of regular, but not \nviolent, exercise, and in selecting only for breeding purposes bitches that \nare matured and in vigorous health. When a bitch has had her pups \nbefore the full time she should not be again bred from until at least one \nperiod of oestrum has passed. \n\nAnaemia (Poverty of Blood) is shown by paleness of the mucous \nmembranes, weak and slow pulse and heart-beat, lack of energy, depression \nand lassitude. As the disease progresses, the eye sinks, becoming dull, the \ngait is staggering, the breathing becomes labored and wheezy, and the dog \ngradually sinks. \n\nThe causes are poor food, exhaustive demands on stud dogs, excessive \nsecretion of milk, and allowing bitches to suckle puppies too long. Anaemia \nmay also be the result of some other disease impoverishing the system, \nand it is not infrequently a consequence of the dog harboring worms. Give \nin small quantities and frequently the most nourishing foods — milk, flesh, \nbroths, etc. — pepsin porci to assist digestion, and wine of iron or syrup of \nphosphates as a tonic. Sergeant's Clayton's, or Eberhart's condition pills \nare a good tonic. At the same time see that the dog is warmly housed \nand that he gets plenty of sunlight and fresh air. \n\n\n \n\nAsphyxia. — Inability to breathe as the result of nearly drowning. In \ntreating never attempt to make dog swallow while in an unconscious state; \ninject stimulants under the skin, such as from ten 'to twenty drops of \nbrandy. Dash hot and cold water over the head alternately and make the \nattempt of artificial respiration as follows, when due to partial drowning: \nHold the dog up wit", + " of some other disease impoverishing the system, \nand it is not infrequently a consequence of the dog harboring worms. Give \nin small quantities and frequently the most nourishing foods — milk, flesh, \nbroths, etc. — pepsin porci to assist digestion, and wine of iron or syrup of \nphosphates as a tonic. Sergeant's Clayton's, or Eberhart's condition pills \nare a good tonic. At the same time see that the dog is warmly housed \nand that he gets plenty of sunlight and fresh air. \n\n\n \n\nAsphyxia. — Inability to breathe as the result of nearly drowning. In \ntreating never attempt to make dog swallow while in an unconscious state; \ninject stimulants under the skin, such as from ten 'to twenty drops of \nbrandy. Dash hot and cold water over the head alternately and make the \nattempt of artificial respiration as follows, when due to partial drowning: \nHold the dog up with his head downward for a minute, so as to allow the \nwater to run out of his lungs, then place the dog on his back, draw the \ntongue out, and with the hand placed on the lower part of the chest where \nthe latter meets the abdomen, press downwards and forwards with some \nlittle force, then suddenly raise the hand to allow the chest to expand. \nThis should be repeated every three or four seconds. \n\nBladder, Inflammation of the. — The symptoms are great pain on pres- \nsure over the region of the bladder; the urine passed is scant in quantity \nbut at frequent intervals, and evidently with great pain. It frequently comes \nfrom a blow but is also produced by long exposure to cold or wet, and often \nthe result of giving too much cantharides and turpentine. Sometimes due \nto stricture of the urethra (urinary passage) or calculi (stone). The \ntreatment consi", + "h his head downward for a minute, so as to allow the \nwater to run out of his lungs, then place the dog on his back, draw the \ntongue out, and with the hand placed on the lower part of the chest where \nthe latter meets the abdomen, press downwards and forwards with some \nlittle force, then suddenly raise the hand to allow the chest to expand. \nThis should be repeated every three or four seconds. \n\nBladder, Inflammation of the. — The symptoms are great pain on pres- \nsure over the region of the bladder; the urine passed is scant in quantity \nbut at frequent intervals, and evidently with great pain. It frequently comes \nfrom a blow but is also produced by long exposure to cold or wet, and often \nthe result of giving too much cantharides and turpentine. Sometimes due \nto stricture of the urethra (urinary passage) or calculi (stone). The \ntreatment consists of first giving a brisk purgative, and should this not act \nit should be assisted by clysters of luke-warm water or thin gruel, or a \nhot bath. The acute symptoms having passed, give 3 gr. to 5 gr. of benzoic \nacid in pill form three times a day. If the urine is not freely passed the \ncatheter should be used in the manner detailed under heading of Paralysis \nof the Bladder. When the bowels have been opened, give a dose every \nsix hours of the following \"fever mixture.\" \n\nPowdered nitre 1 dram \n\nSweet spirit of nitre 1'2 ounce \n\nMindererus spirit 1 \"2 ounce \n\nWine of antimony 1 dram \n\nTincture of digitalis y2 dram \n\nWater 4 ounces \n\nMix. Dose for a dog, 25-lb. to 30-lb. weight, one tablespoonful every \n\nfour hours in a little gruel. Smaller dogs not quite so much. From \n50-lbs. up a tablespoonful and a half as a ", + "sts of first giving a brisk purgative, and should this not act \nit should be assisted by clysters of luke-warm water or thin gruel, or a \nhot bath. The acute symptoms having passed, give 3 gr. to 5 gr. of benzoic \nacid in pill form three times a day. If the urine is not freely passed the \ncatheter should be used in the manner detailed under heading of Paralysis \nof the Bladder. When the bowels have been opened, give a dose every \nsix hours of the following \"fever mixture.\" \n\nPowdered nitre 1 dram \n\nSweet spirit of nitre 1'2 ounce \n\nMindererus spirit 1 \"2 ounce \n\nWine of antimony 1 dram \n\nTincture of digitalis y2 dram \n\nWater 4 ounces \n\nMix. Dose for a dog, 25-lb. to 30-lb. weight, one tablespoonful every \n\nfour hours in a little gruel. Smaller dogs not quite so much. From \n50-lbs. up a tablespoonful and a half as a dose. \n• \n\nThe patient will experience relief of the parts are bathed continuously \nwith a warm infusion of poppy-heads, or warm water alone, care being \ntaken that he is not afterward exposed to cold. The clog's diet should be \nlight and nourishing. \n\nBladder, Paralysis — of This affection is shown by the constant efforts \n\nof the dog to urinate and inability to do so, the water coming away in \ndribbles. It may arise from stone in the bladder. A common cause is over- \ndistension of the bladder caused by keeping dogs where they will not \nurinate. Some dogs will not do so when shut up in a room, or when on \nthe chain; hence the necessity, too often neglected, of taking dogs off the \nbenches at exhibitions at regular intervals. This compulsory retention of \nurine produces spasm of the neck of the bladder, and paralysis — loss of the \n\n\n \n\nnecessary muscular ", + "dose. \n• \n\nThe patient will experience relief of the parts are bathed continuously \nwith a warm infusion of poppy-heads, or warm water alone, care being \ntaken that he is not afterward exposed to cold. The clog's diet should be \nlight and nourishing. \n\nBladder, Paralysis — of This affection is shown by the constant efforts \n\nof the dog to urinate and inability to do so, the water coming away in \ndribbles. It may arise from stone in the bladder. A common cause is over- \ndistension of the bladder caused by keeping dogs where they will not \nurinate. Some dogs will not do so when shut up in a room, or when on \nthe chain; hence the necessity, too often neglected, of taking dogs off the \nbenches at exhibitions at regular intervals. This compulsory retention of \nurine produces spasm of the neck of the bladder, and paralysis — loss of the \n\n\n \n\nnecessary muscular power — follows. It may also be the result of injury to \nthe spine, or of debilitating disease. The effect of continued hot fomen- \ntations should be tried, and if these -fail, the urine should be drawn off by \nmeans of a catheter. Passing a catheter is a very simple matter. The \ndog should be placed upon his back, and the prepuce pressed back, so as to \nbring the penis into view; the catketer should then be dressed with a little \nolive oil or vaseline and passed gently into the opening at the point of the \npenis. This will introduce it into the bladder, when the piece of wire with \nwhich the instrument is provided should be withdrawn. Should the urine \nnot flow freely, the dog can be stood upon its legs, keeping the catheter \nin position. If a catheter is not at hand, pressure with both hands through \nthe abdominal walls in the region of the bl", + "power — follows. It may also be the result of injury to \nthe spine, or of debilitating disease. The effect of continued hot fomen- \ntations should be tried, and if these -fail, the urine should be drawn off by \nmeans of a catheter. Passing a catheter is a very simple matter. The \ndog should be placed upon his back, and the prepuce pressed back, so as to \nbring the penis into view; the catketer should then be dressed with a little \nolive oil or vaseline and passed gently into the opening at the point of the \npenis. This will introduce it into the bladder, when the piece of wire with \nwhich the instrument is provided should be withdrawn. Should the urine \nnot flow freely, the dog can be stood upon its legs, keeping the catheter \nin position. If a catheter is not at hand, pressure with both hands through \nthe abdominal walls in the region of the bladder, will empty it of its con- \ntents. If paralysis of the hind legs is present, an assistant should raise \nthe body from the ground, by means of the tail, whilst the operator is press- \ning the sides. \n\nDuring convalescence give barley-water to drink, and soft nourishing \nfood — porridge and milk, broth and bread, etc. \n\nThe following on this subject, is valuable: This disease occurs some- \ntimes from keeping dogs of very clean habits shut up, with no opportunity \nto relieve themselves. The bladder becomes overdistended, paralyzing the \nparts. It may also be the result of a general paralysis following an injury \nto the spine, the brain or some part of the nervous system. The dog at first \nis unable to pass water and later it dribbles from him. The first thing \nto do is to relieve the bladder. If there is no mechanical obstruction this \ncan be done by p", + "adder, will empty it of its con- \ntents. If paralysis of the hind legs is present, an assistant should raise \nthe body from the ground, by means of the tail, whilst the operator is press- \ning the sides. \n\nDuring convalescence give barley-water to drink, and soft nourishing \nfood — porridge and milk, broth and bread, etc. \n\nThe following on this subject, is valuable: This disease occurs some- \ntimes from keeping dogs of very clean habits shut up, with no opportunity \nto relieve themselves. The bladder becomes overdistended, paralyzing the \nparts. It may also be the result of a general paralysis following an injury \nto the spine, the brain or some part of the nervous system. The dog at first \nis unable to pass water and later it dribbles from him. The first thing \nto do is to relieve the bladder. If there is no mechanical obstruction this \ncan be done by pressure over the walls of the abdomen. If this fails, a \ncatheter must be passed; in fact, it is the safest thing to do, for when an \nattempt is made to empty he bladder by applying force from the outsir.e \nthere is danger of rupturing the parts. The catheter for a small dog \nshould be No. 00, for terriers No. 1, for setters and pointers No. 2. In \nthe event of a small gravel lodging in the passage, it is usually removed \nby carefully passing a small grooved silver probe. To tone up the bladder, \nnux vomica is the mast useful drug. The dose is from one to seven drops \nof the tincture three times a day in a teaspoonful of water given \"after feed- \ning. \n\nBleeding From the Stomach The vomiting of blood is not of ordinary \n\noccurrence and may be the result of many causes. If due to a recent. in- \njury or breaking down of the tissues, it will be", + "ressure over the walls of the abdomen. If this fails, a \ncatheter must be passed; in fact, it is the safest thing to do, for when an \nattempt is made to empty he bladder by applying force from the outsir.e \nthere is danger of rupturing the parts. The catheter for a small dog \nshould be No. 00, for terriers No. 1, for setters and pointers No. 2. In \nthe event of a small gravel lodging in the passage, it is usually removed \nby carefully passing a small grooved silver probe. To tone up the bladder, \nnux vomica is the mast useful drug. The dose is from one to seven drops \nof the tincture three times a day in a teaspoonful of water given \"after feed- \ning. \n\nBleeding From the Stomach The vomiting of blood is not of ordinary \n\noccurrence and may be the result of many causes. If due to a recent. in- \njury or breaking down of the tissues, it will be bright red in color, if the \nblood is coming from the vens it will be of darker hue, and if it has re- \nmained in the stomach some time it will be of coffee color. In treating give \nthe stomach at least twenty-four hours' rest or feed only milk and water, \nand every three hours give from a teaspoonful to a tablespoonful of the \nfollowing: Tincture thalaspi twenty-four drops, liquor bismuth one-half \nounce. Water to make three ounces. \n\nBOILS — \n\nThese are similar to the boils in human beings and are due to the \nsame causes, that is, they indicate either a poverty of the system and a gen- \neral weakness, or they may be the result of plethora and too much blood. \n\n\n \n\nThey also follow diseases like distemper and are not uncommonly induced \nby worms. Boils are very painful and make the dog cross. They appear, \nusually, where the skin is thinnest. Th", + " bright red in color, if the \nblood is coming from the vens it will be of darker hue, and if it has re- \nmained in the stomach some time it will be of coffee color. In treating give \nthe stomach at least twenty-four hours' rest or feed only milk and water, \nand every three hours give from a teaspoonful to a tablespoonful of the \nfollowing: Tincture thalaspi twenty-four drops, liquor bismuth one-half \nounce. Water to make three ounces. \n\nBOILS — \n\nThese are similar to the boils in human beings and are due to the \nsame causes, that is, they indicate either a poverty of the system and a gen- \neral weakness, or they may be the result of plethora and too much blood. \n\n\n \n\nThey also follow diseases like distemper and are not uncommonly induced \nby worms. Boils are very painful and make the dog cross. They appear, \nusually, where the skin is thinnest. Their first appearance is in the form \nof small red swellings, which enlarge, become hot and painful and even- \ntually break and discharge their contents. They usually appear on the \ninside of the thighs and bellies of young puppies when suffering with dis- \ntemper or worms. If accompanying distemper they should not be treated, \nbut at other times the proper thing to do is to reform the diet, give more \ngreen food, bathe oftener, exercise more and when the boils are soft and \nripe open them with a sharp knife and dress with an antiseptic solution. \n\nBlood, Poverty of the. — See Anaemia. \n\nBites. — A great injustice is done to a great many dogs by the old say- \ning that \"dogs delight to bark and bite,\" for there are very many that do \nnot delight in either, but are to the contrary, properly behaved dogs in this \nrespect. Some clogs do, however, but general", + "eir first appearance is in the form \nof small red swellings, which enlarge, become hot and painful and even- \ntually break and discharge their contents. They usually appear on the \ninside of the thighs and bellies of young puppies when suffering with dis- \ntemper or worms. If accompanying distemper they should not be treated, \nbut at other times the proper thing to do is to reform the diet, give more \ngreen food, bathe oftener, exercise more and when the boils are soft and \nripe open them with a sharp knife and dress with an antiseptic solution. \n\nBlood, Poverty of the. — See Anaemia. \n\nBites. — A great injustice is done to a great many dogs by the old say- \ning that \"dogs delight to bark and bite,\" for there are very many that do \nnot delight in either, but are to the contrary, properly behaved dogs in this \nrespect. Some clogs do, however, but generally in self defense, or at sup- \nposed call of duty. Should your dog get bitten, wash the wound with tepid \nwater, press out any blood, and pour a little of friar's balsam, or compound \ntincture of myrh on it. \n\nSince the above was written, I was bitten on the left hand in fourteen \nplaces, by a Bulldog I was showing in the ring, at the 1916 dog show at \nLouisville, Ky., State Fair, really the worst chewing up I ever got. Was \ntaken to the hospital near the dog show. The doctor washed the hand, \nthen dressed it with tincture of Iodine, and then applied a healing salve \ncalled \"Unguentine,\" (to be had at any drug store), repeating this daily \nwhile show lasted, and I done the same for a week after home. The hand \nwrapped with cotton and bandage, and the result was my hand got entirely \nwell. I will just mention, however, that the poor dog, afte", + "ly in self defense, or at sup- \nposed call of duty. Should your dog get bitten, wash the wound with tepid \nwater, press out any blood, and pour a little of friar's balsam, or compound \ntincture of myrh on it. \n\nSince the above was written, I was bitten on the left hand in fourteen \nplaces, by a Bulldog I was showing in the ring, at the 1916 dog show at \nLouisville, Ky., State Fair, really the worst chewing up I ever got. Was \ntaken to the hospital near the dog show. The doctor washed the hand, \nthen dressed it with tincture of Iodine, and then applied a healing salve \ncalled \"Unguentine,\" (to be had at any drug store), repeating this daily \nwhile show lasted, and I done the same for a week after home. The hand \nwrapped with cotton and bandage, and the result was my hand got entirely \nwell. I will just mention, however, that the poor dog, after home, as at \nthe show, where for some cause he suddenly went off his base, continued \nhere to be crazy, did not try again to bite me (we were friends), but \ndid bite every dog he got at here, and suddenly died three days later, \nbeing buried by me in my back yard, under an apple tree — and I miss \npoor \"Wrinks.\" I find that many doctors now use tincture of Iodine, \nthe first thing, on a bite or wound, in place of cauterizing, and I strongly \nadvise doing so, and then the salve. The first thing to do if you are \nbitten, is to suck the bite, if on any part of your body you can get at with \nyour mouth, and spit this out, which abstracts any poison — if any poison, \nfrom the bite. Don't be afraid of a dog's bite, don't get scared, the only \ndanger is, a small percentage of blood poison setting in, but if your own \nblood is in good condit", + "r home, as at \nthe show, where for some cause he suddenly went off his base, continued \nhere to be crazy, did not try again to bite me (we were friends), but \ndid bite every dog he got at here, and suddenly died three days later, \nbeing buried by me in my back yard, under an apple tree — and I miss \npoor \"Wrinks.\" I find that many doctors now use tincture of Iodine, \nthe first thing, on a bite or wound, in place of cauterizing, and I strongly \nadvise doing so, and then the salve. The first thing to do if you are \nbitten, is to suck the bite, if on any part of your body you can get at with \nyour mouth, and spit this out, which abstracts any poison — if any poison, \nfrom the bite. Don't be afraid of a dog's bite, don't get scared, the only \ndanger is, a small percentage of blood poison setting in, but if your own \nblood is in good condition there is no danger. \"Wrinks\" case, with almost \nevery veterinarian, would have been a sure case of rabies, but as I don't \nbelieve in this, I am yet here writing this article. \n\nInstead of cauterizing a bite, which always makes a nasty looking \nwound, I much prefer to use the tincture of Iodine (using a small brush), \nor if this is not on hand, then apply Peroxyde of Hydrogen, which will \ndo all the cauterizing will do. \n\nShould your dog be bitten by a strange dog and any suspicion exists of \nso-called rabies in the strange dog, immediately use the tincture of Iron, \n\n\n \n\nor Peroxyde of Hydrogen, and isolate the dog until the time has passed \nfor any fear of hydrophobia developing. This advice is given to those \nwho believe in the so-termed hydrophobia, and you are referred now to \nRabies, where I give fully my own belief on this subject, ", + "ion there is no danger. \"Wrinks\" case, with almost \nevery veterinarian, would have been a sure case of rabies, but as I don't \nbelieve in this, I am yet here writing this article. \n\nInstead of cauterizing a bite, which always makes a nasty looking \nwound, I much prefer to use the tincture of Iodine (using a small brush), \nor if this is not on hand, then apply Peroxyde of Hydrogen, which will \ndo all the cauterizing will do. \n\nShould your dog be bitten by a strange dog and any suspicion exists of \nso-called rabies in the strange dog, immediately use the tincture of Iron, \n\n\n \n\nor Peroxyde of Hydrogen, and isolate the dog until the time has passed \nfor any fear of hydrophobia developing. This advice is given to those \nwho believe in the so-termed hydrophobia, and you are referred now to \nRabies, where I give fully my own belief on this subject, as well as the \nideas of others. In case there is a tear, it may be necessary to bandage \nor draw together with a few stitches of silk thread. \n\nBowels, Inflammation of (Enteritis; Peritonitis). — This is so ably \ntreated by Dalziel, and by experience I know it to be good, that I here re- \nproduce his article in full. The best plan, however, is to at once send for \na veterinarian, providing you have one who understands or has made a \nspecialty of treating dogs — anyhow, get the best one in your locality and \ndon't stop to think of what it will cost, for you owe it to your dog to help \nhim out of his trouble if such a thing is possible: \n\n\"The severity and very dangerous charcter of this disease in the dog \nis such that perhaps the very best advice that can be given to the amateur \nwho finds his valuable dog attacked by it is, send for a qual", + "as well as the \nideas of others. In case there is a tear, it may be necessary to bandage \nor draw together with a few stitches of silk thread. \n\nBowels, Inflammation of (Enteritis; Peritonitis). — This is so ably \ntreated by Dalziel, and by experience I know it to be good, that I here re- \nproduce his article in full. The best plan, however, is to at once send for \na veterinarian, providing you have one who understands or has made a \nspecialty of treating dogs — anyhow, get the best one in your locality and \ndon't stop to think of what it will cost, for you owe it to your dog to help \nhim out of his trouble if such a thing is possible: \n\n\"The severity and very dangerous charcter of this disease in the dog \nis such that perhaps the very best advice that can be given to the amateur \nwho finds his valuable dog attacked by it is, send for a qualified veterinary \nsurgeon without delay. The owner may, however, he possessed of sufficient \nself-confidence as to wish to try his own skill in treating the disease, or \nthe animal may not be considered of sufficient value to incure the expense \nof employing a professional man, although there may be every desire to \nsave the animal's life; and if I can help in any such commendable endeavor \nwithout encouraging useless and ignorant experiments at the cost of torture \nto the dog, I shall feel that I have been of some little service. Whatever \ncourse is determined on, whether home treatment or the calling in of pro- \nfessional aid, the decision should not be taken till the symptoms have been \ncarefully and minutely observed, and the greatest attention must be paid \nto them, else there is every fear of the amateur confounding it with and \ntreating it as colic", + "ified veterinary \nsurgeon without delay. The owner may, however, he possessed of sufficient \nself-confidence as to wish to try his own skill in treating the disease, or \nthe animal may not be considered of sufficient value to incure the expense \nof employing a professional man, although there may be every desire to \nsave the animal's life; and if I can help in any such commendable endeavor \nwithout encouraging useless and ignorant experiments at the cost of torture \nto the dog, I shall feel that I have been of some little service. Whatever \ncourse is determined on, whether home treatment or the calling in of pro- \nfessional aid, the decision should not be taken till the symptoms have been \ncarefully and minutely observed, and the greatest attention must be paid \nto them, else there is every fear of the amateur confounding it with and \ntreating it as colic, a disease which, although strongly resembling inflamma- \ntion in some of its symptoms, differs widely in others, and requires totally \ndifferent treatment. Colic, if neglected or if wrongly treated, may, and \nfrequently does, end in inflammation, but it is in itself a distinct ailment, \nand the same remark equally applies to constipation or obstruction of the \nbowels. As inflammation of the bowels or enteritis is one of the most fatal \ndiseases to which the dog is liable — frequently carrying him off very quick- \nly— no half measures will do for it; but, having ascertained clearly from \nthe prevailing symptoms that the disease is actually present, remedial meas- \nures must be adopted with promptitude and energy. The main causes of the \ndisease are irregular or improper diet, or it may be irritation caused by the \ndog having swallowed some hard indegestible sub", + ", a disease which, although strongly resembling inflamma- \ntion in some of its symptoms, differs widely in others, and requires totally \ndifferent treatment. Colic, if neglected or if wrongly treated, may, and \nfrequently does, end in inflammation, but it is in itself a distinct ailment, \nand the same remark equally applies to constipation or obstruction of the \nbowels. As inflammation of the bowels or enteritis is one of the most fatal \ndiseases to which the dog is liable — frequently carrying him off very quick- \nly— no half measures will do for it; but, having ascertained clearly from \nthe prevailing symptoms that the disease is actually present, remedial meas- \nures must be adopted with promptitude and energy. The main causes of the \ndisease are irregular or improper diet, or it may be irritation caused by the \ndog having swallowed some hard indegestible substance; exposure to cold \nand wet may produce it, and it is sometimes the result of ill-usage, such as \na kick. \n\n\"Inflamation of the bowels may be distinguished from colic in being \nmore gradual in its approach, and is always ushered in by general feverish- \nness; the nose is hot and dry, the eyes red and inflamed, and the whole \ncountenance is expressive of great anxiety; shivering fits occur, the belly is \nhard and distended, and in the surface hot to the touch; the urine is gener- \nally scanty and high colored. As in colic, when standing, the back is arched, \nthe feet are drawn in toward each other, and the tail is tightly tucked be- \n\n\n \n\ntween the legs, or the clog may steal into a quiet corner, stretch his legs \nout before and behind, and crouch with his belly on the ground, probably \nfinding temporary relief by bringing it in contact with t", + "stance; exposure to cold \nand wet may produce it, and it is sometimes the result of ill-usage, such as \na kick. \n\n\"Inflamation of the bowels may be distinguished from colic in being \nmore gradual in its approach, and is always ushered in by general feverish- \nness; the nose is hot and dry, the eyes red and inflamed, and the whole \ncountenance is expressive of great anxiety; shivering fits occur, the belly is \nhard and distended, and in the surface hot to the touch; the urine is gener- \nally scanty and high colored. As in colic, when standing, the back is arched, \nthe feet are drawn in toward each other, and the tail is tightly tucked be- \n\n\n \n\ntween the legs, or the clog may steal into a quiet corner, stretch his legs \nout before and behind, and crouch with his belly on the ground, probably \nfinding temporary relief by bringing it in contact with the cold floor or \nground; the dOg may, at the same time, be observed to frequently turn an \nanxious face toward his flanks. \n\n\"Another safe and pretty certain way of distinguishing between enteri- \ntis and simple obstruction or colic is by pressing the hand along the belly; \nin the latter disease, especially colic, the rubbing gives relief, whereas in \ninflammation it evidently causes acute pain; the cry of pain given by the \ndog in this disease is shorter and sharper than the rather prolonged howl \nin colic, but to distinguish by this symptom would require finer discrimi- \nnation than can be reasonably expected from the comparatively inexper- \nienced, for whom I presume to write. I may here mention the fact that \nenteritis is very commonly a complication of that 'scorge of the kennel/ \ndistemper, and this fact alone sufficiently shows the ", + "he cold floor or \nground; the dOg may, at the same time, be observed to frequently turn an \nanxious face toward his flanks. \n\n\"Another safe and pretty certain way of distinguishing between enteri- \ntis and simple obstruction or colic is by pressing the hand along the belly; \nin the latter disease, especially colic, the rubbing gives relief, whereas in \ninflammation it evidently causes acute pain; the cry of pain given by the \ndog in this disease is shorter and sharper than the rather prolonged howl \nin colic, but to distinguish by this symptom would require finer discrimi- \nnation than can be reasonably expected from the comparatively inexper- \nienced, for whom I presume to write. I may here mention the fact that \nenteritis is very commonly a complication of that 'scorge of the kennel/ \ndistemper, and this fact alone sufficiently shows the folly of trusting to- \nany single medicine, pill, powder, potion, or any so-called specific whatever \nfor the cure of that disease. The treatment proper in the disease under' \nconsideration consists in getting the bowels relieved as speedily as possi- \nble by the mildest means that can be used, constipation being generally \npresent; for this purpose the use of clysters every fifteen minutes, as recom- \nmended in obstruction of the bowels, should be resorted to, and the in- \njections must be used gently and with as little fuss and annoyance to the \npatient as possible. When the clysters begin to take effect, the evacuation \nof the bowels should be assisted by a dose of castor oil. From six to \ntwelve leeches, according to the size and strength of the dog, should be \napplied to the belly, and after they have filled", + " folly of trusting to- \nany single medicine, pill, powder, potion, or any so-called specific whatever \nfor the cure of that disease. The treatment proper in the disease under' \nconsideration consists in getting the bowels relieved as speedily as possi- \nble by the mildest means that can be used, constipation being generally \npresent; for this purpose the use of clysters every fifteen minutes, as recom- \nmended in obstruction of the bowels, should be resorted to, and the in- \njections must be used gently and with as little fuss and annoyance to the \npatient as possible. When the clysters begin to take effect, the evacuation \nof the bowels should be assisted by a dose of castor oil. From six to \ntwelve leeches, according to the size and strength of the dog, should be \napplied to the belly, and after they have filled themselves the bleeding \nfrom the bites may be encouraged by bathing the whole surrounding parts \nfreely and continuously with warm water. Many of- the best writers on \ndogs recommend giving calomel and opium combined, and it may appear- \npresumptuous in me to offer a contrary opinion, but experientia docet. I \nhave given calomel to dogs in this disease and many others, but I do not \nthink I ever once gave it without making the patient worse; so I have \nlong discarded it, in the firm belief that it is not a medicine at all suited \nto the dog, and I am quite certain from my own experience, and feel sure \nthe best veterinarians will bear me out, that the abusive use of calomel \nand other forms of mercury, given too often in immense and poisonous \ndoses to the dog, by country- farriers and others ignorant of", + " themselves the bleeding \nfrom the bites may be encouraged by bathing the whole surrounding parts \nfreely and continuously with warm water. Many of- the best writers on \ndogs recommend giving calomel and opium combined, and it may appear- \npresumptuous in me to offer a contrary opinion, but experientia docet. I \nhave given calomel to dogs in this disease and many others, but I do not \nthink I ever once gave it without making the patient worse; so I have \nlong discarded it, in the firm belief that it is not a medicine at all suited \nto the dog, and I am quite certain from my own experience, and feel sure \nthe best veterinarians will bear me out, that the abusive use of calomel \nand other forms of mercury, given too often in immense and poisonous \ndoses to the dog, by country- farriers and others ignorant of its properties, \nand who work by the rule of thumb, is not infrequently the cause of \ninflammation of the bowels. Instead of calomel, I have in several cases \nused the following with excellent effect: \n\nTake true James' Powder 3 grains \n\nPowdered Opium 14 grain \n\nIn one ppwder. Give every two hours till three are given; large- \nsized dogs require double that dose. \n\n\"If happily the dog gets over the attack, with signs of returning health \ngreat weakness will be evident, and this must be met by good nursing and \na generous, but easily assimilated, diet. Beef tea, thickened, with bread, \n\n\n \n\nrice, etc., will answer well. The diet must be so varied as to keep the \nbowels open without the use of medicine.\" \n\nWhen well on the road to health great progress will be accelerated by \ngiving Eberhart's Tonic Pi", + " its properties, \nand who work by the rule of thumb, is not infrequently the cause of \ninflammation of the bowels. Instead of calomel, I have in several cases \nused the following with excellent effect: \n\nTake true James' Powder 3 grains \n\nPowdered Opium 14 grain \n\nIn one ppwder. Give every two hours till three are given; large- \nsized dogs require double that dose. \n\n\"If happily the dog gets over the attack, with signs of returning health \ngreat weakness will be evident, and this must be met by good nursing and \na generous, but easily assimilated, diet. Beef tea, thickened, with bread, \n\n\n \n\nrice, etc., will answer well. The diet must be so varied as to keep the \nbowels open without the use of medicine.\" \n\nWhen well on the road to health great progress will be accelerated by \ngiving Eberhart's Tonic Pills for twenty to thirty days. They contain no \n\"dope,\" (unlike many others), make the dog eat, and get him back to \nhealth, flesh, and spirits. \n\nTo allay the pain, give 5 gr. to 10 gr. of chloral, with 5 to 30 drops \nof tincture of opium; also apply hot flannels to the abdomen. \n\nThe following treatise on this trouble was written especially for this \nbook by Dent, and I consider it, also, very valuable: \n\n\"An affection of the small intestines. This disease is of the most \ndangerous character and unfortunately prevalent. It will carry off a dog \nin a few hours, and in its treatment there is always danger of its being \nconfounded with common colic, which is, as a rule, not fatal. The diseases \ncan be distinguished from each other as follows: \n\nColic comes on quickly and is relieved by rubbing the stomach — the \npain is more intense and spasmod", + "lls for twenty to thirty days. They contain no \n\"dope,\" (unlike many others), make the dog eat, and get him back to \nhealth, flesh, and spirits. \n\nTo allay the pain, give 5 gr. to 10 gr. of chloral, with 5 to 30 drops \nof tincture of opium; also apply hot flannels to the abdomen. \n\nThe following treatise on this trouble was written especially for this \nbook by Dent, and I consider it, also, very valuable: \n\n\"An affection of the small intestines. This disease is of the most \ndangerous character and unfortunately prevalent. It will carry off a dog \nin a few hours, and in its treatment there is always danger of its being \nconfounded with common colic, which is, as a rule, not fatal. The diseases \ncan be distinguished from each other as follows: \n\nColic comes on quickly and is relieved by rubbing the stomach — the \npain is more intense and spasmodic. \n\nEnteritis comes on more slowly with greater general depression, the \npain is continuous and is increased by rubbing the stomach. \n\nCauses. — The common cause of inflammation of the small intestines \nis the feeding of an improper diet, the indigestible substances setting up \nan irritation that inflames the delicate lining of the bowels. Cold, ex- \nposure, wet, blows, kicks, or anything that will injure the small intestines. \nThe parts affected in this disease are also causes. This disease is also a \ncommon complication of distemper. \n\nSymptoms. — This disease is always ushered in by feverishness, the \neyes are red and swollen, nose hot and dry, mouth sticky, the belly is hard, \ntense and hot to the touch, the patient has frequent shivering fits, and the \ncountenance is most expressive of pain and anxiety. The animal will steal \naway into some corner and stre", + "ic. \n\nEnteritis comes on more slowly with greater general depression, the \npain is continuous and is increased by rubbing the stomach. \n\nCauses. — The common cause of inflammation of the small intestines \nis the feeding of an improper diet, the indigestible substances setting up \nan irritation that inflames the delicate lining of the bowels. Cold, ex- \nposure, wet, blows, kicks, or anything that will injure the small intestines. \nThe parts affected in this disease are also causes. This disease is also a \ncommon complication of distemper. \n\nSymptoms. — This disease is always ushered in by feverishness, the \neyes are red and swollen, nose hot and dry, mouth sticky, the belly is hard, \ntense and hot to the touch, the patient has frequent shivering fits, and the \ncountenance is most expressive of pain and anxiety. The animal will steal \naway into some corner and stretch itself out on the floor so as to bring \nthe belly next to the cool floor or ground, and in this way may be relieved, \nturning his head every few moments and look at its flanks. When stand- \ning the tail is tucked between its legs, all four feet are drawn in toward \neach other, and the back is arched. \n\nTreatment. — Warm comfortable quarters are of the first importance, \nand a thick woolen jacket carefully padded and adjusted over the belly, \nchest and flanks will protect the parts and give relief. In all stages of \nthe disease it is of the utmost importance that the bowels be relieved of \ntheir irritating contents. \n\nGive injections of lukewarm water and castile soap — or thin oatmeal \nwater containing one ounce of glycerine — until the lower bowels are emp- \ntied. \n\nThen give a dose of olive oil and castor oil, in equal parts, to which \ncan be add", + "tch itself out on the floor so as to bring \nthe belly next to the cool floor or ground, and in this way may be relieved, \nturning his head every few moments and look at its flanks. When stand- \ning the tail is tucked between its legs, all four feet are drawn in toward \neach other, and the back is arched. \n\nTreatment. — Warm comfortable quarters are of the first importance, \nand a thick woolen jacket carefully padded and adjusted over the belly, \nchest and flanks will protect the parts and give relief. In all stages of \nthe disease it is of the utmost importance that the bowels be relieved of \ntheir irritating contents. \n\nGive injections of lukewarm water and castile soap — or thin oatmeal \nwater containing one ounce of glycerine — until the lower bowels are emp- \ntied. \n\nThen give a dose of olive oil and castor oil, in equal parts, to which \ncan be added from 10 to 20 drops of laudanum for each ounce of the oils, \nso as to relieve the pain. \n\nOne ounce of this combination of oils can be given as a dose to a 40-lb. \ndog. Smaller dogs less in proportion to size. \n\n\n \n\n\"After the bowels have been opened to further allay the pain give to a \n40-lb. dog from 5 to 10 grains of chloral with from 5 to 30 drops of the \ntincture of opium, as often as necessary. The diet and feeding must be \ncarefully looked to. The food must be soft, semi-liquid, bland and unir- \nritating, fed only a small quantity at a time, and three grains of pepsin \ngiven after each meal. \n\n\"Drink must be allowed only in very small quantities. Milk with the \naddition of lime water is excellent. If there is a tendency to vomit give the \nsubnitrate of bismuth in 5 to 10 grain doses, three times a day. When \nthe dog begins to ", + "ed from 10 to 20 drops of laudanum for each ounce of the oils, \nso as to relieve the pain. \n\nOne ounce of this combination of oils can be given as a dose to a 40-lb. \ndog. Smaller dogs less in proportion to size. \n\n\n \n\n\"After the bowels have been opened to further allay the pain give to a \n40-lb. dog from 5 to 10 grains of chloral with from 5 to 30 drops of the \ntincture of opium, as often as necessary. The diet and feeding must be \ncarefully looked to. The food must be soft, semi-liquid, bland and unir- \nritating, fed only a small quantity at a time, and three grains of pepsin \ngiven after each meal. \n\n\"Drink must be allowed only in very small quantities. Milk with the \naddition of lime water is excellent. If there is a tendency to vomit give the \nsubnitrate of bismuth in 5 to 10 grain doses, three times a day. When \nthe dog begins to recover from the disease the proportion of solid food \ncan be increased, and a good tonic condition pill will facilitate convales- \ncence and build up the patient.\" \n\nEberhart's tonic pills, or Clayton's, or Sergeant's condition pills, would \nnew be of great benefit, used for a few weeks. \n\nBack Stiffness Usually the result of old age, chronic rheumatism or \n\nlumbago, but sometimes the result of sprains, a blow or other injury, such as \nbt ing run over across the back. The patient in most cases walks with \ndifficulty or may start out all right and in the best of spirits, but before \ngoing far begins to lag, loses its spirits and drops its tail. In most cases \nthere is pain evidenced upon pressure being applied to the back. In \nother cases the patent can walk very well, but is unable to jump. Treat- \nment consists of absolute rest and the use of a goo", + " recover from the disease the proportion of solid food \ncan be increased, and a good tonic condition pill will facilitate convales- \ncence and build up the patient.\" \n\nEberhart's tonic pills, or Clayton's, or Sergeant's condition pills, would \nnew be of great benefit, used for a few weeks. \n\nBack Stiffness Usually the result of old age, chronic rheumatism or \n\nlumbago, but sometimes the result of sprains, a blow or other injury, such as \nbt ing run over across the back. The patient in most cases walks with \ndifficulty or may start out all right and in the best of spirits, but before \ngoing far begins to lag, loses its spirits and drops its tail. In most cases \nthere is pain evidenced upon pressure being applied to the back. In \nother cases the patent can walk very well, but is unable to jump. Treat- \nment consists of absolute rest and the use of a good liniment, the follow- \ning being recommended: Tincture of hyoscyamus one-half ounce, chloroform \none-half ounce, spirits of camphor one ounce, soap liniment one ounce. \nThe parts should be massaged and this liniment applied with gentle friction \ntwice a day. It is also advisable to give a dose of aperient medicine and \ntu feed on a light diet. \n\nBad Breath.- — This disgusting condition is due to a variety of causes, \nchief among them being a disordered stomach, the result of worms or in- \ndigestion, and a diseased condition of the teeth, which is more or less \ndependent upon the condition of the stomach. Diseases of the lungs, as \nwell as a catarrhal condition of the nasal passages, also affect the breath. \nRemove the cause; that is, if the stomach is out of order treat for worms \nand use a good condition pill until the digestive processes are normal. I", + "d liniment, the follow- \ning being recommended: Tincture of hyoscyamus one-half ounce, chloroform \none-half ounce, spirits of camphor one ounce, soap liniment one ounce. \nThe parts should be massaged and this liniment applied with gentle friction \ntwice a day. It is also advisable to give a dose of aperient medicine and \ntu feed on a light diet. \n\nBad Breath.- — This disgusting condition is due to a variety of causes, \nchief among them being a disordered stomach, the result of worms or in- \ndigestion, and a diseased condition of the teeth, which is more or less \ndependent upon the condition of the stomach. Diseases of the lungs, as \nwell as a catarrhal condition of the nasal passages, also affect the breath. \nRemove the cause; that is, if the stomach is out of order treat for worms \nand use a good condition pill until the digestive processes are normal. If \nthe teeth are covered with tartar remove it by scaling with a small scraper, \nsuch as dentists use, and then clean with an ordinary tooth brush and \ndental powder. If the breath remains bad after the teeth have been cleaned \nand the stomach toned up, give twice a day for a week two to ten grains of \nsalol. If there is a catarrhal discharge from the nostrils add a teaspoon- \nful of salt to a ten-ounce bottle of water and syringe out the nostrils twice \na day with the solution. \n\nBalanatis. — This disease is not of common occurrence and consists \nof a purulent discharge from the prepuce. In treating, the general health \nshould be given attention and the diet carefully regulated. Cleanliness of \nsurroundings is also important. Feed good dog cakes, with milk, and little \nor no meat. Internally give Fowler's solution of arsenic in doses of from \n\n\n \n\nt", + "f \nthe teeth are covered with tartar remove it by scaling with a small scraper, \nsuch as dentists use, and then clean with an ordinary tooth brush and \ndental powder. If the breath remains bad after the teeth have been cleaned \nand the stomach toned up, give twice a day for a week two to ten grains of \nsalol. If there is a catarrhal discharge from the nostrils add a teaspoon- \nful of salt to a ten-ounce bottle of water and syringe out the nostrils twice \na day with the solution. \n\nBalanatis. — This disease is not of common occurrence and consists \nof a purulent discharge from the prepuce. In treating, the general health \nshould be given attention and the diet carefully regulated. Cleanliness of \nsurroundings is also important. Feed good dog cakes, with milk, and little \nor no meat. Internally give Fowler's solution of arsenic in doses of from \n\n\n \n\ntwo to fifteen drops three times a day after feeding. Cleanse the parts \nwith tepid water, which should he injected into the prepuce with a syringe, \nand then syringe out the prepuce with a solution of nitrate of silver one \ngrain to the ounce of water, or use a saturated solution of boracic acid. \nIn some severe cases the base of the penis is diseased, and it should be \nexposed and painted with a four per cent solution of nitrate of silver twice \na week. \n\nBruises Where there is much swelling, bathe with warm water for \n\nan hour, dry well and rub in the following: \n\nLiniment for Sprains, Bruises, Etc. — Take equal parts of spirits of \nturpentine, liquid ammonia (not the strongest), laudanum and rape oil. Mix \nto iorm liniment. If skin is broken, touch the wound with tincture of ben- \nzoin and rub the liniment all around, but not into the broken ", + "wo to fifteen drops three times a day after feeding. Cleanse the parts \nwith tepid water, which should he injected into the prepuce with a syringe, \nand then syringe out the prepuce with a solution of nitrate of silver one \ngrain to the ounce of water, or use a saturated solution of boracic acid. \nIn some severe cases the base of the penis is diseased, and it should be \nexposed and painted with a four per cent solution of nitrate of silver twice \na week. \n\nBruises Where there is much swelling, bathe with warm water for \n\nan hour, dry well and rub in the following: \n\nLiniment for Sprains, Bruises, Etc. — Take equal parts of spirits of \nturpentine, liquid ammonia (not the strongest), laudanum and rape oil. Mix \nto iorm liniment. If skin is broken, touch the wound with tincture of ben- \nzoin and rub the liniment all around, but not into the broken skin. \n\nBurns and Scalds. — Mix equal parts of linseed oil and lime water and \napply freely as soon as possible after the accident. A severe burn or scald \nis sure to be a blemish for life, and if severe often gives a violent shock \nto the system, and symptoms of illness arising from it should be observed \nand treated according to circumstances. Apply the above oil direct to \nthe wound alone, and at once cover thickly with cotton wool to exclude \nthe air from the bladders formed. On removing the dressing prick the \nbladders with a needle, smooth them down gently, re-apply the dressing, \ntaking care that no hairs are left on the sore places. \n\nBurns. — May be due to contact with fire, but more frequently it is \nboiling water that has caused the injury. In some cases the skin is \nscorched and the hair frizzled, but the hair roots are not destroyed and", + "skin. \n\nBurns and Scalds. — Mix equal parts of linseed oil and lime water and \napply freely as soon as possible after the accident. A severe burn or scald \nis sure to be a blemish for life, and if severe often gives a violent shock \nto the system, and symptoms of illness arising from it should be observed \nand treated according to circumstances. Apply the above oil direct to \nthe wound alone, and at once cover thickly with cotton wool to exclude \nthe air from the bladders formed. On removing the dressing prick the \nbladders with a needle, smooth them down gently, re-apply the dressing, \ntaking care that no hairs are left on the sore places. \n\nBurns. — May be due to contact with fire, but more frequently it is \nboiling water that has caused the injury. In some cases the skin is \nscorched and the hair frizzled, but the hair roots are not destroyed and a \nnew growth soon reappears. In other cases the tissues of the skin are \ndestroyed, the hair roots killed and a large blister forms, which, usually, \ngoes through a stage of suppuration and then heals, leaving a smooth, \nwhite, glistening scar on which the hair never grows. If the skin is only \nscorched apply three or four times a day the common lime water and linseed \noil lotion, composed of one part of lime water to two parts of linseed oil. \nThis relieves the pain, protects the parts from the air and in a few days \nthe patient is all right. In those cases where the skin has been burned \ndeeply the parts should be coated with boracic ointment. After the \nblister breaks there is nothing better than boracic ointment to apply to \nthe raw surfaces. It should be laid on thickly and protected by lint or \nabsorbent cotton, kept in place by a bandag", + " a \nnew growth soon reappears. In other cases the tissues of the skin are \ndestroyed, the hair roots killed and a large blister forms, which, usually, \ngoes through a stage of suppuration and then heals, leaving a smooth, \nwhite, glistening scar on which the hair never grows. If the skin is only \nscorched apply three or four times a day the common lime water and linseed \noil lotion, composed of one part of lime water to two parts of linseed oil. \nThis relieves the pain, protects the parts from the air and in a few days \nthe patient is all right. In those cases where the skin has been burned \ndeeply the parts should be coated with boracic ointment. After the \nblister breaks there is nothing better than boracic ointment to apply to \nthe raw surfaces. It should be laid on thickly and protected by lint or \nabsorbent cotton, kept in place by a bandage. The dressing should be \nrepeated three times a day. \n\nBaldness — Smooth-coated toy dogs are often seen with hardly any \ncoat. Black and tan toy terriers especially, due to in-and-in breeding. It \ncan also be the result of. deficient nutritive functions and debility. Rub \nthe bare places with an ointment made of — \n\nTincture Cantharides 2 drams \n\nVaseline . . : 3 ounces \n\nQuinine 2 y2 grains \n\n\n \n\nThis is a good hair grower, but here is where Eberhart's Skin Remedy \nwill surely do the work; never failing as a hair grower. Clayton's will do \nthe same thing. \n\n\"Blain — Is a name given to a vesicular swelling of the tongue along \nthe sides and underneath. It comes on suddenly, is most frequent in spring \nand summer, and appears to be epidemic, many cases occurring in the \nsame neighborhood at the same time; it has not been shown to be contagious, \nan", + "e. The dressing should be \nrepeated three times a day. \n\nBaldness — Smooth-coated toy dogs are often seen with hardly any \ncoat. Black and tan toy terriers especially, due to in-and-in breeding. It \ncan also be the result of. deficient nutritive functions and debility. Rub \nthe bare places with an ointment made of — \n\nTincture Cantharides 2 drams \n\nVaseline . . : 3 ounces \n\nQuinine 2 y2 grains \n\n\n \n\nThis is a good hair grower, but here is where Eberhart's Skin Remedy \nwill surely do the work; never failing as a hair grower. Clayton's will do \nthe same thing. \n\n\"Blain — Is a name given to a vesicular swelling of the tongue along \nthe sides and underneath. It comes on suddenly, is most frequent in spring \nand summer, and appears to be epidemic, many cases occurring in the \nsame neighborhood at the same time; it has not been shown to be contagious, \nand, although it is not a fatal disease, it is a very troublesome one. \n\n\"The symptoms appear without warning and apparently without cause. \nThe first thing generally observed is a considerable increase in the flow \nof saliva, which dribbles from the mouth. The breath is foetid, and on \nexamination the tongue will be found considerably swollen, while if the \ndisease has lasted any time there will be observed large livid vesicles, which \nrupture, leaving ulcers; these ultimately assume a gangrenous form and \ndischarge foetid matter tinged with blood.\" \n\nThe above description of Blain (malignant sore mouth) I quote from \nDalziel. \n\nI have never had a case of this trouble, which is not often found in \ndogs. The following was written on' this trouble by Dr. C. L. Thulichum \nfor Forest and Stream, and it is through their courtesy that I publish it: \n\n\"Causes of th", + "d, although it is not a fatal disease, it is a very troublesome one. \n\n\"The symptoms appear without warning and apparently without cause. \nThe first thing generally observed is a considerable increase in the flow \nof saliva, which dribbles from the mouth. The breath is foetid, and on \nexamination the tongue will be found considerably swollen, while if the \ndisease has lasted any time there will be observed large livid vesicles, which \nrupture, leaving ulcers; these ultimately assume a gangrenous form and \ndischarge foetid matter tinged with blood.\" \n\nThe above description of Blain (malignant sore mouth) I quote from \nDalziel. \n\nI have never had a case of this trouble, which is not often found in \ndogs. The following was written on' this trouble by Dr. C. L. Thulichum \nfor Forest and Stream, and it is through their courtesy that I publish it: \n\n\"Causes of this trouble are conjectural, the disease is most prevalent \nin the spring and summer, and more frequently found in the southern than \nin the northern latitudes. I do not -know of any authority who assigns any \nparticular cause for this trouble, and although I can not say with any \ncertainty myself, I have, however, noted the following conditions, \nand they may be supposable causes, but I do not wish to go on record \nas asserting that they are the actual causes, as they are simply deductions \nof my own. \n\n\"I was located in the South in practice some years ago, when I first \nsaw a case of this trouble in the dog. At that time I had on my hands \nseveral cases of anthrax or Texas fever in cattle. I noted that whenever \nI found a case of this trouble in the dog I could also by inquiry find that \nin the neighborhood some one had not long before los", + "is trouble are conjectural, the disease is most prevalent \nin the spring and summer, and more frequently found in the southern than \nin the northern latitudes. I do not -know of any authority who assigns any \nparticular cause for this trouble, and although I can not say with any \ncertainty myself, I have, however, noted the following conditions, \nand they may be supposable causes, but I do not wish to go on record \nas asserting that they are the actual causes, as they are simply deductions \nof my own. \n\n\"I was located in the South in practice some years ago, when I first \nsaw a case of this trouble in the dog. At that time I had on my hands \nseveral cases of anthrax or Texas fever in cattle. I noted that whenever \nI found a case of this trouble in the dog I could also by inquiry find that \nin the neighborhood some one had not long before lost a cow from the cow \ndisease, as they called it. As the dogs were allowed, in that section, to \nrun at large, and as a dog is, when at large, more or less of a scavenger, I \nconcluded that either the dog affected had found the carcass of the cow \nthat had died and been buried and dug himself up a meal from her, or \nthat following that very desirable habit that most dogs are possessed of, \nrolling in carrion, he had taken a roll in this filth, and then in licking him- \nself afterward, had thus infected his mouth with the disease. This as- \nsumption may be entirely wrong, but I give it for what it is worth and it \nis the most common sense cause that I can give for the disease in the section \nin which I met it. The English authorities do not assign any cause, simply \nsaying that the attack often begins without any apparent or previous illne", + "t a cow from the cow \ndisease, as they called it. As the dogs were allowed, in that section, to \nrun at large, and as a dog is, when at large, more or less of a scavenger, I \nconcluded that either the dog affected had found the carcass of the cow \nthat had died and been buried and dug himself up a meal from her, or \nthat following that very desirable habit that most dogs are possessed of, \nrolling in carrion, he had taken a roll in this filth, and then in licking him- \nself afterward, had thus infected his mouth with the disease. This as- \nsumption may be entirely wrong, but I give it for what it is worth and it \nis the most common sense cause that I can give for the disease in the section \nin which I met it. The English authorities do not assign any cause, simply \nsaying that the attack often begins without any apparent or previous illness, \nwhich is so; the attack is apparently sudden, your dog seems well today \nand ^ tomorrow has a very sore mouth. \n\n\"Symptoms. — Dog may be a little listless for a day or two, which may \nnot be noticed. Next and noticeable symptom is that he wants to drink a \n\n\n \n\ngreat deal of water and drools saliva from the corners of the mouth; \ntongue is enlarged and thickened. You look into the mouth and find it \ncovered on its sides and under surface with large vesicles of a red or livid \ncolor, which may end in irregular and even gangrenous ulcers; the breath \nis extremely offensive and discharge of salvia very great; dog will not eat \nand apparently can not swallow, but this is a mistake — he can, but won't, \nowing to the great soreness of the mouth. If the disease is not checked \nnow it passes on to the bowels and the dog dies with severe bloody di", + "ss, \nwhich is so; the attack is apparently sudden, your dog seems well today \nand ^ tomorrow has a very sore mouth. \n\n\"Symptoms. — Dog may be a little listless for a day or two, which may \nnot be noticed. Next and noticeable symptom is that he wants to drink a \n\n\n \n\ngreat deal of water and drools saliva from the corners of the mouth; \ntongue is enlarged and thickened. You look into the mouth and find it \ncovered on its sides and under surface with large vesicles of a red or livid \ncolor, which may end in irregular and even gangrenous ulcers; the breath \nis extremely offensive and discharge of salvia very great; dog will not eat \nand apparently can not swallow, but this is a mistake — he can, but won't, \nowing to the great soreness of the mouth. If the disease is not checked \nnow it passes on to the bowels and the dog dies with severe bloody dis- \ncharges. \n\nTreatment. — There is only one that I have ever found necessary, and if \nyou get at the dog promptly before the bowel trouble commences I believe \nyou will affect a cure in every case; at least I have. \n\n\"G-et an ounce of the tincture of sanquinaria canadensis at your drug- \ngist's and a camel's hair throat pencil or swab on wire. Paint the inside of \nthe mouth and tongue where affected with this, morning and night, and \ngive a tablet of bichloride of mercury, one-hundredth of a grain, three \ntimes a day internally. Feed nothing but milk for several days after \ncure is effected. Buttermilk is one of the finest adjuncts to a cure. You \nwatch the dog closely and don't give him too much water, not until he \nsuffers from the lack of it, but so that he will be thirsty enough to drink the \nbuttermilk when you hand it to him. Have it as ", + "s- \ncharges. \n\nTreatment. — There is only one that I have ever found necessary, and if \nyou get at the dog promptly before the bowel trouble commences I believe \nyou will affect a cure in every case; at least I have. \n\n\"G-et an ounce of the tincture of sanquinaria canadensis at your drug- \ngist's and a camel's hair throat pencil or swab on wire. Paint the inside of \nthe mouth and tongue where affected with this, morning and night, and \ngive a tablet of bichloride of mercury, one-hundredth of a grain, three \ntimes a day internally. Feed nothing but milk for several days after \ncure is effected. Buttermilk is one of the finest adjuncts to a cure. You \nwatch the dog closely and don't give him too much water, not until he \nsuffers from the lack of it, but so that he will be thirsty enough to drink the \nbuttermilk when you hand it to him. Have it as cold as possible and give \nhim a soup plate full three times a day; one day sweet milk, the next but- \ntermilk. After he is well, feed him for some time boiled rice and milk and \nbuttermilk and bring him gradually on to his regular feed. \n\nThe above treatment I have found to put the mouth in such shape \nthat the dog will take nourishment after the first twenty-four hours, and \nafter that he will steadily improve, and four or five days sees the mouth \nentirely healed except that it is still tender to solid food. To a dog the \nsize of a setter or hound you can give as high as a fiftieth of a grain at a \ndose of the bichloride of mercury; to pups and smaller breeds one-hun- \ndredth of a grain is enough, and in fact I confine myself to this dose with \nall. sized dogs under St. Bernards or mastiffs, as it is quite as effective in \nthe smaller ", + "cold as possible and give \nhim a soup plate full three times a day; one day sweet milk, the next but- \ntermilk. After he is well, feed him for some time boiled rice and milk and \nbuttermilk and bring him gradually on to his regular feed. \n\nThe above treatment I have found to put the mouth in such shape \nthat the dog will take nourishment after the first twenty-four hours, and \nafter that he will steadily improve, and four or five days sees the mouth \nentirely healed except that it is still tender to solid food. To a dog the \nsize of a setter or hound you can give as high as a fiftieth of a grain at a \ndose of the bichloride of mercury; to pups and smaller breeds one-hun- \ndredth of a grain is enough, and in fact I confine myself to this dose with \nall. sized dogs under St. Bernards or mastiffs, as it is quite as effective in \nthe smaller dose as in the larger.\" \n\nBrain, Inflammation of the (Meningitis). — The meingess, the mem- \nbranes enveloping the brain, are liable to inflammation. Symptoms are \ngreat drowsiness, with sudden spasmodic movements of the muscles of the \nhead and chest during sleep. The disease is often produced by fits. In this \nand other brain troubles there is a disposition to walk in circles, always to \none side, and the sight is so affected that the dog runs against obstacles. \nTreatment by the amateur is of no avail; call in a good veterinarian or \nyour family doctor. \n\nBlisters — See general remarks under heading of Medical Terms. \n\nBoils. — This term, being in common use, is well understood. Boils \nare not very common on the dog; when they appear a poultice of some \nkind should, if practicable, be kept constantly applied, in order to bring \nthe boil quickly to a head, ", + "dose as in the larger.\" \n\nBrain, Inflammation of the (Meningitis). — The meingess, the mem- \nbranes enveloping the brain, are liable to inflammation. Symptoms are \ngreat drowsiness, with sudden spasmodic movements of the muscles of the \nhead and chest during sleep. The disease is often produced by fits. In this \nand other brain troubles there is a disposition to walk in circles, always to \none side, and the sight is so affected that the dog runs against obstacles. \nTreatment by the amateur is of no avail; call in a good veterinarian or \nyour family doctor. \n\nBlisters — See general remarks under heading of Medical Terms. \n\nBoils. — This term, being in common use, is well understood. Boils \nare not very common on the dog; when they appear a poultice of some \nkind should, if practicable, be kept constantly applied, in order to bring \nthe boil quickly to a head, when it should be opened with a lancet, the \nmatter well squeezed out of it, the part well washed with tepid water, and \nthen dressed with the following ointment: Turner's Cerate (Ceratum cala- \nmine), 1 oz.; precipitated chalk and glycerine, and carbolic acid, each 2 \ndr.; mixed. If bicarbonate of soda — dose, ten grains for a 30 lb. dog — be \ngiven three times a day it will check the tendency to form boils. Smaller \ntoy dogs use five-grain doses, large breeds fifteen-grain doses. \n\nBlotch. — When dogs are affected with blotch, (Acute Eczema), in- \nflamed patches are observed on various parts of the body; these discharge \nthin mattery fluid, which forms a scab, matting the hair together, which \nin a few days falls off, leaving bare patches moist from the exuded fluid. \nThese will appear in a night, and need cause no alarm whatever. Use for \na few days,", + " when it should be opened with a lancet, the \nmatter well squeezed out of it, the part well washed with tepid water, and \nthen dressed with the following ointment: Turner's Cerate (Ceratum cala- \nmine), 1 oz.; precipitated chalk and glycerine, and carbolic acid, each 2 \ndr.; mixed. If bicarbonate of soda — dose, ten grains for a 30 lb. dog — be \ngiven three times a day it will check the tendency to form boils. Smaller \ntoy dogs use five-grain doses, large breeds fifteen-grain doses. \n\nBlotch. — When dogs are affected with blotch, (Acute Eczema), in- \nflamed patches are observed on various parts of the body; these discharge \nthin mattery fluid, which forms a scab, matting the hair together, which \nin a few days falls off, leaving bare patches moist from the exuded fluid. \nThese will appear in a night, and need cause no alarm whatever. Use for \na few days, 'till the spots are dried up, a powder of equal parts of Boric \nAcid, bismuth sub nit, and oxide of zinc. Dust this well in on the in- \nflamed patches twice a day. After dried up then use Eberhart's skin \nremedy twice a day, and it will bring the hair back in due time. \n\nHere is a good lotion that you can have made if you haven't my skin \nremedy on hand: \n\nLotion for Blotch. — Take carbolic acid and glycerine (British Phar- \nmacopoeia), 1 oz.; laudanum, 2 oz.; water, iy2 pts.; carbonate of potash, \n2 drs. It should be applied over the whole surface of the skin affected \ntwice a day. \n\nA bath or two, except in cold weather, will facilitate a cure, using \nEberhart's, or some good dog soap, warm water to which add a teaspoonful \nof carbonate of soda, and the dog afterwards very carefully dried. \n\nOf course, the kennel must be examined, any defect", + " 'till the spots are dried up, a powder of equal parts of Boric \nAcid, bismuth sub nit, and oxide of zinc. Dust this well in on the in- \nflamed patches twice a day. After dried up then use Eberhart's skin \nremedy twice a day, and it will bring the hair back in due time. \n\nHere is a good lotion that you can have made if you haven't my skin \nremedy on hand: \n\nLotion for Blotch. — Take carbolic acid and glycerine (British Phar- \nmacopoeia), 1 oz.; laudanum, 2 oz.; water, iy2 pts.; carbonate of potash, \n2 drs. It should be applied over the whole surface of the skin affected \ntwice a day. \n\nA bath or two, except in cold weather, will facilitate a cure, using \nEberhart's, or some good dog soap, warm water to which add a teaspoonful \nof carbonate of soda, and the dog afterwards very carefully dried. \n\nOf course, the kennel must be examined, any defective sanitary arrange- \nments altered, and thorough cleanliness insisted on. The dog's bedding \nshould be changed at least every other day, and the proper use of dis- \ninfectants in and about the kennel are of great use. \n\nBreeding, To Prevent. — To prevent a bitch from breeding after she \nhas gone astray, accidentally been bred, wash out the womb with a strong \nsolution of alum and water, using the ordinary syringe with the female \npoint adjusted. The sooner this is done after the act of coition the better. \nIt will often prove successful, especially if the bitch is in the early stages \nof oestrum. A fairly strong solution of Condy's Fluid, with 5 gr. of sul- \nphate of zinc to each ounce, has also been successfully employed. \n\nAnother, and very sure thing I have found is, as soon as they are \nloose, have syringe ready, filled with pure cider vinegar, say ", + "ive sanitary arrange- \nments altered, and thorough cleanliness insisted on. The dog's bedding \nshould be changed at least every other day, and the proper use of dis- \ninfectants in and about the kennel are of great use. \n\nBreeding, To Prevent. — To prevent a bitch from breeding after she \nhas gone astray, accidentally been bred, wash out the womb with a strong \nsolution of alum and water, using the ordinary syringe with the female \npoint adjusted. The sooner this is done after the act of coition the better. \nIt will often prove successful, especially if the bitch is in the early stages \nof oestrum. A fairly strong solution of Condy's Fluid, with 5 gr. of sul- \nphate of zinc to each ounce, has also been successfully employed. \n\nAnother, and very sure thing I have found is, as soon as they are \nloose, have syringe ready, filled with pure cider vinegar, say half a tea- \ncup, hold bitch's hind parts up and inject this in the vagina. The super- \nmatazoa can not live in any acid solution. The injection should be quickly \ndone, after they are apart. \n\nBronchocele. — This is an enlargement of the thyroid glands, the prin- \ncipal cartilage of the larynx. See Goitre. \n\nBronchitis. — This is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes or wind \npipes that convey the air to the lungs, the upper portion called the larynx. \nIt is caused by exposure to damp and cold, neglecting a common cold, of \n\n\n \n\nbeing kenneled where foul emanations are breathed. Excessive barking, \nas dogs often do at their first bench show, will cause a slight inflammation \nof the larynx. When the larger air pipes are only affected, the cough \nis a short, dry, intermittent one at first, but in a few days it becomes more \nfrequent and moist, mucus is ", + " half a tea- \ncup, hold bitch's hind parts up and inject this in the vagina. The super- \nmatazoa can not live in any acid solution. The injection should be quickly \ndone, after they are apart. \n\nBronchocele. — This is an enlargement of the thyroid glands, the prin- \ncipal cartilage of the larynx. See Goitre. \n\nBronchitis. — This is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes or wind \npipes that convey the air to the lungs, the upper portion called the larynx. \nIt is caused by exposure to damp and cold, neglecting a common cold, of \n\n\n \n\nbeing kenneled where foul emanations are breathed. Excessive barking, \nas dogs often do at their first bench show, will cause a slight inflammation \nof the larynx. When the larger air pipes are only affected, the cough \nis a short, dry, intermittent one at first, but in a few days it becomes more \nfrequent and moist, mucus is discharged from the nose and coughed up as \nwell. When the smaller brancnes are attacked the cough is more severe, \nthere is a constant wheezing, and frothy matter tinged with blood is ex- \npectorated; the breath is hot, mouth and nose dry and hot, the tongue \nis parched, the pulse is weak and considerably increased, eyes are red \nand inflamed, the discharge from the nose becoming thick and copious, and \nthe dog suffers from violent sneezing. \n\nTreatment. — Put the dog in a room tolerably warm, one with a fire in \nit is best, where a tea-kettle is kept boiling, as the steam thus distributed \nthroughout the room is very beneficial, but ventilation is also essential. \nA room with a fireplace in it would insure this. Give the dog one dose \nof from three to five grains of true James' Powder. As a mild laxative, \ngive a dose of castor oil. For food, give", + " discharged from the nose and coughed up as \nwell. When the smaller brancnes are attacked the cough is more severe, \nthere is a constant wheezing, and frothy matter tinged with blood is ex- \npectorated; the breath is hot, mouth and nose dry and hot, the tongue \nis parched, the pulse is weak and considerably increased, eyes are red \nand inflamed, the discharge from the nose becoming thick and copious, and \nthe dog suffers from violent sneezing. \n\nTreatment. — Put the dog in a room tolerably warm, one with a fire in \nit is best, where a tea-kettle is kept boiling, as the steam thus distributed \nthroughout the room is very beneficial, but ventilation is also essential. \nA room with a fireplace in it would insure this. Give the dog one dose \nof from three to five grains of true James' Powder. As a mild laxative, \ngive a dose of castor oil. For food, give broths or porridge, with -bits of \nboiled liver added. \n\nWhere there is an accumulation of phlegm, and the animal endeavors \nto dislodge it, dive a dessertspoonful to a tablespoonful of ipecacuanha \nwine to act as an emetic. This will greatly relieve the patient. If the \ncough is troublesome, give from a dessertspoonful to a tablespoonful of the \nfollowing twice a day: \n\nLiquor morphise mur 2 drams \n\nSpirit of ether sulp. co 2 drams \n\nTincture of camphor co 3 drams \n\nIpecacuanha wine 1 dram \n\nWater to make 3 ounces \n\nOr 3 gr. to 5 gr. of benzoic aid will relieve the cough. Apply hot linseed \npoultices to the chest and sides, and always place a coat upon the dog. A \nwoolen cloth or blanket will do for this, covering his chest and around his \nbody two-thirds towards rear, fastened with safety pins. \n\nThe following medicine, in the form of a ", + " broths or porridge, with -bits of \nboiled liver added. \n\nWhere there is an accumulation of phlegm, and the animal endeavors \nto dislodge it, dive a dessertspoonful to a tablespoonful of ipecacuanha \nwine to act as an emetic. This will greatly relieve the patient. If the \ncough is troublesome, give from a dessertspoonful to a tablespoonful of the \nfollowing twice a day: \n\nLiquor morphise mur 2 drams \n\nSpirit of ether sulp. co 2 drams \n\nTincture of camphor co 3 drams \n\nIpecacuanha wine 1 dram \n\nWater to make 3 ounces \n\nOr 3 gr. to 5 gr. of benzoic aid will relieve the cough. Apply hot linseed \npoultices to the chest and sides, and always place a coat upon the dog. A \nwoolen cloth or blanket will do for this, covering his chest and around his \nbody two-thirds towards rear, fastened with safety pins. \n\nThe following medicine, in the form of a thin electuary, should then \nbe administered to the patient every three hours: \n\nElectuary for Bronchitis and Sore Throat: \n\nChlorate of potash 3 drams \n\nWine of ipecacuanha 3 drams \n\nTincture of opium 2 drams \n\nPowdered licorice root % ounce \n\nPowdered gum acacia % ounce \n\nHoney 1 ounce \n\nVinegar of squills y2 ounce \n\nMix and give to small dogs, up to 2 5-lb. weight, half a teaspoonful \nevery three hours, and to large dogs a teaspoonful as a dose. Shake bottle \n\n\n \n\nwell before giving, as these ingredients have a tendency to separate. It \nshould be placed well back on the tongue and should be swallowed gradually. \nIs is sometimes advisable to blister the throat and front of the chest, \nand in most cases a good rubbing with a strong stimulative liniment will \nbe of service. Vinegar and mustard may be used, or the following mixed: \n\nSpirits o", + "thin electuary, should then \nbe administered to the patient every three hours: \n\nElectuary for Bronchitis and Sore Throat: \n\nChlorate of potash 3 drams \n\nWine of ipecacuanha 3 drams \n\nTincture of opium 2 drams \n\nPowdered licorice root % ounce \n\nPowdered gum acacia % ounce \n\nHoney 1 ounce \n\nVinegar of squills y2 ounce \n\nMix and give to small dogs, up to 2 5-lb. weight, half a teaspoonful \nevery three hours, and to large dogs a teaspoonful as a dose. Shake bottle \n\n\n \n\nwell before giving, as these ingredients have a tendency to separate. It \nshould be placed well back on the tongue and should be swallowed gradually. \nIs is sometimes advisable to blister the throat and front of the chest, \nand in most cases a good rubbing with a strong stimulative liniment will \nbe of service. Vinegar and mustard may be used, or the following mixed: \n\nSpirits of turpentine 1 y2 ounce \n\nOil of origanum 1 ounce \n\nTincture of cantharides \\'2 ounce \n\nSpirit of hartshorn 1 ounce \n\nRape oil 2 ounces \n\nBronchitis often assumes a chronic form, especially in old dogs, when \nthe cough is husky and constant, retching and discharge of phlegm, the \nbreathing short and thick, and the dog is incapable of much exertion. \nChronic cases are incurable, but alleviation can be given when it is unusually \nbad by giving a desertspoonful to a tablespoonful, according to size of dog, \nof equal parts of oxymel of squills and thick mucilage of acacia several \ntimes a day. \n\nAnother veterinarian advises as follows: \n\n\"This trouble is of frequent occurrence and is due to an inflammation \nof the air passage leading down into the body of the lung, and may be the \nresult of a cold or chill or the breathing of smoke or noviou", + "f turpentine 1 y2 ounce \n\nOil of origanum 1 ounce \n\nTincture of cantharides \\'2 ounce \n\nSpirit of hartshorn 1 ounce \n\nRape oil 2 ounces \n\nBronchitis often assumes a chronic form, especially in old dogs, when \nthe cough is husky and constant, retching and discharge of phlegm, the \nbreathing short and thick, and the dog is incapable of much exertion. \nChronic cases are incurable, but alleviation can be given when it is unusually \nbad by giving a desertspoonful to a tablespoonful, according to size of dog, \nof equal parts of oxymel of squills and thick mucilage of acacia several \ntimes a day. \n\nAnother veterinarian advises as follows: \n\n\"This trouble is of frequent occurrence and is due to an inflammation \nof the air passage leading down into the body of the lung, and may be the \nresult of a cold or chill or the breathing of smoke or novious vapors. The \nsymptoms are more or less difficulty in breathing, severe and constant \ncoughing and the accumulation of phlegm in the windpipe. In bad cases \nthe patient will not lie down, but sits with the forelegs braced and the \nchest expanded. In treating place in a room comfortably warm without \nbeing overheated, and moisten the air by keeping a kettle going. If the \nthroat is so full of phlegm that breathing is difficult give an emetic of the \nwine of ipecac in doses of a half to two teaspoonfuls, repeated in one \nhour, if necessary. After the stomach is erupted and the patient has quieted \nuse the following mixture: Paragoric six drams, Hoffman's spirits two \ndrams, ipecacuanha wine one dram, syrum of squills one ounce, water to \nmake three ounces. The dose is a teaspoonful to a tablespoonful every \nfour or six hours. Keep the bowels open by oc", + "s vapors. The \nsymptoms are more or less difficulty in breathing, severe and constant \ncoughing and the accumulation of phlegm in the windpipe. In bad cases \nthe patient will not lie down, but sits with the forelegs braced and the \nchest expanded. In treating place in a room comfortably warm without \nbeing overheated, and moisten the air by keeping a kettle going. If the \nthroat is so full of phlegm that breathing is difficult give an emetic of the \nwine of ipecac in doses of a half to two teaspoonfuls, repeated in one \nhour, if necessary. After the stomach is erupted and the patient has quieted \nuse the following mixture: Paragoric six drams, Hoffman's spirits two \ndrams, ipecacuanha wine one dram, syrum of squills one ounce, water to \nmake three ounces. The dose is a teaspoonful to a tablespoonful every \nfour or six hours. Keep the bowels open by occasional doses of aperient \nmedicine and repeat the emetic if the breathing has not improved in forty- \neight hours, and after the acute stage of the disease has passed and the \ncough is better give cod liver oil emulsion. Feed on milk,, meat broths and \nsoup during the early stages of the disease, and as the severe symptoms \nabate meat may be given. \n\nBronchitis (Chronic Husk) This condition is the result of a more \n\nor less chronic thickening of the membranes lining the air passages, so that \nthe dog is in apparent good health with the exception of a hard, dry, husky \ncough that is brought on by any excitement or exertion, and is usually \nworse in the morning and at night. These attacks of coughing end usually \n\n\n \n\nin a retching and gagging, as if vomiting or expelling a piece of phlegm \nfrom the throat. Give aperient medicine so as ", + "casional doses of aperient \nmedicine and repeat the emetic if the breathing has not improved in forty- \neight hours, and after the acute stage of the disease has passed and the \ncough is better give cod liver oil emulsion. Feed on milk,, meat broths and \nsoup during the early stages of the disease, and as the severe symptoms \nabate meat may be given. \n\nBronchitis (Chronic Husk) This condition is the result of a more \n\nor less chronic thickening of the membranes lining the air passages, so that \nthe dog is in apparent good health with the exception of a hard, dry, husky \ncough that is brought on by any excitement or exertion, and is usually \nworse in the morning and at night. These attacks of coughing end usually \n\n\n \n\nin a retching and gagging, as if vomiting or expelling a piece of phlegm \nfrom the throat. Give aperient medicine so as to keep the bowels open \nand use the following mixture: Tincture of nux vomica thirty drops, syrup \nof squills one ounce, water to make three ounces; dose from half a tea- \nspoonful to a tablespoonful three times a day after feeding, the first for \na toy, the second for a St. Bernard or one of the larger breeds. If the \ncough is very severe give from fifteen drops to a teaspoonful of glyco- \nheroin in water. Feed underdone meat, raw eggs, gelatine or any easily \ndigested food that will not distend the stomach unduly, as a distension of \nthe stomach brings pressure on the chest and aggravates the condition.\" \n\nBowels (Intussusception). — This trouble is of more frequent occur- \nrence in puppies than old dogs. It is the result of the bowel telescoping \nupon itself. By careful manipulation of the abdomen it can be located by \na long, hard swelling. The pa", + "to keep the bowels open \nand use the following mixture: Tincture of nux vomica thirty drops, syrup \nof squills one ounce, water to make three ounces; dose from half a tea- \nspoonful to a tablespoonful three times a day after feeding, the first for \na toy, the second for a St. Bernard or one of the larger breeds. If the \ncough is very severe give from fifteen drops to a teaspoonful of glyco- \nheroin in water. Feed underdone meat, raw eggs, gelatine or any easily \ndigested food that will not distend the stomach unduly, as a distension of \nthe stomach brings pressure on the chest and aggravates the condition.\" \n\nBowels (Intussusception). — This trouble is of more frequent occur- \nrence in puppies than old dogs. It is the result of the bowel telescoping \nupon itself. By careful manipulation of the abdomen it can be located by \na long, hard swelling. The patient suffers much pain and usually whines \nand cries pitifully. The other symptoms are diarrhea, with blood-tinged \nmucus, and in the early stages vomiting. Intussusception is due to a variety \nof causes, such as worms, indigestion and colic, or the eating of hard \nsubstances, but as indigestion, colic and the abnormal appetite that causes \ndogs to eat indigestible and irritating matter are more or less the result \nof the presence of worms, the latter must be accepted as the primary \ncause. The importance of treating for them frequently is therefore ap- \nparent. In treating mild cases that have not progressed far give from \none to five drops of laudanum 'every three hours in a teaspoonful of milk. \nOne drop is the correct dose for a puppy two to three months old of the \ntoy breeds and five drops is the dose for the large breeds of the age men- \ntioned.", + "tient suffers much pain and usually whines \nand cries pitifully. The other symptoms are diarrhea, with blood-tinged \nmucus, and in the early stages vomiting. Intussusception is due to a variety \nof causes, such as worms, indigestion and colic, or the eating of hard \nsubstances, but as indigestion, colic and the abnormal appetite that causes \ndogs to eat indigestible and irritating matter are more or less the result \nof the presence of worms, the latter must be accepted as the primary \ncause. The importance of treating for them frequently is therefore ap- \nparent. In treating mild cases that have not progressed far give from \none to five drops of laudanum 'every three hours in a teaspoonful of milk. \nOne drop is the correct dose for a puppy two to three months old of the \ntoy breeds and five drops is the dose for the large breeds of the age men- \ntioned. Feed only liquid food — milk or beef tea. If there is not a decided \nimprovement in the puppy's condition in twenty-four hours an operation \nshould be resorted to. In the early stages it is nearly always successful \nand the puppy receives immediate relief. If it is postponed the operation \nis more difficult, on account of the inflammation, and the bowels cannot \nbe so easily straightened. The patient should fast for twenty-four hours \nfollowing the operation, after which for a few days administer only liquids. \n\nBreasts (Inflammation) . — This painful condition usually attacks bitches \nwhile nursing their puppies, the abscesses that are liable to form at other \ntimes being generally of slower growth and not accompanied by systemic \ndisturbance. The milk gland in acute cases is swollen, hard and red and \nvery painful, and the elevation of temperature indicates the", + " Feed only liquid food — milk or beef tea. If there is not a decided \nimprovement in the puppy's condition in twenty-four hours an operation \nshould be resorted to. In the early stages it is nearly always successful \nand the puppy receives immediate relief. If it is postponed the operation \nis more difficult, on account of the inflammation, and the bowels cannot \nbe so easily straightened. The patient should fast for twenty-four hours \nfollowing the operation, after which for a few days administer only liquids. \n\nBreasts (Inflammation) . — This painful condition usually attacks bitches \nwhile nursing their puppies, the abscesses that are liable to form at other \ntimes being generally of slower growth and not accompanied by systemic \ndisturbance. The milk gland in acute cases is swollen, hard and red and \nvery painful, and the elevation of temperature indicates the formation of \npus. After two or three days the swelling becomes softer, comes to a \npoint, breaks and freely discharges. If the bitch is nursing it is necessary \nusually to remove the puppies and feed them by hand or turn them \nover to a foster-mother, the mother meanwhile being milked two or three \ntimes a day. The swellings should be poulticed with flaxseed until they \nare soft, and then lanced. As a rule they do not require any other treat- \nment, for their dependent position insures free drainage. It is advisable \nto keep the patient's bowels open with a dose of aperient medicine. \n\nBiliousness. — Symptoms are vomiting in the morning of frothy yellow \n\n\n \n\nbile, usually after eating grass, an unusual thirst, sometimes a diarrhoea, \nrefusal of food, and in some cases the eyes and mouth and skin take on \na yellow cast. For treatment first give a dose ", + " formation of \npus. After two or three days the swelling becomes softer, comes to a \npoint, breaks and freely discharges. If the bitch is nursing it is necessary \nusually to remove the puppies and feed them by hand or turn them \nover to a foster-mother, the mother meanwhile being milked two or three \ntimes a day. The swellings should be poulticed with flaxseed until they \nare soft, and then lanced. As a rule they do not require any other treat- \nment, for their dependent position insures free drainage. It is advisable \nto keep the patient's bowels open with a dose of aperient medicine. \n\nBiliousness. — Symptoms are vomiting in the morning of frothy yellow \n\n\n \n\nbile, usually after eating grass, an unusual thirst, sometimes a diarrhoea, \nrefusal of food, and in some cases the eyes and mouth and skin take on \na yellow cast. For treatment first give a dose of castor oil, so as to keep \nthe bowels open and remove the excess of bile. If there is much nausea \nand sickness of the stomach give carbonate of bismuth. A dose of from \ntwo to twelve grains simply should be placed on the tongue and the mouth \nheld for a moment until it is swallowed. If this does not give good results \nuse the following prescription: Diluted hydrocyanic acid twenty drops, \nliquor bismuth one ounce, water to make six ounces. The dose is from \na teaspoonful to a tablespoonful every three hours. In most of these \ncases giving the stomach a complete rest will do more good than anything \nin the way of drugs. In some cases good results follow the use of small \ndoses of quinine or the extract of taraxacum. \n\nBed Sores Large, unhealthy-looking sores frequently form on the \n\nhips, points of the buttocks, shoulders and other p", + " of castor oil, so as to keep \nthe bowels open and remove the excess of bile. If there is much nausea \nand sickness of the stomach give carbonate of bismuth. A dose of from \ntwo to twelve grains simply should be placed on the tongue and the mouth \nheld for a moment until it is swallowed. If this does not give good results \nuse the following prescription: Diluted hydrocyanic acid twenty drops, \nliquor bismuth one ounce, water to make six ounces. The dose is from \na teaspoonful to a tablespoonful every three hours. In most of these \ncases giving the stomach a complete rest will do more good than anything \nin the way of drugs. In some cases good results follow the use of small \ndoses of quinine or the extract of taraxacum. \n\nBed Sores Large, unhealthy-looking sores frequently form on the \n\nhips, points of the buttocks, shoulders and other parts of dogs which have \nsuffered from severe illness. Success in treatment depends upon protect- \ning the parts affected from further injury. First clean the parts with a \nwarm, saturated solution of boracic acid, then dry carefully with soft linen \nrags and dust with powdered boracic acid and iodoform in equal parts; \nencircle the injured parts with a ring of felt, kept in position with adhesive \ntape. \n\nBladder (irritable). — These cases as a rule require the attention of \na veterinary, as the irritation may be set up by a variety of causes, not \nthe least of which is a stone in the bladder. The common symptom of \nbladder trouble is constant straining, even when indoors; in other cases, \nnot so bad, there is frequent micturition of high-colored, cloudy, strong- \nsmelling urine. The presence of blood, as a rule, is an indication of calcu- \nlus, or stone. S", + "arts of dogs which have \nsuffered from severe illness. Success in treatment depends upon protect- \ning the parts affected from further injury. First clean the parts with a \nwarm, saturated solution of boracic acid, then dry carefully with soft linen \nrags and dust with powdered boracic acid and iodoform in equal parts; \nencircle the injured parts with a ring of felt, kept in position with adhesive \ntape. \n\nBladder (irritable). — These cases as a rule require the attention of \na veterinary, as the irritation may be set up by a variety of causes, not \nthe least of which is a stone in the bladder. The common symptom of \nbladder trouble is constant straining, even when indoors; in other cases, \nnot so bad, there is frequent micturition of high-colored, cloudy, strong- \nsmelling urine. The presence of blood, as a rule, is an indication of calcu- \nlus, or stone. Sometimes the blood comes mixed with the urine, and in \nother cases it comes in drops after the passing of water. In those cases \nwhere the stone becomes fixed in the pasage, and the dog is incapable of \nmicturition, no time should be lost in calling in a good veterinary sur- \ngeon. If there is not much pain a course of treatment with the hyposul- \nphite of soda is all that is necessary, the dose being from three to twenty \ngrains, diluted in water and administered three times a day before feeding. \nIf there is much pain, give the tincture of hyoscyamus in dose of from \ntwo to fifteen drops in water every three hours. Feed on milk, barley wa- \nter and dog cakes. \n\nBroken Bones. — It can be ascertained that a bone of the leg is broken \nby taking hold of the limb above the supposed fracture and moving the \nlower portion against it, when a grating or", + "ometimes the blood comes mixed with the urine, and in \nother cases it comes in drops after the passing of water. In those cases \nwhere the stone becomes fixed in the pasage, and the dog is incapable of \nmicturition, no time should be lost in calling in a good veterinary sur- \ngeon. If there is not much pain a course of treatment with the hyposul- \nphite of soda is all that is necessary, the dose being from three to twenty \ngrains, diluted in water and administered three times a day before feeding. \nIf there is much pain, give the tincture of hyoscyamus in dose of from \ntwo to fifteen drops in water every three hours. Feed on milk, barley wa- \nter and dog cakes. \n\nBroken Bones. — It can be ascertained that a bone of the leg is broken \nby taking hold of the limb above the supposed fracture and moving the \nlower portion against it, when a grating or crackling of the broken ends \nagainst each other will be felt or heard. The treatment consists in ad- \njusting the fractured parts to their natural form, and applying splints to \nkeep the parts set. Splints may be made of strips of gutta percha, softened \nin warm water and moulded to fit the limb, or pieces of thin wood may be \ncut the required size and well padded with wadding. The splints can be \nkept in place by binding evenly with light cotton bandages, which, pre- \n\n\n \n\nvious to application, have been smeared with the following preparation \nwhilst warm: Take Venice turpentine, Burgundy pitch, equal parts; melt \nand smear over the bandage whilst hot. If much swelling occurs, it will \nbe necessary to slacken the bandages, and, in most cases, it will be requisite \nto muzzle the dog to prevent him tearing off the splints. Perfect rest will \nbe", + " crackling of the broken ends \nagainst each other will be felt or heard. The treatment consists in ad- \njusting the fractured parts to their natural form, and applying splints to \nkeep the parts set. Splints may be made of strips of gutta percha, softened \nin warm water and moulded to fit the limb, or pieces of thin wood may be \ncut the required size and well padded with wadding. The splints can be \nkept in place by binding evenly with light cotton bandages, which, pre- \n\n\n \n\nvious to application, have been smeared with the following preparation \nwhilst warm: Take Venice turpentine, Burgundy pitch, equal parts; melt \nand smear over the bandage whilst hot. If much swelling occurs, it will \nbe necessary to slacken the bandages, and, in most cases, it will be requisite \nto muzzle the dog to prevent him tearing off the splints. Perfect rest will \nbe required, and the general health attended to. The time it will take \nfor the bones to unite is uncertain, but always tedious. \n\nUnless you feel capable of handling the case properly yourself you had \nbetter call in a verterinarian or your family physician. Your druggist could \ndo this in case neither the veterinarian or doctor could be had. \n\nBowels, Obstruction of the (Constipation or Costiveness) — Dogs kept \n\nin the house and not exercised sufficiently, or improperly fed, are particularly \nliable to constipation. Bones, while excellent and almost necessary to a \ndog's health, yet an excessive use of them is to be avoided, also any one \nkind of dry food, and no dog should be kept constantly on one kind of food, \nas want of exercise and the absence of necessary variety in the food are \nthe principal causes of constipation. \n\nWhen looked upon as a disea", + " required, and the general health attended to. The time it will take \nfor the bones to unite is uncertain, but always tedious. \n\nUnless you feel capable of handling the case properly yourself you had \nbetter call in a verterinarian or your family physician. Your druggist could \ndo this in case neither the veterinarian or doctor could be had. \n\nBowels, Obstruction of the (Constipation or Costiveness) — Dogs kept \n\nin the house and not exercised sufficiently, or improperly fed, are particularly \nliable to constipation. Bones, while excellent and almost necessary to a \ndog's health, yet an excessive use of them is to be avoided, also any one \nkind of dry food, and no dog should be kept constantly on one kind of food, \nas want of exercise and the absence of necessary variety in the food are \nthe principal causes of constipation. \n\nWhen looked upon as a disease itself, or as a symptom and attendant \non other diseases, it is always troublesome and often becomes dangerous. \nThe feces accumulate and get pressed into hardened lumps, the belly is \ndistended and hard, the colic pains occur, driving the dog almost frantic \nand causing him to run about blindly, stumbling over different obstacles \nin this way, and to give utterance every now and the nto sharp howls of \npain. All this pain and misery that the poor dog has to suffer in nearly \nevery case, is the result of neglect of proper rules which every dog owner \nshould, in common justice to the dog, be acquainted with and observe. But \nthe evil does not end here, for it is the too common practice to rush into \none of commission quite as great or greater — namely, the common practice \nin constipation of resorting to strong purgatives, such as epsom salts, jalo", + "se itself, or as a symptom and attendant \non other diseases, it is always troublesome and often becomes dangerous. \nThe feces accumulate and get pressed into hardened lumps, the belly is \ndistended and hard, the colic pains occur, driving the dog almost frantic \nand causing him to run about blindly, stumbling over different obstacles \nin this way, and to give utterance every now and the nto sharp howls of \npain. All this pain and misery that the poor dog has to suffer in nearly \nevery case, is the result of neglect of proper rules which every dog owner \nshould, in common justice to the dog, be acquainted with and observe. But \nthe evil does not end here, for it is the too common practice to rush into \none of commission quite as great or greater — namely, the common practice \nin constipation of resorting to strong purgatives, such as epsom salts, jalop, \ncalomel, etc., the consequence of giving which is to render the evil worse \nby forcing the feces into still less compass when it becomes more impacked \nand hardened than before. The proper course to follow is, when the dog \nis in great pain, administer a dose of the anti-spasmodic drops. Compound \nspirits of sulphuric ether and tincture of opium (laudanum) equal parts. \nMix and keep in a well-stoppered bottle in a cool place. The dose for a \n20-lb. to 30-lb. dog would be a small teaspoonful given in about two \ntablespoonfuls of milk, gruel or other liquid. Success in relieving the pa- \ntient is best obtained by mechanical means. Clysters of thin oatmeal gruel \nor soap and water, lukewarm, and containing about one ounce of castor \noil in each half pint, must be used continuously for some time, in fact till \nthe desired object has been attained. This ", + "p, \ncalomel, etc., the consequence of giving which is to render the evil worse \nby forcing the feces into still less compass when it becomes more impacked \nand hardened than before. The proper course to follow is, when the dog \nis in great pain, administer a dose of the anti-spasmodic drops. Compound \nspirits of sulphuric ether and tincture of opium (laudanum) equal parts. \nMix and keep in a well-stoppered bottle in a cool place. The dose for a \n20-lb. to 30-lb. dog would be a small teaspoonful given in about two \ntablespoonfuls of milk, gruel or other liquid. Success in relieving the pa- \ntient is best obtained by mechanical means. Clysters of thin oatmeal gruel \nor soap and water, lukewarm, and containing about one ounce of castor \noil in each half pint, must be used continuously for some time, in fact till \nthe desired object has been attained. This end will be greatly facili- \ntated by first introducing the finger, oiled, into the rectum, and removing as \nmuch of the hard lumps of feces as can be reached. Assistance will also \nbe given to the action of the clysters by gently pressing or kneading the \nbelly at intervals with the hand. It is necessary that everything should \nbe done with the greatest gentleness; boisterous conduct and rough hand- \nling being likely to alarm the patient and cause him to do himself irre- \n\n\n \n\nparable injury- When the lower bowels have been emptied follow it \nup by giving the dog a strong dose of Podophyllin pills: \n\nPodolphylln 6 grains \n\nCompound extract of colocynth 30 grains \n\nPowdered rhubarb 48 grains \n\nExtract of henbane 36 grains \n\nMix and divide into twenty-four pills. The dose is from one-half to \ntwo pills, according to age and siz", + " end will be greatly facili- \ntated by first introducing the finger, oiled, into the rectum, and removing as \nmuch of the hard lumps of feces as can be reached. Assistance will also \nbe given to the action of the clysters by gently pressing or kneading the \nbelly at intervals with the hand. It is necessary that everything should \nbe done with the greatest gentleness; boisterous conduct and rough hand- \nling being likely to alarm the patient and cause him to do himself irre- \n\n\n \n\nparable injury- When the lower bowels have been emptied follow it \nup by giving the dog a strong dose of Podophyllin pills: \n\nPodolphylln 6 grains \n\nCompound extract of colocynth 30 grains \n\nPowdered rhubarb 48 grains \n\nExtract of henbane 36 grains \n\nMix and divide into twenty-four pills. The dose is from one-half to \ntwo pills, according to age and size, and it is advisable to give the dog a little \nwarm broth after the pill to assist in its action. \n\nThe use of purgatives must not be resorted to, to prevent a recurrence \nof the disease. The system of management must be altered, the dog must \nhave daily exercise, the food must be varied and embrace a portion of \nboiled green vegetables at least every second or third day. For a week \nor so after the attack rather sloppy food should be given, such as welf- \nboiled porridge and milk, or broth, and an occasional meal of boiled liver \nwill act as a gentle laxative. \n\nWorms are another cause of obstruction in the intestines, especially in \npuppies; round worms get coiled into balls, set up local irritation and \ninterfere with the natural action of the bowels. \n\nBLACK TONGUE. —\n\nThis is a new disease, confined so far, to dogs in the Southern states. \nP", + "e, and it is advisable to give the dog a little \nwarm broth after the pill to assist in its action. \n\nThe use of purgatives must not be resorted to, to prevent a recurrence \nof the disease. The system of management must be altered, the dog must \nhave daily exercise, the food must be varied and embrace a portion of \nboiled green vegetables at least every second or third day. For a week \nor so after the attack rather sloppy food should be given, such as welf- \nboiled porridge and milk, or broth, and an occasional meal of boiled liver \nwill act as a gentle laxative. \n\nWorms are another cause of obstruction in the intestines, especially in \npuppies; round worms get coiled into balls, set up local irritation and \ninterfere with the natural action of the bowels. \n\nBLACK TONGUE. —\n\nThis is a new disease, confined so far, to dogs in the Southern states. \nPersonally, I have never seen a case of it, and do not pretend to try to ad- \nvise as to treatment. The following was written by the late Polk Miller \nof Richmond, Va., (and a valued friend of mine he was), and I am giving \nhis article and treatment, due to the great confidence I felt in him as a \ngentleman sportsman, and lover of dogs. \n\nBLACK TONGUE OR THE \"NEW DISEASE.\" —\n\nThere is a new disease among the dogs in our Southern States, and in \nsome of the Northern and Western States (though to a limited extent), \nwhich is giving great trouble and anxiety among dog-owners. I say new, \nbecause it has appeared in the last ten years. It is called \"Black Tongue\" \nby the majority of people, but as that does not appear in all cases, it is \ncalled the \"New Disease.\" A dog which is perfectly well today may be \nextremely ill tomorrow, 'and if the di", + "ersonally, I have never seen a case of it, and do not pretend to try to ad- \nvise as to treatment. The following was written by the late Polk Miller \nof Richmond, Va., (and a valued friend of mine he was), and I am giving \nhis article and treatment, due to the great confidence I felt in him as a \ngentleman sportsman, and lover of dogs. \n\nBLACK TONGUE OR THE \"NEW DISEASE.\" —\n\nThere is a new disease among the dogs in our Southern States, and in \nsome of the Northern and Western States (though to a limited extent), \nwhich is giving great trouble and anxiety among dog-owners. I say new, \nbecause it has appeared in the last ten years. It is called \"Black Tongue\" \nby the majority of people, but as that does not appear in all cases, it is \ncalled the \"New Disease.\" A dog which is perfectly well today may be \nextremely ill tomorrow, 'and if the disease is not arrested in twenty-four to \nthirty-six hours, it generally proves fatal. A close watch should be kept to \nsee that it doesn't get too good a start. The symptoms, as nearly as I \ncan describe them, are as follows: General languor, dullness about the \neyes, little or no appetite, a dryness about the mouth and throat (some- \ntimes swelling), and high fever. In some cases the glands are excited \nand a profuse flow of saliva is noticed, but in most cases the tongue is \ndry, and the poor brute seems anxious, though unable, to swallow water, \non account of inability to lap the liquid. These are some of the most \nnoticeable symptoms, and the dog thus affected is indisposed to notice \n\n\n \n\nthe call or caresses of his master, and manifests a disposition to roam \nabout in a listles manner, preferring to be \"severely left alone.\" Wh", + "sease is not arrested in twenty-four to \nthirty-six hours, it generally proves fatal. A close watch should be kept to \nsee that it doesn't get too good a start. The symptoms, as nearly as I \ncan describe them, are as follows: General languor, dullness about the \neyes, little or no appetite, a dryness about the mouth and throat (some- \ntimes swelling), and high fever. In some cases the glands are excited \nand a profuse flow of saliva is noticed, but in most cases the tongue is \ndry, and the poor brute seems anxious, though unable, to swallow water, \non account of inability to lap the liquid. These are some of the most \nnoticeable symptoms, and the dog thus affected is indisposed to notice \n\n\n \n\nthe call or caresses of his master, and manifests a disposition to roam \nabout in a listles manner, preferring to be \"severely left alone.\" What- \never may be the opinion of others as to a proper treatment, or a name for \nthis disease, it is my belief, from personal experience with it, that it \nshould be treated in the same manner as our old physicians treated diph- \ntheria in human beings before the new remedy — anti-toxin — was discov- \nered. I give that, and trust that the lives of many dogs that would other- \nwise die may be saved. I have never failed to cure a dog by the prompt use \nof this treatment at the very first appearance of the trouble, and I have \nnever known one to get well when two days have elapsed before the rem- \nedy was applied: \n\nChlorate of Potassium V2 ounce \n\nMur. Tine. Iron Vz ounce \n\nWater 1 pint \n\nSig. — Mix, shake, and with a soft rag protruding over the end of a \nstick, dip into the solution and thoroughly mop out the mouth and throat \ntwice daily, ", + "at- \never may be the opinion of others as to a proper treatment, or a name for \nthis disease, it is my belief, from personal experience with it, that it \nshould be treated in the same manner as our old physicians treated diph- \ntheria in human beings before the new remedy — anti-toxin — was discov- \nered. I give that, and trust that the lives of many dogs that would other- \nwise die may be saved. I have never failed to cure a dog by the prompt use \nof this treatment at the very first appearance of the trouble, and I have \nnever known one to get well when two days have elapsed before the rem- \nedy was applied: \n\nChlorate of Potassium V2 ounce \n\nMur. Tine. Iron Vz ounce \n\nWater 1 pint \n\nSig. — Mix, shake, and with a soft rag protruding over the end of a \nstick, dip into the solution and thoroughly mop out the mouth and throat \ntwice daily, for two days. \n\nThe following was written by someone south, who seemed to know \nfrom experience as to Black Tongue. The 3 grain dose given of thymol, was \nused on a Foxhound, probably a fifty pound dog, therefore exercise judg- \nment, (as thymol is a dangerous drug), for smaller dogs: \n\n\"As to black tongue, I use the thymol, as it is a better, antiseptic \nfor the intestinal tract, and, in addition to this I use alternately a wash of \npermanganate of potash and a saturated watery solution of alum. I give \nthe thymal rubbed up with pure Castile soap and put into capsules, giving \none capsule containing three grains of thymol every four hours. I wash the \nmouth out before each capsule is given, alternating with the two solutions \nmentioned above. \n\nAs the dog sick with black tongue will not eat, as a rule, I drench \nhim with milk morning and night", + " for two days. \n\nThe following was written by someone south, who seemed to know \nfrom experience as to Black Tongue. The 3 grain dose given of thymol, was \nused on a Foxhound, probably a fifty pound dog, therefore exercise judg- \nment, (as thymol is a dangerous drug), for smaller dogs: \n\n\"As to black tongue, I use the thymol, as it is a better, antiseptic \nfor the intestinal tract, and, in addition to this I use alternately a wash of \npermanganate of potash and a saturated watery solution of alum. I give \nthe thymal rubbed up with pure Castile soap and put into capsules, giving \none capsule containing three grains of thymol every four hours. I wash the \nmouth out before each capsule is given, alternating with the two solutions \nmentioned above. \n\nAs the dog sick with black tongue will not eat, as a rule, I drench \nhim with milk morning and night, sometimes adding a raw egg to the \nmilk. \n\nI want to give just a few warnings to those unfamiliar with the use \nof thymol. Its use in the human being is attended with a certain amount of \ndanger, and this is doubly so in the dog. It should never be given to a \ndog until the intestinal tract has been thoroughly cleaned out with salts. \nThe dog should, then be starved for at least twelve hours before the thy- \nmol is administered, and this should be followed in six hours with another \ndose of salts. The dog should then be given nothing to eat for several \nhours more. Under no circumstances should the dog be allowed any \nfat for several hours after the last dose of salts and he should have \nnothing whatever to eat between the first and last dose of salts. \n\nSeveral fatal cases of poisoning are on record from the use of thymol \nin the treatment ", + ", sometimes adding a raw egg to the \nmilk. \n\nI want to give just a few warnings to those unfamiliar with the use \nof thymol. Its use in the human being is attended with a certain amount of \ndanger, and this is doubly so in the dog. It should never be given to a \ndog until the intestinal tract has been thoroughly cleaned out with salts. \nThe dog should, then be starved for at least twelve hours before the thy- \nmol is administered, and this should be followed in six hours with another \ndose of salts. The dog should then be given nothing to eat for several \nhours more. Under no circumstances should the dog be allowed any \nfat for several hours after the last dose of salts and he should have \nnothing whatever to eat between the first and last dose of salts. \n\nSeveral fatal cases of poisoning are on record from the use of thymol \nin the treatment of hookworm in the human. Chenopodium, or the oil of \nwormseed, is a far safer drug to use. In addition to its being a safer \ndrug, it has been proven that it effects cures of hookworm in the human \nwhere thymol has been given and has failed. In the Journal of the Amer- \nican Medical Association of . November 28, 1914, Dr. Robert L. Levy of \n\n\n \n\nJohns Hopkins Hospital reports two cases of hookworm treated and cured \nwith oil of wormseed where thymol had failed. He also gives the 'coeffi- \ncient of efficacy' in the same percentage as the article you have quoted. \nHe gives the following mode of administration: First day— Liquid diet; \n8 p. m. one ounce Epsom salts. Second day — Omit .breakfast and lunch; \nat 5 a. m. one ounce of Epsom salts; at 7, 9 and 11, sixteen drops of oil \nchenopodium on a little granulated sugar; 1 p. m. on", + " of hookworm in the human. Chenopodium, or the oil of \nwormseed, is a far safer drug to use. In addition to its being a safer \ndrug, it has been proven that it effects cures of hookworm in the human \nwhere thymol has been given and has failed. In the Journal of the Amer- \nican Medical Association of . November 28, 1914, Dr. Robert L. Levy of \n\n\n \n\nJohns Hopkins Hospital reports two cases of hookworm treated and cured \nwith oil of wormseed where thymol had failed. He also gives the 'coeffi- \ncient of efficacy' in the same percentage as the article you have quoted. \nHe gives the following mode of administration: First day— Liquid diet; \n8 p. m. one ounce Epsom salts. Second day — Omit .breakfast and lunch; \nat 5 a. m. one ounce of Epsom salts; at 7, 9 and 11, sixteen drops of oil \nchenopodium on a little granulated sugar; 1 p. m. one ounce castor oil \ncontaining fifty minims of chloroform; soft supper (this for a dog would \nbe a little baker's bread soaked in milk). Third day — Resume full diet.\" \n\nAnother southern writer has this to say: \n\n\"While it has not been definitely determined whether or not this dis- \nease is due to hookworm infestment, indications suggest a very close relation, \nas postmortem examinations have shown hookworms and great intestinal \ninflammation. Ii is probable that the toxin which the hookworm injects \ninto the dog's blood may cause the disease. It is not contagious, nor \ncan it be communicated by feeding or drinking from the same vessel. An \nexperiment was recently made by feeding parts of stomach and intestines \nof a dog which died of an acute case of black tongue to several healthy \ndogs, and no ill effects developed. Another fact that is quite appare", + "e ounce castor oil \ncontaining fifty minims of chloroform; soft supper (this for a dog would \nbe a little baker's bread soaked in milk). Third day — Resume full diet.\" \n\nAnother southern writer has this to say: \n\n\"While it has not been definitely determined whether or not this dis- \nease is due to hookworm infestment, indications suggest a very close relation, \nas postmortem examinations have shown hookworms and great intestinal \ninflammation. Ii is probable that the toxin which the hookworm injects \ninto the dog's blood may cause the disease. It is not contagious, nor \ncan it be communicated by feeding or drinking from the same vessel. An \nexperiment was recently made by feeding parts of stomach and intestines \nof a dog which died of an acute case of black tongue to several healthy \ndogs, and no ill effects developed. Another fact that is quite apparent is \nthat black tongue is never found except in sections of the country, which \nincludes the entire South, where the hookworm is known to exist\" As to \nthe treatment for hookworms, see \"Hookworms\" in the regular worm \narticle. \n\nColic. — This subject is very completely covered by Dalziel. \n\n\"Nearly all domestic animals are subject to attacks of colic, or pripes, \nas it is more frequently termed, especially when the horse is the subject \nof the disease. In the dog, puppies are especially liable to it, but it attacks \ndogs of all ages, and, if not promptly attended to and properly treated, is \nvery liable to end in inflammation of the bowels — a most dangerous dis- \nease, which, in some* of its features, though happily not its dangerous ones, \ncolic resembles. One very important point of distinction is, that whereas \ninflammation comes on gradually, and feveri", + "nt is \nthat black tongue is never found except in sections of the country, which \nincludes the entire South, where the hookworm is known to exist\" As to \nthe treatment for hookworms, see \"Hookworms\" in the regular worm \narticle. \n\nColic. — This subject is very completely covered by Dalziel. \n\n\"Nearly all domestic animals are subject to attacks of colic, or pripes, \nas it is more frequently termed, especially when the horse is the subject \nof the disease. In the dog, puppies are especially liable to it, but it attacks \ndogs of all ages, and, if not promptly attended to and properly treated, is \nvery liable to end in inflammation of the bowels — a most dangerous dis- \nease, which, in some* of its features, though happily not its dangerous ones, \ncolic resembles. One very important point of distinction is, that whereas \ninflammation comes on gradually, and feverishness, with hot, dry nose, etc., \nalways exist as premonitory symptoms, colic comes on suddenly, and a dog \neating well and seeming in perfect health is seized with spasm of the \ncoat of the bowels, causing such pain that he gives voice to a low moan, \nwhich is afterward changed to a prolonged howl, as the paroxysms of pain \nincrease in frequency and severity. In colic, too, the nose and mouth are \ncool, and there is no offensive breath. As in inflammation, the attitude \nis peculiar and unmistakable; the back ebing arched, the feet drawn in \ntoward each other and the tail tightly tucked between his legs; in colic, \nthe belly is sometimes distended considerably with gas, and is then known \nas flatulent colic. It is a disease of frequent occurrence in dogs, and the \nexciting causes are various; exposure to wet and cold; getting dogs, espe- \ncially house ", + "shness, with hot, dry nose, etc., \nalways exist as premonitory symptoms, colic comes on suddenly, and a dog \neating well and seeming in perfect health is seized with spasm of the \ncoat of the bowels, causing such pain that he gives voice to a low moan, \nwhich is afterward changed to a prolonged howl, as the paroxysms of pain \nincrease in frequency and severity. In colic, too, the nose and mouth are \ncool, and there is no offensive breath. As in inflammation, the attitude \nis peculiar and unmistakable; the back ebing arched, the feet drawn in \ntoward each other and the tail tightly tucked between his legs; in colic, \nthe belly is sometimes distended considerably with gas, and is then known \nas flatulent colic. It is a disease of frequent occurrence in dogs, and the \nexciting causes are various; exposure to wet and cold; getting dogs, espe- \ncially house dogs, to swin in cold inclement weather, are common causes; \nthe presence of worms in the intestines also produces colic. But the most \ncommon cause is undoubtedly the giving of improper food; sugar and \n\n\n \n\nother sweet things are likely to produce it; puppies just after weaning \nare very liable to it, especially if they have small lumps of meat or other \nsolid food thrown to them, which they can not well chew, but greedily \nbolt; or having a portion of one meal left in the dish till the next meal \nis added is very likely to produce it, because the stale portion undergoes \nfermentation, that is, becames sour, and the fermentation is carried on in \nthe stomach. Colic is sure to yield to prompt and proper measures, and \nthe treatment is simple and safe. As soon as observed, give the sufferer \na dose of \"anti-spasmodic drops.\" Compoun", + " dogs, to swin in cold inclement weather, are common causes; \nthe presence of worms in the intestines also produces colic. But the most \ncommon cause is undoubtedly the giving of improper food; sugar and \n\n\n \n\nother sweet things are likely to produce it; puppies just after weaning \nare very liable to it, especially if they have small lumps of meat or other \nsolid food thrown to them, which they can not well chew, but greedily \nbolt; or having a portion of one meal left in the dish till the next meal \nis added is very likely to produce it, because the stale portion undergoes \nfermentation, that is, becames sour, and the fermentation is carried on in \nthe stomach. Colic is sure to yield to prompt and proper measures, and \nthe treatment is simple and safe. As soon as observed, give the sufferer \na dose of \"anti-spasmodic drops.\" Compound spirits of sulphuric ether \n(known as Hoffmans' anodyne), and tincture of opium (laudanum) equal \nparts. Mix, and keep in a well stoppered bottle in a cool place. Dose for \n15-lb. to 35-lb. dog would be a small teaspoonful in two teaspoonfuls of milk \nor gruel. It must be given diluted with thin gruel, milk or water, \nand if immediate relief does not follow, administer a double quanitity, as \na clyster in gruel, or the dose may be repeated in half an hour. In \"flatulent \ncolic,\" known by the distended belly sounding like a drum when tapped with \nthe* end of the finger, from 10 to 30 drops of spirit of sal volatile may be \nadvantageously added to dose of \"anti-spasmodic drops,\" or the following \ndraught may be given and repeated in an hour if the dog is not relieved: \n\nCarbonate of soda 20 grains \n\nAromatic spirits of ammonia 30 drops \n\nEssenc", + "d spirits of sulphuric ether \n(known as Hoffmans' anodyne), and tincture of opium (laudanum) equal \nparts. Mix, and keep in a well stoppered bottle in a cool place. Dose for \n15-lb. to 35-lb. dog would be a small teaspoonful in two teaspoonfuls of milk \nor gruel. It must be given diluted with thin gruel, milk or water, \nand if immediate relief does not follow, administer a double quanitity, as \na clyster in gruel, or the dose may be repeated in half an hour. In \"flatulent \ncolic,\" known by the distended belly sounding like a drum when tapped with \nthe* end of the finger, from 10 to 30 drops of spirit of sal volatile may be \nadvantageously added to dose of \"anti-spasmodic drops,\" or the following \ndraught may be given and repeated in an hour if the dog is not relieved: \n\nCarbonate of soda 20 grains \n\nAromatic spirits of ammonia 30 drops \n\nEssence of ginger 5 drops \n\nLaudanum 15 drops \n\nPeppermint water 2 tablespoonfuls \n\nThis is a dose for a medium-sized dog, such as a pointer or a greyhound. \nFor puppies and smaller breeds use less of this as the dose. After the attack \nhas subsided give the dog a gentle aperient, such as the \"mild purge\": \n\nSyrup of buckthorn 3 parts \n\nSyrup of white poppies 1 part \n\nCastor oil 2 parts \n\nDose for dog 15-lb. to 30-lb., is a tablespoonful. Bottle must be well \nshaken before using. Larger dogs a little more. \n\nKeep on a laxative diet, and do not let the dog have violent exercise \nfor a day or so. Endeavor to discover the cause of the attack and avoid a \nrepetition. Lead poisoning produces a peculiar form of colic, and clogs \nshould not have water to drink that has been collected in leaden cisterns. \n\nThe using of one-eighth grain doses of mo", + "e of ginger 5 drops \n\nLaudanum 15 drops \n\nPeppermint water 2 tablespoonfuls \n\nThis is a dose for a medium-sized dog, such as a pointer or a greyhound. \nFor puppies and smaller breeds use less of this as the dose. After the attack \nhas subsided give the dog a gentle aperient, such as the \"mild purge\": \n\nSyrup of buckthorn 3 parts \n\nSyrup of white poppies 1 part \n\nCastor oil 2 parts \n\nDose for dog 15-lb. to 30-lb., is a tablespoonful. Bottle must be well \nshaken before using. Larger dogs a little more. \n\nKeep on a laxative diet, and do not let the dog have violent exercise \nfor a day or so. Endeavor to discover the cause of the attack and avoid a \nrepetition. Lead poisoning produces a peculiar form of colic, and clogs \nshould not have water to drink that has been collected in leaden cisterns. \n\nThe using of one-eighth grain doses of morphine hypodermically every \nhalf hour or hour during the attack of colic will give relief very soon. \n\nOoryza is the name given to a common cold when confined to the nose \nand eyes, and a running at the nose and watery eyes. I have found the \nfollowing plan to quickly cure it. Take a large sponge, wring it out of \nwarm water, sprinkle it freely with vinegar of squills, and hold it to the \nclogs nose so that he inhales the fumes. Or, half fill an upright jar or jug \nof suitable size with bran, saturate it with hot water, and sprinkle over and \n\n\n \n\nstir into the bran the following: A tablespoonful of ordinary vinegar, a \nteaspoonful of laudanum, and six drops of glycerine, and carbolic acid \n(British Pharmacopoeia). Mix, and hold the dog's nose over it. This \nquantity is a double handful of bran in a quart, or three-pint jar, is suitable \nfor a ", + "rphine hypodermically every \nhalf hour or hour during the attack of colic will give relief very soon. \n\nOoryza is the name given to a common cold when confined to the nose \nand eyes, and a running at the nose and watery eyes. I have found the \nfollowing plan to quickly cure it. Take a large sponge, wring it out of \nwarm water, sprinkle it freely with vinegar of squills, and hold it to the \nclogs nose so that he inhales the fumes. Or, half fill an upright jar or jug \nof suitable size with bran, saturate it with hot water, and sprinkle over and \n\n\n \n\nstir into the bran the following: A tablespoonful of ordinary vinegar, a \nteaspoonful of laudanum, and six drops of glycerine, and carbolic acid \n(British Pharmacopoeia). Mix, and hold the dog's nose over it. This \nquantity is a double handful of bran in a quart, or three-pint jar, is suitable \nfor a 20 to 50 pound dog. A good idea, if eyes continue to run, would be \nto use the eye lotion of Hydrastes and Camphor water, which you will find \ngiven under Eye troubles. \n\nClaws, Inflammation at the Roots of; — Dogs used to the chase, or hunt- \ning in scrubby heather, or running much over hard, uneven roads, suffer \nfrom s#re toes; the parts around the roots of the claws are swollen, in- \nflamed and tender, making the dog lame, and, indeed, almost unable to get \nabout; there is redness between the toes, and sweating or thin serous \ndischarge therefrom. \n\nSuch cases are often very difficult to cure. First give a dose of aper- \nient medicine, and keep the dog up, giving him plenty of soft bedding, and \na light diet. Foment the part night and morning with warm water, and \nbathe freely with this lotion: Calomel, 2 scr. ; lime water, 12 oz. ; mix. \nShake", + "20 to 50 pound dog. A good idea, if eyes continue to run, would be \nto use the eye lotion of Hydrastes and Camphor water, which you will find \ngiven under Eye troubles. \n\nClaws, Inflammation at the Roots of; — Dogs used to the chase, or hunt- \ning in scrubby heather, or running much over hard, uneven roads, suffer \nfrom s#re toes; the parts around the roots of the claws are swollen, in- \nflamed and tender, making the dog lame, and, indeed, almost unable to get \nabout; there is redness between the toes, and sweating or thin serous \ndischarge therefrom. \n\nSuch cases are often very difficult to cure. First give a dose of aper- \nient medicine, and keep the dog up, giving him plenty of soft bedding, and \na light diet. Foment the part night and morning with warm water, and \nbathe freely with this lotion: Calomel, 2 scr. ; lime water, 12 oz. ; mix. \nShake the bottle well when using it, which should be done four or five times \na day. If the foregoing fail, try Goulard's Extract of Lead, 2 dr.; tincture \nof arnica, V2 oz.; distilled water, 1 pint; mix and apply freely four or five \ntimes a day. If the case is a very bad one, wrap the foot in a piece of \nlint saturated with the lotion, and pull over it a chamois leather boot, \nwhich the dog can be prevented from gnawing and pulling off by use of a \nmuzzle, over the mouth-part of which a piece of canvas has been sewn. \n\nConcussion of the Brain. — Often occurs in canine practice, and is due \nto accidents. In most cases the dog becomes unconscious, and the breath- \ning is heavy or usually nearly imperceptible. Gradually consciousness re- \nturns, but often a stiffness of the limbs and an uncertain gait remains for \na time. The treatment should consist ", + " the bottle well when using it, which should be done four or five times \na day. If the foregoing fail, try Goulard's Extract of Lead, 2 dr.; tincture \nof arnica, V2 oz.; distilled water, 1 pint; mix and apply freely four or five \ntimes a day. If the case is a very bad one, wrap the foot in a piece of \nlint saturated with the lotion, and pull over it a chamois leather boot, \nwhich the dog can be prevented from gnawing and pulling off by use of a \nmuzzle, over the mouth-part of which a piece of canvas has been sewn. \n\nConcussion of the Brain. — Often occurs in canine practice, and is due \nto accidents. In most cases the dog becomes unconscious, and the breath- \ning is heavy or usually nearly imperceptible. Gradually consciousness re- \nturns, but often a stiffness of the limbs and an uncertain gait remains for \na time. The treatment should consist in the administration of stimu- \nlants, but great care must be taken not to attempt forcing liquid upon an \nunconscious animal, or choking will be the inevitable result. Brandy can be \ninjected under the skin (subcutaneously). Ice when procurable should be \napplied to the head and spinal cord, and ammonia to the nostrils. If there \nis a fracture of the skull an operation will become necessary. A part of \nthe bone may be pressing upon the brain, when it would have to be raised, \nand so relieve the pressure, in which case a vererinarian must be called at \nonce. \n\nConstipation. — Watch your dog every day as to condition of his bowels. \nA dog properly fed and exercised will hardly ever be troubled with consti- \npation. I turn my dogs out into their yard each morning and stay there \na few minutes and watch them. Their first inclination is to hunt a place \na", + "in the administration of stimu- \nlants, but great care must be taken not to attempt forcing liquid upon an \nunconscious animal, or choking will be the inevitable result. Brandy can be \ninjected under the skin (subcutaneously). Ice when procurable should be \napplied to the head and spinal cord, and ammonia to the nostrils. If there \nis a fracture of the skull an operation will become necessary. A part of \nthe bone may be pressing upon the brain, when it would have to be raised, \nand so relieve the pressure, in which case a vererinarian must be called at \nonce. \n\nConstipation. — Watch your dog every day as to condition of his bowels. \nA dog properly fed and exercised will hardly ever be troubled with consti- \npation. I turn my dogs out into their yard each morning and stay there \na few minutes and watch them. Their first inclination is to hunt a place \nand empty themselves (a dog's natural habit). If I find one that is con- \nstipated, by this I mean unnaturally so, where passage is too hard and \ncrumbles up into dust by putting your foot on it, I watch that dog that \nnight, and if still the same it gets a dose of castor oil the next morning, \nunless as sometimes happens, the bowels have meanwhile corrected them- \n\n\n \n\nselves. No dog should go over twenty-four hours without a passage, and \nbetter if not so long. As to the size of the dose of castor oil this depends \ngreatly on size and age of dog. Take a grown dog the size of a fox terrier \nor pug, by this is meant a dog over a year old, and you can give it a table- \nspoonful. If this don't work in an hour or so, repeat the dose once. A \ndog a year old or over, like an English setter, could stand two tablespoons- \nful at a dose, whi", + "nd empty themselves (a dog's natural habit). If I find one that is con- \nstipated, by this I mean unnaturally so, where passage is too hard and \ncrumbles up into dust by putting your foot on it, I watch that dog that \nnight, and if still the same it gets a dose of castor oil the next morning, \nunless as sometimes happens, the bowels have meanwhile corrected them- \n\n\n \n\nselves. No dog should go over twenty-four hours without a passage, and \nbetter if not so long. As to the size of the dose of castor oil this depends \ngreatly on size and age of dog. Take a grown dog the size of a fox terrier \nor pug, by this is meant a dog over a year old, and you can give it a table- \nspoonful. If this don't work in an hour or so, repeat the dose once. A \ndog a year old or over, like an English setter, could stand two tablespoons- \nful at a dose, while the larger breeds like a St. Bernard, could stand an \nounce and a half, which would be three tablespoonsful, or even two ounces \nat a dose. Some dogs, like some persons, are harder to physic than others, \nso that judgment should be used; the idea being not to give too much, \nbut just enough to accomplish the desired result. Fluid extract of cascara \nsagrada is a remedy much used for constipation, and to the dose of«castor \noil from five to twenty drops of this can be added and given with it with \nbenefit. \n\nPuppies from six months to a year old should be given smaller doses \nin proportion to age and breed of dog. \n\nYoung puppies as a rule should have rather loose bowels than other- \nwise, and are rarely ever troubled with constipation. \n\nWatch your dog's bowels, which is easily done by spending a few min- \nutes each morning after it is let out ", + "le the larger breeds like a St. Bernard, could stand an \nounce and a half, which would be three tablespoonsful, or even two ounces \nat a dose. Some dogs, like some persons, are harder to physic than others, \nso that judgment should be used; the idea being not to give too much, \nbut just enough to accomplish the desired result. Fluid extract of cascara \nsagrada is a remedy much used for constipation, and to the dose of«castor \noil from five to twenty drops of this can be added and given with it with \nbenefit. \n\nPuppies from six months to a year old should be given smaller doses \nin proportion to age and breed of dog. \n\nYoung puppies as a rule should have rather loose bowels than other- \nwise, and are rarely ever troubled with constipation. \n\nWatch your dog's bowels, which is easily done by spending a few min- \nutes each morning after it is let out in the yard. Often if only slightly \nbound up, or passage is a bit too hard, a little oatmeal (same as you cook \nit for yourself), or some cooked liver for its breakfast, or a good drink \nof buttermilk will loosen it up all right, in place of the oil. If passage \nis normal (shaped and not hard), do nothing at all. Every dog should \nempty itself at least twice a clay and puppies oftener. \n\nSome dogs are troubled with chronic constipation, and in such cases, \nuse a laxative pill, several of which are made for dogs. I have found Clay- \nton's very good. \n\nCough. — Cough, strictly speaking, is a symptom of disease, rather than \na disease itself, but it is in very many cases to non-professional observation \nthe most distinct sign that something is wrong; indeed, so markedly is this \nthe case that we speak of a person having a bad cough as the ailment f", + "in the yard. Often if only slightly \nbound up, or passage is a bit too hard, a little oatmeal (same as you cook \nit for yourself), or some cooked liver for its breakfast, or a good drink \nof buttermilk will loosen it up all right, in place of the oil. If passage \nis normal (shaped and not hard), do nothing at all. Every dog should \nempty itself at least twice a clay and puppies oftener. \n\nSome dogs are troubled with chronic constipation, and in such cases, \nuse a laxative pill, several of which are made for dogs. I have found Clay- \nton's very good. \n\nCough. — Cough, strictly speaking, is a symptom of disease, rather than \na disease itself, but it is in very many cases to non-professional observation \nthe most distinct sign that something is wrong; indeed, so markedly is this \nthe case that we speak of a person having a bad cough as the ailment from \nwhich he suffers, rather than the symptom of that ailment, and hence we \nhave innumerable specific remedies as cough mixtures, cough pills, etc. \nOur dog we treat in the same way, taking the sign for the substance, the \nsmoke for the fire, and fortunately without much practical harm, for gen- \nerally speaking, the medicine that will ease a cough is acting favorably \non the disease of which the cough is an evidence. To decide what parti- \ncular disease is indicated by the cough, the concomitant symptoms and \ncircumstances, as described under the special disease, which are usually \npreceded or accompanied by cough, must be taken into account, and the \nspecial treatment called for in each case followed. Coughs vary as much \nin character as do the diseases of which they are in many cases the most \npronounced indication. Thus, in common cold the cough sligh", + "rom \nwhich he suffers, rather than the symptom of that ailment, and hence we \nhave innumerable specific remedies as cough mixtures, cough pills, etc. \nOur dog we treat in the same way, taking the sign for the substance, the \nsmoke for the fire, and fortunately without much practical harm, for gen- \nerally speaking, the medicine that will ease a cough is acting favorably \non the disease of which the cough is an evidence. To decide what parti- \ncular disease is indicated by the cough, the concomitant symptoms and \ncircumstances, as described under the special disease, which are usually \npreceded or accompanied by cough, must be taken into account, and the \nspecial treatment called for in each case followed. Coughs vary as much \nin character as do the diseases of which they are in many cases the most \npronounced indication. Thus, in common cold the cough slight and humid; \nin bronchitis, hard, dry and frequent; and in inflammation of the lungs \nand pleurisy, short and suppressed, doubtless from the great pain caused by \nthe effort. When the throat is sore, the cough is hoarse and generally ac- \ncompanied by more or less difficulty in swallowing; in asthma, the cough \n\n\n \n\nmay be described as wheezy, and is often followed by vomiting. Cough \nin distemper has a peculiar husky, hollow sound. Cough may be pro- \nduced by a bit of bone or other substance sticking in the throat and causing \nirritation, in which case the cough is the natural effort to get relief, and \nceases with the removal of the irritating cause. As a cough is almost in- \nvariably connected with some derangement of the respiratory organs or \nair passages, its warning should never be neglected, and the early resort \nto the use of the following pill", + "t and humid; \nin bronchitis, hard, dry and frequent; and in inflammation of the lungs \nand pleurisy, short and suppressed, doubtless from the great pain caused by \nthe effort. When the throat is sore, the cough is hoarse and generally ac- \ncompanied by more or less difficulty in swallowing; in asthma, the cough \n\n\n \n\nmay be described as wheezy, and is often followed by vomiting. Cough \nin distemper has a peculiar husky, hollow sound. Cough may be pro- \nduced by a bit of bone or other substance sticking in the throat and causing \nirritation, in which case the cough is the natural effort to get relief, and \nceases with the removal of the irritating cause. As a cough is almost in- \nvariably connected with some derangement of the respiratory organs or \nair passages, its warning should never be neglected, and the early resort \nto the use of the following pills will be sure to relieve, will frequently cure, \nand can, under no circumstances, do any harm: \n\nCOUGH PILL. \n\nPowdered ipecacuanha 6 grains \n\nPowdered opium 6 grains \n\nCompound squill pill 24 grains \n\nPowdered gum ammoniacum 2 4 grains \n\nPowdered licorice 24 grains \n\nPowdered rhubarb 12 grains \n\nMix and make into twenty-four pills; dose for a 15-lb. to 40-lb. dog, \none pill night and morning; under 15-lbs. half a pill, and for large \nbreeds give 1 V2 pills as a dose. \n\nAnother very good cough mixture for many kinds of coughs is: \n\nMuriate of ammonia 2 drams \n\nCompond syrup morphia 2 ounces \n\nAqua destil 2 ounces . \n\nDose: From half to a teaspoonful every two hours according to size \nof dog. For puppies 10 to 15 drops as a dose. \n\nFor a Bronchial Cough (Chronic). — The following is a very good one. \nA teaspoonful is the dos", + "s will be sure to relieve, will frequently cure, \nand can, under no circumstances, do any harm: \n\nCOUGH PILL. \n\nPowdered ipecacuanha 6 grains \n\nPowdered opium 6 grains \n\nCompound squill pill 24 grains \n\nPowdered gum ammoniacum 2 4 grains \n\nPowdered licorice 24 grains \n\nPowdered rhubarb 12 grains \n\nMix and make into twenty-four pills; dose for a 15-lb. to 40-lb. dog, \none pill night and morning; under 15-lbs. half a pill, and for large \nbreeds give 1 V2 pills as a dose. \n\nAnother very good cough mixture for many kinds of coughs is: \n\nMuriate of ammonia 2 drams \n\nCompond syrup morphia 2 ounces \n\nAqua destil 2 ounces . \n\nDose: From half to a teaspoonful every two hours according to size \nof dog. For puppies 10 to 15 drops as a dose. \n\nFor a Bronchial Cough (Chronic). — The following is a very good one. \nA teaspoonful is the dose, as this cough is, of course, found in older dogs \nonly, and will do for all breeds except very small toy dogs, when half a \nteapoonful will do: \n\nSpirit chloroform y2 dram \n\nWine of ipecac 3 drams \n\nTincture of squills 5 drams \n\nSimple syrup 1 ounce \n\nAqua to make 4 ounces \n\nThere are a great many other good cough remedies, in fact anything \ngood for the master's cough is good for the dog's, and I herewith give sev- \neral prescriptions that I know to be good by having tried them. \n\nA dog that is well and in good condition may have a dry cough, does \nnot cough very much at a time, but quite often. I have cured such cases \nwith the following: \n\n\n \n\nCarbonate of aninioniacum 3 drams \n\nFluid extract of belladonna 2 drams \n\nGum camphor 5 drams \n\nSyrup of squills '. 5 drams \n\nSimple syrup 4 ounces \n\nFluid extract of licorice 4 oun", + "e, as this cough is, of course, found in older dogs \nonly, and will do for all breeds except very small toy dogs, when half a \nteapoonful will do: \n\nSpirit chloroform y2 dram \n\nWine of ipecac 3 drams \n\nTincture of squills 5 drams \n\nSimple syrup 1 ounce \n\nAqua to make 4 ounces \n\nThere are a great many other good cough remedies, in fact anything \ngood for the master's cough is good for the dog's, and I herewith give sev- \neral prescriptions that I know to be good by having tried them. \n\nA dog that is well and in good condition may have a dry cough, does \nnot cough very much at a time, but quite often. I have cured such cases \nwith the following: \n\n\n \n\nCarbonate of aninioniacum 3 drams \n\nFluid extract of belladonna 2 drams \n\nGum camphor 5 drams \n\nSyrup of squills '. 5 drams \n\nSimple syrup 4 ounces \n\nFluid extract of licorice 4 ounces \n\nDose for a medium-sized dog, a teaspoonful every four hours. This \nis a very good cough syrup. Large dogs could have 1 y2 teaspoonsf ul. \n\nA cough remedy advertised for humans, called \"Pinex,\" I tried on dogs, \nand found it to be very good for many coughs. You can get a fifty cent \nbottle of Pinex of your druggist, and from this, prepare at home, a pint \nof cough syrup that would cost a couple dollars, by mixing the contents \nof the bottle in a syrup you can easily make from less than a pound of \ngranulated sugar. The dose would be from half to a teaspoonful, every \ntwo to four hours. Dogs larger than fifty pounds, could stand a little \nlarger dose. I have used this for the cough a dog has in distemper, and \nit did the dog's cough good, not conflicting with the other medicines \nbeing used. \n\n\"Very lately the following prescriptio", + "ces \n\nDose for a medium-sized dog, a teaspoonful every four hours. This \nis a very good cough syrup. Large dogs could have 1 y2 teaspoonsf ul. \n\nA cough remedy advertised for humans, called \"Pinex,\" I tried on dogs, \nand found it to be very good for many coughs. You can get a fifty cent \nbottle of Pinex of your druggist, and from this, prepare at home, a pint \nof cough syrup that would cost a couple dollars, by mixing the contents \nof the bottle in a syrup you can easily make from less than a pound of \ngranulated sugar. The dose would be from half to a teaspoonful, every \ntwo to four hours. Dogs larger than fifty pounds, could stand a little \nlarger dose. I have used this for the cough a dog has in distemper, and \nit did the dog's cough good, not conflicting with the other medicines \nbeing used. \n\n\"Very lately the following prescription was prescribed for me by a \nregular doctor for a chronic, bronchial, dry cough, that one of my old \ndogs has every fall and winter, which nothing I had ever used would stop — \nthis one did it — and I consider it a most valuable one. \n\nSyrup Oocillaiia, Compound (Parke Davis & Co.). — Dose would be a \nteaspoonful for dogs up to 50 pounds, and a little more for very large \nbreeds, every two or three hours. A dose of any cough syrup should al- \nways be given the last thing at night. \n\nHere is an \"old fashioned cough syrup\" for a \"sore throat cough.\" \nBoil down some onions and brown sugar, and give teaspoonful every twd \nor three hours. \n\nAnother very sensible article on coughs, (which I found some place), \ncommends itself: \n\n\"There are two kinds of coughs that a dog suffers from; one comes \nfrom the throat and the other from the stomach, and each ", + "n was prescribed for me by a \nregular doctor for a chronic, bronchial, dry cough, that one of my old \ndogs has every fall and winter, which nothing I had ever used would stop — \nthis one did it — and I consider it a most valuable one. \n\nSyrup Oocillaiia, Compound (Parke Davis & Co.). — Dose would be a \nteaspoonful for dogs up to 50 pounds, and a little more for very large \nbreeds, every two or three hours. A dose of any cough syrup should al- \nways be given the last thing at night. \n\nHere is an \"old fashioned cough syrup\" for a \"sore throat cough.\" \nBoil down some onions and brown sugar, and give teaspoonful every twd \nor three hours. \n\nAnother very sensible article on coughs, (which I found some place), \ncommends itself: \n\n\"There are two kinds of coughs that a dog suffers from; one comes \nfrom the throat and the other from the stomach, and each requires dif- \nferent treatment. There is about as much use in trying to cure a stomach \ncough with a bronchial remedy as there would be for you to take a laxa- \ntive for chilblains, and yet it is often done. The bronchial cold may be \ntreated in the following manner: Put in a warm room and give either cod \nliver oil, syrup of white pine or some similar preparation. A good formula \nfor coughs in dogs is syrup of squills, syrup of wild cherry, of each two \nparts; glycerine, one part. If the cough becomes so bad that there is a \ngreat deal of difficulty in breathing, an ordinary water kettle placed over \na gas stove or some other hot fire, so that the escape of steam will be \nrapid, will be found to be a relief. Of course, a regular bronchitis kettle \nor one of the patent lamps that can be had for a small sum at any drug \nstore, can also be ", + "requires dif- \nferent treatment. There is about as much use in trying to cure a stomach \ncough with a bronchial remedy as there would be for you to take a laxa- \ntive for chilblains, and yet it is often done. The bronchial cold may be \ntreated in the following manner: Put in a warm room and give either cod \nliver oil, syrup of white pine or some similar preparation. A good formula \nfor coughs in dogs is syrup of squills, syrup of wild cherry, of each two \nparts; glycerine, one part. If the cough becomes so bad that there is a \ngreat deal of difficulty in breathing, an ordinary water kettle placed over \na gas stove or some other hot fire, so that the escape of steam will be \nrapid, will be found to be a relief. Of course, a regular bronchitis kettle \nor one of the patent lamps that can be had for a small sum at any drug \nstore, can also be used. In the stomachie cough it is always wise to give \na purgative and to treat for worms, as internal parasites are in nine \n\n\n \n\ncases out of ten the primary cause of the trouble. Two or three days \nshould then he allowed to elapse, and the treatment repeated. This may \nbe done a third and even a fourth time, if the cough does not disappear. \nDo not physic every day or you will weaken the animal too much, but allow \ntwo or three days to pass.\" \n\nCuts, Tears or Wounds. — The first thing to be done is to stop the \nbleeding, which can generally be done by simple pressure with the fingers, \nor by a few folds of lint pressed firmly against the cut. Unless a consid- \nerable artery has been severed, these means are generally successful, but if \nsuch is the case, a ligature will be the cure. After bleeding is partially or \nentire", + " used. In the stomachie cough it is always wise to give \na purgative and to treat for worms, as internal parasites are in nine \n\n\n \n\ncases out of ten the primary cause of the trouble. Two or three days \nshould then he allowed to elapse, and the treatment repeated. This may \nbe done a third and even a fourth time, if the cough does not disappear. \nDo not physic every day or you will weaken the animal too much, but allow \ntwo or three days to pass.\" \n\nCuts, Tears or Wounds. — The first thing to be done is to stop the \nbleeding, which can generally be done by simple pressure with the fingers, \nor by a few folds of lint pressed firmly against the cut. Unless a consid- \nerable artery has been severed, these means are generally successful, but if \nsuch is the case, a ligature will be the cure. After bleeding is partially or \nentirely stopped, remove all foreign bodies, such as glass, dirt, thorns or \nsplinters, but avoid using very cold or hot water in doing so, having it about \nblood warm. If the cut or wound is superficial, the cleansing, pressing \nof the parts together and dressing it with friars balsam or tincture of \nmyrrh, applied with a small brush or feather, will be all that is required, \nthe using of these tinctures leaving on the wound a protective covering \nof gum. If the lips of the wound will not meet, draw them together with \na few stitches, using a slightly curved suture needle and a silk thread \nwhich should be waxed with beeswax to prevent absorption and its acting \nas a seaton. Sewing up wounds is easy. Pass needle through the skin on \none side of the wound from the outside inward and then through the \npart of the opposite lip from the inside outward, d", + "ly stopped, remove all foreign bodies, such as glass, dirt, thorns or \nsplinters, but avoid using very cold or hot water in doing so, having it about \nblood warm. If the cut or wound is superficial, the cleansing, pressing \nof the parts together and dressing it with friars balsam or tincture of \nmyrrh, applied with a small brush or feather, will be all that is required, \nthe using of these tinctures leaving on the wound a protective covering \nof gum. If the lips of the wound will not meet, draw them together with \na few stitches, using a slightly curved suture needle and a silk thread \nwhich should be waxed with beeswax to prevent absorption and its acting \nas a seaton. Sewing up wounds is easy. Pass needle through the skin on \none side of the wound from the outside inward and then through the \npart of the opposite lip from the inside outward, drawing the lips gentlv \ntogether, tie the thread in a double knot and cut ends off close. Do each \nstitch separately. If the cut is a long one, use a. pair of light cross-forceps \nto hold the lips together ahead of where you are sewing, as a neater job \ncan be made in so doing. The stitches should be about a half an inch \napart as a rule. It is advisable to muzzle the dog afterwards or keep on a \nlight bandage to keep the dog from biting off the threads and undoing the \nstitches with his mouth and. tongue. The wound heals by adhesion or gran- \nulation matter forming and great attention must now be paid to keeping \nit clean so as to prevent purification of exuding matter. Constantly wash \naway all discharge, sponging fr-eely with \n\nPure carbolic acid % ounce \n\nGlycerine 2 ounces \n\nWith water to make a quart. Or the antiseptic prescription", + "rawing the lips gentlv \ntogether, tie the thread in a double knot and cut ends off close. Do each \nstitch separately. If the cut is a long one, use a. pair of light cross-forceps \nto hold the lips together ahead of where you are sewing, as a neater job \ncan be made in so doing. The stitches should be about a half an inch \napart as a rule. It is advisable to muzzle the dog afterwards or keep on a \nlight bandage to keep the dog from biting off the threads and undoing the \nstitches with his mouth and. tongue. The wound heals by adhesion or gran- \nulation matter forming and great attention must now be paid to keeping \nit clean so as to prevent purification of exuding matter. Constantly wash \naway all discharge, sponging fr-eely with \n\nPure carbolic acid % ounce \n\nGlycerine 2 ounces \n\nWith water to make a quart. Or the antiseptic prescription referred to be- \nlow. \n\nIn slight cuts in the legs or feet, all that is necessary is to wash well \nand apply friars balsam. If severe and requiring bandaging, apply a piece of \nlint under the bandage saturated with a mixture of friars balsam and \ncamphorated oil. \n\nThe above is Dalziel's idea. \n\nLately I have in such cases used Peroxyde of Hydrogen, or, better yet, \napplied tincture of iodine and then to heal it up, used the \"Ungucntine\" \nsalve, as advised in Bites, instead of the above, and with best of results* \n\n\n \n\nEither Dalziel's or my own will, however, do. In applying the Peroxyde \nof Hydrogen, just tip the bottle up against the wound for a second, when \nyou will see a white foaming or bubbling discharge come from the sore. \nThis should not be wiped off or allowed to remain on for over a minute \nor so, but removed then by a little water", + " referred to be- \nlow. \n\nIn slight cuts in the legs or feet, all that is necessary is to wash well \nand apply friars balsam. If severe and requiring bandaging, apply a piece of \nlint under the bandage saturated with a mixture of friars balsam and \ncamphorated oil. \n\nThe above is Dalziel's idea. \n\nLately I have in such cases used Peroxyde of Hydrogen, or, better yet, \napplied tincture of iodine and then to heal it up, used the \"Ungucntine\" \nsalve, as advised in Bites, instead of the above, and with best of results* \n\n\n \n\nEither Dalziel's or my own will, however, do. In applying the Peroxyde \nof Hydrogen, just tip the bottle up against the wound for a second, when \nyou will see a white foaming or bubbling discharge come from the sore. \nThis should not be wiped off or allowed to remain on for over a minute \nor so, but removed then by a little water squeezed on it from a sponge or \ncloth. In using the tincture of iodine, apply it with a small brush, and \nafter it has dried, then rub the \"Unguentine\" on, once or twice daily. A \ngood idea is , to always keep on hand a small vial of tincture of iodine, \nkept tightly corked. Judgment must be exercised as to length of time the \nwound is to be kept open and dischorging, the Peroxyde tending to close \nit up, as will the tincture of iodine, but use the latter on wound as long \nas there is any bleeding, once a day generally is often enough for this. \n\nChorea. — Dalziel's treatise and treatment I give in full, for it is \neminently correct, judging by my own experience. It is a hard disease to \ncure, but I have cured young dogs one or two years old. Read what \nDalziel says, and if you have a dog so afflicted, at least try to cure it. \nI never", + " squeezed on it from a sponge or \ncloth. In using the tincture of iodine, apply it with a small brush, and \nafter it has dried, then rub the \"Unguentine\" on, once or twice daily. A \ngood idea is , to always keep on hand a small vial of tincture of iodine, \nkept tightly corked. Judgment must be exercised as to length of time the \nwound is to be kept open and dischorging, the Peroxyde tending to close \nit up, as will the tincture of iodine, but use the latter on wound as long \nas there is any bleeding, once a day generally is often enough for this. \n\nChorea. — Dalziel's treatise and treatment I give in full, for it is \neminently correct, judging by my own experience. It is a hard disease to \ncure, but I have cured young dogs one or two years old. Read what \nDalziel says, and if you have a dog so afflicted, at least try to cure it. \nI never admit but what any disease can be cured,- or helped, and I try \nevery remedy anyhow. Sergeant's Condition Pills have cured cases in \nyounger dogs for me, and as they always do good and never harm, it is \nworth while trying, for you will be doing your dog some good at least. \nThere is not much, if any, pain in chorea, and I had a pug bitch three \nyears old that had a chronic case of it, but yet she bred and raised a \nhealthy litter of pups. This was an exception, however, as, being a ner- \nvous trouble, it is transmitable, and I would not advise using either a \nbitch or a dog for breeding purposes that was so afflicted. It is, of course, \nunpleasant to see a dog constantly twitching or jerking, but so long as they \ndo not suffer I think it my duty to let them live. \n\n\"This most distressing complaint arises from some derangement of \nthe nerv", + " admit but what any disease can be cured,- or helped, and I try \nevery remedy anyhow. Sergeant's Condition Pills have cured cases in \nyounger dogs for me, and as they always do good and never harm, it is \nworth while trying, for you will be doing your dog some good at least. \nThere is not much, if any, pain in chorea, and I had a pug bitch three \nyears old that had a chronic case of it, but yet she bred and raised a \nhealthy litter of pups. This was an exception, however, as, being a ner- \nvous trouble, it is transmitable, and I would not advise using either a \nbitch or a dog for breeding purposes that was so afflicted. It is, of course, \nunpleasant to see a dog constantly twitching or jerking, but so long as they \ndo not suffer I think it my duty to let them live. \n\n\"This most distressing complaint arises from some derangement of \nthe nervous system, and generally exists as a sequence of distemper, when \nIt is known among kennel men as \"the twitch.\" Chorea, or St. Vitus' dance, \nmay, however, arise from other causes, producing a disturbing effect on the \nnervous system such as a severe Injury or blow on the head, the irrita- \ntion caused by worms, or long-continued Impaired digestion. By far the \nmost common cause, however, is distemper, the brain receiving some in- \njury in that variety of the disease known as \"Head Distemper.\" The symp- \ntom Indicating chorea is a peculiar Involuntary convulsive twitching of \nthe muscles. These spasmodic movements or jerklngs may be either par- \ntial or general, but usually partial. One or both hind legs are affected, \nor the twitching extends to the muscles of the fore legs, neck and shoul- \nders, in which case the head is bobbed up and down in a silly, ", + "ous system, and generally exists as a sequence of distemper, when \nIt is known among kennel men as \"the twitch.\" Chorea, or St. Vitus' dance, \nmay, however, arise from other causes, producing a disturbing effect on the \nnervous system such as a severe Injury or blow on the head, the irrita- \ntion caused by worms, or long-continued Impaired digestion. By far the \nmost common cause, however, is distemper, the brain receiving some in- \njury in that variety of the disease known as \"Head Distemper.\" The symp- \ntom Indicating chorea is a peculiar Involuntary convulsive twitching of \nthe muscles. These spasmodic movements or jerklngs may be either par- \ntial or general, but usually partial. One or both hind legs are affected, \nor the twitching extends to the muscles of the fore legs, neck and shoul- \nders, in which case the head is bobbed up and down in a silly, helpless \nmanner. Sometimes the eyelids and muscles of the face are affected, but \nWhatever part of the body, is attacked the peculiar twitching or jerking \nIs always unmistakable. When the hind quarters are the seat of the \ndisease the dog will sometimes suddenly drop one of the limbs from the \nhip joint, apparently from sudden loss of power or command over the \nguiding muscles. The weakness is strongly shown when the dog attempts \nto jump onto a chair or the lap, which he fails to do, and generally falls \non hte side \"all in a heap.\" There are very few dogs severely afflicted with \n\n\nr • - \n\nchorea that ever get completely cured. When the attack is but slight the \ndog may live for years and prove a useful animal, as, except in severe \ncases, it does not seem to greatly impair the general health. The con- \nstant twitching is, however, so anno", + "helpless \nmanner. Sometimes the eyelids and muscles of the face are affected, but \nWhatever part of the body, is attacked the peculiar twitching or jerking \nIs always unmistakable. When the hind quarters are the seat of the \ndisease the dog will sometimes suddenly drop one of the limbs from the \nhip joint, apparently from sudden loss of power or command over the \nguiding muscles. The weakness is strongly shown when the dog attempts \nto jump onto a chair or the lap, which he fails to do, and generally falls \non hte side \"all in a heap.\" There are very few dogs severely afflicted with \n\n\nr • - \n\nchorea that ever get completely cured. When the attack is but slight the \ndog may live for years and prove a useful animal, as, except in severe \ncases, it does not seem to greatly impair the general health. The con- \nstant twitching is, however, so annoying a sight to most people that few \nwould care to keep a dog thus afflicted. Although dogs carefully and \nproperly treated in distemper are less likely to suffer from this disease, \nyet it will occasionally occur in the best managed kennels, and so I must \nproceed to consider its treatment. The first thing to be done is to attend \nto the general health, and especially to see that the bowels are in a properly \nregulated state; and it is better, if their action requires correction, to \nendeavor to accomplish that object by a careful regulation of diet, rather \nthan by a resort to physic; indeed, all through chorea the food must be \nof a nature easily digested and given with regularity if any course of \nmedicinal treatment is to be successful. The remedies recommended in \nchorea are arsenic, sulphate of zinc, nitrate of silver and nux vomica and \nits ", + "ying a sight to most people that few \nwould care to keep a dog thus afflicted. Although dogs carefully and \nproperly treated in distemper are less likely to suffer from this disease, \nyet it will occasionally occur in the best managed kennels, and so I must \nproceed to consider its treatment. The first thing to be done is to attend \nto the general health, and especially to see that the bowels are in a properly \nregulated state; and it is better, if their action requires correction, to \nendeavor to accomplish that object by a careful regulation of diet, rather \nthan by a resort to physic; indeed, all through chorea the food must be \nof a nature easily digested and given with regularity if any course of \nmedicinal treatment is to be successful. The remedies recommended in \nchorea are arsenic, sulphate of zinc, nitrate of silver and nux vomica and \nits preparations. Arsenic I do not recommend, but either of the following \nmay be tried, and it is sometimes found that using them alternately has \na more beneficial effect than a perseverance with one remedy only. Pills \nmay be made thus: \n\nSulphate of Zinc. Pills. \n\nSulphate of zinc 2 4 grains \n\nExtract of gentian 18 grains \n\nPowdered gum acacia 18 grains \n\nMake into twelve pills. Dose for a dog 30-lb. to 50-lb. weight, one \npill twice a day. Small dogs a half pill as a dose. \n\nNitrate of Silver Pills. \n\nNitrate of silver 3 grains \n\nBread 2 drams \n\nMake into twenty-four pills. Dose for a dog 30-lb. to 50-lb. weight, one \npill twice a day given at the time of feeding. Small toy dogs of \n10 to 12 lbs. give one-half a pill as a dose. \n\nThe following pills I have found Very successful, and can Btrongly \nrecommend them, although, of course, they a/", + "preparations. Arsenic I do not recommend, but either of the following \nmay be tried, and it is sometimes found that using them alternately has \na more beneficial effect than a perseverance with one remedy only. Pills \nmay be made thus: \n\nSulphate of Zinc. Pills. \n\nSulphate of zinc 2 4 grains \n\nExtract of gentian 18 grains \n\nPowdered gum acacia 18 grains \n\nMake into twelve pills. Dose for a dog 30-lb. to 50-lb. weight, one \npill twice a day. Small dogs a half pill as a dose. \n\nNitrate of Silver Pills. \n\nNitrate of silver 3 grains \n\nBread 2 drams \n\nMake into twenty-four pills. Dose for a dog 30-lb. to 50-lb. weight, one \npill twice a day given at the time of feeding. Small toy dogs of \n10 to 12 lbs. give one-half a pill as a dose. \n\nThe following pills I have found Very successful, and can Btrongly \nrecommend them, although, of course, they a/e not infallible. As the \ningredients require very great accuracy in weighing, and very careful \nmixing, this must be left to a properly qualified dispensing chemist, and \nthe box containing the pills should be kept strictly in the master's pos- \nsession, for fear of accident: \n\nStrychnine 1 grain \n\nQuinine 18 grains \n\nExtract of belladonna 6 grains \n\nExtract of gentian 1 dram \n\nPowder for Compond Rhubarb Pill 1 dram \n\nMix very carefully and divide into forty-eight pills. Dose for a dpg \n\n\n \n\n20-lb. to 40-lb. weight, one pill twice a day with his food. Small \ndogs, half a pill. St. Bernards, one and one-half pills as a dose. \n\n\"It is necessary in chorea to continue the use of these remedies for a \nconsiderable time — at least a month or two months, in most cases — to \nproduce any satisfactory result, or even to give them a fair trial; and, as \nbe", + "e not infallible. As the \ningredients require very great accuracy in weighing, and very careful \nmixing, this must be left to a properly qualified dispensing chemist, and \nthe box containing the pills should be kept strictly in the master's pos- \nsession, for fear of accident: \n\nStrychnine 1 grain \n\nQuinine 18 grains \n\nExtract of belladonna 6 grains \n\nExtract of gentian 1 dram \n\nPowder for Compond Rhubarb Pill 1 dram \n\nMix very carefully and divide into forty-eight pills. Dose for a dpg \n\n\n \n\n20-lb. to 40-lb. weight, one pill twice a day with his food. Small \ndogs, half a pill. St. Bernards, one and one-half pills as a dose. \n\n\"It is necessary in chorea to continue the use of these remedies for a \nconsiderable time — at least a month or two months, in most cases — to \nproduce any satisfactory result, or even to give them a fair trial; and, as \nbefore said, the dog must be carefully fed, well lodged and properly exer- \ncised when he has sufficient power to use his limps, and in the case of dogs \nreared in towns, a change to the country for some weeks would be beneficial. \nGalvanism has been recommended for chorea; I have not seen it tried, but \nshould think it well worth a trial.\" \n\nHere are two different cases of chorea prescribed for by the American \nField: \n\n\"About two months since I bred a young pug bitch, and shortly after- \nward I noticed a nervous affection in her face; just about as regular as \na clock would tick the lower jaw would drop and raise again, and for a while \nher tongue would hang out at one side as if partially paralyzed. \"What is \nthe probable cause, and what treatment should she have? She did not \nwhelp, and this was her first mating. Ans. — Chorea; give two drops o", + "fore said, the dog must be carefully fed, well lodged and properly exer- \ncised when he has sufficient power to use his limps, and in the case of dogs \nreared in towns, a change to the country for some weeks would be beneficial. \nGalvanism has been recommended for chorea; I have not seen it tried, but \nshould think it well worth a trial.\" \n\nHere are two different cases of chorea prescribed for by the American \nField: \n\n\"About two months since I bred a young pug bitch, and shortly after- \nward I noticed a nervous affection in her face; just about as regular as \na clock would tick the lower jaw would drop and raise again, and for a while \nher tongue would hang out at one side as if partially paralyzed. \"What is \nthe probable cause, and what treatment should she have? She did not \nwhelp, and this was her first mating. Ans. — Chorea; give two drops of \nFowler's Solution of Arsenic three times daily for six consecutive days, then \nincrease the dose one drop daily until fifteen drops are given at each and \nevery dose; continue this for one week, then decrease in the same raitio. \n\n\"Please prescribe for my English setter bitch that has had, for the \nlast two months, a severe jerking in her fore legs, seeming to be worse, \nin damp weather; otherwise she is apparently in good health. The bitch \nhad the distemper about two or three months ago. Ans. — Chorea. For \nten consecutive days give ten grains of iodide of potash three times daily, \nthen give six drops of Fowler's Solution three times daily for seven con- \nsecutive days, and on the eighth day increase the dose one drop daily \nuntil thirty drops are given at each and every dose; continue this for \nfourteen days then decrease in the same raitio.\" T", + "f \nFowler's Solution of Arsenic three times daily for six consecutive days, then \nincrease the dose one drop daily until fifteen drops are given at each and \nevery dose; continue this for one week, then decrease in the same raitio. \n\n\"Please prescribe for my English setter bitch that has had, for the \nlast two months, a severe jerking in her fore legs, seeming to be worse, \nin damp weather; otherwise she is apparently in good health. The bitch \nhad the distemper about two or three months ago. Ans. — Chorea. For \nten consecutive days give ten grains of iodide of potash three times daily, \nthen give six drops of Fowler's Solution three times daily for seven con- \nsecutive days, and on the eighth day increase the dose one drop daily \nuntil thirty drops are given at each and every dose; continue this for \nfourteen days then decrease in the same raitio.\" The electric battery has \nproved of great benefit in many cases. \n\nThe two above cases of chorea in a pug and an English setter gives \n\nyou the old and well-known Fowlers' Solution of Arsenic treatment, and \n\nprbper sized doses, if you wish to try it. This is the old-time remedy and \n\nhas cured Chorea when directions were carefully followed. \n\n■•.-., \n\nThe following article on Chorea was. written especially for .this', book \nby Dent: \n\n\"Chorea is the most distressing nervous complaint dog owners are \nfamiliar with. It is due to an involuntary nervous discharge of the motor \ncells controlling certain muscles. The essential pathology of these more \nor less constant muscular twitchings has baffled all scientific investigation, \nand careful microscopic autopsies, extending from the nerve terminus in a \nmuscle back to the cord and brain, have failed to reveal a lesio", + "he electric battery has \nproved of great benefit in many cases. \n\nThe two above cases of chorea in a pug and an English setter gives \n\nyou the old and well-known Fowlers' Solution of Arsenic treatment, and \n\nprbper sized doses, if you wish to try it. This is the old-time remedy and \n\nhas cured Chorea when directions were carefully followed. \n\n■•.-., \n\nThe following article on Chorea was. written especially for .this', book \nby Dent: \n\n\"Chorea is the most distressing nervous complaint dog owners are \nfamiliar with. It is due to an involuntary nervous discharge of the motor \ncells controlling certain muscles. The essential pathology of these more \nor less constant muscular twitchings has baffled all scientific investigation, \nand careful microscopic autopsies, extending from the nerve terminus in a \nmuscle back to the cord and brain, have failed to reveal a lesion that can \nbe considered a cause. \n\n\"The most satisfactory theory is that the brain cells controlling a \ncertain muscle or set of muscles are so weakened by the poison of distemper \nor some other cause as to cause them to send out muscular impulses with- \nout natural mental impulse or will power. \n\n\n. \n\n\"There is a form of chorea, clue to a disturbed nervous system, induced \nby blows or injuries to the, or the presence of intestinal parasites which \nhave deranged the, digestive organs. This form of chorea is generally \ncurable. The form which follows distemper is not so amenable to treat- \nment. \n\n\"The symptoms are so prominent and characteristic that there is no \nmistaking the disease, and the peculiar involuntary twitching of the muscles \nonce seen is never forgotten. Then entire body may be affected; generally \nit is only one set of muscles, those of th", + "n that can \nbe considered a cause. \n\n\"The most satisfactory theory is that the brain cells controlling a \ncertain muscle or set of muscles are so weakened by the poison of distemper \nor some other cause as to cause them to send out muscular impulses with- \nout natural mental impulse or will power. \n\n\n. \n\n\"There is a form of chorea, clue to a disturbed nervous system, induced \nby blows or injuries to the, or the presence of intestinal parasites which \nhave deranged the, digestive organs. This form of chorea is generally \ncurable. The form which follows distemper is not so amenable to treat- \nment. \n\n\"The symptoms are so prominent and characteristic that there is no \nmistaking the disease, and the peculiar involuntary twitching of the muscles \nonce seen is never forgotten. Then entire body may be affected; generally \nit is only one set of muscles, those of the foreleg or of the neck and shoul- \nders, in which case the head bobs up and down in a most helpless manner. \nWhere the hindlegs are affected the dog will suddenly drop one' of the limbs \nfrom the hip downward as if there was an entire loss of strength and \npower. This is particularly noticeable if it attempts to jump on a chair \nor table, for, after one or two attempts, it falls on its side or in a heap, \ncompletely helpless. \n\n\"The top of the head is often affected and twitches and throbs in a \nmost peculiar manner, and the jerking is commonly observable about the \nmuscles of the eyelids, lips and face. In severe cases of chorea the gen- \neral health is affected, and the animal shows signs of suffering probably \ndue to anxiety and appreciation of its helpfulness. In mild cases it does \nnot affect the animal's general health, and some field dog", + "e foreleg or of the neck and shoul- \nders, in which case the head bobs up and down in a most helpless manner. \nWhere the hindlegs are affected the dog will suddenly drop one' of the limbs \nfrom the hip downward as if there was an entire loss of strength and \npower. This is particularly noticeable if it attempts to jump on a chair \nor table, for, after one or two attempts, it falls on its side or in a heap, \ncompletely helpless. \n\n\"The top of the head is often affected and twitches and throbs in a \nmost peculiar manner, and the jerking is commonly observable about the \nmuscles of the eyelids, lips and face. In severe cases of chorea the gen- \neral health is affected, and the animal shows signs of suffering probably \ndue to anxiety and appreciation of its helpfulness. In mild cases it does \nnot affect the animal's general health, and some field dogs have it all \ntheir lives without affecting their usefulness. The owner, however, \nis annoyed by the constant muscular movements and is always anxious to \neffect a cure. Some cases are quiet during sleep, others are worse. \n\n\"Treatment. — Although the disease occurs in the best regulated ken- \nnels, despite the most careful treatment of distemper, it does not alter the \nfact that dogs properly treated for distemper and worms and well housed \nand fed are less liable to the disease than those which are neglected. \n\n\"The first thing to do is to look after the animal's general health. \nSee that the bowels act promptly and this is accomplished best by dieting \nand the feeding of foods possessing laxative properties and not by resorting \nto physics. If there is the slightest suspicion of worms treat for them, \nas they torment the nervous system beyond all meas", + "s have it all \ntheir lives without affecting their usefulness. The owner, however, \nis annoyed by the constant muscular movements and is always anxious to \neffect a cure. Some cases are quiet during sleep, others are worse. \n\n\"Treatment. — Although the disease occurs in the best regulated ken- \nnels, despite the most careful treatment of distemper, it does not alter the \nfact that dogs properly treated for distemper and worms and well housed \nand fed are less liable to the disease than those which are neglected. \n\n\"The first thing to do is to look after the animal's general health. \nSee that the bowels act promptly and this is accomplished best by dieting \nand the feeding of foods possessing laxative properties and not by resorting \nto physics. If there is the slightest suspicion of worms treat for them, \nas they torment the nervous system beyond all measure and are the cause \nof many attacks. \n\n\"Feed regularly and carefully, and if there is a tendency to constipa- \ntion use well boiled oatmeal. Mutton broths with stale bread, beef well \nboiled or raw lean beef chopped fine. From two to five grains of pepsin \nand one-half grain of diastase can be given after each meal, to assist the \nstomach in the process of digestion. If there is much debility and weak- \nness give emulson of cod liver oil in doses of from one teaspoonful to \nthree tablespoonfuls three or four times a day. \n\n\"The drugs principally used are mix vomica or strychnine and arsenic. \nSome practitioners use a dose of nux vomica in the morning and arsenic at \nnight. As both of these drugs are poisonous they must be used with care. \nThe dose of nux vomica is from two to twelve drops of the tincture twice \na day. It is a valuable vegetable,", + "ure and are the cause \nof many attacks. \n\n\"Feed regularly and carefully, and if there is a tendency to constipa- \ntion use well boiled oatmeal. Mutton broths with stale bread, beef well \nboiled or raw lean beef chopped fine. From two to five grains of pepsin \nand one-half grain of diastase can be given after each meal, to assist the \nstomach in the process of digestion. If there is much debility and weak- \nness give emulson of cod liver oil in doses of from one teaspoonful to \nthree tablespoonfuls three or four times a day. \n\n\"The drugs principally used are mix vomica or strychnine and arsenic. \nSome practitioners use a dose of nux vomica in the morning and arsenic at \nnight. As both of these drugs are poisonous they must be used with care. \nThe dose of nux vomica is from two to twelve drops of the tincture twice \na day. It is a valuable vegetable, bitter, and an aid to digestion as well \nas a nerve stimulant. Any stiffness of the muscles or tendency to spasms \nis an indication for its immediate discontinuance. \n\n\"Fowler's Solution of Arsenic is the most convenient form. The dose \n\n\n46 DISEASE3 \n\nis from one to thirty drops. Give a drop at first, increasing it one drop \na day up to the larger dose, then gradually decreasing and discontinue \nfor a time, and whenever there is any constitutional symptoms of its ef- \nfects, such as reddened or fullness under the eye, nausea, whitish tongue, \netc. \n\n\"The following pills are highly recommended by many who have used \n•them. As some of the ingredients are poisonous, they should be prepar- \ned by a qualified druggist or pharmacy graduate. Strychnine one grain, \nextract of belladonna six grains, extract of gentian one dram, gipsin three \ndrams. . Mix carefully", + " bitter, and an aid to digestion as well \nas a nerve stimulant. Any stiffness of the muscles or tendency to spasms \nis an indication for its immediate discontinuance. \n\n\"Fowler's Solution of Arsenic is the most convenient form. The dose \n\n\n46 DISEASE3 \n\nis from one to thirty drops. Give a drop at first, increasing it one drop \na day up to the larger dose, then gradually decreasing and discontinue \nfor a time, and whenever there is any constitutional symptoms of its ef- \nfects, such as reddened or fullness under the eye, nausea, whitish tongue, \netc. \n\n\"The following pills are highly recommended by many who have used \n•them. As some of the ingredients are poisonous, they should be prepar- \ned by a qualified druggist or pharmacy graduate. Strychnine one grain, \nextract of belladonna six grains, extract of gentian one dram, gipsin three \ndrams. . Mix carefully and divide into forty-eight pills, one of which is \nto be given night and morning in the patient's food. This dose is for a \ndog weighing from thirty to fifty pounds. \n\n\"The medicines heretofore mentioned are, in their action, purely alter- \native and nerve stimulating; in connection with them may be mentioed \nthe use of the electrical current from a surgeon's battery. Obstinate and \napparently incurable cases sometimes show a decided improvement, and \nradical cures are effected, in response to a gentle stimulating current of \nelectricity. One electrode should be applied to the neck directly over the \nspinal cord, the other to the extremity of the affected leg, and the electrical \nstimulation continued for from five to thirty minutes twice a day. The \nbeneficial effects from a careful massage of the leg and a manipulation of \nthe muscles cannot be overest", + " and divide into forty-eight pills, one of which is \nto be given night and morning in the patient's food. This dose is for a \ndog weighing from thirty to fifty pounds. \n\n\"The medicines heretofore mentioned are, in their action, purely alter- \native and nerve stimulating; in connection with them may be mentioed \nthe use of the electrical current from a surgeon's battery. Obstinate and \napparently incurable cases sometimes show a decided improvement, and \nradical cures are effected, in response to a gentle stimulating current of \nelectricity. One electrode should be applied to the neck directly over the \nspinal cord, the other to the extremity of the affected leg, and the electrical \nstimulation continued for from five to thirty minutes twice a day. The \nbeneficial effects from a careful massage of the leg and a manipulation of \nthe muscles cannot be overestimated. Besides breaking down adhesions \nor agglutinations of the muscle fibers, it increases the supply of blood to \nthe part and promotes its nutrition and has a most beneficial reflex action \non the- entire nervous system.\" \n\nCramp.— This term is often indiscriminately applied by sportsmen \nto spasm from whatever cause; but cramp of the limbs from exposure to \ncold and wet often occurs, and it will quickly yield to brisk rubbing and \nwarmth. If nothing else is handy, rub with a little spirit and water or a \nrough dry cloth. Dogs used in hunting or retrieving from water are very \nliable to it, the hindquarters being most frequently affected, and in such \ncases a good brisk liniment, such as the following, should be carried in the \nboat: \n\nStimulating Liniment. — Compound camphor liniment, 3 oz.; olive oil, \nspirit of turpentine, and spirit of hartshorn, o", + "imated. Besides breaking down adhesions \nor agglutinations of the muscle fibers, it increases the supply of blood to \nthe part and promotes its nutrition and has a most beneficial reflex action \non the- entire nervous system.\" \n\nCramp.— This term is often indiscriminately applied by sportsmen \nto spasm from whatever cause; but cramp of the limbs from exposure to \ncold and wet often occurs, and it will quickly yield to brisk rubbing and \nwarmth. If nothing else is handy, rub with a little spirit and water or a \nrough dry cloth. Dogs used in hunting or retrieving from water are very \nliable to it, the hindquarters being most frequently affected, and in such \ncases a good brisk liniment, such as the following, should be carried in the \nboat: \n\nStimulating Liniment. — Compound camphor liniment, 3 oz.; olive oil, \nspirit of turpentine, and spirit of hartshorn, of each 1 oz.; mix. A hot bath \nis also very effective, especially if the dog is afterward gently rubbed; \ncare must, however, be taken to dry the animal thoroughly. \n\nCrooked Limbs. — See Rickets. \n\nCancer. — This can only safely be treated by the verterinary surgeon. \nThe main thing for the dog's owner is to be able to distinguish between \ncancer and other tumors. The safest plan is, however, not to take any \nchance by delay, but on suspicion consult the veterinarian. \n\nChoking. — This accident is not uncommon with greedy animals that \nbolt their food; a bone, a piece of gristly meat, or other hard substance, \nis bolted, and sticks fast in its passage to the stomach. I always adopt \n\n\n\nthe plan of reserving bones until after the clogs have fed, for if given with \nthe other food they are at once picked out, and the smaller ones are, \nwhen the dog ", + "f each 1 oz.; mix. A hot bath \nis also very effective, especially if the dog is afterward gently rubbed; \ncare must, however, be taken to dry the animal thoroughly. \n\nCrooked Limbs. — See Rickets. \n\nCancer. — This can only safely be treated by the verterinary surgeon. \nThe main thing for the dog's owner is to be able to distinguish between \ncancer and other tumors. The safest plan is, however, not to take any \nchance by delay, but on suspicion consult the veterinarian. \n\nChoking. — This accident is not uncommon with greedy animals that \nbolt their food; a bone, a piece of gristly meat, or other hard substance, \nis bolted, and sticks fast in its passage to the stomach. I always adopt \n\n\n\nthe plan of reserving bones until after the clogs have fed, for if given with \nthe other food they are at once picked out, and the smaller ones are, \nwhen the dog is hungry, apt to be swallowed unmasticated and produce \nchoking. \n\nTreatment. — Frequently by manipulating the throat outside with the \nfingers the obstruction can be worked down the gullet, or if it can be felt \nin the upper part of the throat, it may be removed by the throat forceps, \nwhich most veterinary surgeons keep by them. Hill recommends, when the \nsubstance is too low for extraction, and manipulating with the fingers \nexternally fails, to endeavor gently to force it down with a piece of bent \nwhalebone, having a piece of sponge tied to the end of it, and dipped in \noil. In using this extra care must be taken that the sponge is so firmly \nattached to the whalebone that it cannot slip off, for if swallowed it might \neffectually block up one of the smaller intestines; therefore, cut nitches \nin the whalebone, into which- tie the piece of sponge", + " is hungry, apt to be swallowed unmasticated and produce \nchoking. \n\nTreatment. — Frequently by manipulating the throat outside with the \nfingers the obstruction can be worked down the gullet, or if it can be felt \nin the upper part of the throat, it may be removed by the throat forceps, \nwhich most veterinary surgeons keep by them. Hill recommends, when the \nsubstance is too low for extraction, and manipulating with the fingers \nexternally fails, to endeavor gently to force it down with a piece of bent \nwhalebone, having a piece of sponge tied to the end of it, and dipped in \noil. In using this extra care must be taken that the sponge is so firmly \nattached to the whalebone that it cannot slip off, for if swallowed it might \neffectually block up one of the smaller intestines; therefore, cut nitches \nin the whalebone, into which- tie the piece of sponge. As soreness, if not \nactual laceration, is almost sure to be caused, the dog should for some \ndays after be confined to soft food. \n\nThe following, on choking, I found. The subject is so ably treated, \nthat I publish it also: \n\n\"This is of very frequent occurrence with dogs, as usually they are \nvoracious feeders, careless of consequences, and the fact that they use \ntheir mouths much as we do our hands in grasping and conveying various \nobjects makes them particularly liable to swallow foreign substances, that \nmay become lodged in the gullet. The commonest objects on which dogs \nchoke are bones that they have been feeding upon. If the bone lodges \nin the back of the throat it may set up such a violent coughing and \nretching as to asphyxiate the subject. The back of the throat, however, is \nnot the usual lodging place, for as a rule the bone or", + ". As soreness, if not \nactual laceration, is almost sure to be caused, the dog should for some \ndays after be confined to soft food. \n\nThe following, on choking, I found. The subject is so ably treated, \nthat I publish it also: \n\n\"This is of very frequent occurrence with dogs, as usually they are \nvoracious feeders, careless of consequences, and the fact that they use \ntheir mouths much as we do our hands in grasping and conveying various \nobjects makes them particularly liable to swallow foreign substances, that \nmay become lodged in the gullet. The commonest objects on which dogs \nchoke are bones that they have been feeding upon. If the bone lodges \nin the back of the throat it may set up such a violent coughing and \nretching as to asphyxiate the subject. The back of the throat, however, is \nnot the usual lodging place, for as a rule the bone or other object passes \nthat point, where the gullet is comparatively large, and lodges over the \nheart, where it is smaller. Locating at this point causes the greatest \ndistress. The dog keeps gulping as if trying to swallow, and from time \nto time is seized with a period of retching. In a day or two the extreme \ndistress passes, and the patient drinks water and milk or other liquids \nfreely and can also swallow raw eggs, but if solid food is taken, directly \nit reaches the obstruction it lodges. Young dogs and those which are \nplayful sometimes swallow needles and pins. These usually become \nimbedded in the back of the tongue, and can be removed from that position, \nbut sometimes they reach the gullet and pass through into the tissues, \nforming an abscess, their usual location being just behind the angle of \nthe jaw. Removing needles and pins from the", + " other object passes \nthat point, where the gullet is comparatively large, and lodges over the \nheart, where it is smaller. Locating at this point causes the greatest \ndistress. The dog keeps gulping as if trying to swallow, and from time \nto time is seized with a period of retching. In a day or two the extreme \ndistress passes, and the patient drinks water and milk or other liquids \nfreely and can also swallow raw eggs, but if solid food is taken, directly \nit reaches the obstruction it lodges. Young dogs and those which are \nplayful sometimes swallow needles and pins. These usually become \nimbedded in the back of the tongue, and can be removed from that position, \nbut sometimes they reach the gullet and pass through into the tissues, \nforming an abscess, their usual location being just behind the angle of \nthe jaw. Removing needles and pins from the back of the tongue is done \nmost easily with a pair of forceps, although it sometimes can be. done with \nthe finger. The principal thing is to be careful not to break the object. \nThe symptoms in these cases are usually very severe, so that prompt action \nis necessary. In those cases where a bone has pased far down the gullet- \nand lodged over the heart it is sometimes sufficient to feed the dog a few \npieces of meat, which will force the obstruction on. If this is not success- \nful a probang must be uesd to force the obstruction down into the stom- \nach, but this should be attempted only by a skillful veterinarian or a \nphysician, as it may be necessary to use considerable force, and there is \n\n\n\n\ndanger of rupturing the gullet,, which, is fatal. If the obstruction cannot \nbe removed by the probang, then the only thing remaining is to feed ", + " back of the tongue is done \nmost easily with a pair of forceps, although it sometimes can be. done with \nthe finger. The principal thing is to be careful not to break the object. \nThe symptoms in these cases are usually very severe, so that prompt action \nis necessary. In those cases where a bone has pased far down the gullet- \nand lodged over the heart it is sometimes sufficient to feed the dog a few \npieces of meat, which will force the obstruction on. If this is not success- \nful a probang must be uesd to force the obstruction down into the stom- \nach, but this should be attempted only by a skillful veterinarian or a \nphysician, as it may be necessary to use considerable force, and there is \n\n\n\n\ndanger of rupturing the gullet,, which, is fatal. If the obstruction cannot \nbe removed by the probang, then the only thing remaining is to feed \nthe patient on liquid food until such time as the sharp points of the bone \nbecome dissolved and rounded off, so that it will be easily pushed along \nby the probang.\" _ \n\nCHLOROFORMING DOGS FOR AN OPERATION. \n\nIf it is really necessary to do this, then have a careful anethetist who \nunderstands his subject, do the work. A quarter of an hour is long enough \nfor a dog to be kept under the influence, and should be ample time for any \noperation. Chloroform is dangerous, at best, with any dogs, and with some \nbreeds, Chow Chows for instance, it is sure to mean a dead dog. Anyone \nwho has had experience in the destruction of dogs with chloroform, knows \nhow quickly they succumb to it. Ether is a safer anesthetic, which can \nbe used with as much success and far less risk. \n\nIf an anesthetic has to be given, ask the operating surgeon to use \nether. T", + "\nthe patient on liquid food until such time as the sharp points of the bone \nbecome dissolved and rounded off, so that it will be easily pushed along \nby the probang.\" _ \n\nCHLOROFORMING DOGS FOR AN OPERATION. \n\nIf it is really necessary to do this, then have a careful anethetist who \nunderstands his subject, do the work. A quarter of an hour is long enough \nfor a dog to be kept under the influence, and should be ample time for any \noperation. Chloroform is dangerous, at best, with any dogs, and with some \nbreeds, Chow Chows for instance, it is sure to mean a dead dog. Anyone \nwho has had experience in the destruction of dogs with chloroform, knows \nhow quickly they succumb to it. Ether is a safer anesthetic, which can \nbe used with as much success and far less risk. \n\nIf an anesthetic has to be given, ask the operating surgeon to use \nether. The bet way to give an anesthetic: put on a wire cage muzzle, \nhaving first secured dog so he cannot struggle. Around the muzzle an \nordinary piece of surgeon's list can be placed, and on this the anesthetic. \n\nFor many minor operations, liquid cocaine can be used instead, the \ndog strapped down, and his owner also hold and control his dog. I have \ndone this without the strapping even, talked to the dog, he understood me, \nand stood the pain. This was the removal of a cyst on a Pug dog, behind \nhis ear, the size of a lemon. Cocaine was used. \n\nCoryza. — See Catarrh. \n\nCostiveness. — See Constipation. \n\nCaked Breast. — This is generally caused by milk fever, a too plentiful \nsupply of milk which is not nursed sufficiently from the dam by a small \nlitter, or will happen in cases of the bitch loosing her puppies. She must \nbe milked three times daily ", + "he bet way to give an anesthetic: put on a wire cage muzzle, \nhaving first secured dog so he cannot struggle. Around the muzzle an \nordinary piece of surgeon's list can be placed, and on this the anesthetic. \n\nFor many minor operations, liquid cocaine can be used instead, the \ndog strapped down, and his owner also hold and control his dog. I have \ndone this without the strapping even, talked to the dog, he understood me, \nand stood the pain. This was the removal of a cyst on a Pug dog, behind \nhis ear, the size of a lemon. Cocaine was used. \n\nCoryza. — See Catarrh. \n\nCostiveness. — See Constipation. \n\nCaked Breast. — This is generally caused by milk fever, a too plentiful \nsupply of milk which is not nursed sufficiently from the dam by a small \nlitter, or will happen in cases of the bitch loosing her puppies. She must \nbe milked three times daily by hand (this done gently on teats that are \nhard and caked) for a few days, gradually getting down to twice, and then \nonce a day, stopping as the flow of milk gets less. \n\nAlso use quite often, every two hours or so, camphorated oil or gum \ncamphor and lard melted together (which should be kept in a corked \njar), rubbing this in well on all the teats. This will dry up the milk, \nsoften up the caked breasts and dry up the hanging down bag as well, \nmaking the bitch more sightly looking. A solution of camphor, tannin \nand glycerine, which any druggist can put up for you, is the very best \nthing to use alone for drying up the bags of a bitch after she has weaned \nher puppies. \n\nDent prescribed for following case: \n\n\"My English setter bitch, six years old, whelped and had a caked \nudder but seemed to get over it. Now one of the front teats sh", + "by hand (this done gently on teats that are \nhard and caked) for a few days, gradually getting down to twice, and then \nonce a day, stopping as the flow of milk gets less. \n\nAlso use quite often, every two hours or so, camphorated oil or gum \ncamphor and lard melted together (which should be kept in a corked \njar), rubbing this in well on all the teats. This will dry up the milk, \nsoften up the caked breasts and dry up the hanging down bag as well, \nmaking the bitch more sightly looking. A solution of camphor, tannin \nand glycerine, which any druggist can put up for you, is the very best \nthing to use alone for drying up the bags of a bitch after she has weaned \nher puppies. \n\nDent prescribed for following case: \n\n\"My English setter bitch, six years old, whelped and had a caked \nudder but seemed to get over it. Now one of the front teats shows a \nlump or cake as large as an English walnut. What treatment do you \n\n\n \n\nadvise and what is it? Ans. — It is simply caked. Give five grains of the \niodide of potash three times a day for two weeks and apply with gentle \nfriction to the enlarged teat the following ointment: Belladonna extract \ntwenty grains, gum camphor twenty grains, lanolin one ounce. She can he \nbred safely when she comes in season.\" \n\nClaws, Overgrown — Toy dogs and house pets which have little or no \nexercise out of doors, where they can dig and scrape the ground, and so \nwear the claws down, suffer from an overgrowth of them. The nail curls \nround, and, if not cut in time, it grows into the sole of the foot, causing \nsoreness and lameness. The ends of the claws should be cut off with \na pair of sharp, strong nippers, or nail clippers, such as one can buy ", + "ows a \nlump or cake as large as an English walnut. What treatment do you \n\n\n \n\nadvise and what is it? Ans. — It is simply caked. Give five grains of the \niodide of potash three times a day for two weeks and apply with gentle \nfriction to the enlarged teat the following ointment: Belladonna extract \ntwenty grains, gum camphor twenty grains, lanolin one ounce. She can he \nbred safely when she comes in season.\" \n\nClaws, Overgrown — Toy dogs and house pets which have little or no \nexercise out of doors, where they can dig and scrape the ground, and so \nwear the claws down, suffer from an overgrowth of them. The nail curls \nround, and, if not cut in time, it grows into the sole of the foot, causing \nsoreness and lameness. The ends of the claws should be cut off with \na pair of sharp, strong nippers, or nail clippers, such as one can buy at \nany cutler's for 7 5 cents. Puppies' toe nails, especially of those running \non grass or on boards in winter, grow long and tend to spread the toes \nopen, when the latter should be compact. Extreme care should be ob- \nserved that only the dead white or light colored nails is cut off, and when \nthe nail is dark, judgment must be exercised. It is best to clip little \nand often, and especially so if the nail has a tendency to grow in. \n\nIn cases which have been neglected, the process of removal should \nbe gradual, a small portion being taken off every few days or so until \nthe claws are of the normal length. If the sole or flesh has been pene- \ntrated, it will most likely fester, and should be freely bathed in warm \nwater, and the \"Unguentine\" salve used to heal. \n\nCold in the Head — See Catarrh. \n\nClipping Toe Nails. — See Overgrown Claws. \n\nCall", + " at \nany cutler's for 7 5 cents. Puppies' toe nails, especially of those running \non grass or on boards in winter, grow long and tend to spread the toes \nopen, when the latter should be compact. Extreme care should be ob- \nserved that only the dead white or light colored nails is cut off, and when \nthe nail is dark, judgment must be exercised. It is best to clip little \nand often, and especially so if the nail has a tendency to grow in. \n\nIn cases which have been neglected, the process of removal should \nbe gradual, a small portion being taken off every few days or so until \nthe claws are of the normal length. If the sole or flesh has been pene- \ntrated, it will most likely fester, and should be freely bathed in warm \nwater, and the \"Unguentine\" salve used to heal. \n\nCold in the Head — See Catarrh. \n\nClipping Toe Nails. — See Overgrown Claws. \n\nCallosities. — Bare callous places on the dog from rubbing, chafing \nor lying on bare boards. Large dogs are very often so troubled. Glycerine \nor vaseline is used quite often, and keep treatment up for some time, either \nof which will soften and tend to remove these lumps. They do no harm \nbut detract from the appearance of the dog. Eberhart's skin remedy will, in \ndue time, fix them up, but should be well rubbed in, twice daily. \n\nCatarrh Dogs that are badly kenneled, exposed to cold winds, and \n\nthose that have lately had distemper, or a severe cold, are subject to an \ninflammation of the membranes of the nostrils and air passages, and a more \nor less thick discharge of muco purulent matter from the nose, constitut- \ning what is commonly known as catarrh. The disease is \"disgusting and \nannoying in the extreme, and has a very debilitating effect upon", + "osities. — Bare callous places on the dog from rubbing, chafing \nor lying on bare boards. Large dogs are very often so troubled. Glycerine \nor vaseline is used quite often, and keep treatment up for some time, either \nof which will soften and tend to remove these lumps. They do no harm \nbut detract from the appearance of the dog. Eberhart's skin remedy will, in \ndue time, fix them up, but should be well rubbed in, twice daily. \n\nCatarrh Dogs that are badly kenneled, exposed to cold winds, and \n\nthose that have lately had distemper, or a severe cold, are subject to an \ninflammation of the membranes of the nostrils and air passages, and a more \nor less thick discharge of muco purulent matter from the nose, constitut- \ning what is commonly known as catarrh. The disease is \"disgusting and \nannoying in the extreme, and has a very debilitating effect upon the \npatients general health. The eyes become affected, and if the disease is not \npromptly treated, the inflammation spreads to the bones of the head, the \ndischarge unendurably offensive, and the breathing is seriously interferred \nwith. The longer the disease is neglected the worse it becomes. \n\nTreatment. — Remove all discharge from the nostrils by frequent bath- \ning with a saturated solution of boracic acid, as the discharge irritates the \nexternal parts and is liable to cause Eczema. With a small syringe a small \n\n\n \n\nquantity of the following solution shouid be injected into the nostrils three \ntimes daily: \n\nSulphate of zinc ■ 8 grains \n\nBoracic acid 30 grains \n\nGlycerine 1 ounce \n\nWater 1 ounce \n\nAn ordinary atomizer or spray can be used to good advantage several \ntimes a day, using either listerine or a spray after the following formula: \n\nSodal", + " the \npatients general health. The eyes become affected, and if the disease is not \npromptly treated, the inflammation spreads to the bones of the head, the \ndischarge unendurably offensive, and the breathing is seriously interferred \nwith. The longer the disease is neglected the worse it becomes. \n\nTreatment. — Remove all discharge from the nostrils by frequent bath- \ning with a saturated solution of boracic acid, as the discharge irritates the \nexternal parts and is liable to cause Eczema. With a small syringe a small \n\n\n \n\nquantity of the following solution shouid be injected into the nostrils three \ntimes daily: \n\nSulphate of zinc ■ 8 grains \n\nBoracic acid 30 grains \n\nGlycerine 1 ounce \n\nWater 1 ounce \n\nAn ordinary atomizer or spray can be used to good advantage several \ntimes a day, using either listerine or a spray after the following formula: \n\nSodal biborat 1 dram. \n\nSodal carb 1 dram \n\nAcid carbolic 6 grains \n\nSulp. of zinc 1° grains \n\nSulp. of morphine .' 10 grains \n\nGlycerine , 1 ounce \n\nDistilled water 8 ounces \n\nKeep dog in warm, comfortable quarters and pay particular attention \nto his diet. If there is any tendency to scantiness of urine, or costiveness, \ngive 30 drops of cascara sagrada in a teaspoonful of olive oil. Feed any- \nthing he will eat and give a tablespoonful of cod liver oil emulsion, (small \ntoys of course less), or Fellows' Syrup of Hyphophosphites four times a \nday, containing in addition, 20 drops of the Syrup of Iodide of Iron. If \nthere is much discharge from the eyes wash them several times daily with \na saturated solution of boracic acid. \n\nChronic Catarrh of Uterus. — This sometimes occurs in bitches, just \nwhy is hard to say. Such bitches are not liable ", + " biborat 1 dram. \n\nSodal carb 1 dram \n\nAcid carbolic 6 grains \n\nSulp. of zinc 1° grains \n\nSulp. of morphine .' 10 grains \n\nGlycerine , 1 ounce \n\nDistilled water 8 ounces \n\nKeep dog in warm, comfortable quarters and pay particular attention \nto his diet. If there is any tendency to scantiness of urine, or costiveness, \ngive 30 drops of cascara sagrada in a teaspoonful of olive oil. Feed any- \nthing he will eat and give a tablespoonful of cod liver oil emulsion, (small \ntoys of course less), or Fellows' Syrup of Hyphophosphites four times a \nday, containing in addition, 20 drops of the Syrup of Iodide of Iron. If \nthere is much discharge from the eyes wash them several times daily with \na saturated solution of boracic acid. \n\nChronic Catarrh of Uterus. — This sometimes occurs in bitches, just \nwhy is hard to say. Such bitches are not liable to breed. They come in \nseason same as others, but the discharge at such times is white, really \nthe same discharge they have had right along, only not noticed perhaps. \nTreatment would depend on cause of the catarrh, and for which, refer \nto \"Catarrh.\" \n\nChest Founder. — See Kennel Lameness. \n\n• \n\nCatarrh, or Cold in the Head.— Dogs that live in freedom, although \nexposed to changes of temperature and weather, are not so liable to attacks \nof catarrh as are those more delicately reared, in whom a sudden change \nfrom the close atmosphere of the room to the open air, or exposure to a \nshower of rain, frequently will produce a cold. First symptoms are shiv- \nering and evident languor, succeeded by a hot, dry nose, with a thin dis- \ncharge at first, but which gradually thickens. If the disease proceed, \na hot skin, dullness about the eyes, with other evidenc", + " to breed. They come in \nseason same as others, but the discharge at such times is white, really \nthe same discharge they have had right along, only not noticed perhaps. \nTreatment would depend on cause of the catarrh, and for which, refer \nto \"Catarrh.\" \n\nChest Founder. — See Kennel Lameness. \n\n• \n\nCatarrh, or Cold in the Head.— Dogs that live in freedom, although \nexposed to changes of temperature and weather, are not so liable to attacks \nof catarrh as are those more delicately reared, in whom a sudden change \nfrom the close atmosphere of the room to the open air, or exposure to a \nshower of rain, frequently will produce a cold. First symptoms are shiv- \nering and evident languor, succeeded by a hot, dry nose, with a thin dis- \ncharge at first, but which gradually thickens. If the disease proceed, \na hot skin, dullness about the eyes, with other evidence of fever, follow, \naccording to the severity of the case. There is more or less discharge \nfrom the nose, sometimes accompanied with sneezing; and if severe, and \nthe bronchial tubes affected, a cough will be the result. It' is pretty well \nunderstood, when applied to ourselves, that a cold uncared for, is most \n\n\n \n\nlikely to lead to serious illness; and it is no less true of the dog. (See \nalso Ozaena). In puppies the symptoms of common cold may be mis- \ntaken for those of distemper; and in older dogs, if unchecked and uncared \nfor, it is likely to lead to bronchitis, inflammation of the lungs, or other \ndangerous disease. It is, therefore, very necessary to pay attention to \nthe first appearance of a deviation from health in this direction, mindful \nof the old proverb — \"A stitch in time saves nine.\" \n\nA coat placed on the dog, as previously ", + "e of fever, follow, \naccording to the severity of the case. There is more or less discharge \nfrom the nose, sometimes accompanied with sneezing; and if severe, and \nthe bronchial tubes affected, a cough will be the result. It' is pretty well \nunderstood, when applied to ourselves, that a cold uncared for, is most \n\n\n \n\nlikely to lead to serious illness; and it is no less true of the dog. (See \nalso Ozaena). In puppies the symptoms of common cold may be mis- \ntaken for those of distemper; and in older dogs, if unchecked and uncared \nfor, it is likely to lead to bronchitis, inflammation of the lungs, or other \ndangerous disease. It is, therefore, very necessary to pay attention to \nthe first appearance of a deviation from health in this direction, mindful \nof the old proverb — \"A stitch in time saves nine.\" \n\nA coat placed on the dog, as previously advised under Bronchitis. \nSome hardy animals will need no further care than an extra warm bed, \nand a warm supper; but others will require more attention. \n\nIf conjointly with other symptoms mentioned, there is a scantiness \nof urine, and costive bowels, give a dose of aperient medicine, follow- \ned by a few doses of the Fever Mixture: \n\nPowdered Nitre .' 1 dram \n\nSweet Spirits of Nitre • Vz ounce \n\nMindererous Spirit % ounce \n\nWine of antimony 1 dram \n\nWater 4 ounces \n\nDose for 20 to 50 pound dog, one tablespoonful every four hours in \na little gruel. Smaller, or younger dogs, a teaspoonful to a de- \nsertspoonful. \n\nRemove any discharge from the eyes with warm water. If they are in- \nflamed, bathe with the following lotion: Boracic acid, powdered, 1 scr. ; \ndistilled water, 6 oz. To allow the dog to breathe freely, the nose must \nbe bathed, ", + " advised under Bronchitis. \nSome hardy animals will need no further care than an extra warm bed, \nand a warm supper; but others will require more attention. \n\nIf conjointly with other symptoms mentioned, there is a scantiness \nof urine, and costive bowels, give a dose of aperient medicine, follow- \ned by a few doses of the Fever Mixture: \n\nPowdered Nitre .' 1 dram \n\nSweet Spirits of Nitre • Vz ounce \n\nMindererous Spirit % ounce \n\nWine of antimony 1 dram \n\nWater 4 ounces \n\nDose for 20 to 50 pound dog, one tablespoonful every four hours in \na little gruel. Smaller, or younger dogs, a teaspoonful to a de- \nsertspoonful. \n\nRemove any discharge from the eyes with warm water. If they are in- \nflamed, bathe with the following lotion: Boracic acid, powdered, 1 scr. ; \ndistilled water, 6 oz. To allow the dog to breathe freely, the nose must \nbe bathed, which will tend to prevent accumulation of mucus. During con-, \nvalesence the following is useful: Easton's Syrup %oz., water to 6 ounces. \nDose, a desertspoonful to a tablespoonful twice a day after food. Here \nis where, in place of this, I would use Eberhart's Tonic Pill. Unless the \ncold has engendered some more dangerous complaint, this treatment will \nbe all that is required. If the cough be severe, use some cough remedy. \nSee Cough. \n\nCalculi. — The dog is more frequently the subject of Calculi (stone), \nthan is generally supposed. Their locality varies; may exist in the biliary \nducts, the bladder, the kidneys, or in the urethra (the passage of the penis). \nIn Biliary Calculi, those stones situated in the biliary ducts, providing \nthey are sufficiently small to pass the duct, are not of great moment — in \nfact, upin post mortem their existence has ofte", + "which will tend to prevent accumulation of mucus. During con-, \nvalesence the following is useful: Easton's Syrup %oz., water to 6 ounces. \nDose, a desertspoonful to a tablespoonful twice a day after food. Here \nis where, in place of this, I would use Eberhart's Tonic Pill. Unless the \ncold has engendered some more dangerous complaint, this treatment will \nbe all that is required. If the cough be severe, use some cough remedy. \nSee Cough. \n\nCalculi. — The dog is more frequently the subject of Calculi (stone), \nthan is generally supposed. Their locality varies; may exist in the biliary \nducts, the bladder, the kidneys, or in the urethra (the passage of the penis). \nIn Biliary Calculi, those stones situated in the biliary ducts, providing \nthey are sufficiently small to pass the duct, are not of great moment — in \nfact, upin post mortem their existence has often been discovered, while \nduring life po pain or inconvenience was noticed, but should these stones \nbe too large to pass the ducts, they are very painful and a most fruitful \ncause of jaundice. The bile, which in health passes through these ducts, \nbecomes completely impeded in its progress, and is re-absorbed by the \nblood vessels entering the general system, and jaundice is established. \nThe symptoms of biliary calculi, when not completly blocking the ducts, \nare excessive sickness and constipation, with pain in the abdomen. The \ntreatment should consist in allaying the pain, when the stone will fre- \n\n\n\n\nquently pass in a natural way. For this give 5 to 30 drops tincture of \nopium every four hours, in a little water, and a soap and water enema \nnight and morning to relieve the bowels, opium having a tendency to con- \nstipate. \n\nCystic Calculi ", + "n been discovered, while \nduring life po pain or inconvenience was noticed, but should these stones \nbe too large to pass the ducts, they are very painful and a most fruitful \ncause of jaundice. The bile, which in health passes through these ducts, \nbecomes completely impeded in its progress, and is re-absorbed by the \nblood vessels entering the general system, and jaundice is established. \nThe symptoms of biliary calculi, when not completly blocking the ducts, \nare excessive sickness and constipation, with pain in the abdomen. The \ntreatment should consist in allaying the pain, when the stone will fre- \n\n\n\n\nquently pass in a natural way. For this give 5 to 30 drops tincture of \nopium every four hours, in a little water, and a soap and water enema \nnight and morning to relieve the bowels, opium having a tendency to con- \nstipate. \n\nCystic Calculi is stone found in the bladder. It is supposed that \ntheir existence is rare, but such is not the case. A single large stone is \nnot frequently seen, but a number of small ones, especially in old dogs, \nis not at all uncommon. In the former case, nothing short of an opera- \ntion can possibly effect a cure; but when one takes into consideration the \nnecessity of keeping a patient in one position after the operation it will \nbe patent to most that in canine practice the removal of the stone is \nseldom, if ever, attended with success. Small calculi will frequently pass \nfrom the bladder into the urinary passages, and if small enough, out of \nthe body, through the penis; but often these stones will become fixed in \nthe urethra and the dog is unable to pass its water. The bladder be- \ncomes distended, and if not relieved, rupture of the organ results. W", + "is stone found in the bladder. It is supposed that \ntheir existence is rare, but such is not the case. A single large stone is \nnot frequently seen, but a number of small ones, especially in old dogs, \nis not at all uncommon. In the former case, nothing short of an opera- \ntion can possibly effect a cure; but when one takes into consideration the \nnecessity of keeping a patient in one position after the operation it will \nbe patent to most that in canine practice the removal of the stone is \nseldom, if ever, attended with success. Small calculi will frequently pass \nfrom the bladder into the urinary passages, and if small enough, out of \nthe body, through the penis; but often these stones will become fixed in \nthe urethra and the dog is unable to pass its water. The bladder be- \ncomes distended, and if not relieved, rupture of the organ results. When \nyou find a dog cannot pass its water, get a catheter, rub a little olive oil \nor vaseline upon it, and the instrument inserted at the tip of the penis. Of \ncourse, the dog must be placed on its back. Insert the catheter very \ngently, and gradually pass it into the bladder. If there is a small calculus \nin the urethra the passage of the catheter will be obstructed, and while \nthis is so, no extreme force must be used, or a very extensive injury may \nresult. A little gentle and prolonged pressure may return the stone into \nthe bladder, and so allow the urine to pass. If the stone cannot be re- \nturned in this attempt, inject into the passage of the penis, a little olive \noil, and repeat the operation with the catheter. Calculi sometimes exist in \nthe kidneys and may pass into the bladder, thence through the urinary \npassage, and so out of th", + "hen \nyou find a dog cannot pass its water, get a catheter, rub a little olive oil \nor vaseline upon it, and the instrument inserted at the tip of the penis. Of \ncourse, the dog must be placed on its back. Insert the catheter very \ngently, and gradually pass it into the bladder. If there is a small calculus \nin the urethra the passage of the catheter will be obstructed, and while \nthis is so, no extreme force must be used, or a very extensive injury may \nresult. A little gentle and prolonged pressure may return the stone into \nthe bladder, and so allow the urine to pass. If the stone cannot be re- \nturned in this attempt, inject into the passage of the penis, a little olive \noil, and repeat the operation with the catheter. Calculi sometimes exist in \nthe kidneys and may pass into the bladder, thence through the urinary \npassage, and so out of the body; but at other times they become too large \nto leave the organ, causing intense pain and subsequent death. The symp- \ntoms are first, stiffness across the loins, accompanied by pain when an \nattempt is made to move; the urine is passed in small quantities, and is \nfrequently — indeed often — tinged with blood. In such cases it is a matter \nof relieving the pain, with the hope that the stone is small enough to gain \nan exit by the penis. To relieve the pain give 5 to 30 drops of tincture \nof opium, about every four hours, and apply hot flannels to the loins. A \ndose of oil to relieve the bowels is beneficial, as any straining in passing \nthe faeces would increase the pain. It is best to leave these cases to the \nveterinarian. \n\nDew Claws. — Darwin describes as \"accidental monstrosities,\" yet a gen- \neral opinion prevails that dew claws are the pe", + "e body; but at other times they become too large \nto leave the organ, causing intense pain and subsequent death. The symp- \ntoms are first, stiffness across the loins, accompanied by pain when an \nattempt is made to move; the urine is passed in small quantities, and is \nfrequently — indeed often — tinged with blood. In such cases it is a matter \nof relieving the pain, with the hope that the stone is small enough to gain \nan exit by the penis. To relieve the pain give 5 to 30 drops of tincture \nof opium, about every four hours, and apply hot flannels to the loins. A \ndose of oil to relieve the bowels is beneficial, as any straining in passing \nthe faeces would increase the pain. It is best to leave these cases to the \nveterinarian. \n\nDew Claws. — Darwin describes as \"accidental monstrosities,\" yet a gen- \neral opinion prevails that dew claws are the peculiar inheritance of a few \nbreeds of dogs, and from this false idea possession or non-possession of \nthese now utterly useles, clumy and ugly appendange has been set up \nas a test of purity or impurity of breeding in specimens of the variety \nof which they are wrongly ascribed as being the peculiar property. The \ndew claw is attached to a rudiment, more or less developed, of an addi- \ntamentary phalange or toe situated on the inner side, one to each foot, dis- \ntant from and considerably above the other toes. \n\n\n\n\nThese additional toes are frequently unattached to any corresponding \nmetacarpal or metatarsal bone, having only a ligamentary union, so that \nthe term is equally applicable to the extra toe often seen on the foreleg; \nand, as they are neither useful nor ornamental, I would in all cases have \nthem removed, being only a disfigurement in any br", + "culiar inheritance of a few \nbreeds of dogs, and from this false idea possession or non-possession of \nthese now utterly useles, clumy and ugly appendange has been set up \nas a test of purity or impurity of breeding in specimens of the variety \nof which they are wrongly ascribed as being the peculiar property. The \ndew claw is attached to a rudiment, more or less developed, of an addi- \ntamentary phalange or toe situated on the inner side, one to each foot, dis- \ntant from and considerably above the other toes. \n\n\n\n\nThese additional toes are frequently unattached to any corresponding \nmetacarpal or metatarsal bone, having only a ligamentary union, so that \nthe term is equally applicable to the extra toe often seen on the foreleg; \nand, as they are neither useful nor ornamental, I would in all cases have \nthem removed, being only a disfigurement in any breed. This should be \ndone when the pups are with the dam, as she will take care of the wound \nand heal it up by licking it; and this can be easily done with a pair of \nstrong scissors. If left till the dog is older, they are liable to bleed a good \ndeal, and the pain, of course, is greater; in such case, the wound produced \nby the excision should be at once well saturated with frairs' balsam. If \nit is thought well to remove the nail only, that can be done by pulling it \nout with a pair of nippers. \n\nDESTRUCTION OF DOGS. \n\n\"It is often necessary to destroy dogs that have become so crippled or \ninjured as to make cure very doubtful; and in most litters of puppies \nthere are some so puny or so wanting in the characteristics of the breed \nthat they ought not to be reared. In the latter case it is most humane to \ndestroy such as are not wa", + "eed. This should be \ndone when the pups are with the dam, as she will take care of the wound \nand heal it up by licking it; and this can be easily done with a pair of \nstrong scissors. If left till the dog is older, they are liable to bleed a good \ndeal, and the pain, of course, is greater; in such case, the wound produced \nby the excision should be at once well saturated with frairs' balsam. If \nit is thought well to remove the nail only, that can be done by pulling it \nout with a pair of nippers. \n\nDESTRUCTION OF DOGS. \n\n\"It is often necessary to destroy dogs that have become so crippled or \ninjured as to make cure very doubtful; and in most litters of puppies \nthere are some so puny or so wanting in the characteristics of the breed \nthat they ought not to be reared. In the latter case it is most humane to \ndestroy such as are not wanted as soon after they are born as possible; but \neven when a mesalliance has taken place, one at least of the puppies should \nbe left with the dam, unless one or more foster pups of pure blood can \nbe substituted. \n\nFor destroying young puppies there is no more convenient or less \npainful method than drowning; while for mature dogs a teaspoonful of \nScheele's prussic acid will cause instantaneous death. In giving it, the \nmouth of the dog should be held open and upwards, and the acid poured \nwell back on the tongue. The very greatest care is, however, necessary \nin dealing with a drug of such potency; and it would be highly dangerous \nto life if any of it were\" spilled over a cut or wound.\" \n\nThe above was written I think, by F. J. Skinner, as I got it from Field \nand Fancy, and give it as good advise. I bave used the prussic acid in \ncases ", + "nted as soon after they are born as possible; but \neven when a mesalliance has taken place, one at least of the puppies should \nbe left with the dam, unless one or more foster pups of pure blood can \nbe substituted. \n\nFor destroying young puppies there is no more convenient or less \npainful method than drowning; while for mature dogs a teaspoonful of \nScheele's prussic acid will cause instantaneous death. In giving it, the \nmouth of the dog should be held open and upwards, and the acid poured \nwell back on the tongue. The very greatest care is, however, necessary \nin dealing with a drug of such potency; and it would be highly dangerous \nto life if any of it were\" spilled over a cut or wound.\" \n\nThe above was written I think, by F. J. Skinner, as I got it from Field \nand Fancy, and give it as good advise. I bave used the prussic acid in \ncases of an old and helpless dog, that had to be put out of the way, and \nit worked very quickly, as its action goes direct to the heart, the pain so \nshort, that it seems to be humane. Lately I have cloroformed several, \nand rather favor the chloroform route. I lay the dog down on its side, my \nright hand under a piece of carpet on which is some cotton in the center, \nand have an assistant pour on this cotton the chloroform, and I then quickly \napply this to the nose of the dog, the cotton, and quickly pull the carpet \naround the head to neck, holding it there so no air can get in, the assis- \ntant meanwhile holding the back part and legs of dog. The dog will gen- \nerally resist the fumes of the chloroform, but only for a few seconds, and \nin about a minute he will be dead, providing he has not gotten the carpet \nloose, and some air thereby", + " of an old and helpless dog, that had to be put out of the way, and \nit worked very quickly, as its action goes direct to the heart, the pain so \nshort, that it seems to be humane. Lately I have cloroformed several, \nand rather favor the chloroform route. I lay the dog down on its side, my \nright hand under a piece of carpet on which is some cotton in the center, \nand have an assistant pour on this cotton the chloroform, and I then quickly \napply this to the nose of the dog, the cotton, and quickly pull the carpet \naround the head to neck, holding it there so no air can get in, the assis- \ntant meanwhile holding the back part and legs of dog. The dog will gen- \nerally resist the fumes of the chloroform, but only for a few seconds, and \nin about a minute he will be dead, providing he has not gotten the carpet \nloose, and some air thereby. \n\nDrowning is as painless as any death can be, especially for puppies. \nI get a pail, fill it partly full of water, bave a pan that fits the top of the \npail, put puppies in, the pan on quickly, and on top of the pan a rock or \nlump of coal, heavy enough to hold pan down, and then I go away. \n\nDebility and Wasting. — It happens sometimes that a dog gradually \n\n\n \n\nV \n\nbecomes weak and wasting in flesh, and you haven't found the cause. In \nsuch cases Eberhart's Tonic Pills are just what the dog should have for \na few weeks, as they can do no harm, but will do great good in building a \nrun down dog up, create an appetite and work on all the organs, invigorat- \ning the system. They are different from other condition pills, as they \ncontain no arsenic or \"dope\" of any kind. Add to the dogs diet for \na few days, some raw, lean beef cut ", + ". \n\nDrowning is as painless as any death can be, especially for puppies. \nI get a pail, fill it partly full of water, bave a pan that fits the top of the \npail, put puppies in, the pan on quickly, and on top of the pan a rock or \nlump of coal, heavy enough to hold pan down, and then I go away. \n\nDebility and Wasting. — It happens sometimes that a dog gradually \n\n\n \n\nV \n\nbecomes weak and wasting in flesh, and you haven't found the cause. In \nsuch cases Eberhart's Tonic Pills are just what the dog should have for \na few weeks, as they can do no harm, but will do great good in building a \nrun down dog up, create an appetite and work on all the organs, invigorat- \ning the system. They are different from other condition pills, as they \ncontain no arsenic or \"dope\" of any kind. Add to the dogs diet for \na few days, some raw, lean beef cut up fine, sprinkled with a little pepsin, \nonce a day. Also look for any symptoms of divergence from health which \nmay indicate the cause of the trouble. \n\nDocking Tails — While this is not a disease, yet it happens frequently \nthat puppies suffer not a little from this being clumsily done. It is not a \npainful operation if properly done and before puppy is weaned. Fox ter- \nriers, poodles and a few other breeds should have their tails docked to \nconform to present bench show requirements. An old superstition exists \nwith some people yet that a tail must be bitten off, which is simply erron- \neous and disgusting. Never use a shears or scissors as the pinching before \nthe cut would cause more pain than the cutting. Before you are ready to \ncut the tail get an ounce of tincture of iron. .Have a solid block or table, \nhave an assistant hold the puppy up ", + "up fine, sprinkled with a little pepsin, \nonce a day. Also look for any symptoms of divergence from health which \nmay indicate the cause of the trouble. \n\nDocking Tails — While this is not a disease, yet it happens frequently \nthat puppies suffer not a little from this being clumsily done. It is not a \npainful operation if properly done and before puppy is weaned. Fox ter- \nriers, poodles and a few other breeds should have their tails docked to \nconform to present bench show requirements. An old superstition exists \nwith some people yet that a tail must be bitten off, which is simply erron- \neous and disgusting. Never use a shears or scissors as the pinching before \nthe cut would cause more pain than the cutting. Before you are ready to \ncut the tail get an ounce of tincture of iron. .Have a solid block or table, \nhave an assistant hold the puppy up to it with its tail laid on the block; \ncalculate how long or short a tail you want (three inches is about right), \nthen let assistant hold puppy up to table with tail lying on it; have a sharp \nbutcher knife ready, and with one quick and rapid cut the tail is off. Tip \nyour bottle of tincture of iron up to and against the end of tail and drop \nyour pup down in the yard. I have docked the tails of a litter of poodle \npups when not one of them gave a cry or yelp from the operation, but \ndid not seem to notice it at all and went on playing as usual as if nothing \nhad occurred. The mother will lick and take care of the tails, and they \nwill heal up in due time. Pull the skin back with your left hand when \nyou are ready to do the cutting. \n\nDysentery. — This is a more dangerous disease than diarrhea, which, \nwhen protracted, sometimes ca", + " to it with its tail laid on the block; \ncalculate how long or short a tail you want (three inches is about right), \nthen let assistant hold puppy up to table with tail lying on it; have a sharp \nbutcher knife ready, and with one quick and rapid cut the tail is off. Tip \nyour bottle of tincture of iron up to and against the end of tail and drop \nyour pup down in the yard. I have docked the tails of a litter of poodle \npups when not one of them gave a cry or yelp from the operation, but \ndid not seem to notice it at all and went on playing as usual as if nothing \nhad occurred. The mother will lick and take care of the tails, and they \nwill heal up in due time. Pull the skin back with your left hand when \nyou are ready to do the cutting. \n\nDysentery. — This is a more dangerous disease than diarrhea, which, \nwhen protracted, sometimes causes it, and may be described as diarrhea \nin its most aggravated form; there is generally feverishness present, con- \nsiderable pain, and the evacuations are often black in color and very offen- \nsive, and followed by discharge of a gelationous-like substance mixed with \nblood. The loss of strength is very rapid, and the dog must be supported \nby drenching with beef tea and a little port wine in it, the medicine and \ngeneral treatment being the same as in diarrhea. In one case of this kind, \nin a retriever, I gave two doses of twenty drops of chlorodyne with very \ngood effect. The discharges in dysentery are immediately caused by in- \nflammation of the mucous membrane lining in intestines, and are distin- \nguished from diarrhea by containing no fecal matter except occasionally \nwTaen it is voided in lumps; but the ordinary evacuations in dysentery, \nalthough ", + "uses it, and may be described as diarrhea \nin its most aggravated form; there is generally feverishness present, con- \nsiderable pain, and the evacuations are often black in color and very offen- \nsive, and followed by discharge of a gelationous-like substance mixed with \nblood. The loss of strength is very rapid, and the dog must be supported \nby drenching with beef tea and a little port wine in it, the medicine and \ngeneral treatment being the same as in diarrhea. In one case of this kind, \nin a retriever, I gave two doses of twenty drops of chlorodyne with very \ngood effect. The discharges in dysentery are immediately caused by in- \nflammation of the mucous membrane lining in intestines, and are distin- \nguished from diarrhea by containing no fecal matter except occasionally \nwTaen it is voided in lumps; but the ordinary evacuations in dysentery, \nalthough they vary in appearance, are generally slimy looking and com- \nposed of mucus mixed with blood, and in the advanced stages of the \ndisease pus is discharged and shreds of the mucus membrane, very offen- \nsive in character. The disease is very weakening, causes great pain and \n\n\n\n\nstraining, and is very difficult to manage; it often occurs in protracted \ncases of distemper, and carries off the patient. \n\nIn treating dysentery the \"anodyne mixture\" given in diarrhea treat- \nment should be tried in the first instance alone, and if ineffectual, one of \nthe following pills for a dog of 60-lb. to SO-lb., every four hours may be \ntried with good results. For smaller dogs half a pill. \n\nPills for Dysentery. \n\nTake of tannic acid 2 scruples and pure sulphate of copper 1 dram, \npowdered opium 20 grains, mixed, and divide into twenty pills; or if a", + " they vary in appearance, are generally slimy looking and com- \nposed of mucus mixed with blood, and in the advanced stages of the \ndisease pus is discharged and shreds of the mucus membrane, very offen- \nsive in character. The disease is very weakening, causes great pain and \n\n\n\n\nstraining, and is very difficult to manage; it often occurs in protracted \ncases of distemper, and carries off the patient. \n\nIn treating dysentery the \"anodyne mixture\" given in diarrhea treat- \nment should be tried in the first instance alone, and if ineffectual, one of \nthe following pills for a dog of 60-lb. to SO-lb., every four hours may be \ntried with good results. For smaller dogs half a pill. \n\nPills for Dysentery. \n\nTake of tannic acid 2 scruples and pure sulphate of copper 1 dram, \npowdered opium 20 grains, mixed, and divide into twenty pills; or if a \nliquid medicine should be preferred, the following will answer: Take of \npure sulphate of copper 48 grains, dissolve in 2 ounces of cinnamon wa- \nter; add V2 ounce of tincture of catechu, y2 ounce of laudanum, 6 drams of \naromatic spirits of ammonia, and make up to 12 ounces with cinnamon \nwater. Dose for an 80-lb. dog two tablespoonfuls every four hours; smaller \ndogs in proportion. Clysters of starch, with one dram of laudanum in each, \nare often very beneficial, and one may be thrown up every four or five \nhours. \n\nThe patient should have perfect rest, all evacuations should be in- \nstantly removed, and the place where the patient is (which should be warm \nbut airy) kept sweet with disinfectants. The food should consist of pearl \nbarley, rice, arrowroot or wheaten flour, boiled in milk, varied with strong \nbeef tea slightly thickened with stale bread ", + " \nliquid medicine should be preferred, the following will answer: Take of \npure sulphate of copper 48 grains, dissolve in 2 ounces of cinnamon wa- \nter; add V2 ounce of tincture of catechu, y2 ounce of laudanum, 6 drams of \naromatic spirits of ammonia, and make up to 12 ounces with cinnamon \nwater. Dose for an 80-lb. dog two tablespoonfuls every four hours; smaller \ndogs in proportion. Clysters of starch, with one dram of laudanum in each, \nare often very beneficial, and one may be thrown up every four or five \nhours. \n\nThe patient should have perfect rest, all evacuations should be in- \nstantly removed, and the place where the patient is (which should be warm \nbut airy) kept sweet with disinfectants. The food should consist of pearl \nbarley, rice, arrowroot or wheaten flour, boiled in milk, varied with strong \nbeef tea slightly thickened with stale bread or plain biscuit. \n\nI have cured dogs of dysentery of long standing, obstinate cases, with \nthe following prescription, which was found to be very valuable in the \ntreatment of such cases in the human race — of soldiers who contracted this \ndisease in the war of '61. A friend of mine, a noted doctor in human prac- \ntice, gave it to me and I \"tried it on a dog,\" succeeding in effecting a per- \nmanent cure, since which time I have used it in several such cases with \nsuccess. Take sima ruba bark, two ounces, and put it in a quart of water, \nboil this down to a pint, then strain and boil this down to half a pint. \n(Be careful to not burn.) The dose for a dog the size of a pointer would \nbe a teaspoonful three times a. day. Large dogs like a St. Bernard, two \nteaspoonfuls at a dose, while very small toy dogs like a toy terrier, should \nhave half", + "or plain biscuit. \n\nI have cured dogs of dysentery of long standing, obstinate cases, with \nthe following prescription, which was found to be very valuable in the \ntreatment of such cases in the human race — of soldiers who contracted this \ndisease in the war of '61. A friend of mine, a noted doctor in human prac- \ntice, gave it to me and I \"tried it on a dog,\" succeeding in effecting a per- \nmanent cure, since which time I have used it in several such cases with \nsuccess. Take sima ruba bark, two ounces, and put it in a quart of water, \nboil this down to a pint, then strain and boil this down to half a pint. \n(Be careful to not burn.) The dose for a dog the size of a pointer would \nbe a teaspoonful three times a. day. Large dogs like a St. Bernard, two \nteaspoonfuls at a dose, while very small toy dogs like a toy terrier, should \nhave half a teaspoonful at a time. \n\nThe following prescription was furnished me by Mr. J. A. Rogers, of \nIronton, Ohio, after trying it on his pointer that had suffered with chronic \ndysentery for over a month till the dog was a skeleton and could hardly \nstand up. This dog had been treated for worms, at first supposed to be \nthe cause of the trouble, and several well-known remedies tried, but no \nworms and no stoppage of the dysentery. As a last resort he tried this \nprescription, and cured the dog. From a full history of this extreme case, \nfurnished me by several letters during its duration, I have concluded that \nthis is a very valuable remedy and likely to cure when everything else fails: \n\nSpecific aconite 10 drops \n\nSpecific baptisia 10 drops \n\nSpecific ipecac 15 drops \n\nSpecific ecefolta \" 1 dram- \n\nGlycerine • • • . 4 drams \n\nAdd water ", + " a teaspoonful at a time. \n\nThe following prescription was furnished me by Mr. J. A. Rogers, of \nIronton, Ohio, after trying it on his pointer that had suffered with chronic \ndysentery for over a month till the dog was a skeleton and could hardly \nstand up. This dog had been treated for worms, at first supposed to be \nthe cause of the trouble, and several well-known remedies tried, but no \nworms and no stoppage of the dysentery. As a last resort he tried this \nprescription, and cured the dog. From a full history of this extreme case, \nfurnished me by several letters during its duration, I have concluded that \nthis is a very valuable remedy and likely to cure when everything else fails: \n\nSpecific aconite 10 drops \n\nSpecific baptisia 10 drops \n\nSpecific ipecac 15 drops \n\nSpecific ecefolta \" 1 dram- \n\nGlycerine • • • . 4 drams \n\nAdd water (distilled) to make 8 ounces \n\nOf the first four articles use only Lloyd Bros.' preparations — a Cincinnati \nwholesale drug firm. If your druggist doesn't have them in stock, he can \nget them by ordering from Lloyd Bros.', or I can get this prescription \nfilled and send you. The dose would be at first — until you see a change \nfor the better — a teaspoonful every hour until three or four doses are given, \nthen every two hours. Of course, if the patient should be a very young \npuppy, the dose should be smaller, but such cases of dysentery are seldom \nfound in puppies, except when a very great looseness of the bowels appears, \ngenerally due to worms; such cases very likely will be cured by proper \nworm treatment, which find under heading of Worms. In above pre- \nscription the ecefolta is most excellent for the blood, blood-poisoning and \nas a disinfect", + " (distilled) to make 8 ounces \n\nOf the first four articles use only Lloyd Bros.' preparations — a Cincinnati \nwholesale drug firm. If your druggist doesn't have them in stock, he can \nget them by ordering from Lloyd Bros.', or I can get this prescription \nfilled and send you. The dose would be at first — until you see a change \nfor the better — a teaspoonful every hour until three or four doses are given, \nthen every two hours. Of course, if the patient should be a very young \npuppy, the dose should be smaller, but such cases of dysentery are seldom \nfound in puppies, except when a very great looseness of the bowels appears, \ngenerally due to worms; such cases very likely will be cured by proper \nworm treatment, which find under heading of Worms. In above pre- \nscription the ecefolta is most excellent for the blood, blood-poisoning and \nas a disinfectant to kill germs, and to reduce fever, which every dog has \nin a case of dysentery. Dog also has a cold which the aconite will relieve. \nThe baptisia is for fever and the blood, the ipecac for the stomach and \nmucous membrane of the stomach and bowels. I will add here that this \nremedy was intended by the regular doctor, who prescribed it for this dog \n— for humans, but was tried, and successfully, on the dog in this case. \nWorms may have been the original cause of this case of dysentery. Dry \nbrowned toast soaked in meat broths or gravy is very good food to use in \nsuch cases of dysentery. \n\nDent has written especially for this book the following on Dysentery: \n\n\"This disease is frequently neglected with the false hope that it will \ncure itself. It is a serious affection and demands prompt care and treat- \nment. Causes are inflammation of the ", + "ant to kill germs, and to reduce fever, which every dog has \nin a case of dysentery. Dog also has a cold which the aconite will relieve. \nThe baptisia is for fever and the blood, the ipecac for the stomach and \nmucous membrane of the stomach and bowels. I will add here that this \nremedy was intended by the regular doctor, who prescribed it for this dog \n— for humans, but was tried, and successfully, on the dog in this case. \nWorms may have been the original cause of this case of dysentery. Dry \nbrowned toast soaked in meat broths or gravy is very good food to use in \nsuch cases of dysentery. \n\nDent has written especially for this book the following on Dysentery: \n\n\"This disease is frequently neglected with the false hope that it will \ncure itself. It is a serious affection and demands prompt care and treat- \nment. Causes are inflammation of the mucous membrane of the lower \nbowels or large intestines, accompanied by ulceration, and in many cases \nbleeding. The action of poisons, eating of putrid food, rapid' changes from \nheat to cold and. vice versa, also the after-effects of inflammation of the \nsmall intestines. \n\n\"Symptoms. — At first there is a loss of appetite, restlessness, painful \ncondition of the bowels, as attested by pressure on the belly. The nose is \nhot and dry, the animal is feverish, and at first constipated. Afterwards \nthe bowels, after more or less straining, begin to move, the passages are \nputrid and more disagreeable, become more frequent and tinged with blood \nas a result of injury to the bowels, or with pus as a result of ulceration. \n\n\"Treatment. — Give a dose to a 40-lb. dog, %oz. each of olive oil and \ncastor oil, to which can be added from 10 to 20 drops of laudanum;", + "mucous membrane of the lower \nbowels or large intestines, accompanied by ulceration, and in many cases \nbleeding. The action of poisons, eating of putrid food, rapid' changes from \nheat to cold and. vice versa, also the after-effects of inflammation of the \nsmall intestines. \n\n\"Symptoms. — At first there is a loss of appetite, restlessness, painful \ncondition of the bowels, as attested by pressure on the belly. The nose is \nhot and dry, the animal is feverish, and at first constipated. Afterwards \nthe bowels, after more or less straining, begin to move, the passages are \nputrid and more disagreeable, become more frequent and tinged with blood \nas a result of injury to the bowels, or with pus as a result of ulceration. \n\n\"Treatment. — Give a dose to a 40-lb. dog, %oz. each of olive oil and \ncastor oil, to which can be added from 10 to 20 drops of laudanum; small- \ner and larger dogs a proportonate dose. Give injections of boiled starch \nwater, with 20 to 40 drops of laudanum. If the disease has become chronic \nit may be necessary to try several different prescriptions before arriving \nat a cure. Here is one: \n\nSub-nitrate of bismuth 2 drams \n\nIpecacuana powdered 30 grains \n\nPepsin 1 dram \n\nSiastrase , 4 grains \n\nDose. — Divide into 12 powders and give one three times a day. \n\n\n \n\n\n\"And here another: \n\n\nAcid tannic 2 drams \n\nOpium powdered 12 grains \n\nPepsin 1 dram \n\n\"Dose. — Divide into 12 powders and give one three times a day. The \nforegoing-sized doses are based on a 40-lb. dog. Smaller or larger dogs \nin proportion. Feed white of egg, gelatin, beef tea, lime water and \nmilk, toast and beef tea. Keep the patient warm and quiet.\" \n\nDiarrhea. — Diarrhea is of very frequent occurrence in dog", + " small- \ner and larger dogs a proportonate dose. Give injections of boiled starch \nwater, with 20 to 40 drops of laudanum. If the disease has become chronic \nit may be necessary to try several different prescriptions before arriving \nat a cure. Here is one: \n\nSub-nitrate of bismuth 2 drams \n\nIpecacuana powdered 30 grains \n\nPepsin 1 dram \n\nSiastrase , 4 grains \n\nDose. — Divide into 12 powders and give one three times a day. \n\n\n \n\n\n\"And here another: \n\n\nAcid tannic 2 drams \n\nOpium powdered 12 grains \n\nPepsin 1 dram \n\n\"Dose. — Divide into 12 powders and give one three times a day. The \nforegoing-sized doses are based on a 40-lb. dog. Smaller or larger dogs \nin proportion. Feed white of egg, gelatin, beef tea, lime water and \nmilk, toast and beef tea. Keep the patient warm and quiet.\" \n\nDiarrhea. — Diarrhea is of very frequent occurrence in dogs, and more \nparticularly in young, puppies and in old and overfed dogs. It generally \nexists as a result of indigestion, brought on by improper feeding. The \npractice of leaving stale food from one meal to another is a common source \nof this disease. Diarrhea may be classed as acute and chronic. In the \nacute form there is much looseness of the bowels, frequently accompanied \nor preceded by copious vomiting of acrid offensive matter; the evacua- \ntions are loose, watery and offensive. If not checked, it soon produces \nexcessive weakness, and, especially in puppies, is the cause of great mor- \ntality. In the chronic state the disease is slower in its progress and longer \nin its duration. It may be set up by a diseased liver and excess of bile, or \nit may be the result of inflammation of the bowels. A by no means un- \ncommon cause is the abuse of calom", + "s, and more \nparticularly in young, puppies and in old and overfed dogs. It generally \nexists as a result of indigestion, brought on by improper feeding. The \npractice of leaving stale food from one meal to another is a common source \nof this disease. Diarrhea may be classed as acute and chronic. In the \nacute form there is much looseness of the bowels, frequently accompanied \nor preceded by copious vomiting of acrid offensive matter; the evacua- \ntions are loose, watery and offensive. If not checked, it soon produces \nexcessive weakness, and, especially in puppies, is the cause of great mor- \ntality. In the chronic state the disease is slower in its progress and longer \nin its duration. It may be set up by a diseased liver and excess of bile, or \nit may be the result of inflammation of the bowels. A by no means un- \ncommon cause is the abuse of calomel and other mercurials, these being \n\"specifics\" with many persons for all dog diseases. Diarrhea often finishes \nup the work of distemper, and this is so in most cases where, as too fre- \nquently happens, mercurials have been relied on as a cure for that dis- \nease. Worms are also a common cause of diarrhea, and when these exist \nthe nature of the discharge is variable, frequent and small in quantity, \nSometimes lumpy, followed by gelatinous, glary matter, and often frothy \nand covered with small air bubbles. When worms appear to be the cause, \nmeans should be taken to expel them as directed later on. Exhalations \nfrom accumulations of filth, and especially in low lying, damp and badly \ndrained and badly ventilated kennels, are also a cause of diarrhea, and \none which never should exist. In treating diarrhea it is often of con- \nsiderable advantage to giv", + "el and other mercurials, these being \n\"specifics\" with many persons for all dog diseases. Diarrhea often finishes \nup the work of distemper, and this is so in most cases where, as too fre- \nquently happens, mercurials have been relied on as a cure for that dis- \nease. Worms are also a common cause of diarrhea, and when these exist \nthe nature of the discharge is variable, frequent and small in quantity, \nSometimes lumpy, followed by gelatinous, glary matter, and often frothy \nand covered with small air bubbles. When worms appear to be the cause, \nmeans should be taken to expel them as directed later on. Exhalations \nfrom accumulations of filth, and especially in low lying, damp and badly \ndrained and badly ventilated kennels, are also a cause of diarrhea, and \none which never should exist. In treating diarrhea it is often of con- \nsiderable advantage to give a mild purge to remove the irritating cause. \nCastor oil is very suitable; and, if there is evidence of much pain attend- \ning the disease, a dose of laudanum, from 20 to 30 drops, may be added. \nAs a remedy in diarrhea I know of nothing equal to the following mix- \nture, which very rarely fails to check it if the patient at the same time \nreceives proper attention in other respects: \n\nAstringent Anodyne Mixture for Diarrhea. \n\nTake prepared chalk 3 drams \n\nAramatic confection (powder) : . 2 drams \n\nPowdered gum acacia 1 dram \n\n(Laudanum) tincture of opium 1 ounce \n\nOil of cassia 6 or 8 drops \n\nTincture of catechu 3 drams \n\n\n \n\nSpiritis of sal volatile' 2 drams \n\nWater sufficient to make 8 ounces • \n\nThe powders must be rubbed very fine in a mortar, the oil of cassia within \nthem; the water must be gradually added, rubbing well ", + "e a mild purge to remove the irritating cause. \nCastor oil is very suitable; and, if there is evidence of much pain attend- \ning the disease, a dose of laudanum, from 20 to 30 drops, may be added. \nAs a remedy in diarrhea I know of nothing equal to the following mix- \nture, which very rarely fails to check it if the patient at the same time \nreceives proper attention in other respects: \n\nAstringent Anodyne Mixture for Diarrhea. \n\nTake prepared chalk 3 drams \n\nAramatic confection (powder) : . 2 drams \n\nPowdered gum acacia 1 dram \n\n(Laudanum) tincture of opium 1 ounce \n\nOil of cassia 6 or 8 drops \n\nTincture of catechu 3 drams \n\n\n \n\nSpiritis of sal volatile' 2 drams \n\nWater sufficient to make 8 ounces • \n\nThe powders must be rubbed very fine in a mortar, the oil of cassia within \nthem; the water must be gradually added, rubbing well to form a smooth \nmixture. The tincture added in the bottle. Of this mixture the dose will \nbe from a half to two teaspoonfuls for puppies, and from one to two table- \nspoonfuls for full-grown dogs, given every three or four hours, as long as \nthe purging continues. The bottle must be well shaken before measuring \nthe dose. \n\nWhen getting this filled, I would advise, either taking your book \nto the druggist, or copying and showing him as to the mixing of the above. \n\nFor convenience of form the following may, under circumstances, be \npreferred, as it keeps well and is in less compass:* \n\nSpirits of camphor 2 drams \n\nLaudanum xk ounce \n\nSpirits of volatile '. . 2 drams \n\nTincture of catechu 1 ounce \n\nMix. Dose, from twenty drops to a teaspoonful in water every three or \nfour hours, if required. \n\n\"The diet must be carefully regulated all through t", + "to form a smooth \nmixture. The tincture added in the bottle. Of this mixture the dose will \nbe from a half to two teaspoonfuls for puppies, and from one to two table- \nspoonfuls for full-grown dogs, given every three or four hours, as long as \nthe purging continues. The bottle must be well shaken before measuring \nthe dose. \n\nWhen getting this filled, I would advise, either taking your book \nto the druggist, or copying and showing him as to the mixing of the above. \n\nFor convenience of form the following may, under circumstances, be \npreferred, as it keeps well and is in less compass:* \n\nSpirits of camphor 2 drams \n\nLaudanum xk ounce \n\nSpirits of volatile '. . 2 drams \n\nTincture of catechu 1 ounce \n\nMix. Dose, from twenty drops to a teaspoonful in water every three or \nfour hours, if required. \n\n\"The diet must be carefully regulated all through the disease; such \nlight and easily-digested food as well boiled oatmeal, rice or arrowroot \nshould be given, with milk or beef tea, and if the patient refuses to feed, \na little should be given with a spoon or a drencher every two or three \nhours; when the dog is very weak, add a little port wine to the food; in- \nstead of plain water, give rice or barley water to drink. In the case of \nbitches suckling, the diet must be changed, a dose of castor oil given, and \nthe 'astringent anodyne mixture' in small closes, or an injection may. be \nadministered. \n\n\"If the diarrhea is very persistent, and accompanied by blood, inject \ntwice a day into the rectum 2 gr. to 5 gr. of sulphate of copper with 15 to \n60 drops of tincture of opium in 4 oz. of water. If this does not check it, \nthen give % gr. to Vz gr. of sulphate of copper, increasing the dose ", + "he disease; such \nlight and easily-digested food as well boiled oatmeal, rice or arrowroot \nshould be given, with milk or beef tea, and if the patient refuses to feed, \na little should be given with a spoon or a drencher every two or three \nhours; when the dog is very weak, add a little port wine to the food; in- \nstead of plain water, give rice or barley water to drink. In the case of \nbitches suckling, the diet must be changed, a dose of castor oil given, and \nthe 'astringent anodyne mixture' in small closes, or an injection may. be \nadministered. \n\n\"If the diarrhea is very persistent, and accompanied by blood, inject \ntwice a day into the rectum 2 gr. to 5 gr. of sulphate of copper with 15 to \n60 drops of tincture of opium in 4 oz. of water. If this does not check it, \nthen give % gr. to Vz gr. of sulphate of copper, increasing the dose to \n1 gr. with V2 gr. to 1 gr. of powdered opium. \n\n\"It is most important that rigorous cleanliness should be observed. \nAll discharges should be immediately removed, and the animal kept clean \nby sponging with lukewarm water if necessary, while disinfectants should \nbe sprinkled 'about. The patient should also be kept warm, and left as \nquiet and undisturbed as possible. \n\nDr. Clayton's diarrhea cure I have found a very good remedy in many \ncases. Spratt's Patent (see advertisement) makes a diarrhea pill that I \nhave often used on my dogs, and with great success, in checking up this \ntrouble, which is often caused in dogs at a show by the change in water \ndrank there and on the trip. A tablet or pill is often more easily admin- \nistered than a liquid. \n\nA party wrote as to a diarrhea from distemper in a six-months-old \npointer puppy, just over the ", + " to \n1 gr. with V2 gr. to 1 gr. of powdered opium. \n\n\"It is most important that rigorous cleanliness should be observed. \nAll discharges should be immediately removed, and the animal kept clean \nby sponging with lukewarm water if necessary, while disinfectants should \nbe sprinkled 'about. The patient should also be kept warm, and left as \nquiet and undisturbed as possible. \n\nDr. Clayton's diarrhea cure I have found a very good remedy in many \ncases. Spratt's Patent (see advertisement) makes a diarrhea pill that I \nhave often used on my dogs, and with great success, in checking up this \ntrouble, which is often caused in dogs at a show by the change in water \ndrank there and on the trip. A tablet or pill is often more easily admin- \nistered than a liquid. \n\nA party wrote as to a diarrhea from distemper in a six-months-old \npointer puppy, just over the distemper, that is getting along nicely and \n\n\n \n\nhas a fairly good appetitte, but is bothered with diarrhea. His passages \nare very thin and very offensive. The puppy tries to do something quite \noften, and then walks all over the kennel yard and passes a few drops only. \nAt the first stage of the distemper I doctored him for worms and took many \nfrom him. For the last five or six weeks I have fed him on eggs and milk, \nboiled together, with a few crackers in each mess. The diarrhea seems to \nhold him back so he don't get fat as he should. The answer was to give \nthe dog the following, and, if necessary, to repeat the dose: \n\nChalk 5 grains \n\nLaudanum 5 grains \n\nEther 5 drops \n\nMix and give in soup or milk; continue same feeding and to also give dry, \nwell-browned toast soaked in meat broths or meat gravy made with flour \nin it. Und", + "distemper, that is getting along nicely and \n\n\n \n\nhas a fairly good appetitte, but is bothered with diarrhea. His passages \nare very thin and very offensive. The puppy tries to do something quite \noften, and then walks all over the kennel yard and passes a few drops only. \nAt the first stage of the distemper I doctored him for worms and took many \nfrom him. For the last five or six weeks I have fed him on eggs and milk, \nboiled together, with a few crackers in each mess. The diarrhea seems to \nhold him back so he don't get fat as he should. The answer was to give \nthe dog the following, and, if necessary, to repeat the dose: \n\nChalk 5 grains \n\nLaudanum 5 grains \n\nEther 5 drops \n\nMix and give in soup or milk; continue same feeding and to also give dry, \nwell-browned toast soaked in meat broths or meat gravy made with flour \nin it. Understand that the above prescription was for one dose. \n\nDislocations. — It is much the safest and best plan in such cases to at \nonce summon the veterinarian, and not trust to yourself, as the veretin- \narian's knowledge of anatomy and experience in operations of this kind \nenables him to perform it more readily, and with the least pain possible \nto the dog. If you are situated so that you cannot secure the veterinary, \nfirst examine and determine in what direction the bone is parted from its \nsocket; for instance, in dislocation of the hip, the head of the thigh bone \nis generally carried upwards and backwards, this being apparent to the \neye, as the injured side is thereby made higher and can readily be felt. \nHave an assistant to hold the dog around the loins steady in one position, \nwhile you take hold of the dislocated limb above the stifle join", + "erstand that the above prescription was for one dose. \n\nDislocations. — It is much the safest and best plan in such cases to at \nonce summon the veterinarian, and not trust to yourself, as the veretin- \narian's knowledge of anatomy and experience in operations of this kind \nenables him to perform it more readily, and with the least pain possible \nto the dog. If you are situated so that you cannot secure the veterinary, \nfirst examine and determine in what direction the bone is parted from its \nsocket; for instance, in dislocation of the hip, the head of the thigh bone \nis generally carried upwards and backwards, this being apparent to the \neye, as the injured side is thereby made higher and can readily be felt. \nHave an assistant to hold the dog around the loins steady in one position, \nwhile you take hold of the dislocated limb above the stifle joint, which will \nretract the thigh bone downward and forward. In similar operations you \nmust be guided by the same principle. Rest will be needed for the pa- \ntient, and violent exercise must not be allowed for some time. There is \nalways a disposition to a repetition of a dislocation. \n\nDropsy. — This is an unnatural accumulation, of water in different parts \nof the body, as in water on the brain, dropsy of the chest, dropsy of the \nskin, and dropsy of the belly; and it is the last-named to which the dog \nis most liable. Dropsy is generally, if not always, the result of some other \ndebilitating disease, and especially of inflammatory disorders; but it may \nbe brought on by unsuitable diet, or by the abuse of drastic purgatives. \nWith the development of shows a new danger has sprung up, as dogs are \ntoo often kept on their benches to the suppression o", + "t, which will \nretract the thigh bone downward and forward. In similar operations you \nmust be guided by the same principle. Rest will be needed for the pa- \ntient, and violent exercise must not be allowed for some time. There is \nalways a disposition to a repetition of a dislocation. \n\nDropsy. — This is an unnatural accumulation, of water in different parts \nof the body, as in water on the brain, dropsy of the chest, dropsy of the \nskin, and dropsy of the belly; and it is the last-named to which the dog \nis most liable. Dropsy is generally, if not always, the result of some other \ndebilitating disease, and especially of inflammatory disorders; but it may \nbe brought on by unsuitable diet, or by the abuse of drastic purgatives. \nWith the development of shows a new danger has sprung up, as dogs are \ntoo often kept on their benches to the suppression of the discharge of thf' \nexcretions, which is a recognized caused of inducing dropsy. Dropsy of the \nbelly need not in the bitch be mistaken for pregnacy, for in the latter \nthe teats enlarge with the belly, which is altogether firmer, and does not \ndroop until just before whelping, while the puppies can be felt through the \nabdominal walls. In dropsy the belly is more pendulous and baggy, the \nback is arched, and the water moves readily under pressure; the dropsical \nanimal, too, is generally poor in flesh and harsh in coat. The medicines \nprincipally employed in dropsy are iodine, iron and other mineral tonics, \n\n\nwith digitalis and diuretics; 5 to 15 drops of benzoate of ammonium, or \n1 to 3 drops of oil of juniper, with 5 to 20 drops of tincture of nux vomica, \nin water, three times a day, are also useful in treating the disease which, \nhowever, ", + "f the discharge of thf' \nexcretions, which is a recognized caused of inducing dropsy. Dropsy of the \nbelly need not in the bitch be mistaken for pregnacy, for in the latter \nthe teats enlarge with the belly, which is altogether firmer, and does not \ndroop until just before whelping, while the puppies can be felt through the \nabdominal walls. In dropsy the belly is more pendulous and baggy, the \nback is arched, and the water moves readily under pressure; the dropsical \nanimal, too, is generally poor in flesh and harsh in coat. The medicines \nprincipally employed in dropsy are iodine, iron and other mineral tonics, \n\n\nwith digitalis and diuretics; 5 to 15 drops of benzoate of ammonium, or \n1 to 3 drops of oil of juniper, with 5 to 20 drops of tincture of nux vomica, \nin water, three times a day, are also useful in treating the disease which, \nhowever, is always best left to a veterinary surgeon. \n\nDyspepsia. — See Indigestion. \n\nDiabetes. — This is an increased abnormal flow of urine, the cause \nbeing a derangement of some of the assimilative organs, and when long \nestablished producing great emaciation and weakness. First, give a few \ndoses of mild purgative, of the \"podophyllin pills.\" \n\nPodolphyllin 3 grains \n\nCompound extract of colocynth 15 grains \n\nPowdered rhubarb 24 grains \n\nExtract of henbane 18 grains \n\nMix and divide into 12 pills. Dose one or two pills, according to size of \ndog. One or two doses probably enough, if it moves the bowels. \n\nTo allay the thirst, always present in diabetes, give (twice a day) 5 \nto 30 drops (according to size of dog) of phosphoric acid, largely diluted \nwith water, and- to strengthen the system, 2 to 5 grains of sulphate of iron \ntwice a day in water. If th", + " is always best left to a veterinary surgeon. \n\nDyspepsia. — See Indigestion. \n\nDiabetes. — This is an increased abnormal flow of urine, the cause \nbeing a derangement of some of the assimilative organs, and when long \nestablished producing great emaciation and weakness. First, give a few \ndoses of mild purgative, of the \"podophyllin pills.\" \n\nPodolphyllin 3 grains \n\nCompound extract of colocynth 15 grains \n\nPowdered rhubarb 24 grains \n\nExtract of henbane 18 grains \n\nMix and divide into 12 pills. Dose one or two pills, according to size of \ndog. One or two doses probably enough, if it moves the bowels. \n\nTo allay the thirst, always present in diabetes, give (twice a day) 5 \nto 30 drops (according to size of dog) of phosphoric acid, largely diluted \nwith water, and- to strengthen the system, 2 to 5 grains of sulphate of iron \ntwice a day in water. If the excessive flow of urine continues after this, \nthen use the following. \n\nAstringent Bolus for Diabetes — Take \n\nGallic acid 1 dram \n\nPowdered alum 1 dram \n\nPowdered opium 12 grains \n\nGum sufficient to form a mass; divide into 24 pills. Dose for a 25-lb. to \n50-lb. dog, one pill twice a day. Small toy dogs, one-half pill. And larger \nthan 50-lb., 1 x/2 pill as a dose. Where the dog is weak and his appetite \nimpaired, have druggist add one grain of quinine to each pill when filling \nprescription. \n\nAnother case was prescribed for as follows: \n\n\"My Cocker bitch drinks a great deal more water than two or three \nof my other dogs drink, and she also passes a great deal of water — more \nthan any of my other dogs. Will you advise me what to do? \n\nFrom symptoms you mention the dog probably has diabetes. Give \nsome mild purgative for a few days. T", + "e excessive flow of urine continues after this, \nthen use the following. \n\nAstringent Bolus for Diabetes — Take \n\nGallic acid 1 dram \n\nPowdered alum 1 dram \n\nPowdered opium 12 grains \n\nGum sufficient to form a mass; divide into 24 pills. Dose for a 25-lb. to \n50-lb. dog, one pill twice a day. Small toy dogs, one-half pill. And larger \nthan 50-lb., 1 x/2 pill as a dose. Where the dog is weak and his appetite \nimpaired, have druggist add one grain of quinine to each pill when filling \nprescription. \n\nAnother case was prescribed for as follows: \n\n\"My Cocker bitch drinks a great deal more water than two or three \nof my other dogs drink, and she also passes a great deal of water — more \nthan any of my other dogs. Will you advise me what to do? \n\nFrom symptoms you mention the dog probably has diabetes. Give \nsome mild purgative for a few days. To allay the thirst give twice a day \n5 to 30 drops (according to size of dog) of phosphoric acid largely diluted \nwith water. A dose of sulphate of iron, 2 to 5 grains, twice a day will \ntone up the system. If the excessive flow continues after this treatment \nuse the following prescription: Gallic acid (one dram), powdered alum \n(one dram), powdered opium (12 grains), gum sufficient to form a mass, \n\n\n \n\nand divide into 24 pills. For dogs 25 to 50 pounds in weight give one \npill twice a day; Toy dogs, one-half pill. Twenty-four grains quinine \nadded to the prescription will be of value if the dog is weak or appetite \nimpaired.\" \n\nThe following, from Field and Fancy, is also valuable advice: \n\n\"Diabetes is characterized by an abnormal flow of urine, caused by \nderangement of some of the assimilative organs; when long established \nit produces great emac", + "o allay the thirst give twice a day \n5 to 30 drops (according to size of dog) of phosphoric acid largely diluted \nwith water. A dose of sulphate of iron, 2 to 5 grains, twice a day will \ntone up the system. If the excessive flow continues after this treatment \nuse the following prescription: Gallic acid (one dram), powdered alum \n(one dram), powdered opium (12 grains), gum sufficient to form a mass, \n\n\n \n\nand divide into 24 pills. For dogs 25 to 50 pounds in weight give one \npill twice a day; Toy dogs, one-half pill. Twenty-four grains quinine \nadded to the prescription will be of value if the dog is weak or appetite \nimpaired.\" \n\nThe following, from Field and Fancy, is also valuable advice: \n\n\"Diabetes is characterized by an abnormal flow of urine, caused by \nderangement of some of the assimilative organs; when long established \nit produces great emaciation and weakness. The treatment consists in giv- \ning first a few doses of a mild purgative, such as the podophyllin pills. \nTo allay the thirst, which is always present in diabetes, give twice a \nday 5 to 30 droys of phosphoric acid, largely diluted with water, and to \nstrengthen the system 2 gr. to 5 gr. of suphate of iron twice a day in \nwater. If the excessive flow of urine continues after this treatment, resort \nmust be had to opium, iodine, alum, oak-bark, or its preparations. The \nfollowing bolus may prove useful in such cases: \n\nAstringent Bolus for Diabetes. — Take gallic acid, 1 dr.; powdered alum, \n1 dr.; powdered opium, 12 gr. ; gum sufficient to form a mass; divide \ninto twenty-four pills. Dose for a twenty pound dog, one twice a day. \nWhere the animal is weak and the appetite impaired, 1 gr. of quinine may \nbe added to each pill.\" \n", + "iation and weakness. The treatment consists in giv- \ning first a few doses of a mild purgative, such as the podophyllin pills. \nTo allay the thirst, which is always present in diabetes, give twice a \nday 5 to 30 droys of phosphoric acid, largely diluted with water, and to \nstrengthen the system 2 gr. to 5 gr. of suphate of iron twice a day in \nwater. If the excessive flow of urine continues after this treatment, resort \nmust be had to opium, iodine, alum, oak-bark, or its preparations. The \nfollowing bolus may prove useful in such cases: \n\nAstringent Bolus for Diabetes. — Take gallic acid, 1 dr.; powdered alum, \n1 dr.; powdered opium, 12 gr. ; gum sufficient to form a mass; divide \ninto twenty-four pills. Dose for a twenty pound dog, one twice a day. \nWhere the animal is weak and the appetite impaired, 1 gr. of quinine may \nbe added to each pill.\" \n\nDiptheria. — Some veterinarians hold that dogs are liable to this alarm- \ning and fatal disease. At the slightest suspicion of diphtheria, isolate the \npatient, as it is contagious, and call in a veterinary surgeon at once. \n\nI have never had a case of diphtheria as yet in any of my dogs, but \nshould I have, would at once call in a good doctor or veterinarian. This \ndisease should be treated the same as if in a person. \n\nDent, at my request, furnishes the following article on this disease: \n\n\"There* has been considerable discussion over this disease, which is \nso alarming in the human family. While some veterinarians hold that \nthis disease does not exist in dogs, others contend as religiously that it does. \n\n\"There are cases on record where a dog has contracted the disease \nfrom eating the food that had previously been placed before an affected \nchild, ", + "\nDiptheria. — Some veterinarians hold that dogs are liable to this alarm- \ning and fatal disease. At the slightest suspicion of diphtheria, isolate the \npatient, as it is contagious, and call in a veterinary surgeon at once. \n\nI have never had a case of diphtheria as yet in any of my dogs, but \nshould I have, would at once call in a good doctor or veterinarian. This \ndisease should be treated the same as if in a person. \n\nDent, at my request, furnishes the following article on this disease: \n\n\"There* has been considerable discussion over this disease, which is \nso alarming in the human family. While some veterinarians hold that \nthis disease does not exist in dogs, others contend as religiously that it does. \n\n\"There are cases on record where a dog has contracted the disease \nfrom eating the food that had previously been placed before an affected \nchild, and it is reasonable to presume that the disease is communicable \nfrom man to dog, and vice versa, when we consider the intimate terms under \nwhich they exist. \n\n\"The cause of this disease in the dog, as in man, is a specific germ \nwhich attacks the throat, or nose, or both and extends from them down \ninto the wind pipe. \n\n\"Symptoms. — Difficulty in swallowing, more or less difficulty in breath- \ning, chills, fever, marked debility and exhaustion. \n\n\"Treatment. — The slightest suspicion of this disease calls for isolation, \nincreased attention to sanitation, careful disinfection, and the attenton of a \nskillful veterinarian, who should use antitoxin exactly as used in human \npractice. Feed easily digested food, and as the animal passes the critical \nperiod and approaches convalescene, use a good tonic condition pill, any \nof thoso advertised in this book.\" \n\n\n \n\nD", + " and it is reasonable to presume that the disease is communicable \nfrom man to dog, and vice versa, when we consider the intimate terms under \nwhich they exist. \n\n\"The cause of this disease in the dog, as in man, is a specific germ \nwhich attacks the throat, or nose, or both and extends from them down \ninto the wind pipe. \n\n\"Symptoms. — Difficulty in swallowing, more or less difficulty in breath- \ning, chills, fever, marked debility and exhaustion. \n\n\"Treatment. — The slightest suspicion of this disease calls for isolation, \nincreased attention to sanitation, careful disinfection, and the attenton of a \nskillful veterinarian, who should use antitoxin exactly as used in human \npractice. Feed easily digested food, and as the animal passes the critical \nperiod and approaches convalescene, use a good tonic condition pill, any \nof thoso advertised in this book.\" \n\n\n \n\nDeafness. — A very considerable number of dogs suffer from deafness. \nIn many the disease is congenital, but I do not know that it is hereditary; \nand I am quite at a loss to explain why congenital deafness is so much \noftener seen in white dogs, or those with a preponderance of white, than \nin those of any other color. Bulldogs, bull terriers and white English \nterriers seem to be peculiarly liable to this defect. Deafness is also fre- \nquently caused by accumulations of wax and this can be removed by syring- \ning the ear daily with 1 part of spirits of wine and 20 parts of warm water, \nafterwards drying the ear thoroughly, by means of a piece of wool rolled \nupon a probe or pointed piece of stick. Several fresh pieces of wool will be \nnecessary. Canker is also a fruitful cause of deafness. \n\nI know of no treatment for congenital deafness likely ", + "eafness. — A very considerable number of dogs suffer from deafness. \nIn many the disease is congenital, but I do not know that it is hereditary; \nand I am quite at a loss to explain why congenital deafness is so much \noftener seen in white dogs, or those with a preponderance of white, than \nin those of any other color. Bulldogs, bull terriers and white English \nterriers seem to be peculiarly liable to this defect. Deafness is also fre- \nquently caused by accumulations of wax and this can be removed by syring- \ning the ear daily with 1 part of spirits of wine and 20 parts of warm water, \nafterwards drying the ear thoroughly, by means of a piece of wool rolled \nupon a probe or pointed piece of stick. Several fresh pieces of wool will be \nnecessary. Canker is also a fruitful cause of deafness. \n\nI know of no treatment for congenital deafness likely to be of any \nuse except when it is caused by a morbid growth capable of being removed. \nAmong other causes producing deafness, blows may be mentioned; also \nlugging at the ear — a most brutal mode of punishment often resorted to \nby keepers and those having the care of sporting field dogs — and the lodg- \nment of water in the ear cavity. In the latter case, pouring in a little pure \noil of sweet almonds may give relief; and in the other cases the treatment \nrecommended for internal canker may be beneficially followed with, in \naddition, the application of a blister behind the ears. Whilst the dog is \nunder treatment, cooling, aperient medicine should be given, and a light \ndiet with green vegetables adopted. You will find that dogs born deaf, \nlike a deaf and dumb person, have their other senses quickened, and the \ndog will be remarkably sharp at inte", + " to be of any \nuse except when it is caused by a morbid growth capable of being removed. \nAmong other causes producing deafness, blows may be mentioned; also \nlugging at the ear — a most brutal mode of punishment often resorted to \nby keepers and those having the care of sporting field dogs — and the lodg- \nment of water in the ear cavity. In the latter case, pouring in a little pure \noil of sweet almonds may give relief; and in the other cases the treatment \nrecommended for internal canker may be beneficially followed with, in \naddition, the application of a blister behind the ears. Whilst the dog is \nunder treatment, cooling, aperient medicine should be given, and a light \ndiet with green vegetables adopted. You will find that dogs born deaf, \nlike a deaf and dumb person, have their other senses quickened, and the \ndog will be remarkably sharp at interpreting signs given by the master, \nwho should adopt a system of signs and keep to them. If you own a deaf \ndog, you should have an enclosed yard for him so no danger of his getting \nout on the street and hurt or killed by a passing wagon or street car — \nand remember, if you have him out for a walk, that he is deaf, so that no \nharm befalls him; you do the watching out in this case. Deafness does \nnot transmit — simply happens — so that a deaf bitch will be just as good \nto use for breeding purposes. ■ \n\nEpilepsy. — Dogs are peculiarly liable to this trouble. The symptoms \nare sudden loss of sensation, a violent convulsive action of the muscles, \nboth of the body and limbs, champing of the jaws and emission of froth \nfrom the mouth, the tongue may get cut by the involuntary action of the \njaw and being tinged with blood adds to the fears o", + "rpreting signs given by the master, \nwho should adopt a system of signs and keep to them. If you own a deaf \ndog, you should have an enclosed yard for him so no danger of his getting \nout on the street and hurt or killed by a passing wagon or street car — \nand remember, if you have him out for a walk, that he is deaf, so that no \nharm befalls him; you do the watching out in this case. Deafness does \nnot transmit — simply happens — so that a deaf bitch will be just as good \nto use for breeding purposes. ■ \n\nEpilepsy. — Dogs are peculiarly liable to this trouble. The symptoms \nare sudden loss of sensation, a violent convulsive action of the muscles, \nboth of the body and limbs, champing of the jaws and emission of froth \nfrom the mouth, the tongue may get cut by the involuntary action of the \njaw and being tinged with blood adds to the fears of those ignorant of \nthe disease, and from this unfounded alarm the dog may be supposed to \nbe mad (?) and the poor fellow killed. See treatment under head of \nEpileptic Fits. \n\nEye, Diseases of the Dogs are subject to all eye troubles that hu- \nmans are, and perhaps more so. Eye troubles I have had great success \nin treating, and when I see them appear in a dog I am not at all worried. \nThey must be cared for at once, however. Accidents to the eye are not \nuncommon, as from scratches by a cat, injuries from- a blow, or in fighting. \nIn such cases the first thing to do is to bathe it with warm water for \nfrom fifteen to thirty minutes, this to reduce the swelling and inflamma- \ntion which follows. If the injury is great, a veterinarian had best be called \n\n\n \n\nin but otherwise Eberhart's Eye Lotion, \"No 1\" or \"No. 2,\" can be used \nthree or", + "f those ignorant of \nthe disease, and from this unfounded alarm the dog may be supposed to \nbe mad (?) and the poor fellow killed. See treatment under head of \nEpileptic Fits. \n\nEye, Diseases of the Dogs are subject to all eye troubles that hu- \nmans are, and perhaps more so. Eye troubles I have had great success \nin treating, and when I see them appear in a dog I am not at all worried. \nThey must be cared for at once, however. Accidents to the eye are not \nuncommon, as from scratches by a cat, injuries from- a blow, or in fighting. \nIn such cases the first thing to do is to bathe it with warm water for \nfrom fifteen to thirty minutes, this to reduce the swelling and inflamma- \ntion which follows. If the injury is great, a veterinarian had best be called \n\n\n \n\nin but otherwise Eberhart's Eye Lotion, \"No 1\" or \"No. 2,\" can be used \nthree or four times daily with good results, just a few drops: \n\nEberhart's Eye Lotion — No. 1. \n\nCocaine 10 grains \n\nSulphate of zinc 10 grains \n\nRose water, imported 2 ounces \n\nNow, as to the above, this is the one I had in First Edition of this \nbook, only there I had in it 38 grains of cocaine, instead of 10 grains, as \nin this. Under the old formula I used it \"for years, and with it I saved \nthe sight of hundreds of- dogs. \n\nA lady living near New York had a Blenheim spaniel that was nearly \nblind from diseased eyes. She took it to a celebrated occulist in New York, \nwho pronounced it a hopeless case, telling her that- the dog would go totally \nblind, and very soon. She wrote me and I sent her this prescription, and \nin a couple of weeks her dog's eyes were as sound and well as any dog's \neyes ever were. The dog's eyes were apparentl", + " four times daily with good results, just a few drops: \n\nEberhart's Eye Lotion — No. 1. \n\nCocaine 10 grains \n\nSulphate of zinc 10 grains \n\nRose water, imported 2 ounces \n\nNow, as to the above, this is the one I had in First Edition of this \nbook, only there I had in it 38 grains of cocaine, instead of 10 grains, as \nin this. Under the old formula I used it \"for years, and with it I saved \nthe sight of hundreds of- dogs. \n\nA lady living near New York had a Blenheim spaniel that was nearly \nblind from diseased eyes. She took it to a celebrated occulist in New York, \nwho pronounced it a hopeless case, telling her that- the dog would go totally \nblind, and very soon. She wrote me and I sent her this prescription, and \nin a couple of weeks her dog's eyes were as sound and well as any dog's \neyes ever were. The dog's eyes were apparently nearly dropping out of its \nhead, and looked as if you could knock them off with your finger, when \nshe took him to this eye doctor. When she, after the cure, showed the dog \nto the doctor he could hardly believe it was the same dog, and said: \"Well, \nit's simply wonderful.\" \n\nNow here is \n\nEberhart's Eye Lotion \"No. 2.\" \n\nAcid boracic 10 grains \n\nCocaine 9 grains \n\nSulphate of zinc \". 2 grains \n\nAqua camphor 1 tablespoonful \n\nAqua rosa 1 tablespoonful \n\nDrop in eye, a few drops, two or three times daily. \n\nI now consider \"No. 2\" a better one than \"No. 1,\" for most all eye \ntroubles, and have used it for several years instead of \"No. 1.\" It can \nnever do any harm, but always benefit. This one, due to the camphor \nwater in it, will not keep well for over a few weeks or so, and therefore \nshould this be remembered and not used ", + "y nearly dropping out of its \nhead, and looked as if you could knock them off with your finger, when \nshe took him to this eye doctor. When she, after the cure, showed the dog \nto the doctor he could hardly believe it was the same dog, and said: \"Well, \nit's simply wonderful.\" \n\nNow here is \n\nEberhart's Eye Lotion \"No. 2.\" \n\nAcid boracic 10 grains \n\nCocaine 9 grains \n\nSulphate of zinc \". 2 grains \n\nAqua camphor 1 tablespoonful \n\nAqua rosa 1 tablespoonful \n\nDrop in eye, a few drops, two or three times daily. \n\nI now consider \"No. 2\" a better one than \"No. 1,\" for most all eye \ntroubles, and have used it for several years instead of \"No. 1.\" It can \nnever do any harm, but always benefit. This one, due to the camphor \nwater in it, will not keep well for over a few weeks or so, and therefore \nshould this be remembered and not used when having stood too long. \nEither should be always tightly corked, and a glass stoppered bottle is \nmuch the best. Only get half the prescription filled at a time, probably \nenough for the case, and saves extra expense. If any trouble in getting it, \nI can sent it by mail for sixty cents. \n\nAVhenever I find any trouble in any of my. dogs eyes I at once use the \nNo. 2, even in case of a slight cold caught and which had settled into the \neye, as shown by inflammation, mattery or watery discharge, or even only \nan apparent weakness or blinking when dog was exposed to a strong light. \nIn such cases, bathing the eyes first, with a Boracic Acid solution, (how \n\n\n \n\nto make is given under that heading), see index, just a couple drops twice \na day, is required. \n\nPugs, toy spaniels and all dogs with prominent or \"pop eyes,\" as \nthey are term", + " when having stood too long. \nEither should be always tightly corked, and a glass stoppered bottle is \nmuch the best. Only get half the prescription filled at a time, probably \nenough for the case, and saves extra expense. If any trouble in getting it, \nI can sent it by mail for sixty cents. \n\nAVhenever I find any trouble in any of my. dogs eyes I at once use the \nNo. 2, even in case of a slight cold caught and which had settled into the \neye, as shown by inflammation, mattery or watery discharge, or even only \nan apparent weakness or blinking when dog was exposed to a strong light. \nIn such cases, bathing the eyes first, with a Boracic Acid solution, (how \n\n\n \n\nto make is given under that heading), see index, just a couple drops twice \na day, is required. \n\nPugs, toy spaniels and all dogs with prominent or \"pop eyes,\" as \nthey are termed, are greatly troubled with their eyes, and here is where \nI found out the merits of my own eye remedies. \n\nYou may discover some morning the eye of your dog covered with \na blue film, this is so common in pop eyed dogs that I named it \"blue eye\" \nfor short. Very rapidly this eye, the ball, will enlarge, and if not promptly \ntreated will assume proportions that are apparently startling, and in a \nfew days if not taken care of, the ball of the eye would bulge out so much \nthat it would seem as if it would drop out of its head. Don't be alarmed, \nfor my lotion \"No. 2\" will take care of this, will cure the eye, which \nin due time will be sound as ever, the same as it was before this trouble \nappeared, and the sight saved, as perfect as ever. No. 2 will never fail to \ncure ulceration and perforation of the ball of the eye if used in t", + "ed, are greatly troubled with their eyes, and here is where \nI found out the merits of my own eye remedies. \n\nYou may discover some morning the eye of your dog covered with \na blue film, this is so common in pop eyed dogs that I named it \"blue eye\" \nfor short. Very rapidly this eye, the ball, will enlarge, and if not promptly \ntreated will assume proportions that are apparently startling, and in a \nfew days if not taken care of, the ball of the eye would bulge out so much \nthat it would seem as if it would drop out of its head. Don't be alarmed, \nfor my lotion \"No. 2\" will take care of this, will cure the eye, which \nin due time will be sound as ever, the same as it was before this trouble \nappeared, and the sight saved, as perfect as ever. No. 2 will never fail to \ncure ulceration and perforation of the ball of the eye if used in time. In \nsome cases a white spot or speck will remain, but the sight is all right, \nand to remove this spot use the following: \n\nEye Salve. \n\nVaseline 1 ounce \n\nYellow oxide of mercury 2 grains \n\nMix, use daily, putting inside the eye a portion about the size of a pea, \nthen closing the eye rub it gently. This prescription should be \nthoroughly and carefully mixed by your druggist. This is very im- \nportant- \n\nIn other cases the \"No. 2\" has done all the curing, and there was no \nwhite spot left. Due to the present stringent laws in many states as to \nnarcotics, it will be necessary to have your doctor write this prescription \nbecause of the cocaine in it. Where I 'discovered\" this \"No. 2\" was in \nthe case of a Pug dog I had bought, that when I received her from the \nexpress company, had gotten this on her long trip, and I at once took her", + "ime. In \nsome cases a white spot or speck will remain, but the sight is all right, \nand to remove this spot use the following: \n\nEye Salve. \n\nVaseline 1 ounce \n\nYellow oxide of mercury 2 grains \n\nMix, use daily, putting inside the eye a portion about the size of a pea, \nthen closing the eye rub it gently. This prescription should be \nthoroughly and carefully mixed by your druggist. This is very im- \nportant- \n\nIn other cases the \"No. 2\" has done all the curing, and there was no \nwhite spot left. Due to the present stringent laws in many states as to \nnarcotics, it will be necessary to have your doctor write this prescription \nbecause of the cocaine in it. Where I 'discovered\" this \"No. 2\" was in \nthe case of a Pug dog I had bought, that when I received her from the \nexpress company, had gotten this on her long trip, and I at once took her \nto my own eye doctor, Dr. Robert C. Heflebower, (now one of the greatest, \nif not the greatest, eye specialist in the .world, today. My bill with him \nfor this dog was eighteen dollars), and now with \"No. 2\" it can be cured \nfor less than a dollar. I consider this \"No. 2\" worth more than twenty \ntimes the cost of a copy of this book. \n\nDogs are subject to affections of the eye in more or less degree ac- \ncording to their breed and uses. Hunting dogs are naturally, owing to the \nnature of their work, more subject than other dogs to receive injuries \nfrom thorns, dust and dirt and other foreign matter. This will be followed \nby more or less inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the eye- \nlids, which is attended by a watery discharge at first and assuming a more \npurulent condition as the trouble increases. \n\nIt is well known that a small pa", + " \nto my own eye doctor, Dr. Robert C. Heflebower, (now one of the greatest, \nif not the greatest, eye specialist in the .world, today. My bill with him \nfor this dog was eighteen dollars), and now with \"No. 2\" it can be cured \nfor less than a dollar. I consider this \"No. 2\" worth more than twenty \ntimes the cost of a copy of this book. \n\nDogs are subject to affections of the eye in more or less degree ac- \ncording to their breed and uses. Hunting dogs are naturally, owing to the \nnature of their work, more subject than other dogs to receive injuries \nfrom thorns, dust and dirt and other foreign matter. This will be followed \nby more or less inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the eye- \nlids, which is attended by a watery discharge at first and assuming a more \npurulent condition as the trouble increases. \n\nIt is well known that a small particle of grit may remain under an \neyelid in spite of fomentations, and should the eye be examined without \ndiscovery of the source of trouble, very often an application of pure olive \noil with a camel's hair brush to the underpart of the eyelid Avill often \n\n\nsucceed in carrying off the irritant, which may be too small to discern. \nThis, however, is usually to be considered merely a preliminary step, and \nmy Eye Lotion No. 2 should be then used to remove the inflammation thus \ncaused. If your dog brings about a swollen or inflamed condition of the \neyelids through a chance scratch of the claws in rubbing their face, use \nmy Eye Lotion No. 2, after having first bathed the parts with warm water. \nDifferent form of indigestion may be associated with irritation of the \nmucous membranes throughout, and the eyes will suffer in common with \nthe other", + "rticle of grit may remain under an \neyelid in spite of fomentations, and should the eye be examined without \ndiscovery of the source of trouble, very often an application of pure olive \noil with a camel's hair brush to the underpart of the eyelid Avill often \n\n\nsucceed in carrying off the irritant, which may be too small to discern. \nThis, however, is usually to be considered merely a preliminary step, and \nmy Eye Lotion No. 2 should be then used to remove the inflammation thus \ncaused. If your dog brings about a swollen or inflamed condition of the \neyelids through a chance scratch of the claws in rubbing their face, use \nmy Eye Lotion No. 2, after having first bathed the parts with warm water. \nDifferent form of indigestion may be associated with irritation of the \nmucous membranes throughout, and the eyes will suffer in common with \nthe other parts. Rheumatism is also one of the maladies which are at- \ntended with inflammation, more or less pronounced, of the eyes, with the \neyeball itself and the lids participating in the disorder. It must, therefore, \nbe obvious that the common expression, \"a discharge from the«eyes,\" may \nrefer to a variety of morbid conditions which are not to be counteracted \nby an application of a lotion to the eye. Perhaps a safe guide for the \ntyro in medicine may be found in the duration of the discharge. In any \ncase of simple irritation from the presence of dirt or grit it may be fairly ex- \npected that the symptoms will cease very quickly upon the application of \nsimple remedies, that is to say after it has been clearly ascertained that \nthere is no offending body adherent to the underneath part of the eyelid. \nThe continuance of the discharge week after week,", + " parts. Rheumatism is also one of the maladies which are at- \ntended with inflammation, more or less pronounced, of the eyes, with the \neyeball itself and the lids participating in the disorder. It must, therefore, \nbe obvious that the common expression, \"a discharge from the«eyes,\" may \nrefer to a variety of morbid conditions which are not to be counteracted \nby an application of a lotion to the eye. Perhaps a safe guide for the \ntyro in medicine may be found in the duration of the discharge. In any \ncase of simple irritation from the presence of dirt or grit it may be fairly ex- \npected that the symptoms will cease very quickly upon the application of \nsimple remedies, that is to say after it has been clearly ascertained that \nthere is no offending body adherent to the underneath part of the eyelid. \nThe continuance of the discharge week after week, or even month after \nmonth, may certainly be taken to mean that something more than ordinary \nirritation of a simple kind is present, and under such circumstances the \nchances are that the common eye water, for example, three or four grains of \nboracic acid in an ounce of rose water, for example, three or four grains of \npossibly do some harm by checking the discharge, which is really critical \nin its character. The proper course in such cases would be to consult an \nexpert in diseases of the dog, who will most probably be able to find some \nconstitutional cause to account for what has been looked upon as a local \ndisorder. \n\nEye, Amaurosis of the. — This is a loss of sight, partial or entire, arising \nfrom one of several causes; the optic nerve is palsied, which may have \narisen from a blow near the eye. Exhaustion from suckling will produce \namaur", + " or even month after \nmonth, may certainly be taken to mean that something more than ordinary \nirritation of a simple kind is present, and under such circumstances the \nchances are that the common eye water, for example, three or four grains of \nboracic acid in an ounce of rose water, for example, three or four grains of \npossibly do some harm by checking the discharge, which is really critical \nin its character. The proper course in such cases would be to consult an \nexpert in diseases of the dog, who will most probably be able to find some \nconstitutional cause to account for what has been looked upon as a local \ndisorder. \n\nEye, Amaurosis of the. — This is a loss of sight, partial or entire, arising \nfrom one of several causes; the optic nerve is palsied, which may have \narisen from a blow near the eye. Exhaustion from suckling will produce \namaurosis and bitches sometimes exhibit it during gestation; excess of light \nis also a cause. The eye is unnaturally clear and glittering, the pupil ex- \npanded and fixed, and that the dog is partially or entirely blind is seen by \nhis stepping high and with needless care when nothing is in his way and \nrunning against things that are. If when you feint a blow the eye does not \nmove, total blindness may be assumed. \n\nEberhart's Eye Lotion No. 2 (See Opthalmia) may do a lot of good if \nused at once, as I have never found any case of eye trouble that it did not \nhelp or cure. This eye lotion should not be kept on hand very long, how- \never, as the camphor water in it destroys its virtues after a time. If you \nfind the trouble due to a deranged nervous system, 3 to 10 drops of tincture \nof nux vomica in a little water, twice daily after food", + "osis and bitches sometimes exhibit it during gestation; excess of light \nis also a cause. The eye is unnaturally clear and glittering, the pupil ex- \npanded and fixed, and that the dog is partially or entirely blind is seen by \nhis stepping high and with needless care when nothing is in his way and \nrunning against things that are. If when you feint a blow the eye does not \nmove, total blindness may be assumed. \n\nEberhart's Eye Lotion No. 2 (See Opthalmia) may do a lot of good if \nused at once, as I have never found any case of eye trouble that it did not \nhelp or cure. This eye lotion should not be kept on hand very long, how- \never, as the camphor water in it destroys its virtues after a time. If you \nfind the trouble due to a deranged nervous system, 3 to 10 drops of tincture \nof nux vomica in a little water, twice daily after food, is useful. \n\nEyeball, Protrusion of. — It sometimes occures in fighting that the eye- \nball is forced out of its socket, and the lid, contracting, prevents its return. \nI cannot recommend the amateur to attempt to return the eyeball to its \n\n\nplace, but the veterinary surgeon should be sent for, and in the meantime \na small stream of lukewarm water should be kept running onto the part \nto keep the muscles relaxed as much as possible, to facilitate the necessary \noperations in returning the eyeball to its place. \n\nEyes, Watery or Weeping. — This trouble seems to be inherited by \nsome breeds of dogs, such as Italian greyhounds, Blenheim spaniels, Mal- \ntese terriers and white Toy poodles. In these cases a strong astringent \nwill do harm and induce inflammation. Bathing with an infusion of green \ntea will have a good effect, and the use of the following simp", + ", is useful. \n\nEyeball, Protrusion of. — It sometimes occures in fighting that the eye- \nball is forced out of its socket, and the lid, contracting, prevents its return. \nI cannot recommend the amateur to attempt to return the eyeball to its \n\n\nplace, but the veterinary surgeon should be sent for, and in the meantime \na small stream of lukewarm water should be kept running onto the part \nto keep the muscles relaxed as much as possible, to facilitate the necessary \noperations in returning the eyeball to its place. \n\nEyes, Watery or Weeping. — This trouble seems to be inherited by \nsome breeds of dogs, such as Italian greyhounds, Blenheim spaniels, Mal- \ntese terriers and white Toy poodles. In these cases a strong astringent \nwill do harm and induce inflammation. Bathing with an infusion of green \ntea will have a good effect, and the use of the following simple eye lotion \nwill do much good. I use it for any ordinary inflammation due to a cold. \nTake 2 grams of ordinary rochelle salts to 2 ounces of rose water and drop \nin eyes twice a day. Being a cheap remedy, I also bathe the eyes with it \ninstead of water, a six ounce mixture only costing a dime of any reasonable \ndruggist. This weakness may arise from a slight inflammation. A purge \nif the dog is gross and fat, and you can use the following Lotion for Weak \nEyes: \n\nSulphate of zinc '. 12 grains \n\nLaudanum % ounce \n\nDistilled water 6 ounces \n\nEyelids, Inversion of the Lower Lid of This causes serious trouble, \n\nopthalmia, etc. An operation is the only means of cure, which should be \nperformed by a skilled veterinarian, as in unskilled hands serious mischief \nwould arise. A piece of skin is removed below the eye, and a small muscle \nwhich is re", + "le eye lotion \nwill do much good. I use it for any ordinary inflammation due to a cold. \nTake 2 grams of ordinary rochelle salts to 2 ounces of rose water and drop \nin eyes twice a day. Being a cheap remedy, I also bathe the eyes with it \ninstead of water, a six ounce mixture only costing a dime of any reasonable \ndruggist. This weakness may arise from a slight inflammation. A purge \nif the dog is gross and fat, and you can use the following Lotion for Weak \nEyes: \n\nSulphate of zinc '. 12 grains \n\nLaudanum % ounce \n\nDistilled water 6 ounces \n\nEyelids, Inversion of the Lower Lid of This causes serious trouble, \n\nopthalmia, etc. An operation is the only means of cure, which should be \nperformed by a skilled veterinarian, as in unskilled hands serious mischief \nwould arise. A piece of skin is removed below the eye, and a small muscle \nwhich is responsible for the turning in of the eye, is severed. The wound \nshould not be sutured, but allowed to heal under a. scab, which helps to \npull the eyelid outward and slightly downward, relieving the condition \nnaturally. \n\nThis is not very common in many breeds, but in some breeds that have \na small, deep set-in eye,, as Chow Chows, some Terriers, it is often found. \nIf an operation is decided upon, remember the danger of chloroform if it \nbe a Chow Chow. I have a Chow that has had this trouble in both eyes, \nfor two years that I showed and made a champion of during this time. I \nhad my own eye specialist come to my kennels prepared to perforin the \noperation, and after a look at the dog and his eyes, said to me: \"I am \nafraid if I give this dog chloroform, that it will mean a dead dog,\" so \nthe doctor did not operate. He told me, however,", + "sponsible for the turning in of the eye, is severed. The wound \nshould not be sutured, but allowed to heal under a. scab, which helps to \npull the eyelid outward and slightly downward, relieving the condition \nnaturally. \n\nThis is not very common in many breeds, but in some breeds that have \na small, deep set-in eye,, as Chow Chows, some Terriers, it is often found. \nIf an operation is decided upon, remember the danger of chloroform if it \nbe a Chow Chow. I have a Chow that has had this trouble in both eyes, \nfor two years that I showed and made a champion of during this time. I \nhad my own eye specialist come to my kennels prepared to perforin the \noperation, and after a look at the dog and his eyes, said to me: \"I am \nafraid if I give this dog chloroform, that it will mean a dead dog,\" so \nthe doctor did not operate. He told me, however, to slip the hairs off of \nthe eyelid, and paint with colodion every few days, under the eyes across \nthe lid, about a quarter of an inch wide; also, to wash away the whitish \ndischarge morning and night, and then to drop in the eyes a few drops of \nthe following: \n\nHydrastes 2 drams \n\nCamphor water G drams \n\nWhich treatment I am keeping up yet, the result being that the dog's \nsight is as keen and perfect as ever, and bids fair to continue so. The \n\n\n \n\ncolodion dries quickly, and then after dry, I put a second coat on top of \nthe first one. \n\n* \nEye Iritis, or Inflammation of the Iris, is sometimes seen in dogs. The \n\niris being the membrane that gives the color to the eye, in the center of \n\nwhich is the pupil. Deep-seated inflammation is usually the cause, or by \n\ndirect violence. Symptoms are contraction of the pupil,", + " to slip the hairs off of \nthe eyelid, and paint with colodion every few days, under the eyes across \nthe lid, about a quarter of an inch wide; also, to wash away the whitish \ndischarge morning and night, and then to drop in the eyes a few drops of \nthe following: \n\nHydrastes 2 drams \n\nCamphor water G drams \n\nWhich treatment I am keeping up yet, the result being that the dog's \nsight is as keen and perfect as ever, and bids fair to continue so. The \n\n\n \n\ncolodion dries quickly, and then after dry, I put a second coat on top of \nthe first one. \n\n* \nEye Iritis, or Inflammation of the Iris, is sometimes seen in dogs. The \n\niris being the membrane that gives the color to the eye, in the center of \n\nwhich is the pupil. Deep-seated inflammation is usually the cause, or by \n\ndirect violence. Symptoms are contraction of the pupil, which does not \n\nhave the same power as usual of contracting and dilating to regulate the \n\namount of light to be admitted; tears flow over lid, light is avoided, and \n\nthe eye is bloodshot. If the inflammation increases and is prolonged, the \n\nusual termination would be suppuration (formation of matter), and the \n\nloss of sight. First place the dog in a darkened kennel or room, apply hot \n\nfomentations continuously to the eye, and introduce sulphate of atropine \n\ninto the organ. Discs of sulphate of atropine you can get at your druggist's, \n\nwith instructions how to use. \n\nEyelashes, Turned in. — This occurs occasionally, the eyelash may grow \nacross the pupil, interfering with the dog's comfort and vision. In ordi- \nnary cases simply clipping with the scissors will do, but sometimes excision \nand cauterization of the part is necess", + " which does not \n\nhave the same power as usual of contracting and dilating to regulate the \n\namount of light to be admitted; tears flow over lid, light is avoided, and \n\nthe eye is bloodshot. If the inflammation increases and is prolonged, the \n\nusual termination would be suppuration (formation of matter), and the \n\nloss of sight. First place the dog in a darkened kennel or room, apply hot \n\nfomentations continuously to the eye, and introduce sulphate of atropine \n\ninto the organ. Discs of sulphate of atropine you can get at your druggist's, \n\nwith instructions how to use. \n\nEyelashes, Turned in. — This occurs occasionally, the eyelash may grow \nacross the pupil, interfering with the dog's comfort and vision. In ordi- \nnary cases simply clipping with the scissors will do, but sometimes excision \nand cauterization of the part is necessary. Either of my Eye Lotions to be \nused if inflammation is present. \n\nHaw, Enlargement of. — The haw, or third eyelid, as it is sometimes \ncalled, is a fold of membrane situated at the inner corner of the eye, capable \nof expansion, and is used to sweep across the globe of the eye to cleanse it \nfrom flies, dirt or other foreign bodies that have blown in. This membrane, \nfrom constitutional causes, from blows or irritation from extraneous matter \nlodged in the eye, becomes inflamed and enlarged, which interferes with the \nsight, preventing the eyelids from closing. My Eye Lotion No. 2 would do \ngood here also, the treatment being astringent lotions, lunar caustic, or \ncutting off the excrescent growth, according to the circumstances of the case. \n\nEye, Opthalmia of the — What is called the conjunctiva is the mucous \nmembrane that lines the inner surface o", + "ary. Either of my Eye Lotions to be \nused if inflammation is present. \n\nHaw, Enlargement of. — The haw, or third eyelid, as it is sometimes \ncalled, is a fold of membrane situated at the inner corner of the eye, capable \nof expansion, and is used to sweep across the globe of the eye to cleanse it \nfrom flies, dirt or other foreign bodies that have blown in. This membrane, \nfrom constitutional causes, from blows or irritation from extraneous matter \nlodged in the eye, becomes inflamed and enlarged, which interferes with the \nsight, preventing the eyelids from closing. My Eye Lotion No. 2 would do \ngood here also, the treatment being astringent lotions, lunar caustic, or \ncutting off the excrescent growth, according to the circumstances of the case. \n\nEye, Opthalmia of the — What is called the conjunctiva is the mucous \nmembrane that lines the inner surface of the eyelids, and as its name \nimports, joints these with the eyeball, and opthalmia is an inflammation \nof this mucous membrane. This is a disease unfortunately common in \ndogs; it varies greatly in severity, and in some cases, when arising from \nconstitutional causes, becomes chronic. Sporting dogs have been said to \nbe more liable to it than other breeds, but I do not think so, and I believe \nthe idea originated from the fact that these have generally been more ex- \nposed to circumstances exciting it than other breeds. From my own exper- \nience, I am inclined to think it is more prevalent in pugs and other pets \noverfed, and consequently liable to frequent derangement of the digestive \norgans. \n\nAnything that will set up local irritation, as the intrusion of dust, flies, \netc., or the scratch of a cat, or a blow, exposure to sudden and extreme \nchange", + "f the eyelids, and as its name \nimports, joints these with the eyeball, and opthalmia is an inflammation \nof this mucous membrane. This is a disease unfortunately common in \ndogs; it varies greatly in severity, and in some cases, when arising from \nconstitutional causes, becomes chronic. Sporting dogs have been said to \nbe more liable to it than other breeds, but I do not think so, and I believe \nthe idea originated from the fact that these have generally been more ex- \nposed to circumstances exciting it than other breeds. From my own exper- \nience, I am inclined to think it is more prevalent in pugs and other pets \noverfed, and consequently liable to frequent derangement of the digestive \norgans. \n\nAnything that will set up local irritation, as the intrusion of dust, flies, \netc., or the scratch of a cat, or a blow, exposure to sudden and extreme \nchanges of temperature- — as plunging into or being thrown into cold water \nwhen heated — and excessive exertion is occasionally a cause, but the most \ncommon sources are the vapors of foul kennels or hot stables, and de- \n\n\nrangement of the digestive organs; an inverted eyelash may occasion it. \n\nOpthalmia is very often an accompaniment of distemper. There, is one \nform of disease which is attended with considerable discharge from the \neyes undoubtedly possessing contagious qualities. This affection is known \nas contagious optbalmia. Perhaps the most marked illustration of this va- \nriety of the affection in the dog is that which is associated with distemper, \nand it may be noted here that by the term opthalmia is meant the disease \nwhich implicates the eyeball itself. \n\nThe symptoms are an intolerance of light and a watery discharge, \nand on the eyelids be", + "s of temperature- — as plunging into or being thrown into cold water \nwhen heated — and excessive exertion is occasionally a cause, but the most \ncommon sources are the vapors of foul kennels or hot stables, and de- \n\n\nrangement of the digestive organs; an inverted eyelash may occasion it. \n\nOpthalmia is very often an accompaniment of distemper. There, is one \nform of disease which is attended with considerable discharge from the \neyes undoubtedly possessing contagious qualities. This affection is known \nas contagious optbalmia. Perhaps the most marked illustration of this va- \nriety of the affection in the dog is that which is associated with distemper, \nand it may be noted here that by the term opthalmia is meant the disease \nwhich implicates the eyeball itself. \n\nThe symptoms are an intolerance of light and a watery discharge, \nand on the eyelids being opened and examined there is seen to be conges- \ntion of the lining membrane, and across the cornea, or front clear portion \nof the eye, there are red streaks, and ulceration soon follows, and a white \nfilm abscures the eye and interferes with the sight. \n\nMore or less opacity of the cornea is one of the symptoms of opthalmia \neither of the simple and contagious variety, and, in the case of the dog \naffected with the ophthalmia of distemper, the indications are of a most \nmarked character. The conjunctival membrane is highly injected and \nreddened, the cornea becomes opaque early in the disease and very fre- \nquently a small spot of ulceration appears in the center of it, which rapidly \nextends, and in many cases penetrates the cornea, completely allowing \nthe fluid in the anterior chamber of the eye to escape. A .profuse dis- \ncharge of a purulent c", + "ing opened and examined there is seen to be conges- \ntion of the lining membrane, and across the cornea, or front clear portion \nof the eye, there are red streaks, and ulceration soon follows, and a white \nfilm abscures the eye and interferes with the sight. \n\nMore or less opacity of the cornea is one of the symptoms of opthalmia \neither of the simple and contagious variety, and, in the case of the dog \naffected with the ophthalmia of distemper, the indications are of a most \nmarked character. The conjunctival membrane is highly injected and \nreddened, the cornea becomes opaque early in the disease and very fre- \nquently a small spot of ulceration appears in the center of it, which rapidly \nextends, and in many cases penetrates the cornea, completely allowing \nthe fluid in the anterior chamber of the eye to escape. A .profuse dis- \ncharge of a purulent character continues during the whole course of the \ndisease, and one of the annoying features of the complaint is the glueing \ntogether of the eyelids, which can only be separated by very careful and \ncontinued fomentations of warm water or, what is better, warm milk. \n\nWhen treating, the cause should be first sought for, and if it is some \nforeign irritating body, or an eyelash growing in a wrong direction, these \nshould be removed. A mild dose of cooling aperient medicine should be \ngiven, and the eye should be well and frequently bathed with a decoction \nof poppy heads; and afterward, if the inflammation is considerable, the \nfollowing lotion may be used several times a day with advantage: \n\nEye Lotion. — Extract of belladonna, half a dram, rose water, four \nounces;\" wine of opium, two drams — mixed. \n\nEye, Cataract of the — This is an opacity", + "haracter continues during the whole course of the \ndisease, and one of the annoying features of the complaint is the glueing \ntogether of the eyelids, which can only be separated by very careful and \ncontinued fomentations of warm water or, what is better, warm milk. \n\nWhen treating, the cause should be first sought for, and if it is some \nforeign irritating body, or an eyelash growing in a wrong direction, these \nshould be removed. A mild dose of cooling aperient medicine should be \ngiven, and the eye should be well and frequently bathed with a decoction \nof poppy heads; and afterward, if the inflammation is considerable, the \nfollowing lotion may be used several times a day with advantage: \n\nEye Lotion. — Extract of belladonna, half a dram, rose water, four \nounces;\" wine of opium, two drams — mixed. \n\nEye, Cataract of the — This is an opacity of the eyeball, a whitish, \nopaque spot, which gradually enlarges and has generally ended in blind- \nness. It is supposed to be incurable by our best authorities, generally \noccurring in aged dogs — these are evidences of failing health and probable \nbreaking up of the system. It frequently follows ophtalmia, but might be \nthe result of inflammation or a wound, or blow. My Eye Lotion No. 2 \nwill do some good even in such cases. \n\nEar Canker, Internal. — There are two forms of this disease, internal \nand external, the latter generally the result of the former. I will first \nprescribe for internal. Canker is a term generally applied to different \nobstinate, corroding, or heating humors, horses having it in the feet, \nsheep having \"foot rot;\" but unless the irritation is caused in the foot \nof the dog, sometimes by hard running on rough ground, causing can", + " of the eyeball, a whitish, \nopaque spot, which gradually enlarges and has generally ended in blind- \nness. It is supposed to be incurable by our best authorities, generally \noccurring in aged dogs — these are evidences of failing health and probable \nbreaking up of the system. It frequently follows ophtalmia, but might be \nthe result of inflammation or a wound, or blow. My Eye Lotion No. 2 \nwill do some good even in such cases. \n\nEar Canker, Internal. — There are two forms of this disease, internal \nand external, the latter generally the result of the former. I will first \nprescribe for internal. Canker is a term generally applied to different \nobstinate, corroding, or heating humors, horses having it in the feet, \nsheep having \"foot rot;\" but unless the irritation is caused in the foot \nof the dog, sometimes by hard running on rough ground, causing cankerous sores, and which should be treated the same as internal ear canker, \nit is not found in dogs except in the ear. \n\nCauses. — First of all, and most common, is some injury, such as blows \non the ear or pulling the ears, a habit some people have as a method of \ncorrection, and one that is most pernicious. Others, of which probably \nthe principal one is getting the cars full of water in diving, swimming or \nretrieving from water, followed by lack of exercise; too rich food, dirty, \ndamp kennel to sleep in, and excess of fat, as it is often found in fat, lazy \ndogs. \n\nCanker may be the result of exposure to cold, over-feeding, the pres \nence of insects; foreign bodies, or an accumulation of wax in the ear, are \nalso fertile causes, while the most common is the washing of dogs with \ncoarse alkaline soaps which are totally unfit for the sensitive", + "kerous sores, and which should be treated the same as internal ear canker, \nit is not found in dogs except in the ear. \n\nCauses. — First of all, and most common, is some injury, such as blows \non the ear or pulling the ears, a habit some people have as a method of \ncorrection, and one that is most pernicious. Others, of which probably \nthe principal one is getting the cars full of water in diving, swimming or \nretrieving from water, followed by lack of exercise; too rich food, dirty, \ndamp kennel to sleep in, and excess of fat, as it is often found in fat, lazy \ndogs. \n\nCanker may be the result of exposure to cold, over-feeding, the pres \nence of insects; foreign bodies, or an accumulation of wax in the ear, are \nalso fertile causes, while the most common is the washing of dogs with \ncoarse alkaline soaps which are totally unfit for the sensitive skin of the \ndog. The soap, during the washing, gains access to the ear, setting up \ndangerous inflammation. \n\nHugh Dalziel says: \"Is there not another and frequent cause — whether \nthose sportsmen (?) do not often produce it who, instead of correcting \ntheir dogs by the legitimate means of the voice and the whip, resort \nto another method much to be condemned. 'Lugging' a dog is as cruel \nas kicking him, neither is a fit mode of punishment and the former \nvery likely to produce canker.\" \n\nEar canker is one of the nuisances of dog keeping, and when neg- \nlected is a most obstinate complaint. The experienced dogman is always \non the alert, but the novice may not detect the trouble until the ear \ndischarges an acrid secretion. The careful kennelman will examine his \ndogs' ears as a part of the daily grooming. \n\nInternal Canker is an inflammation of the", + " skin of the \ndog. The soap, during the washing, gains access to the ear, setting up \ndangerous inflammation. \n\nHugh Dalziel says: \"Is there not another and frequent cause — whether \nthose sportsmen (?) do not often produce it who, instead of correcting \ntheir dogs by the legitimate means of the voice and the whip, resort \nto another method much to be condemned. 'Lugging' a dog is as cruel \nas kicking him, neither is a fit mode of punishment and the former \nvery likely to produce canker.\" \n\nEar canker is one of the nuisances of dog keeping, and when neg- \nlected is a most obstinate complaint. The experienced dogman is always \non the alert, but the novice may not detect the trouble until the ear \ndischarges an acrid secretion. The careful kennelman will examine his \ndogs' ears as a part of the daily grooming. \n\nInternal Canker is an inflammation of the lining membrane of the \npassage to the ear, which if neglected turns into ulceration and suppuration, \nand when of long standing a blackish, offensive discharge takes place, \naccumulating in the air passage, and the interior of the ear will be found \nred and inflamed. \n\nWhen you notice the following symptoms begin at once to treat him \nfor it, the sooner the better, to save your dog pain and yourself trouble: \n\nThe dog thus suffering will be observed frequently scratching his ear \nwith his paw, holding his head on one side, giving it a violent shake, as \nthough to empty something out, the pain and irritation, causing him, to \nthus shake his head, whereby the flaps of they ear get bruised, ulcerations \nform, the tips become sore, the inflammation in the interior lining mem- \nbrane extends to the outside and from the shaking and scratching is formed \nexter", + " lining membrane of the \npassage to the ear, which if neglected turns into ulceration and suppuration, \nand when of long standing a blackish, offensive discharge takes place, \naccumulating in the air passage, and the interior of the ear will be found \nred and inflamed. \n\nWhen you notice the following symptoms begin at once to treat him \nfor it, the sooner the better, to save your dog pain and yourself trouble: \n\nThe dog thus suffering will be observed frequently scratching his ear \nwith his paw, holding his head on one side, giving it a violent shake, as \nthough to empty something out, the pain and irritation, causing him, to \nthus shake his head, whereby the flaps of they ear get bruised, ulcerations \nform, the tips become sore, the inflammation in the interior lining mem- \nbrane extends to the outside and from the shaking and scratching is formed \nexternal canker. \n\nWhen a dog shakes his head, scratches his ear with his paw, and \nholds his head to one side, it is high time to investigate and apply remedies. \n\nThe acrid discharges, if not cleared away will lead to irritation of \nthe flap of the ear, the flap swells and looks angry, often breaking out in \nsores at the tips and edges. This is external canker. The peculiarly of- \nfensive odor of the ear passage is a sure sign of internal canker. \n\nTreatment. — Wash out the ear with warm water and soapsuds, use \neither Castile or Eberhart's Dog Soap; rinse with clean warm, water and \nperoxyde of hydrogen, one part of peroxyde to four parts of water by \nmeasure. \n\nDry out the ear with absorbent cotton swabs made by rolling cotton \nloosely on a skewer or clean piece of stick. Dry thoroughly. \n\nThe ear is now ready for treatment, and here is my remed", + "nal canker. \n\nWhen a dog shakes his head, scratches his ear with his paw, and \nholds his head to one side, it is high time to investigate and apply remedies. \n\nThe acrid discharges, if not cleared away will lead to irritation of \nthe flap of the ear, the flap swells and looks angry, often breaking out in \nsores at the tips and edges. This is external canker. The peculiarly of- \nfensive odor of the ear passage is a sure sign of internal canker. \n\nTreatment. — Wash out the ear with warm water and soapsuds, use \neither Castile or Eberhart's Dog Soap; rinse with clean warm, water and \nperoxyde of hydrogen, one part of peroxyde to four parts of water by \nmeasure. \n\nDry out the ear with absorbent cotton swabs made by rolling cotton \nloosely on a skewer or clean piece of stick. Dry thoroughly. \n\nThe ear is now ready for treatment, and here is my remedy which has \nnever failed to cure the most obstinate cases., even of long standing, and \nI give this as having proved to be an infallible cure. \n\nI cured a valuable poodle that had a bad case in both ears for a \nyear; three veterinarians having treated the dog and failed to cure him. \nThe dog was then shipped to my kennels and I sent him back in a few \nweeks entirely cured. This was the worst case I ever saw or handled, \nand I cured him with the prescription herewith given: \n\nIodine 16 grains \n\nIodide of potassium 32 grains \n\nMix these two first in a tablespoonful of water and then add one pint \nof pure cider vinegar. Keep in bottle corked up. \n\nAfter ear has been cleaned out and dried as directed, take your dog \nand lay his head on your knee and pour in or inject with a rubber syringe \nif he will hold still, about a tablespoonfu", + "y which has \nnever failed to cure the most obstinate cases., even of long standing, and \nI give this as having proved to be an infallible cure. \n\nI cured a valuable poodle that had a bad case in both ears for a \nyear; three veterinarians having treated the dog and failed to cure him. \nThe dog was then shipped to my kennels and I sent him back in a few \nweeks entirely cured. This was the worst case I ever saw or handled, \nand I cured him with the prescription herewith given: \n\nIodine 16 grains \n\nIodide of potassium 32 grains \n\nMix these two first in a tablespoonful of water and then add one pint \nof pure cider vinegar. Keep in bottle corked up. \n\nAfter ear has been cleaned out and dried as directed, take your dog \nand lay his head on your knee and pour in or inject with a rubber syringe \nif he will hold still, about a tablespoonful of the remedy into the ear and \ngently work or knead it in for a few minutes. Do this once a day only \nuntil the ear gets better, and then every other day is often enough. You \ncan look for a cure of ordinary cases in a week or less if treatment was \nbegun promptly at first signs, neglected cases requiring more time. \n\nHere are several other good remedies: \n\nCreolin 30 grains \n\nSulphate of zinc , , 16 grains \n\nWater 8 ounces \n\nThis one should be injected twice daily after cleansing the ear same \nas |or the first remedy given. \n\nThis one is to be .used three times a day. Cleanse the ear with in- \njections of equal parts of peroxyde of hydrogen and water three timefe a \nday, then injeet two t'easpoonfuls of the following: Sulphate of zinc one \ndram, sugar of lead two drams, glycerine two ounces, water six ounces. \n\nAnd this one to be used twic", + "l of the remedy into the ear and \ngently work or knead it in for a few minutes. Do this once a day only \nuntil the ear gets better, and then every other day is often enough. You \ncan look for a cure of ordinary cases in a week or less if treatment was \nbegun promptly at first signs, neglected cases requiring more time. \n\nHere are several other good remedies: \n\nCreolin 30 grains \n\nSulphate of zinc , , 16 grains \n\nWater 8 ounces \n\nThis one should be injected twice daily after cleansing the ear same \nas |or the first remedy given. \n\nThis one is to be .used three times a day. Cleanse the ear with in- \njections of equal parts of peroxyde of hydrogen and water three timefe a \nday, then injeet two t'easpoonfuls of the following: Sulphate of zinc one \ndram, sugar of lead two drams, glycerine two ounces, water six ounces. \n\nAnd this one to be used twice a day: Sulphate of zinc \"ten grains, \nacetate of lead thirty grains, credlin one-half ounce, glycerine three ounces, \nwater to make eight ounces; inject a tablespoonful into the ear twice a \nday. \n\nThe discharge from the ear will cause sores on the inside of flap, so \nwhen injecting the medicine wash these sores with the same. My iodine \nprescription is especially good for these sore spots. Injecting with rubber \nsyringe is always best, if your dog will hold quiet and not resist treatment, \nand in his struggling injurs the ear from the syringe. If you can't con- \ntrol and keep him quiet, then pouring it in will do, the main objection being \n\nmedicine wasted. I find very little trouble in giving any dog medicine \nfor I go at him easy and gently, talking to him and thus giving him to \nunderstand that his doctor is his friend. There are few dogs that", + "e a day: Sulphate of zinc \"ten grains, \nacetate of lead thirty grains, credlin one-half ounce, glycerine three ounces, \nwater to make eight ounces; inject a tablespoonful into the ear twice a \nday. \n\nThe discharge from the ear will cause sores on the inside of flap, so \nwhen injecting the medicine wash these sores with the same. My iodine \nprescription is especially good for these sore spots. Injecting with rubber \nsyringe is always best, if your dog will hold quiet and not resist treatment, \nand in his struggling injurs the ear from the syringe. If you can't con- \ntrol and keep him quiet, then pouring it in will do, the main objection being \n\nmedicine wasted. I find very little trouble in giving any dog medicine \nfor I go at him easy and gently, talking to him and thus giving him to \nunderstand that his doctor is his friend. There are few dogs that you \ncannot talk to and reason with, kind treatment very soon winning their \nconfidence. You can, of course, tell when ear is cured as the discharge and \noffensive smell ceases, ear looks healthy and dog has stopped scratching \nand shaking his head. \n\nIt cannot 'be too firmly insisted upon that, whenever a dog is suffer- \ning from ear canker or from any eruption or skin disease, it is quite neces- \nsary to give a good internal medicine as it is to apply a suitable external \nlotion. The only blood medicine known to many dog fanciers is sulphur. \nA new prescription, therefore, may not be out of place here. The follow- \ning may be made up into pills, and will prove an excellent all-round \ntonic and blood purifier. Take of: \n\nSulphate of iron (dried) 12 grains \n\nSulphate of quinine 6 grains \n\nBicarbonate of soda (dried) 24 grains \n\nLiquorice ", + " you \ncannot talk to and reason with, kind treatment very soon winning their \nconfidence. You can, of course, tell when ear is cured as the discharge and \noffensive smell ceases, ear looks healthy and dog has stopped scratching \nand shaking his head. \n\nIt cannot 'be too firmly insisted upon that, whenever a dog is suffer- \ning from ear canker or from any eruption or skin disease, it is quite neces- \nsary to give a good internal medicine as it is to apply a suitable external \nlotion. The only blood medicine known to many dog fanciers is sulphur. \nA new prescription, therefore, may not be out of place here. The follow- \ning may be made up into pills, and will prove an excellent all-round \ntonic and blood purifier. Take of: \n\nSulphate of iron (dried) 12 grains \n\nSulphate of quinine 6 grains \n\nBicarbonate of soda (dried) 24 grains \n\nLiquorice Root Powder and Extract of Gentian — Sufficient of each to \n\nform a suitable mass. \n\nDivide the above Into twelve pills, one of which morning and night \nwill do for a dog of 20 lbs. More or less in proportion for other dogs. \nOr Dent's or Clayton's Blood Purifying Pills are also both good to use, \nin old or very bad cases. This cannot be done with one box perhaps, any \nmore than you could cure yourself with a single bottle of spring medi- \ncine if your blood was out of order, so keep up treatment until desired \nresult has been accomplished. \n\nEar Canker, External. — This generally follows or appears in connec- \ntion with internal canker, due to the poisonous discharge from ear, caus- \ning sores on the flap or edges of ear. The tears and scratches from briars \nand thorns in working hunting dogs in close coverts, if not given attention, \nma", + " Root Powder and Extract of Gentian — Sufficient of each to \n\nform a suitable mass. \n\nDivide the above Into twelve pills, one of which morning and night \nwill do for a dog of 20 lbs. More or less in proportion for other dogs. \nOr Dent's or Clayton's Blood Purifying Pills are also both good to use, \nin old or very bad cases. This cannot be done with one box perhaps, any \nmore than you could cure yourself with a single bottle of spring medi- \ncine if your blood was out of order, so keep up treatment until desired \nresult has been accomplished. \n\nEar Canker, External. — This generally follows or appears in connec- \ntion with internal canker, due to the poisonous discharge from ear, caus- \ning sores on the flap or edges of ear. The tears and scratches from briars \nand thorns in working hunting dogs in close coverts, if not given attention, \nmay also set up external caker. Exteral canker is a sore or sores much \nof the nature of a cancer, a sore appearing on the outside or inside of \nthe ear which eats a hole through to the other side if- not arrested. It \nis much harder t© cure than internal canker. It often exists as a se- \nquence of inflammation, ulceration, or suppuration of the internal passage. \nExternal canker often starts, especially- in hounds and pointers, or any \nlong-eared dogs, with a small sore that gradually eats into the flap until \nit makes a slit in the ear that continues to grow deeper, and will be per- \nhaps a quarter inch wide. This will be scabbed over on edges of the slit \nwith a thin scab, bleeding a good deal, due to dog c'ontin»allv shaking his \nhead,- Make a hood or cap of a piece of canvas of sufficient length to \nreach around the dog's head, having two p", + "y also set up external caker. Exteral canker is a sore or sores much \nof the nature of a cancer, a sore appearing on the outside or inside of \nthe ear which eats a hole through to the other side if- not arrested. It \nis much harder t© cure than internal canker. It often exists as a se- \nquence of inflammation, ulceration, or suppuration of the internal passage. \nExternal canker often starts, especially- in hounds and pointers, or any \nlong-eared dogs, with a small sore that gradually eats into the flap until \nit makes a slit in the ear that continues to grow deeper, and will be per- \nhaps a quarter inch wide. This will be scabbed over on edges of the slit \nwith a thin scab, bleeding a good deal, due to dog c'ontin»allv shaking his \nhead,- Make a hood or cap of a piece of canvas of sufficient length to \nreach around the dog's head, having two pieces of tape running through \na hem at each side lengthwise, by which you can draw the cap tight enough \naround the dogs' neck behind tho ears, and aga'n, just above the eyes, \ntying them underneath. This hood or cap prevents dog from irritating the \nears by flapping them. \n\n\nTreatment. — First wash and dry the sores nicely, then touch the sore \nedges twice a day with following solution: Sulphate of copper one dram \nto an ounce of water. Here are several other remedies: Yellow oxide \nof mercury 15 grains to one ounce of simple ointment. Mix, and use \nonce a day to sores after having first cleaned them. Another is, if any of \nthe sores look \"angry\" scrape with a knife a little blue stone into fine \npowder and dust the ear with it; or, after bathing and drying nicely touch \nthem with a point of lunar caustic. As soon as you have cauterized the \nsor", + "ieces of tape running through \na hem at each side lengthwise, by which you can draw the cap tight enough \naround the dogs' neck behind tho ears, and aga'n, just above the eyes, \ntying them underneath. This hood or cap prevents dog from irritating the \nears by flapping them. \n\n\nTreatment. — First wash and dry the sores nicely, then touch the sore \nedges twice a day with following solution: Sulphate of copper one dram \nto an ounce of water. Here are several other remedies: Yellow oxide \nof mercury 15 grains to one ounce of simple ointment. Mix, and use \nonce a day to sores after having first cleaned them. Another is, if any of \nthe sores look \"angry\" scrape with a knife a little blue stone into fine \npowder and dust the ear with it; or, after bathing and drying nicely touch \nthem with a point of lunar caustic. As soon as you have cauterized the \nsores apply a damp sponge or cloth. \n\nQuoting Hugh Dalziel: — \"There are other cases where the whole of \nthe external ear becomes swollen and tender, the flap thickened and filled \nwith fluid between the skin and the cartilage or gristle; in such cases \nthe best plan is, after bathing the ears well, to cut them with a lancet, \npress out the bloody matter, and, having again well washed and softly \ndried the ears, let them be touched with the following: \n\nLead Liniment. \n\nGoulard's extract of lead 1 ounce \n\nGlycerine and carbolic acid % ounce \n\nFinest olive oil 4 y2 ounces \n\n\"Mix the two first named, and add the oil gently, rubbing together \nin a mortar. Shake bottle well before using. In getting the gly- \ncerine and carbolic acid from your druggist, I mean it to be one \npart pure carbolic acid in five parts. \n\n\"There is also a mangy affection of ", + "es apply a damp sponge or cloth. \n\nQuoting Hugh Dalziel: — \"There are other cases where the whole of \nthe external ear becomes swollen and tender, the flap thickened and filled \nwith fluid between the skin and the cartilage or gristle; in such cases \nthe best plan is, after bathing the ears well, to cut them with a lancet, \npress out the bloody matter, and, having again well washed and softly \ndried the ears, let them be touched with the following: \n\nLead Liniment. \n\nGoulard's extract of lead 1 ounce \n\nGlycerine and carbolic acid % ounce \n\nFinest olive oil 4 y2 ounces \n\n\"Mix the two first named, and add the oil gently, rubbing together \nin a mortar. Shake bottle well before using. In getting the gly- \ncerine and carbolic acid from your druggist, I mean it to be one \npart pure carbolic acid in five parts. \n\n\"There is also a mangy affection of the ear which might be confounded \nwith external canker; in such cases the edges of the ear become dry, hot \nand scaly, and hair come out, but this is not ear canker and should be \ntreated as mange with Eberhart's Skin Cure, applying it twice daily, rub- \nbing it on until ear softens up and gently scraping off the hair with the \nfingers.\" \n\nEnlarged Joints — All large joints are not diseased. In selecting a \npup from a litter the big jointed ones ore to be preferred. Enlarged joints, \nfrom the want of the hard, earthy materials in the bone, which makes them \nyielding, so that they cannot support the weight of the body, consequently \ngiving away, producing deformity, are, however, often met with, caused \ngenerally by bad food, lack of good water, fresh air and sunshine. (See \nRickets.) \n\nEar, Polypus in the — This will occur sometimes in the lining mem- \nb", + "the ear which might be confounded \nwith external canker; in such cases the edges of the ear become dry, hot \nand scaly, and hair come out, but this is not ear canker and should be \ntreated as mange with Eberhart's Skin Cure, applying it twice daily, rub- \nbing it on until ear softens up and gently scraping off the hair with the \nfingers.\" \n\nEnlarged Joints — All large joints are not diseased. In selecting a \npup from a litter the big jointed ones ore to be preferred. Enlarged joints, \nfrom the want of the hard, earthy materials in the bone, which makes them \nyielding, so that they cannot support the weight of the body, consequently \ngiving away, producing deformity, are, however, often met with, caused \ngenerally by bad food, lack of good water, fresh air and sunshine. (See \nRickets.) \n\nEar, Polypus in the — This will occur sometimes in the lining mem- \nbrane of the external meatus. Their removal should be left to the vet- \nerinary surgeon. \n\nEar, Wax Hardening in the Warm water injections are useful and \n\nafterward the ear should be carefully dried; or better yet, glycerine first \nput in hot water and when cool enough to use, inject into dog's ear. His \n\n\n \n\nhead laid flat on one side. Or, a little oil of almonds poured into the caviy is \ngood. Either should be kept up daily until the wax is softened. Another \ngood thing is one part spirits of wine to twenty parts of lukewarm water. \nDry afterward with cotton-wool rolled around a probe or piece of pointed \n\nstick. \n\nEnteritis — (See Bowels, Inflammation of.) \n\nErythema. — A superficial inflammation of the skin. Dogs occasionally \nhave it; not often a serious matter, though at times quite obstinate. The \nskin peels, leaving the part tender and sor", + "rane of the external meatus. Their removal should be left to the vet- \nerinary surgeon. \n\nEar, Wax Hardening in the Warm water injections are useful and \n\nafterward the ear should be carefully dried; or better yet, glycerine first \nput in hot water and when cool enough to use, inject into dog's ear. His \n\n\n \n\nhead laid flat on one side. Or, a little oil of almonds poured into the caviy is \ngood. Either should be kept up daily until the wax is softened. Another \ngood thing is one part spirits of wine to twenty parts of lukewarm water. \nDry afterward with cotton-wool rolled around a probe or piece of pointed \n\nstick. \n\nEnteritis — (See Bowels, Inflammation of.) \n\nErythema. — A superficial inflammation of the skin. Dogs occasionally \nhave it; not often a serious matter, though at times quite obstinate. The \nskin peels, leaving the part tender and sore. The mouth is often the seat \nof the disease, and the skin finally becomes wrinkled. Administer a purga- \ntive and bathe the parts with a saturated solution of boracic acid lotion \n(non-poisonous). \n\nEczema. — This is not contagious, and in this respect, differs from \nmange, which is. It is a constitutional trouble and no external application \nalone will ever cure it, and you simpy waste time and medicine giving ex- \nternal treatment alone,, for to insure a cure of this disease, internal and \nexternal treatment both are required. Neither must you expect to cure \nit up in a short time, which you ran do in mange, for eczema requires time \nand patience on your part — and the proper treatment. The blood must he \npurified, and you know that if you yourself were \"taking a spring medicine \nfor a general cleaning out and getting your blood in the right condition", + "e. The mouth is often the seat \nof the disease, and the skin finally becomes wrinkled. Administer a purga- \ntive and bathe the parts with a saturated solution of boracic acid lotion \n(non-poisonous). \n\nEczema. — This is not contagious, and in this respect, differs from \nmange, which is. It is a constitutional trouble and no external application \nalone will ever cure it, and you simpy waste time and medicine giving ex- \nternal treatment alone,, for to insure a cure of this disease, internal and \nexternal treatment both are required. Neither must you expect to cure \nit up in a short time, which you ran do in mange, for eczema requires time \nand patience on your part — and the proper treatment. The blood must he \npurified, and you know that if you yourself were \"taking a spring medicine \nfor a general cleaning out and getting your blood in the right condition \nyou would not expect to do it on one single bottle of Dr. Somebody's Sarsa- \nparilla. Eczema requires a proper course of medicine, but can be cured. In \nthis disease. the hair sacks or follicles are the \"principal seat of the dis3ase, \nbecoming inflamed, and if the animal is a white one the hair assumes a. \nrusty or reddish color at the roots. The inside of the thighs, back of the \nforelegs, Hie elbows and belly art the parts first affected. Prompt means \nmust be taken at this tinr? to check it up or inflammation increases rapidly, \nand the entire skin and subcutaneous tissues will be involved, the hair \ndrops out from the affected follicle, purulent matter exudes and pustules \nform, which break open, the matter from them running together and form- \ning scabs, which crack open and bleed, and the animal has become a pitiful \nand loathsome object, em", + " \nyou would not expect to do it on one single bottle of Dr. Somebody's Sarsa- \nparilla. Eczema requires a proper course of medicine, but can be cured. In \nthis disease. the hair sacks or follicles are the \"principal seat of the dis3ase, \nbecoming inflamed, and if the animal is a white one the hair assumes a. \nrusty or reddish color at the roots. The inside of the thighs, back of the \nforelegs, Hie elbows and belly art the parts first affected. Prompt means \nmust be taken at this tinr? to check it up or inflammation increases rapidly, \nand the entire skin and subcutaneous tissues will be involved, the hair \ndrops out from the affected follicle, purulent matter exudes and pustules \nform, which break open, the matter from them running together and form- \ning scabs, which crack open and bleed, and the animal has become a pitiful \nand loathsome object, emitting a very disagreeable odor. \n\nIn my forty years' experience in handling dogs I have found at least \nfifty cases of eczema to one of mange. Any skin trouble appearing on a \ndog the first conclusion of so many is that it is mange, and here is where \nthe mistake often comes in. Eczema is curable in a dog the same as in \na human, but patience and regular, persistent treatment must be expected \nto be given the patient. \n\n' In every article on eczema given herein Eberhart's Skin Cure will do \nthe work externally, and nothing more certain to use for the external part \nof the treatment, in lieu of any others advised in either of the articles. It \nis also safe and non-poisonous. \n\nIt will require a month or even two or three months' treatment to effect \na cure in eczema, but if you follow treatment, and keep it up faithfully, you \n\n\n \n\nwill surel", + "itting a very disagreeable odor. \n\nIn my forty years' experience in handling dogs I have found at least \nfifty cases of eczema to one of mange. Any skin trouble appearing on a \ndog the first conclusion of so many is that it is mange, and here is where \nthe mistake often comes in. Eczema is curable in a dog the same as in \na human, but patience and regular, persistent treatment must be expected \nto be given the patient. \n\n' In every article on eczema given herein Eberhart's Skin Cure will do \nthe work externally, and nothing more certain to use for the external part \nof the treatment, in lieu of any others advised in either of the articles. It \nis also safe and non-poisonous. \n\nIt will require a month or even two or three months' treatment to effect \na cure in eczema, but if you follow treatment, and keep it up faithfully, you \n\n\n \n\nwill surely be rewarded for your trouble by again seeing your dog as lie \nshould be — in his usual good health and condition. \n\nA couple years ago I found out something new to use internally, for \nthe blood, in connection with my skin remedy,, externally. A pure white \nsulphur, only obtainable of a homeopathic druggist, and is called — Sulphur \n12X. I succeeded in curing up several cases of chronic eczema that I had \nfailed with before. One was a Chow Chow, a long-coated dog, that was \nalmost bare of hair, using the skin remedy once a day, well rubbed in with \nthe hands, and giving him morning and night, mixed in his food, (as it is \ntasteless), as much as would hold on a silver dime. Sometimes I gave it \ndry, by opening mouth and dropping it well back on his tongue, mornings, \nwhen his breakfast was dry Spratt's dog cakes. This dogs coat came out \nfull, t", + "y be rewarded for your trouble by again seeing your dog as lie \nshould be — in his usual good health and condition. \n\nA couple years ago I found out something new to use internally, for \nthe blood, in connection with my skin remedy,, externally. A pure white \nsulphur, only obtainable of a homeopathic druggist, and is called — Sulphur \n12X. I succeeded in curing up several cases of chronic eczema that I had \nfailed with before. One was a Chow Chow, a long-coated dog, that was \nalmost bare of hair, using the skin remedy once a day, well rubbed in with \nthe hands, and giving him morning and night, mixed in his food, (as it is \ntasteless), as much as would hold on a silver dime. Sometimes I gave it \ndry, by opening mouth and dropping it well back on his tongue, mornings, \nwhen his breakfast was dry Spratt's dog cakes. This dogs coat came out \nfull, this part mostly due to my skin remedy, which is a hair grower. If \nno homeopathic druggist in your town, your druggist can order it for you, \nor, you can get it from me. I consider this valuable treatment for eczema, \nas so far, it has not failed to cure. \n\nIf your dog has skin trouble, find out whether it is eczema, or one \nof the several kinds of mange, see \"Mange\",. also. \n\nThe following, on eczema, written by Dr. F. Holmes Brown, is an able \narticle on this subject: \n\n\"Eczema in the dog manifests many of the same signs and symptoms \nof the same disease found in man. No disease in the whole range of skin \ndiseases is so difficult to treat properly. In eczema in the dog it is especially \nimportant that one first of all find out what is causing the disease, then \nseek to remove it. In that way only can we hope for success. \n\n\"Eczema is a", + "his part mostly due to my skin remedy, which is a hair grower. If \nno homeopathic druggist in your town, your druggist can order it for you, \nor, you can get it from me. I consider this valuable treatment for eczema, \nas so far, it has not failed to cure. \n\nIf your dog has skin trouble, find out whether it is eczema, or one \nof the several kinds of mange, see \"Mange\",. also. \n\nThe following, on eczema, written by Dr. F. Holmes Brown, is an able \narticle on this subject: \n\n\"Eczema in the dog manifests many of the same signs and symptoms \nof the same disease found in man. No disease in the whole range of skin \ndiseases is so difficult to treat properly. In eczema in the dog it is especially \nimportant that one first of all find out what is causing the disease, then \nseek to remove it. In that way only can we hope for success. \n\n\"Eczema is an acute or chronic catarrhal inflammatory disease of the \nskin. In the dog it manifests itself in two separate and distinct forms; first, \nthe blotch or nervous or neurotic form, and second, the red mange or irri- \ntative form. The lesions in this disease vary according to the acting cause, \nthe seat of the disease and the care given the dog. The blotch or neurotic \nform attaclfs the skin on the head and along the back. This form is similar \nto the \"milk crust\" found in children, and li due to much the same causes. \nThe red mange is that form in which the skin is generally red, but it is \nmore visible under the legs, on the back and abdomen. \n\n\"The usual form of eruption in canine eczema cinsists of a large num- \nber of small water pimples or vesicles frequently covering a large extent \nof skin. These are formed close together, forming quite larg", + "n acute or chronic catarrhal inflammatory disease of the \nskin. In the dog it manifests itself in two separate and distinct forms; first, \nthe blotch or nervous or neurotic form, and second, the red mange or irri- \ntative form. The lesions in this disease vary according to the acting cause, \nthe seat of the disease and the care given the dog. The blotch or neurotic \nform attaclfs the skin on the head and along the back. This form is similar \nto the \"milk crust\" found in children, and li due to much the same causes. \nThe red mange is that form in which the skin is generally red, but it is \nmore visible under the legs, on the back and abdomen. \n\n\"The usual form of eruption in canine eczema cinsists of a large num- \nber of small water pimples or vesicles frequently covering a large extent \nof skin. These are formed close together, forming quite large water blis- \nters. When opened these look cellular in structure from the many small \npimples of which they are composed. They terminate either by absorption \nor rupture. They come in crops and remain for varying periods of time. \nAll dogs are liable to attacks of this disease. Eczema becomes chronic \nafter repeated attacks. When we have a subdued form, there is a greater \ntendency to crusting, and in severe cases to the formation of pus. In the \nblotch, lack of exercise, constipation, over-feeding, injurious foods and \nindigestion are the main causes. In the red mange form, lack of assimila- \ntion, rheumatism, gout, and external irritation, as lice and ticks act as \ncauses. In both of these forms, lack of exercise is one of the most impor- \ntant causes. This results in an over-heated blood surcharged with the \npartly assimilated food, and in nature seek3 t", + "e water blis- \nters. When opened these look cellular in structure from the many small \npimples of which they are composed. They terminate either by absorption \nor rupture. They come in crops and remain for varying periods of time. \nAll dogs are liable to attacks of this disease. Eczema becomes chronic \nafter repeated attacks. When we have a subdued form, there is a greater \ntendency to crusting, and in severe cases to the formation of pus. In the \nblotch, lack of exercise, constipation, over-feeding, injurious foods and \nindigestion are the main causes. In the red mange form, lack of assimila- \ntion, rheumatism, gout, and external irritation, as lice and ticks act as \ncauses. In both of these forms, lack of exercise is one of the most impor- \ntant causes. This results in an over-heated blood surcharged with the \npartly assimilated food, and in nature seek3 to get rid of this excess of \neffete material by the skin. \n\n\n\n\"This is carried off by the exudation. This is a law of nature, when \nthe ordinary channels are clogged, to try and excrete these substances \nthrough the skin. This is particularly so in cases due to rheumatism, where \nnature seeks to rid the system of the excess of uric acid and urates. These \nsubstances act as direct irritants to the skin, and set up a catarrhal inflam- \nmation. Washing dogs affected with eczema is to be avoided, as much as \npossible, as both water and soap act as a direct irritant to the already \ninflamed skin. The sulphate of magnesia or soda is in the beginning of \ntreatment of great value. When there is much constitutional disturbance, \nopium and calomel in grain closes are indicated. Benzoated oxide of zinc \nointment in the milder forms is of great benefit. Tincture ", + "o get rid of this excess of \neffete material by the skin. \n\n\n\n\"This is carried off by the exudation. This is a law of nature, when \nthe ordinary channels are clogged, to try and excrete these substances \nthrough the skin. This is particularly so in cases due to rheumatism, where \nnature seeks to rid the system of the excess of uric acid and urates. These \nsubstances act as direct irritants to the skin, and set up a catarrhal inflam- \nmation. Washing dogs affected with eczema is to be avoided, as much as \npossible, as both water and soap act as a direct irritant to the already \ninflamed skin. The sulphate of magnesia or soda is in the beginning of \ntreatment of great value. When there is much constitutional disturbance, \nopium and calomel in grain closes are indicated. Benzoated oxide of zinc \nointment in the milder forms is of great benefit. Tincture of arnica, 15 \nto 20 grains to the ounce, of an oily lotion is of value. Lotions contain- \ning salol or salicylic acid from five to thirty grains to the ounce, resorcin \nin the same proportion. Dusting powders composed of acetanilid, salol, \nsalicylic acid, or resorcin with sterate of zinc as a base, is of value. When \ndisease is due to debility, mineral tonics and cod liver oil should be given. \nWhen the disease becomes chronic, stronger remedies must be used; oint- \nments containing juniper tar, green soap and sulphur are of value. The \nointment of the nitrate and ammoniate of mercury are much used. In \ncases where the skin is especially sensitive, silver nitrate, 1 grain to the \nounce of water will often effect a cure. In the chronic cases, especially, \niron, arsenic, calomel and quinine are to be used. The animal, while under- \ngoing treatment, should", + " of arnica, 15 \nto 20 grains to the ounce, of an oily lotion is of value. Lotions contain- \ning salol or salicylic acid from five to thirty grains to the ounce, resorcin \nin the same proportion. Dusting powders composed of acetanilid, salol, \nsalicylic acid, or resorcin with sterate of zinc as a base, is of value. When \ndisease is due to debility, mineral tonics and cod liver oil should be given. \nWhen the disease becomes chronic, stronger remedies must be used; oint- \nments containing juniper tar, green soap and sulphur are of value. The \nointment of the nitrate and ammoniate of mercury are much used. In \ncases where the skin is especially sensitive, silver nitrate, 1 grain to the \nounce of water will often effect a cure. In the chronic cases, especially, \niron, arsenic, calomel and quinine are to be used. The animal, while under- \ngoing treatment, should be kept clean, and give plenty of exercise. An \neruption, resembling eczema, may be induced by large doses of mercury. \nThe skin becomes red and swollen, then forms large scales and hardens. \nThis eruption is generally limited to the limbs and scrotum. Some of the \nsymptoms are salivation, loss of appetite, eyelids closed, dullness, offensive \nodor from the skin, and rarely, death.\" \n\nI now give you Dent's article on Eczema, written expressly for thia \nbook: \n\n\"In medical nomenclature, eczema is a very comprehensive term. It \nis applied to all diseases of the skin (except true mange or dog itch), and \non account of the irritation set up during an attack of mange, it is generally \ncomplicated with eczema, which remains to annoy the dog and his owner \nlong after the mange mites are destroyed. \n\n\"Dogs are particularly subject to skin diseases, that are the b", + " be kept clean, and give plenty of exercise. An \neruption, resembling eczema, may be induced by large doses of mercury. \nThe skin becomes red and swollen, then forms large scales and hardens. \nThis eruption is generally limited to the limbs and scrotum. Some of the \nsymptoms are salivation, loss of appetite, eyelids closed, dullness, offensive \nodor from the skin, and rarely, death.\" \n\nI now give you Dent's article on Eczema, written expressly for thia \nbook: \n\n\"In medical nomenclature, eczema is a very comprehensive term. It \nis applied to all diseases of the skin (except true mange or dog itch), and \non account of the irritation set up during an attack of mange, it is generally \ncomplicated with eczema, which remains to annoy the dog and his owner \nlong after the mange mites are destroyed. \n\n\"Dogs are particularly subject to skin diseases, that are the bane \nalike of the breeder keeping a large number of dogs in kennels, or the \nsingle house pet. While true dog itch is common enough, ninety per cent \nof all skin diseases are eczema. \n\n\"There is a close relation between the skin of the dog and his digestive , \norgans, and a deranged stomach will quickly find expression through an \neruption of the skin; any poverty or plethoric condition of the blood will \nalso be expressed in the same way. If there is any defect or unhealthy \ncondition of the digestive tract, and it is called upon to digest unsuitable \nfood, it is only a question of time before poisons are introduced into the \nblood that will produce inflammation and eruptions of the skin. Strictly \nspeaking, eczema is an inflammation of the skin due to the causes above \nmentioned, and numerous others such as old, dirty, damp bedding, lack of \nexercis", + "ane \nalike of the breeder keeping a large number of dogs in kennels, or the \nsingle house pet. While true dog itch is common enough, ninety per cent \nof all skin diseases are eczema. \n\n\"There is a close relation between the skin of the dog and his digestive , \norgans, and a deranged stomach will quickly find expression through an \neruption of the skin; any poverty or plethoric condition of the blood will \nalso be expressed in the same way. If there is any defect or unhealthy \ncondition of the digestive tract, and it is called upon to digest unsuitable \nfood, it is only a question of time before poisons are introduced into the \nblood that will produce inflammation and eruptions of the skin. Strictly \nspeaking, eczema is an inflammation of the skin due to the causes above \nmentioned, and numerous others such as old, dirty, damp bedding, lack of \nexercise, over-feeding, starvation, irritation from insects, lice, fleas or from \n\n\n\ntrue mange. In most cases it can be ascribed to a disordered condition of \nthe blood and general system. \n\n\"Eczema assumes a variety of forms. In one very common form there \nis first a redness of the entire skin with a dry scaly dandruff that flakes \noff. In another form there is an eruption of small distinct pimples or \npapules that do not always break but can be easily felt, like shot under \nthe skin. In another form there is a formation of scurvy crusts of a yel- \nlowish white color that smells like mice, and underneath this crust are \nsmall, cup-shaped ulcers. \n\n\"Follicular mange, or red mange, is due to a sort of vegetable fungoid \nmite that lives at the base 'of the hair and around the sebaceus gland. \nIt turns the skin a sort of brownish red, kills the hair root,", + "e, over-feeding, starvation, irritation from insects, lice, fleas or from \n\n\n\ntrue mange. In most cases it can be ascribed to a disordered condition of \nthe blood and general system. \n\n\"Eczema assumes a variety of forms. In one very common form there \nis first a redness of the entire skin with a dry scaly dandruff that flakes \noff. In another form there is an eruption of small distinct pimples or \npapules that do not always break but can be easily felt, like shot under \nthe skin. In another form there is a formation of scurvy crusts of a yel- \nlowish white color that smells like mice, and underneath this crust are \nsmall, cup-shaped ulcers. \n\n\"Follicular mange, or red mange, is due to a sort of vegetable fungoid \nmite that lives at the base 'of the hair and around the sebaceus gland. \nIt turns the skin a sort of brownish red, kills the hair root, and is most \ncommonly found along the back near the root of the tail. \n\n\"In the commonest form of eczema. there will first be noticed a patch \non some part of the dog's body that is inflamed or covered with pimples. \nThese pimples increase in size and become a vesicle filled with a clear tur- \nbulent or purulent fluid. This sore breaks, the fluid escapes, runs over \nthe skin which it irritates, and dries into scabs which mat the hair together. \nThe inflammation affects the hair follicle, the hair drops out leaving bare \nspots, and there is a constant exudate of matter, which spreads and forms \nmore hare spots. The skin becomes ulcerated or thickened and wrinkled. \nThe dog is tormented by the intolerable itching past all point of endur- \nance, scratches himself until he bleeds, cannot sleep or eat, gets no rest \nand becomes a mere wreck of his former ", + " and is most \ncommonly found along the back near the root of the tail. \n\n\"In the commonest form of eczema. there will first be noticed a patch \non some part of the dog's body that is inflamed or covered with pimples. \nThese pimples increase in size and become a vesicle filled with a clear tur- \nbulent or purulent fluid. This sore breaks, the fluid escapes, runs over \nthe skin which it irritates, and dries into scabs which mat the hair together. \nThe inflammation affects the hair follicle, the hair drops out leaving bare \nspots, and there is a constant exudate of matter, which spreads and forms \nmore hare spots. The skin becomes ulcerated or thickened and wrinkled. \nThe dog is tormented by the intolerable itching past all point of endur- \nance, scratches himself until he bleeds, cannot sleep or eat, gets no rest \nand becomes a mere wreck of his former self. \n\n\"Treatment. — As previously stated, eczema and inflammation of the \nskin are largely due to constitutional causes, and there is no specific treat- \nment or radical cure for all cases, and the owner must exercise his power \nof judgment and reason, and possibly try two or three different preparations \nbefore effecting a cure. \n\n\"The following course must be pursued. First make a change in the \nanimal's diet if he is being fed on grains and vegetables with little or no \nmeat, give him an increased amount of meat both lean and raw, with little \nor no bread or vegetables, and vice versa. If the dog is fat and plethoric, \ngenerally prosperous, and inclined to be constipated, give him a good laxa- \ntive pill every night and fast for twenty-four hours. If he is thin and un- \nthrifty give cod liver oil emulson with from two to five grains of the \nsulphate ", + "self. \n\n\"Treatment. — As previously stated, eczema and inflammation of the \nskin are largely due to constitutional causes, and there is no specific treat- \nment or radical cure for all cases, and the owner must exercise his power \nof judgment and reason, and possibly try two or three different preparations \nbefore effecting a cure. \n\n\"The following course must be pursued. First make a change in the \nanimal's diet if he is being fed on grains and vegetables with little or no \nmeat, give him an increased amount of meat both lean and raw, with little \nor no bread or vegetables, and vice versa. If the dog is fat and plethoric, \ngenerally prosperous, and inclined to be constipated, give him a good laxa- \ntive pill every night and fast for twenty-four hours. If he is thin and un- \nthrifty give cod liver oil emulson with from two to five grains of the \nsulphate or iron of Sergeant's Iron and Arsenic Pills. The fat plethoric \ndog should have a blood purifying and cooling pill twice a day for some \ntime. Clayton's Blood Cooling Pill is very good, or the following prescrip- \ntion: \n\nFlower of sulphur 2 ounces \n\nCream of tartar 3 ounces \n\nBromide of potassium 3 drams \n\nMix and divide into eighteen powders and give one in the morning. \n\n\"The blood purifying and cooling pills mentioned are th» best thing \nto use, handy and easier to give. \n\n\n\n\"Besides the mange and eczema cures on the market the following \nare useful in cases where there is great irritation with little or no eruption: \n\nPlumbi acet % dram \n\nSoda bibarat 1 % drams \n\nGlycerin 2 ounces \n\nAqua camphor , 8 ounces- \n\nLanolin 4 ounces \n\nLard 4 ounces \n\nSalicylic acid 1 ounce \n\nBoracic acid 1 ounce \n\nApply once a day and wash every week", + " or iron of Sergeant's Iron and Arsenic Pills. The fat plethoric \ndog should have a blood purifying and cooling pill twice a day for some \ntime. Clayton's Blood Cooling Pill is very good, or the following prescrip- \ntion: \n\nFlower of sulphur 2 ounces \n\nCream of tartar 3 ounces \n\nBromide of potassium 3 drams \n\nMix and divide into eighteen powders and give one in the morning. \n\n\"The blood purifying and cooling pills mentioned are th» best thing \nto use, handy and easier to give. \n\n\n\n\"Besides the mange and eczema cures on the market the following \nare useful in cases where there is great irritation with little or no eruption: \n\nPlumbi acet % dram \n\nSoda bibarat 1 % drams \n\nGlycerin 2 ounces \n\nAqua camphor , 8 ounces- \n\nLanolin 4 ounces \n\nLard 4 ounces \n\nSalicylic acid 1 ounce \n\nBoracic acid 1 ounce \n\nApply once a day and wash every week and repeat. \n\nAnother is: \n\nCarbolized glycerin 1 ounce. \n\nLaudanum 2 ounces \n\nCarbonate of potash 2 drams \n\nApply all over, twice a day, wash twice a week. \n\nAnother is: \n\nBoracic acid 1 ounce \n\nSalicyclic acid 1 ounco \n\nLaudanum 1 ounce \n\nWhale oil 14 ounces \n\nApply all over twice a day and wash once a week with Eberhart's \nSoap.\" \n\n\"The Kennelman\" has this to say of Eczema, published in American \nStock-Keeper: \n\n\"Obstinate cases of eczema are most distressingly aggravating to the \nkennel owner. In a majority of instances this condition arises from the \ncontinued use of starchy foods. When I he symptoms appear — pustulous \nformations at the roots af the hair, after a preliminary redness of the \nskin and wet oozy sores that appear to the size of a half dollar in a night, \nthe diet should be attended to. Lean, raw meat must be fed almost", + " and repeat. \n\nAnother is: \n\nCarbolized glycerin 1 ounce. \n\nLaudanum 2 ounces \n\nCarbonate of potash 2 drams \n\nApply all over, twice a day, wash twice a week. \n\nAnother is: \n\nBoracic acid 1 ounce \n\nSalicyclic acid 1 ounco \n\nLaudanum 1 ounce \n\nWhale oil 14 ounces \n\nApply all over twice a day and wash once a week with Eberhart's \nSoap.\" \n\n\"The Kennelman\" has this to say of Eczema, published in American \nStock-Keeper: \n\n\"Obstinate cases of eczema are most distressingly aggravating to the \nkennel owner. In a majority of instances this condition arises from the \ncontinued use of starchy foods. When I he symptoms appear — pustulous \nformations at the roots af the hair, after a preliminary redness of the \nskin and wet oozy sores that appear to the size of a half dollar in a night, \nthe diet should be attended to. Lean, raw meat must be fed almost ex- \nclusively. Then the blood must be purified, and exercise given freely. A \nhandy preparation that will be found excellent as a general cleanser and \npreventive is a mixture of equal parts (not weights) of Epsom salts, cream \nof tartar and sulphur lac; a pinch every morning, in quantity according \nto the size of the dog, dropped on the tongue for a week will do good. \nIt is a remedial agent that is useful at any time. In bad chronic cases \nthis mixture will do well — one drop of fluid extract of colchicum and five \ngrains of sulphate of soda, three times daily in a capsule; feed raw beef \nand no cereal food. Apply to the sores equal parts of oil of tar and alcohol, \nor Eberhart's Skin Cure. \n\n\"Another good thing is the liver of sulphur one buys in pound tins \n\n\nn diseases \n\n(Sulph. Potass). Dissolve a teaspoonful in a quart of warm water and ", + " ex- \nclusively. Then the blood must be purified, and exercise given freely. A \nhandy preparation that will be found excellent as a general cleanser and \npreventive is a mixture of equal parts (not weights) of Epsom salts, cream \nof tartar and sulphur lac; a pinch every morning, in quantity according \nto the size of the dog, dropped on the tongue for a week will do good. \nIt is a remedial agent that is useful at any time. In bad chronic cases \nthis mixture will do well — one drop of fluid extract of colchicum and five \ngrains of sulphate of soda, three times daily in a capsule; feed raw beef \nand no cereal food. Apply to the sores equal parts of oil of tar and alcohol, \nor Eberhart's Skin Cure. \n\n\"Another good thing is the liver of sulphur one buys in pound tins \n\n\nn diseases \n\n(Sulph. Potass). Dissolve a teaspoonful in a quart of warm water and \napply at once to the sores, in fact, the whole body should be covered with \nit. If a dip is required for several dogs make the solution of the above \nproportions; if too strong the hair will be burned off. This is a won- \nderfully good remedy for puppy rash that develops often after puppies \nleave the mother; and if the puppy licks itself all the better.\" \n\nFatness, Excessive. — This should never exist in any dog and need not \nproviding it has been fed properly and sufficiently exercised. It is a hard \nthing to do to reduce a dog, especially an old one, after it has been allowed \nto get into this condition. However, some dogs are predisposed to obesity, \nand to put on fat even when on a meagre diet; such being the case with \na great many pugs and different species of spaniels. A certain amount of \nfat is not only a sign of health, but also ", + "\napply at once to the sores, in fact, the whole body should be covered with \nit. If a dip is required for several dogs make the solution of the above \nproportions; if too strong the hair will be burned off. This is a won- \nderfully good remedy for puppy rash that develops often after puppies \nleave the mother; and if the puppy licks itself all the better.\" \n\nFatness, Excessive. — This should never exist in any dog and need not \nproviding it has been fed properly and sufficiently exercised. It is a hard \nthing to do to reduce a dog, especially an old one, after it has been allowed \nto get into this condition. However, some dogs are predisposed to obesity, \nand to put on fat even when on a meagre diet; such being the case with \na great many pugs and different species of spaniels. A certain amount of \nfat is not only a sign of health, but also desirable, as it is the store of fuel \nthat nature lays up to meet future exigencies; but an excess of fat con- \nstitutes a morbid and diseased state of the body. \n\nA .common effect of excessive fat is to set up skin disease, with dis- \ncharge therefrom, which is Nature's means of ridding the system of the \nsuperfluous matter. Or the fat accumulates round vital organs, interfering \nwith the animal's respiration, making the breathing labored, wheezy, and \nasthamatical, painful to the sufferer, which blows and pants on the slightest \nextra exertion, and most distressing to the owner. In bitches not allowed \nto breed, fat accumulates round the kidneys and ovaries; the heart also \nbecomes surrounded with fat, and what is called fatty infiltration or fatty \ndegeneration ensues, which may cause sudden death. \n\nCauses. — It is caused by confinement, lack of exercise an", + "desirable, as it is the store of fuel \nthat nature lays up to meet future exigencies; but an excess of fat con- \nstitutes a morbid and diseased state of the body. \n\nA .common effect of excessive fat is to set up skin disease, with dis- \ncharge therefrom, which is Nature's means of ridding the system of the \nsuperfluous matter. Or the fat accumulates round vital organs, interfering \nwith the animal's respiration, making the breathing labored, wheezy, and \nasthamatical, painful to the sufferer, which blows and pants on the slightest \nextra exertion, and most distressing to the owner. In bitches not allowed \nto breed, fat accumulates round the kidneys and ovaries; the heart also \nbecomes surrounded with fat, and what is called fatty infiltration or fatty \ndegeneration ensues, which may cause sudden death. \n\nCauses. — It is caused by confinement, lack of exercise and an over \nabundance of food of too rich a quality of fat-producing material. Castrat- \ning of dogs and spaying of bitches — and I don't believe it right to do either \n— will cause accumulations of adipose matter, as it takes from the dog \none of the organs of secretion, and all dogs that refuse sexual connection \nwill become obese. All dogs should be allowed Nature's privilege at least \na few times during their lives. \n\nTreatment. — Give a brisk purgative two or three times a week and \ngive two to three grains of the iodide of potash in water twice a day after \nfeeding. Gradually decrease the allowance of food and feed only stale \nbread, dog biscuit or crackers, dry if they will eat them, if not moisten \nwith a very little milk or thin soup; do not feed grease, fat, potatoes or \nsweets of any kind. As the food is decreased slowly increase the amoun", + "d an over \nabundance of food of too rich a quality of fat-producing material. Castrat- \ning of dogs and spaying of bitches — and I don't believe it right to do either \n— will cause accumulations of adipose matter, as it takes from the dog \none of the organs of secretion, and all dogs that refuse sexual connection \nwill become obese. All dogs should be allowed Nature's privilege at least \na few times during their lives. \n\nTreatment. — Give a brisk purgative two or three times a week and \ngive two to three grains of the iodide of potash in water twice a day after \nfeeding. Gradually decrease the allowance of food and feed only stale \nbread, dog biscuit or crackers, dry if they will eat them, if not moisten \nwith a very little milk or thin soup; do not feed grease, fat, potatoes or \nsweets of any kind. As the food is decreased slowly increase the amount \nof exercise, and as the animal gradually comes into form omit the purga- \ntives and feed raw lean beef, chopped fine — gradually increasing the \namount. \n\nFleas. — These are familiar to every one, I mean the fleas that are \nfound on dogs, and no description is really necessary. There are a number \nof good remedies. \n\n\"Eberhart's Dog Soap\" is the easiest and surest remedy for fleas of any- \nthing made and much less trouble to use. All your dog needs is a good \nshampoo with this soap swice, twenty-four hours apart. After applying it \nthoroughly all over the dog, not missing a spot, or you leave some fleas \n\n\n \n\nthat will be heard from, then rinse the dog in lukewarm water and dry \nthoroughly with rough towels. There is, however, nothing — unless you \nwould keep some preparation on the dog all the time in summer — that \nwill keep fleas off of a dog in cas", + "t \nof exercise, and as the animal gradually comes into form omit the purga- \ntives and feed raw lean beef, chopped fine — gradually increasing the \namount. \n\nFleas. — These are familiar to every one, I mean the fleas that are \nfound on dogs, and no description is really necessary. There are a number \nof good remedies. \n\n\"Eberhart's Dog Soap\" is the easiest and surest remedy for fleas of any- \nthing made and much less trouble to use. All your dog needs is a good \nshampoo with this soap swice, twenty-four hours apart. After applying it \nthoroughly all over the dog, not missing a spot, or you leave some fleas \n\n\n \n\nthat will be heard from, then rinse the dog in lukewarm water and dry \nthoroughly with rough towels. There is, however, nothing — unless you \nwould keep some preparation on the dog all the time in summer — that \nwill keep fleas off of a dog in case he comes in contact with them again, as \nhe may do if he meets another dog that has them, when your dog is certain \nto get a new supply. If all his bedding is not destroyed while being \ntreated, or his sleeping box not thoroughly disinfected, he will again get \nmore fleas. The best plan is to burn all the bedding he has used in his \nsleeping box, basket or kennel, and then scrub it out with some good dis- \ninfectant, getting into the cracks and corners with Standard Disinfectant, \n(see advertisement of the Standard Disinfectant Co.)., which will do the \nwork. Fleas breed every twenty-four hours, so that in using my soap you \nmust give the second bath twenty-four hours later to destroy the young \nones. \n\nDogs which have dense, long coats are subjects of special delight to \nthe fleas. The mouth of the flea is specially adapted for sucking; the wing", + "e he comes in contact with them again, as \nhe may do if he meets another dog that has them, when your dog is certain \nto get a new supply. If all his bedding is not destroyed while being \ntreated, or his sleeping box not thoroughly disinfected, he will again get \nmore fleas. The best plan is to burn all the bedding he has used in his \nsleeping box, basket or kennel, and then scrub it out with some good dis- \ninfectant, getting into the cracks and corners with Standard Disinfectant, \n(see advertisement of the Standard Disinfectant Co.)., which will do the \nwork. Fleas breed every twenty-four hours, so that in using my soap you \nmust give the second bath twenty-four hours later to destroy the young \nones. \n\nDogs which have dense, long coats are subjects of special delight to \nthe fleas. The mouth of the flea is specially adapted for sucking; the wings \nare rudimentary, being represented by four minute scales. The lavse is \na footless grub, which, in about twelve days, spins a \"cocoon,\" (i. e., an \nouter covering of silky hairs) for itself, and becomes a chrysalis, from which \nthe perfect flea emerges in about a fortnight more. \n\nHere are also some home-made remedies that you can try — they will \nall kill fleas — but my soap is so sure, so pleasant to use, and also so bene- \nficial to the coat that it seems foolish to try anything else. One part of \noil of cloves to 20 parts of methylated spirit. Directions: Apply all over \nafter washing. Or, terebene 1 part, glycerine 1 part, methylated spirits \n4 parts. Apply as before. Or, a lime and sulphur lotion, made by boiling \n16 ounces of sulphur with half this quantity of slacked lime in a gallon of \nwater, the whole being boiled down to 2 quarts and ", + "s \nare rudimentary, being represented by four minute scales. The lavse is \na footless grub, which, in about twelve days, spins a \"cocoon,\" (i. e., an \nouter covering of silky hairs) for itself, and becomes a chrysalis, from which \nthe perfect flea emerges in about a fortnight more. \n\nHere are also some home-made remedies that you can try — they will \nall kill fleas — but my soap is so sure, so pleasant to use, and also so bene- \nficial to the coat that it seems foolish to try anything else. One part of \noil of cloves to 20 parts of methylated spirit. Directions: Apply all over \nafter washing. Or, terebene 1 part, glycerine 1 part, methylated spirits \n4 parts. Apply as before. Or, a lime and sulphur lotion, made by boiling \n16 ounces of sulphur with half this quantity of slacked lime in a gallon of \nwater, the whole being boiled down to 2 quarts and filtered. Apply a3 \nabove. Or, precipitated sulphur 4 ounces, powdered camphor 1 ounce, \npowdered resin 1 ounce, terebene 1 dram. Directions: Mix; dust well \ninto the hair. \n\nThere are two flea powders made, both are very good, to rid .a dog \nof fleas, if you prefer a powder instead of a liquid remedy as is often de- \nsirable, especially in cold weather, to avoid the danger of dog catching \ncold. Dr. Clayton's, (see his advertisement), will do the work, if used \nas directed. The other one is \"Vermilax Flea Powder,\" considered one \nof the best made. See the advertisement of Vermilax Co., in this book. \nI carry this Flea Powder in stock, and can send it by mail postpaid, at \nthirty cents a box. \n\nFistula in Anus.— This is not uncommon in pampered and over-fed \ndogs, and may be partial or complete. It usually shows as an opening at \nthe sides of the anu", + " filtered. Apply a3 \nabove. Or, precipitated sulphur 4 ounces, powdered camphor 1 ounce, \npowdered resin 1 ounce, terebene 1 dram. Directions: Mix; dust well \ninto the hair. \n\nThere are two flea powders made, both are very good, to rid .a dog \nof fleas, if you prefer a powder instead of a liquid remedy as is often de- \nsirable, especially in cold weather, to avoid the danger of dog catching \ncold. Dr. Clayton's, (see his advertisement), will do the work, if used \nas directed. The other one is \"Vermilax Flea Powder,\" considered one \nof the best made. See the advertisement of Vermilax Co., in this book. \nI carry this Flea Powder in stock, and can send it by mail postpaid, at \nthirty cents a box. \n\nFistula in Anus.— This is not uncommon in pampered and over-fed \ndogs, and may be partial or complete. It usually shows as an opening at \nthe sides of the anus .extending upwards to the gut, where it can be seen; \nbut in some cases there is no external opening. It is caused by consti- \npation, when the hardened feces abrade the surface in its expulsion, or \nneglected piles, resulting in ulceration; or fistula of the anus may come \nfrom a wound inflicted on the part. \n\nSymptoms of Internal Fistula. — The dog drags himself along the \nground, and the voided matter is highly offensive and often . covered or \n\n\n\nstreaked with blood and matter. The treatment should be left to the \nveterinary surgeon, who will lay the sinug open and apply remedies to \nset up healthy action and close it up. \n\nFlatulency. — Is not very common in adult dogs, but oftener met with \nin puppies. It is unmistakable evidence of indigestion. For immediate \nrelief the treatment should consist in giving to a 20 lb. dog half a tea- \n", + "s .extending upwards to the gut, where it can be seen; \nbut in some cases there is no external opening. It is caused by consti- \npation, when the hardened feces abrade the surface in its expulsion, or \nneglected piles, resulting in ulceration; or fistula of the anus may come \nfrom a wound inflicted on the part. \n\nSymptoms of Internal Fistula. — The dog drags himself along the \nground, and the voided matter is highly offensive and often . covered or \n\n\n\nstreaked with blood and matter. The treatment should be left to the \nveterinary surgeon, who will lay the sinug open and apply remedies to \nset up healthy action and close it up. \n\nFlatulency. — Is not very common in adult dogs, but oftener met with \nin puppies. It is unmistakable evidence of indigestion. For immediate \nrelief the treatment should consist in giving to a 20 lb. dog half a tea- \nspoonful of carbonate of magnesia, large dogs a teaspoonful, in a little \nmilk; or give a dose of castor oil, and follow with 5 gr. to 15 gr. of \ncarbonate of bismuth three times a day dry upon the tongue. For per- \nmanent cure, correct the indigestion. See Indigestion. \n\nForeign Bodies in the Intestines. — This is another cause of obstruc- \ntion in the bowels to which dogs are peculiarly liable. Pieces of bone \"are \nswallowed of such size and substance that they pass through the diges- \ntive organs very slightly diminished, and getting into the smaller intestines, \ncannot pass farther, so that feces accumulate and harden until, if not re- \nlieved, inflammation is set up. Sometimes stones are swallowed and cause \nobstruction, and this will at once demonstrate the danger of throwing \nstones for dogs to retrieve, for, in their eagerness, they are apt ", + "spoonful of carbonate of magnesia, large dogs a teaspoonful, in a little \nmilk; or give a dose of castor oil, and follow with 5 gr. to 15 gr. of \ncarbonate of bismuth three times a day dry upon the tongue. For per- \nmanent cure, correct the indigestion. See Indigestion. \n\nForeign Bodies in the Intestines. — This is another cause of obstruc- \ntion in the bowels to which dogs are peculiarly liable. Pieces of bone \"are \nswallowed of such size and substance that they pass through the diges- \ntive organs very slightly diminished, and getting into the smaller intestines, \ncannot pass farther, so that feces accumulate and harden until, if not re- \nlieved, inflammation is set up. Sometimes stones are swallowed and cause \nobstruction, and this will at once demonstrate the danger of throwing \nstones for dogs to retrieve, for, in their eagerness, they are apt to swallow \nthem, especially if small. Wool or rabbit fur swallowed is likely to ball \ntogether with other matter. See Obstruction of Bowels. \n\nFalse Joint. — Is found where limb was improperly set, or the dog in \nunhealthy condition. It is the non-union of the bone by the usual osseous \ndeposits, instead of which there is a fibrous connection, the union of the \nbones, or portions of them, is much like they had been united by a pi«ce \nof India rubber; the two pieces of bone can be readiiy moved, while the \nlimb cannot support any weight. An operation is often attempted to \nset up inflammation of the parts, and induce osserous or bony deposits, but \nexperience has proven such operations not very successful. \n\nFatty Degeneration of the Heart. — Previous to making a brief refer- \nence to this diseased state, it is necessary to tell the reader a few point", + " to swallow \nthem, especially if small. Wool or rabbit fur swallowed is likely to ball \ntogether with other matter. See Obstruction of Bowels. \n\nFalse Joint. — Is found where limb was improperly set, or the dog in \nunhealthy condition. It is the non-union of the bone by the usual osseous \ndeposits, instead of which there is a fibrous connection, the union of the \nbones, or portions of them, is much like they had been united by a pi«ce \nof India rubber; the two pieces of bone can be readiiy moved, while the \nlimb cannot support any weight. An operation is often attempted to \nset up inflammation of the parts, and induce osserous or bony deposits, but \nexperience has proven such operations not very successful. \n\nFatty Degeneration of the Heart. — Previous to making a brief refer- \nence to this diseased state, it is necessary to tell the reader a few points \nof importance in connection with the healthy heart of the dog. It is a \nhollow, muscular organ, with a right and left compartment (the ventricles). \nIn shape it is like a cone, th apex of the cone pointing downwards and \nbackwards. The base is made up of two compartments of the body. These \nlarge vessels serve to suspend the heart in the chest cavity, says Frank \nTownsend Barton in British Fancier. \n\n\"The blood coming from these vessels first of all passes into the two \ncompartments at the base (auricles), and from these through valves into \nthe compartments first mentioned, and called the ventricles. \n\n\"The weight of the heart varies according to breed and age, but it \nhas been estimated that it runs from -3 to 7 per cent of the weight of the \nanimal. It is enclosed in a bag ,pericardium). When perfectly healthy \nit should be dark red", + "s \nof importance in connection with the healthy heart of the dog. It is a \nhollow, muscular organ, with a right and left compartment (the ventricles). \nIn shape it is like a cone, th apex of the cone pointing downwards and \nbackwards. The base is made up of two compartments of the body. These \nlarge vessels serve to suspend the heart in the chest cavity, says Frank \nTownsend Barton in British Fancier. \n\n\"The blood coming from these vessels first of all passes into the two \ncompartments at the base (auricles), and from these through valves into \nthe compartments first mentioned, and called the ventricles. \n\n\"The weight of the heart varies according to breed and age, but it \nhas been estimated that it runs from -3 to 7 per cent of the weight of the \nanimal. It is enclosed in a bag ,pericardium). When perfectly healthy \nit should be dark red in color, firm to the touch of the finger, and the traces \nof fat running down the various grooves upon its surface are a sign of a \nwell-nourished orgaa. \n\n\n \n\n\"Now, when it is affected by what is called fatty degeneration, it be- \ncomes very pale, thin and flabby, greasy to the touch, with one or more \npatches of fat upon the walls of the ventricles. This is brought about by \nthe muscle fibres composing the heart being changed or replaced by fat. \n\n\"In order to bring about this condition the dog need not be fat itself; \nin fact, a heart in this state is far more likely to be found in a dog which \nis thin or underfed. \n\n\"Dogs which are excessively fat externaly generally show the same \ninternally; that is to say, that the heart, kidneys, liver, etc., may be com- \npletely imbedded in one mass of fat; but then it must be understood that \nthi", + " in color, firm to the touch of the finger, and the traces \nof fat running down the various grooves upon its surface are a sign of a \nwell-nourished orgaa. \n\n\n \n\n\"Now, when it is affected by what is called fatty degeneration, it be- \ncomes very pale, thin and flabby, greasy to the touch, with one or more \npatches of fat upon the walls of the ventricles. This is brought about by \nthe muscle fibres composing the heart being changed or replaced by fat. \n\n\"In order to bring about this condition the dog need not be fat itself; \nin fact, a heart in this state is far more likely to be found in a dog which \nis thin or underfed. \n\n\"Dogs which are excessively fat externaly generally show the same \ninternally; that is to say, that the heart, kidneys, liver, etc., may be com- \npletely imbedded in one mass of fat; but then it must be understood that \nthis is not a diseased state and does not interfere with the animal's health \nso long as it allows these different organs to perform their work. It is \na sign of over rather than one of under nutrition. \n\n\"The fatty degenerated heart is a diseased one. This is not technical. \nIt is called an 'infiltration,' a term which means that fat is formed be- \ntween the muscular fibres. \n\n\"I am not aware that there is any symptom or symptoms during life \nwhich will enable us to tell whether the heart is in this diseased state. \nAn opinion can only be purely speculative. Of course, the heart has a \nweak beat, and the animal is easily knocked out. Sudden death is likely \nto occur either from failure of the heart's action, or, if the fat is in the \nform of a patch upon the wall, from sudden rupture of the wall at this spot,, \nwhereby the blood would gush sudd", + "s is not a diseased state and does not interfere with the animal's health \nso long as it allows these different organs to perform their work. It is \na sign of over rather than one of under nutrition. \n\n\"The fatty degenerated heart is a diseased one. This is not technical. \nIt is called an 'infiltration,' a term which means that fat is formed be- \ntween the muscular fibres. \n\n\"I am not aware that there is any symptom or symptoms during life \nwhich will enable us to tell whether the heart is in this diseased state. \nAn opinion can only be purely speculative. Of course, the heart has a \nweak beat, and the animal is easily knocked out. Sudden death is likely \nto occur either from failure of the heart's action, or, if the fat is in the \nform of a patch upon the wall, from sudden rupture of the wall at this spot,, \nwhereby the blood would gush suddenly out of the heart into the bag \ncontaining it, ceasing to beat at once. \n\n\"The animal must be prevented from any severe exertion. \n\"It has been stated that this disease is common among pampered, \nasthmatical pets, the truth of which is open to serious doubt.\" \n\nThis is perhaps the most frequent form of heart disease found in the \ndog; it is, however, seldom diagnosed during life. A postmortem will \nshow in such cases that the fibres of the muscles are dotted with small \ndark. spots (these are globules of oil within the sheath of the fibre), the \nheart tissue is soft and breaks down readily under the finger. Cause may \narise from a general malnutrition of the system, or from senile decay due \nto old age. The organ not always wholly involved, and when only a part \nis affected it is due to some obstruction, causing local mal", + "enly out of the heart into the bag \ncontaining it, ceasing to beat at once. \n\n\"The animal must be prevented from any severe exertion. \n\"It has been stated that this disease is common among pampered, \nasthmatical pets, the truth of which is open to serious doubt.\" \n\nThis is perhaps the most frequent form of heart disease found in the \ndog; it is, however, seldom diagnosed during life. A postmortem will \nshow in such cases that the fibres of the muscles are dotted with small \ndark. spots (these are globules of oil within the sheath of the fibre), the \nheart tissue is soft and breaks down readily under the finger. Cause may \narise from a general malnutrition of the system, or from senile decay due \nto old age. The organ not always wholly involved, and when only a part \nis affected it is due to some obstruction, causing local malnutrition. \n\nWarty Growths on the Valves of the Heart. — The valves of the heart \nare sometimes the seat of small wart-like growths. When a dog has been \na constant sufferer from rheumatism, in such we occasionally meet with \nthese growths. Their presence may prevent the valves from working: \nproperly, or one may be whipped off, and thus block the circulation. \nSudden death may occur. \n\nEvertion should be avoided as much as possible; but this stite can \nonly be surmised during life, as in the case of the former disease. \n\nFollicular Mange — See Mange. \n\nFounder of the Chest — See Kennel Lameness. \n\nFracture. — See Bones Broken. \n\n\n\nGastritis See Stomach, Inflammation of \n\nGatherings. — See Abscess and Boils. \n\nGlass Eye. — See Amaruosis. \n\nGlossitis. — See Tongue, Inflammation of \n\nFractures. — While fractures are not of frequent occurrence in well- \nordered kennels", + "nutrition. \n\nWarty Growths on the Valves of the Heart. — The valves of the heart \nare sometimes the seat of small wart-like growths. When a dog has been \na constant sufferer from rheumatism, in such we occasionally meet with \nthese growths. Their presence may prevent the valves from working: \nproperly, or one may be whipped off, and thus block the circulation. \nSudden death may occur. \n\nEvertion should be avoided as much as possible; but this stite can \nonly be surmised during life, as in the case of the former disease. \n\nFollicular Mange — See Mange. \n\nFounder of the Chest — See Kennel Lameness. \n\nFracture. — See Bones Broken. \n\n\n\nGastritis See Stomach, Inflammation of \n\nGatherings. — See Abscess and Boils. \n\nGlass Eye. — See Amaruosis. \n\nGlossitis. — See Tongue, Inflammation of \n\nFractures. — While fractures are not of frequent occurrence in well- \nordered kennels, they belong to that category of accidents against which \nthere is sometimes no safeguard. A sudden twist, stopping in some hid- \nden cavity while galloping over a field, jumping a fence, or from a car- \nriage (one of the cleanest breaks of a hind leg occurred to a foxterrier \nbitch of ours while jumping off the carriage seat and catching her hind \nleg in the wire rail guard at the end of the seat), so one never knows \nwhen such accidents will happen. Simple fractures are so termed when \na bone is broken into two pieces only; where a bone is broken into several \npieces it is termed comminuted, and when the ends of the broken bone \npierce the skin it is a compound fracture, which is the worst of all in the \npiecing. To detect a simple fracture is not always easy, though of \ncourse the other two conditions are more or less self-evident. In the \n", + ", they belong to that category of accidents against which \nthere is sometimes no safeguard. A sudden twist, stopping in some hid- \nden cavity while galloping over a field, jumping a fence, or from a car- \nriage (one of the cleanest breaks of a hind leg occurred to a foxterrier \nbitch of ours while jumping off the carriage seat and catching her hind \nleg in the wire rail guard at the end of the seat), so one never knows \nwhen such accidents will happen. Simple fractures are so termed when \na bone is broken into two pieces only; where a bone is broken into several \npieces it is termed comminuted, and when the ends of the broken bone \npierce the skin it is a compound fracture, which is the worst of all in the \npiecing. To detect a simple fracture is not always easy, though of \ncourse the other two conditions are more or less self-evident. In the \ncase of a simple fracture, the limb should be taken hold of above the \nbruise or injury with one hand and with the other gently move the lower \nportion of the limb. If the bone or bones are fractured a grating noise \nwill be heard and the jar of the broken bone can be felt. \n\nIn treating this condition great care must be exercised in bringing \nthe broken ends together, and it is best that the services of a surgeon be \nprocured. In case that is not available, or a home cure is decided upon, \nthe ends of the fractured bones should be brought opposite each other, \nand then splints, well secured by bandages, must be applied to keep them \nin their places until the two ends are joined. This is generally from \nthree to four weeks in the case of a puppy, and from a month to six \nweeks in a matured dog. If the case is not attended to immediately ", + "case of a simple fracture, the limb should be taken hold of above the \nbruise or injury with one hand and with the other gently move the lower \nportion of the limb. If the bone or bones are fractured a grating noise \nwill be heard and the jar of the broken bone can be felt. \n\nIn treating this condition great care must be exercised in bringing \nthe broken ends together, and it is best that the services of a surgeon be \nprocured. In case that is not available, or a home cure is decided upon, \nthe ends of the fractured bones should be brought opposite each other, \nand then splints, well secured by bandages, must be applied to keep them \nin their places until the two ends are joined. This is generally from \nthree to four weeks in the case of a puppy, and from a month to six \nweeks in a matured dog. If the case is not attended to immediately after \nthe accident the parts swell, and this swelling has to be reduced before \nany attempt can be made to set the bones, and cold water or ice applied \nto the swelling will easily reduce it. Before applying the splints it is \nnecessary to wind a bandage around the limb two or three times from \nthe bottom to the top, as this has the effect of preventing the splints \nfrom causing unnecessary irritation. The splints, which are best made \nof wood of about one-sixteenth of an inch in thickness, of sufficient length \nto extend over the whole straight surface of the limb, should be four in \nnumber, viz., one for the front of the leg, one for the back and one for \neither side of it, and they should be just wide enough to cover the part \nof the leg on Which they are placed. Before applying them, the inside \nof each should be smeared with hot pitch, ", + "after \nthe accident the parts swell, and this swelling has to be reduced before \nany attempt can be made to set the bones, and cold water or ice applied \nto the swelling will easily reduce it. Before applying the splints it is \nnecessary to wind a bandage around the limb two or three times from \nthe bottom to the top, as this has the effect of preventing the splints \nfrom causing unnecessary irritation. The splints, which are best made \nof wood of about one-sixteenth of an inch in thickness, of sufficient length \nto extend over the whole straight surface of the limb, should be four in \nnumber, viz., one for the front of the leg, one for the back and one for \neither side of it, and they should be just wide enough to cover the part \nof the leg on Which they are placed. Before applying them, the inside \nof each should be smeared with hot pitch, cobbler's wax or some such \n6ubstance, so that they will adhere to the bandage and not slip, and then \nanother bandage, which should be of considerable length (about six yards \nlong) and one inch and a half to two inches wide, and which has been \npreviously soaked in a thick solution of gum or common starch, should be \n\n\n \n\nwound round the limb from bottom to top. The object of the starch or \ngum solution is to give additional support, which it does when it gets stiff \nand hardens. After the operation the dog should be put into a quiet place \n— a large hamper or crate does very well — so that he can rest and not \nmove about; but it often happens that the next day the part of the limb \nbelow the bandage is found to be swollen; if so the latter should be \nloosened for a short time, but it must be tightened again when the swell- \ning subsides. \n", + "cobbler's wax or some such \n6ubstance, so that they will adhere to the bandage and not slip, and then \nanother bandage, which should be of considerable length (about six yards \nlong) and one inch and a half to two inches wide, and which has been \npreviously soaked in a thick solution of gum or common starch, should be \n\n\n \n\nwound round the limb from bottom to top. The object of the starch or \ngum solution is to give additional support, which it does when it gets stiff \nand hardens. After the operation the dog should be put into a quiet place \n— a large hamper or crate does very well — so that he can rest and not \nmove about; but it often happens that the next day the part of the limb \nbelow the bandage is found to be swollen; if so the latter should be \nloosened for a short time, but it must be tightened again when the swell- \ning subsides. \n\nThe above treatment is of course only advised in the case of simple \nfractures where an amateur may indulge his surgical skill. \n\nFits. — Dalziel so fully and ably handles this subject that I give his \narticle entire, as it covers the whole ground. I have been governed by \nhis ideas in treating many cases and the success I had leads me to endorse \nhis treatment: \n\n\"Fits are of common occurrence, especially in puppies — fortunately \nthose that are of a dangerous and fatal character are the most rare; they \noften cause needless alarm, but the dog suffering from a fit of whatever \nkind is not an object to be frightened at, but to be commiserated and \nhelped, and this requires freedom from a fear for which there is no just \nreason. Fits are of many kinds, and may be classified as apoplectic fits, \ndistemper fits, fits from teething, fits from worms, and ", + "\nThe above treatment is of course only advised in the case of simple \nfractures where an amateur may indulge his surgical skill. \n\nFits. — Dalziel so fully and ably handles this subject that I give his \narticle entire, as it covers the whole ground. I have been governed by \nhis ideas in treating many cases and the success I had leads me to endorse \nhis treatment: \n\n\"Fits are of common occurrence, especially in puppies — fortunately \nthose that are of a dangerous and fatal character are the most rare; they \noften cause needless alarm, but the dog suffering from a fit of whatever \nkind is not an object to be frightened at, but to be commiserated and \nhelped, and this requires freedom from a fear for which there is no just \nreason. Fits are of many kinds, and may be classified as apoplectic fits, \ndistemper fits, fits from teething, fits from worms, and suckling fits, and \nother causes of excitement are known to produce them, even high notes \nof music, to which some dogs show a strong objection and are decidedly \nharmful. \n\nApoplectic Fits are caused by pressure on the brain from distended \nblood-vessels or effusions of blood. The subjects of attack are generally \nthose dogs that are kept in idleness and over-fed, and the attack may be \nthe result of the animal over-loading the stomach with food difficult of \ndigestion. The symptoms are loud, labored breathing; the dog lies mo- \ntionless on its side in a state of insensibility — there is no frothing at \nthe mouth or champing of the jaws, but the eyes are fixed and often blood- \nshot. Such cases are usually fatal, and death is frequently instantan- \neous. Prompt bleeding is the most likely means of saving the patient; \nand then, soon as sufficiently recovered,", + "suckling fits, and \nother causes of excitement are known to produce them, even high notes \nof music, to which some dogs show a strong objection and are decidedly \nharmful. \n\nApoplectic Fits are caused by pressure on the brain from distended \nblood-vessels or effusions of blood. The subjects of attack are generally \nthose dogs that are kept in idleness and over-fed, and the attack may be \nthe result of the animal over-loading the stomach with food difficult of \ndigestion. The symptoms are loud, labored breathing; the dog lies mo- \ntionless on its side in a state of insensibility — there is no frothing at \nthe mouth or champing of the jaws, but the eyes are fixed and often blood- \nshot. Such cases are usually fatal, and death is frequently instantan- \neous. Prompt bleeding is the most likely means of saving the patient; \nand then, soon as sufficiently recovered, a strong purge should be given, \nor clysters administered. Should these means prove successful, it will \nbe necessary to use extreme care to prevent a recurrence of the fit. The \ndog's diet must be carefully regulated, sufficient healthful exercise al- \nlowed, or compelled, if need be, and occasional doses of cooling medicine \ngiven. Clayton's or Dent's Blood Cooling Pills will be just the thing to \ngive. Apoplexy in the dog is not often seen in practice. \n\nDistemper Fits are caused by congestion or inflammation of the brain, \nand often prove fatal. \n\nEpileptic Fits are not dangerous, but of very common occurrence, \nespecially during the heated term, and generally happen when the dog is \nat exercise — sometimes in the case of pointers they are seized when on \n\n\n \n\nthe- point, doubtless from the undue excitement produced. When the \ndog is attacked he is fir", + " a strong purge should be given, \nor clysters administered. Should these means prove successful, it will \nbe necessary to use extreme care to prevent a recurrence of the fit. The \ndog's diet must be carefully regulated, sufficient healthful exercise al- \nlowed, or compelled, if need be, and occasional doses of cooling medicine \ngiven. Clayton's or Dent's Blood Cooling Pills will be just the thing to \ngive. Apoplexy in the dog is not often seen in practice. \n\nDistemper Fits are caused by congestion or inflammation of the brain, \nand often prove fatal. \n\nEpileptic Fits are not dangerous, but of very common occurrence, \nespecially during the heated term, and generally happen when the dog is \nat exercise — sometimes in the case of pointers they are seized when on \n\n\n \n\nthe- point, doubtless from the undue excitement produced. When the \ndog is attacked he is first observed to tremble on his legs, and on trying \nto run on he staggers and falls down on his side, frequently uttering a \nlow moan. Struggling to his feet he attempts to move, only to repeat the \nfall, when he lies stupefied and insensible. The legs and the whole mus- \ncular system are violently convulsed, the clog froths at the mouth, the \nhead is violently moved, often knocked against the ground, the jaws are \nchamped together, and sometimes the tongue gets lacerated between the \nteeth, and the froth from his mouth becomes tinged with blood; the \nbreathing during the fit is labored and irregular. The fit generally lasts \nseveral minutes. When the convulsions have subsided, the dog raises \nhis head, opens his eyes with a look of.surpri.se, and very shortly runs \nabout as if nothing had happened. \n\nThe treatment during an epileptic fit is to generally ", + "st observed to tremble on his legs, and on trying \nto run on he staggers and falls down on his side, frequently uttering a \nlow moan. Struggling to his feet he attempts to move, only to repeat the \nfall, when he lies stupefied and insensible. The legs and the whole mus- \ncular system are violently convulsed, the clog froths at the mouth, the \nhead is violently moved, often knocked against the ground, the jaws are \nchamped together, and sometimes the tongue gets lacerated between the \nteeth, and the froth from his mouth becomes tinged with blood; the \nbreathing during the fit is labored and irregular. The fit generally lasts \nseveral minutes. When the convulsions have subsided, the dog raises \nhis head, opens his eyes with a look of.surpri.se, and very shortly runs \nabout as if nothing had happened. \n\nThe treatment during an epileptic fit is to generally carry the dog to \na dry place where there is some soft material so that he cannot hurt \nhimself in his struggles. As soon after as possible give him a dose of \nAnti-spasmodic Drops: Compound spirits of sulphuric ether (known as \nHoffman's anodyne), and tincture of opium (laudanum), equal parts. \n(Keep well corked and cool.) Dose for 15 to 35 lb. dog would be a \nteaspoonful in two tablespoonfuls of milk. Larger dogs nearly a dessert- \nspoonful as a dose — and leave him quiet in a warm, comfortable kennel. \nEndeavor to ascertain the cause of the fit. If from over-feeding, reduce \nthe diet and give gentle exercise, and, if need be, repeated doses of cool- \ning medicine; 3 gr. of bromide of potash for a 20 lb. to 40 lb. clog twice \na clay in water for a. week will be beneficial to dogs predisposed to epi- \nlepsy. \n\nSuckling Fits are produced by exhaustion", + "carry the dog to \na dry place where there is some soft material so that he cannot hurt \nhimself in his struggles. As soon after as possible give him a dose of \nAnti-spasmodic Drops: Compound spirits of sulphuric ether (known as \nHoffman's anodyne), and tincture of opium (laudanum), equal parts. \n(Keep well corked and cool.) Dose for 15 to 35 lb. dog would be a \nteaspoonful in two tablespoonfuls of milk. Larger dogs nearly a dessert- \nspoonful as a dose — and leave him quiet in a warm, comfortable kennel. \nEndeavor to ascertain the cause of the fit. If from over-feeding, reduce \nthe diet and give gentle exercise, and, if need be, repeated doses of cool- \ning medicine; 3 gr. of bromide of potash for a 20 lb. to 40 lb. clog twice \na clay in water for a. week will be beneficial to dogs predisposed to epi- \nlepsy. \n\nSuckling Fits are produced by exhaustion consequent on the bitch \nhaving too many pups left on her. She lies or falls down breathing heavily, \nbecomes insensible, and is frequently much convulsed. Remove all the \npups but one or two, which must meanwhile be fed on the bottle, or by \nspoon, condensed milk — a little at a time but often — and let the mother \nhave a generous diet, and if much reduced give Clayton's or Dent's Con- \ndition Pills for a week or so. \n\nFits from Distemper The following is from the American Field \n\nand is prescribed for by Dent, their veterinarian: \n\n\"I have an English setter bitch, twenty months old, which has dis- \ntemper. I thought her about over it, when a few days ago she had a fit • \nwhich lasted about 3 minutes; she got up and seemed scared, had a wild \nlook in her eyes and seemed unable to see well. She has those fits now \nonce or twice a", + " consequent on the bitch \nhaving too many pups left on her. She lies or falls down breathing heavily, \nbecomes insensible, and is frequently much convulsed. Remove all the \npups but one or two, which must meanwhile be fed on the bottle, or by \nspoon, condensed milk — a little at a time but often — and let the mother \nhave a generous diet, and if much reduced give Clayton's or Dent's Con- \ndition Pills for a week or so. \n\nFits from Distemper The following is from the American Field \n\nand is prescribed for by Dent, their veterinarian: \n\n\"I have an English setter bitch, twenty months old, which has dis- \ntemper. I thought her about over it, when a few days ago she had a fit • \nwhich lasted about 3 minutes; she got up and seemed scared, had a wild \nlook in her eyes and seemed unable to see well. She has those fits now \nonce or twice a day and is very weak, but eats well, though hardly able to \nstand up. The fits she has. now are of shorter duration but she seems \nmuch weaker just after one; she has a fit soon after she begins to eat \nand is disturbed every morning; after she gets over it she will finish her \nbreakfast of soup and rice or milk. Will she necessarily die or is she \nincurable? I have had a good deal of experience with distemper and \nhave lost eight four-months-old puppies this Fall, but I have never lost \nany as old as this one. Ans— Give twenty grains of the bromide of soda \n\n\n \n\nand one-thirtieth of a grain of arsenic three times a day; w« think she \nwill recover.-\" \n\nTeething Fits often occur during the cutting of the first teeth, but \nmore frequently when the permanent ones are being irrupted. Lancing the \ngums is sometimes resorted to, but as a", + " day and is very weak, but eats well, though hardly able to \nstand up. The fits she has. now are of shorter duration but she seems \nmuch weaker just after one; she has a fit soon after she begins to eat \nand is disturbed every morning; after she gets over it she will finish her \nbreakfast of soup and rice or milk. Will she necessarily die or is she \nincurable? I have had a good deal of experience with distemper and \nhave lost eight four-months-old puppies this Fall, but I have never lost \nany as old as this one. Ans— Give twenty grains of the bromide of soda \n\n\n \n\nand one-thirtieth of a grain of arsenic three times a day; w« think she \nwill recover.-\" \n\nTeething Fits often occur during the cutting of the first teeth, but \nmore frequently when the permanent ones are being irrupted. Lancing the \ngums is sometimes resorted to, but as a rule a little opening medicine is all \nthat is needed. Convulsions are frequently present in these fits, as also in \nthose due to worms. \n\nFits Due to Worms. — When these parasites are the producing cause, \nthat fact may be ascertained by examining the fasces voided during or just \nafter the fit, as some of them will probably be seen. Or the presence of \nworms may be determined by the symptoms given under that head, and \nto Worms you are referred. \n\nFeet, Sore. — Dogs that travel very much, sporting dogs that hunt \nover rough ground or short stubble, are apt to get the pads of the feet \ncontused and worn thin. \n\nTreatment depends on extent of the injury. If feet are only tender \nand slightly inflamed, bathe with cold water, afterward applying freely \nthe following lotion. \n\nTincture of arnica Vs ounce \n\nTincture of matico Vz ounce \n\nTincture ", + " rule a little opening medicine is all \nthat is needed. Convulsions are frequently present in these fits, as also in \nthose due to worms. \n\nFits Due to Worms. — When these parasites are the producing cause, \nthat fact may be ascertained by examining the fasces voided during or just \nafter the fit, as some of them will probably be seen. Or the presence of \nworms may be determined by the symptoms given under that head, and \nto Worms you are referred. \n\nFeet, Sore. — Dogs that travel very much, sporting dogs that hunt \nover rough ground or short stubble, are apt to get the pads of the feet \ncontused and worn thin. \n\nTreatment depends on extent of the injury. If feet are only tender \nand slightly inflamed, bathe with cold water, afterward applying freely \nthe following lotion. \n\nTincture of arnica Vs ounce \n\nTincture of matico Vz ounce \n\nTincture of opium 1 ounce \n\nAcetic acid % ounce \n\nWater enough to till a wine bottle. \n\nIn severe cases apply a poultice of half bran and half boiled turnips. \nIf the inflammation is great, and the feet become swollen, hot and pain- \nful, so that the dog cannot stand, the general health suffers, as fever- \nishness and loss of appetite will reduce his strength; matter will form \nin his feet or perhaps his soles will slough off. \n\nIn such extreme cases, add linseed meal to the other ingredients and \npour a little olive oil over its surface. The dog- should have a mild aperient \nand a dose of the following fever mixture: \n\nPowdered nitre 1 dram \n\nSweet spirits of nitre ' % ounce \n\nMindererus spirits 1 V2 ouncs \n\nWine of antimony 1 dram \n\nWater 4 ounces \n\nDose for a 30 lb. to 50 lb. dog would be a tablespoonful every four hour", + " of opium 1 ounce \n\nAcetic acid % ounce \n\nWater enough to till a wine bottle. \n\nIn severe cases apply a poultice of half bran and half boiled turnips. \nIf the inflammation is great, and the feet become swollen, hot and pain- \nful, so that the dog cannot stand, the general health suffers, as fever- \nishness and loss of appetite will reduce his strength; matter will form \nin his feet or perhaps his soles will slough off. \n\nIn such extreme cases, add linseed meal to the other ingredients and \npour a little olive oil over its surface. The dog- should have a mild aperient \nand a dose of the following fever mixture: \n\nPowdered nitre 1 dram \n\nSweet spirits of nitre ' % ounce \n\nMindererus spirits 1 V2 ouncs \n\nWine of antimony 1 dram \n\nWater 4 ounces \n\nDose for a 30 lb. to 50 lb. dog would be a tablespoonful every four hours in \na little gruel. \n\nDog should be kept on a light diet. Sometimes, for more speedy relief, \nit is well to let the water out with a lancet, and in all respects these cases \nshould be treated as ulcers. \n\n\n\nGoitre, or Bronchocelc — This term is applied to a swelling or lump \nthat appears on the front part of the neck, known as the thyroid gland. \nIt is soft and elastic to the touch, and appears to give no pain except when \ntreatment is neglected and it increases to such a size as to interfere with \nthe breathing. It is especially a disease of old dogs, although it often \noccurs in ill-fed and scrofulous puppies. If will appear in a night, and is \nsometimes due to a cold caught, which settles in the glands of the throat. \nThe latest, and' I have found by having to treat many cases, is Iodin Vasigin, \nfull strength, which apply twice daily, rub", + "s in \na little gruel. \n\nDog should be kept on a light diet. Sometimes, for more speedy relief, \nit is well to let the water out with a lancet, and in all respects these cases \nshould be treated as ulcers. \n\n\n\nGoitre, or Bronchocelc — This term is applied to a swelling or lump \nthat appears on the front part of the neck, known as the thyroid gland. \nIt is soft and elastic to the touch, and appears to give no pain except when \ntreatment is neglected and it increases to such a size as to interfere with \nthe breathing. It is especially a disease of old dogs, although it often \noccurs in ill-fed and scrofulous puppies. If will appear in a night, and is \nsometimes due to a cold caught, which settles in the glands of the throat. \nThe latest, and' I have found by having to treat many cases, is Iodin Vasigin, \nfull strength, which apply twice daily, rubbing well in with the hands as \nyou would apply a liniment. Another good remedy to apply same as aboce, \nis, Iodidode of Potassium, one dram to seven ounces 'of lard (well mixed). \nAside from external treatment give cod liver oil — from a teaspoonful for \na 20 lb. dog, up to two tablespoonfuls for a dog like a pointer or St. \nBernard, three times a day. If abscesses form they must be lanced. Dogs \nsuffering from Goitre should be extra well fed. Painting with tincture of \niodine, one a day, is as good as 'anything you can do. \n\nGatherings. — See Abscesses. \n\nGastritis. — Symptoms very pronounced in the acute form, first vom- \niting, pain and tenderness. The position of the animal is often charac- \nteristic. The animal lies stretched out on his belly. There is not the same \ntendency to arched back as in colic. \n\nHere is another \"old fashioned\" remedy, that I", + "bing well in with the hands as \nyou would apply a liniment. Another good remedy to apply same as aboce, \nis, Iodidode of Potassium, one dram to seven ounces 'of lard (well mixed). \nAside from external treatment give cod liver oil — from a teaspoonful for \na 20 lb. dog, up to two tablespoonfuls for a dog like a pointer or St. \nBernard, three times a day. If abscesses form they must be lanced. Dogs \nsuffering from Goitre should be extra well fed. Painting with tincture of \niodine, one a day, is as good as 'anything you can do. \n\nGatherings. — See Abscesses. \n\nGastritis. — Symptoms very pronounced in the acute form, first vom- \niting, pain and tenderness. The position of the animal is often charac- \nteristic. The animal lies stretched out on his belly. There is not the same \ntendency to arched back as in colic. \n\nHere is another \"old fashioned\" remedy, that I have found most suc- \ncessful. Get a dime's worth of Slippery Elm bark, cut it up, pour a quart \nof water over it, then set it in another vessel of water, and boil 'till it \nmakes an emulsion like mucilage. Give dog a tablespoonful, (small toys \nhalf this), three times a day before feeding. Feed light, soft foods for \na few days. Milk peptonized is very good. \n\nIf there is constipation, Enemas must be given. \n\n\"Water must be given sparingly, only a small quantity at a time and \nquite cold. \n\nGleet. — Blaine gives this name to a discharge from the prepuce, but \nit appears to me the name is misleading. For further information see \nPenis, Discharge from, which, although not perhaps strictly correct, is \nadopted as being the most generally useful and readily understood heading. \nProfessor Law, however, enumerates both Gleet and Gonorrhoea among \nthe diseas", + " have found most suc- \ncessful. Get a dime's worth of Slippery Elm bark, cut it up, pour a quart \nof water over it, then set it in another vessel of water, and boil 'till it \nmakes an emulsion like mucilage. Give dog a tablespoonful, (small toys \nhalf this), three times a day before feeding. Feed light, soft foods for \na few days. Milk peptonized is very good. \n\nIf there is constipation, Enemas must be given. \n\n\"Water must be given sparingly, only a small quantity at a time and \nquite cold. \n\nGleet. — Blaine gives this name to a discharge from the prepuce, but \nit appears to me the name is misleading. For further information see \nPenis, Discharge from, which, although not perhaps strictly correct, is \nadopted as being the most generally useful and readily understood heading. \nProfessor Law, however, enumerates both Gleet and Gonorrhoea among \nthe diseases of dogs. \n\nHeart, Valvular Disease of. — A very fatal form of heart disease. The \npulse is perceptibly irregular and feeble. A post-mortem will show the \nvalves thickened, and may present upon their surfaces granulations which \nfeel under the finger like minute particles of sand. Treatment is of no \navail; but to prevent sudden death all undue excitement should be avoided. \n\nHarvest Bugs. — These come in summer and are sometimes, but not \noften, troublesome to dogs as well as man. They burrow in the skin, as \n\n\n\ndoes the parasite in mange. Eberhart's Skin Cure applied twice a day, as \nin mange, will soon destroy them. \n\nHaematuria (Bloody Urine). — Dogs have this trouble, being the re- \nsult of calculi situated in the bladder, kidney or urethra. Irritation and \ninflammation are caused by these foreign bodies, and also injure the mu- \ncous membrane, produci", + "es of dogs. \n\nHeart, Valvular Disease of. — A very fatal form of heart disease. The \npulse is perceptibly irregular and feeble. A post-mortem will show the \nvalves thickened, and may present upon their surfaces granulations which \nfeel under the finger like minute particles of sand. Treatment is of no \navail; but to prevent sudden death all undue excitement should be avoided. \n\nHarvest Bugs. — These come in summer and are sometimes, but not \noften, troublesome to dogs as well as man. They burrow in the skin, as \n\n\n\ndoes the parasite in mange. Eberhart's Skin Cure applied twice a day, as \nin mange, will soon destroy them. \n\nHaematuria (Bloody Urine). — Dogs have this trouble, being the re- \nsult of calculi situated in the bladder, kidney or urethra. Irritation and \ninflammation are caused by these foreign bodies, and also injure the mu- \ncous membrane, producing abrasions and superficial bleeding, the blood \nbeing passed with the urine. A blow across the back may also cause it. \nUpon pressing the dog's loins pain is evinced, and there is also a certain \namount of irritation caused by passing the urine. Blood is sometimes \nmixed with the latter, or it may be passed independently of it. Give' 10 \nto 60 drops of liquid extract of ergot every four hours, and if the urinary \npassage is the seat of the injury, inject a weak solution of Condy's Fluid. \nThe food should consist for a time of Bovine or beef tea, with egg and \nmilk to drink. Under no circumstances administer a diuretic. \n\nHepatitis (Inflammation of the Liver). — See Jaundice. \n\nHernia, Umbilical. — See Navel Hernia. \n\nHiccough arises from indigestion, and often annoys house pets that \nare given improper food, such as sweets, etc. A w", + "ng abrasions and superficial bleeding, the blood \nbeing passed with the urine. A blow across the back may also cause it. \nUpon pressing the dog's loins pain is evinced, and there is also a certain \namount of irritation caused by passing the urine. Blood is sometimes \nmixed with the latter, or it may be passed independently of it. Give' 10 \nto 60 drops of liquid extract of ergot every four hours, and if the urinary \npassage is the seat of the injury, inject a weak solution of Condy's Fluid. \nThe food should consist for a time of Bovine or beef tea, with egg and \nmilk to drink. Under no circumstances administer a diuretic. \n\nHepatitis (Inflammation of the Liver). — See Jaundice. \n\nHernia, Umbilical. — See Navel Hernia. \n\nHiccough arises from indigestion, and often annoys house pets that \nare given improper food, such as sweets, etc. A wineglassful of lime wa- \nter in a tumbler of milk to drink, and for a 20 lb. dog 10 grains of bicar- \nbonate of soda, and 10 drops of sal volatile in a tablespoonful of milk, will \nusually prove effectual. Another remedy I have used is camplior water \n(not spirits). Give a 20 to 40 lb. dog a teaspoonful and repeat in five \nminutes. \n\nHusk. — Dogs are subject to a dry, husky cough, associated with de- \nrangement of the stomach, and worms are often the originating cause. \nThe symptoms are dry. hot nose, disagreeable breath, inflamed eye, and \nincreased discharge from nose, with more or less general fever; the dog \nafter coughing retches, bringing up portions of frothy mucus. The treat- \nment consists in keeping the dog free from damp and cold,' feeding on \nwarm, easily digested food, and the administration of a dose of salad oil \nevery third morning, and th", + "ineglassful of lime wa- \nter in a tumbler of milk to drink, and for a 20 lb. dog 10 grains of bicar- \nbonate of soda, and 10 drops of sal volatile in a tablespoonful of milk, will \nusually prove effectual. Another remedy I have used is camplior water \n(not spirits). Give a 20 to 40 lb. dog a teaspoonful and repeat in five \nminutes. \n\nHusk. — Dogs are subject to a dry, husky cough, associated with de- \nrangement of the stomach, and worms are often the originating cause. \nThe symptoms are dry. hot nose, disagreeable breath, inflamed eye, and \nincreased discharge from nose, with more or less general fever; the dog \nafter coughing retches, bringing up portions of frothy mucus. The treat- \nment consists in keeping the dog free from damp and cold,' feeding on \nwarm, easily digested food, and the administration of a dose of salad oil \nevery third morning, and the following two sets of pills, two a day of each, \ngiving alternately: \n\nPills for Husky Cough. — Powdered opium, 6 grains; tartarised anti- \nmony, 1 grain; compound squill pill, 1 dram; mix and divide into twenty- \nfour pills, and give one to a 20 lb. dog twice a day. \n\nTonic Stomachic Pills. — Pure Sulphate of iron, 12 grains; dried bicar- \nbonate of soda, 24 grains; extract of camomile, 24 grains; mix and divide \ninto twelve pills. One of these is a dose for a 20 lb. dog. Not infrequently \nworms in the stomach will cause husk; if so, a full dose of ipecacuanha wine \nto cause vomiting should be given. \n\nAs I am writing I have just had such a case of a dry, hard and in- \ncessant cough in an eight-months-old bull terrier pup, which cough sud- \ndenly appeared without any apparent cause, the dog acting and seeming \nwell, only for this dry, hard cough. ", + "e following two sets of pills, two a day of each, \ngiving alternately: \n\nPills for Husky Cough. — Powdered opium, 6 grains; tartarised anti- \nmony, 1 grain; compound squill pill, 1 dram; mix and divide into twenty- \nfour pills, and give one to a 20 lb. dog twice a day. \n\nTonic Stomachic Pills. — Pure Sulphate of iron, 12 grains; dried bicar- \nbonate of soda, 24 grains; extract of camomile, 24 grains; mix and divide \ninto twelve pills. One of these is a dose for a 20 lb. dog. Not infrequently \nworms in the stomach will cause husk; if so, a full dose of ipecacuanha wine \nto cause vomiting should be given. \n\nAs I am writing I have just had such a case of a dry, hard and in- \ncessant cough in an eight-months-old bull terrier pup, which cough sud- \ndenly appeared without any apparent cause, the dog acting and seeming \nwell, only for this dry, hard cough. She had been fully, as I supposed at \n\n\n\n\nthe time, treated for worms, and thought she was rid of them, but could \nnot account for the cough. I was ou the lookout and seen her have a \npassage of a bloody and mucous nature. Toward night I concluded it \nmight be worms, gave her a dose of Sergeant's Sure Shot after she had \nfasted from breakfast till supper time, and the result was — finding several \nsmall thread worms in her passage after the vermifuge had worked, and \nhere was the cause of the dry, hard cough. I followed this up the next \nmorning with a second dose of \"Sure Shot,\" got more thread worms, and \nthe bitch feeling much better, wanting to eat, and her cough very much \nbetter. She fully recovered. All this goes to show that you must get \nrid of the Worms — as they are the cause of more trouble to dogs than from \nany other cause or ", + " She had been fully, as I supposed at \n\n\n\n\nthe time, treated for worms, and thought she was rid of them, but could \nnot account for the cough. I was ou the lookout and seen her have a \npassage of a bloody and mucous nature. Toward night I concluded it \nmight be worms, gave her a dose of Sergeant's Sure Shot after she had \nfasted from breakfast till supper time, and the result was — finding several \nsmall thread worms in her passage after the vermifuge had worked, and \nhere was the cause of the dry, hard cough. I followed this up the next \nmorning with a second dose of \"Sure Shot,\" got more thread worms, and \nthe bitch feeling much better, wanting to eat, and her cough very much \nbetter. She fully recovered. All this goes to show that you must get \nrid of the Worms — as they are the cause of more trouble to dogs than from \nany other cause or a combined lot of causes, you may as truthfully say. \n\nHonie Sickness. — This is often seen in dogs which, from some causa \nor other, have to leave their home and friends, and reside for a time in a \nhospital. It therefore behooves every one who has charge of such dogs to \nmake them comfortable, and treat them as nearly as possible, consistent \nwith rational and medical treatment, as they would be at home. It is \nabsolutely cruel to place a nervous and highly sensitive pet dog in a kennel \nsurrounded by other dogs which are continually barking, or to give them \nover entirely to an attendant, which is too frequently done in hospitals, \nthe owner of the establishment, or the veterinary surgeon, only attending \nat intervals. All pets should be taken into the house, or have a special \nplace set apart for them, where they can receive personal attention an", + " a combined lot of causes, you may as truthfully say. \n\nHonie Sickness. — This is often seen in dogs which, from some causa \nor other, have to leave their home and friends, and reside for a time in a \nhospital. It therefore behooves every one who has charge of such dogs to \nmake them comfortable, and treat them as nearly as possible, consistent \nwith rational and medical treatment, as they would be at home. It is \nabsolutely cruel to place a nervous and highly sensitive pet dog in a kennel \nsurrounded by other dogs which are continually barking, or to give them \nover entirely to an attendant, which is too frequently done in hospitals, \nthe owner of the establishment, or the veterinary surgeon, only attending \nat intervals. All pets should be taken into the house, or have a special \nplace set apart for them, where they can receive personal attention and have \ntheir small comforts attended to. \n\nVery much the best plan is to not send your pet to any veterinary \nhospital, but to keep it home where it will much better endure the ordeal \nit may have to go through, and have the surgeon come there to treat it. \n\nThe dog will be happier in his own home where it will receive, aside \nfrom the treatment of the doctor, the kind care and attention it could not \nget in a strange place, among strangers and strange surroundings. \n\nHookworms. — The process by which the hookworm reaches the intes- \ntines is most interesting. The egg, or embryo, is deposited in fecal matter \nwithin the intestines. It hatches, or develops, after being exposed to air \nand moisture, usually within twelve to twenty-four hours, if the tempera- \nture is above seventy or eighty degrees Fahrenheit. In about eight days, \nunder favorable condi", + "d have \ntheir small comforts attended to. \n\nVery much the best plan is to not send your pet to any veterinary \nhospital, but to keep it home where it will much better endure the ordeal \nit may have to go through, and have the surgeon come there to treat it. \n\nThe dog will be happier in his own home where it will receive, aside \nfrom the treatment of the doctor, the kind care and attention it could not \nget in a strange place, among strangers and strange surroundings. \n\nHookworms. — The process by which the hookworm reaches the intes- \ntines is most interesting. The egg, or embryo, is deposited in fecal matter \nwithin the intestines. It hatches, or develops, after being exposed to air \nand moisture, usually within twelve to twenty-four hours, if the tempera- \nture is above seventy or eighty degrees Fahrenheit. In about eight days, \nunder favorable conditions, such as being on warm, wet ground, it attains \nfull growth (microscopically) and is ready to infest, which it does by boring \nthrough the skin or mucous membrane of the mouth into the blood canals, \nand is carried along with the blood currents to the lungs; then it bores \nthrough the walls of the blood canals into the air sacs and crawls up \nthrough the windpipe to the throat, and then passes directly to the in- \ntestines, either by crawling or being swallowed with food or water, attaches \nitself to intestinal. membranes and begins a life which lasts from six to \nten years, unless expelled. It subsists entirely upon the blood which it \nsucks. After it is attached, it grows to a length of one-third to one-half \ninch, the female being somewhat larger than the male, as shown in illus- \ntration. She is very prolific and one dog which is infested", + "tions, such as being on warm, wet ground, it attains \nfull growth (microscopically) and is ready to infest, which it does by boring \nthrough the skin or mucous membrane of the mouth into the blood canals, \nand is carried along with the blood currents to the lungs; then it bores \nthrough the walls of the blood canals into the air sacs and crawls up \nthrough the windpipe to the throat, and then passes directly to the in- \ntestines, either by crawling or being swallowed with food or water, attaches \nitself to intestinal. membranes and begins a life which lasts from six to \nten years, unless expelled. It subsists entirely upon the blood which it \nsucks. After it is attached, it grows to a length of one-third to one-half \ninch, the female being somewhat larger than the male, as shown in illus- \ntration. She is very prolific and one dog which is infested will pollute a \n\n\n \n\nvast area of ground by reason of rains washing or spreading the feces \ncontaining thousands of eggs or embryos. \n\nThe presence of hookworm is hard, almost impossible to detect with- \nout the use of a microscope, unless the investment is quite heavy, then \nrapid decline is noticed, such as general weakness or paralysis of the legs \nor hindquarters. \n\nSymptoms. — Rough hair; sometimes a cough; as a rule the appetite \ncontinues fairly good; languid; eyes become bloodless and listless; gums \npale, generally a creamy white. Excretion sometimes natural, again loose, \nagain of a dysentery nature, frequently a little drop of blood or two. This \nmay be examined by the average layman many times with the naked eye \nand from the fact that he \"doesn't see any\" the conclusion is arrived at \nthat the dog is free of hookworm. Many time", + " will pollute a \n\n\n \n\nvast area of ground by reason of rains washing or spreading the feces \ncontaining thousands of eggs or embryos. \n\nThe presence of hookworm is hard, almost impossible to detect with- \nout the use of a microscope, unless the investment is quite heavy, then \nrapid decline is noticed, such as general weakness or paralysis of the legs \nor hindquarters. \n\nSymptoms. — Rough hair; sometimes a cough; as a rule the appetite \ncontinues fairly good; languid; eyes become bloodless and listless; gums \npale, generally a creamy white. Excretion sometimes natural, again loose, \nagain of a dysentery nature, frequently a little drop of blood or two. This \nmay be examined by the average layman many times with the naked eye \nand from the fact that he \"doesn't see any\" the conclusion is arrived at \nthat the dog is free of hookworm. Many times a dog in apparently the \nbest of health is infected with these terrible pests, his strong constitu- \ntion overbalancing the damage that Mr. Worm is doing. This won't last \nalways and sooner or later he will pay the price. \n\nWhile a microscopical examination will reveal the eggs, it occasionally \nhappens that the worm itself is shown in feces under certain conditions. \nOf course, a microscopic examination of the feces for the ova is the one, \nabsolute, certain way of determining a dog having them. \n\nThis worm has been discovered in dogs, cats, foxes, badgers and \nhuman beings, adults as well as children. This is mentioned with the \nview to impress upon all interested the necessity of being alive to the \ntrue situation, in order to prevent the scattering of the disease and to \nshow the chances of it being scattered. \n\nThe worm attaches itself to th", + "s a dog in apparently the \nbest of health is infected with these terrible pests, his strong constitu- \ntion overbalancing the damage that Mr. Worm is doing. This won't last \nalways and sooner or later he will pay the price. \n\nWhile a microscopical examination will reveal the eggs, it occasionally \nhappens that the worm itself is shown in feces under certain conditions. \nOf course, a microscopic examination of the feces for the ova is the one, \nabsolute, certain way of determining a dog having them. \n\nThis worm has been discovered in dogs, cats, foxes, badgers and \nhuman beings, adults as well as children. This is mentioned with the \nview to impress upon all interested the necessity of being alive to the \ntrue situation, in order to prevent the scattering of the disease and to \nshow the chances of it being scattered. \n\nThe worm attaches itself to the walls of the intestine and lives about \nseven years. Remember, kennel owners, the worm does not incubate in \nthe intestine, but simply deposits its thousands of eggs there, which are \npassed out on the ground in the excrement. I have dissected six-week- \nold puppies and found many hookworms. This was, no doubt, brought \nabout by the dam lying out on the ground, her teats being attacked by \nthe freshly hatched worm, and brought to the suckling puppies. They were \ntreated in the ordinary way for worms, but this will not kill hookworms. \n\nIf hookworm is found in one dog in the kennel, it is safe to assume \nevery dog in the kennel is infected, and should be treated. \n\nThe following most valuable article is from The American Field, writ- \nten by Edward Martin, M. R. C. V. S.: \n\n\"Until quite recently hookworm disease in the dog, also known as \npernicious ", + "e walls of the intestine and lives about \nseven years. Remember, kennel owners, the worm does not incubate in \nthe intestine, but simply deposits its thousands of eggs there, which are \npassed out on the ground in the excrement. I have dissected six-week- \nold puppies and found many hookworms. This was, no doubt, brought \nabout by the dam lying out on the ground, her teats being attacked by \nthe freshly hatched worm, and brought to the suckling puppies. They were \ntreated in the ordinary way for worms, but this will not kill hookworms. \n\nIf hookworm is found in one dog in the kennel, it is safe to assume \nevery dog in the kennel is infected, and should be treated. \n\nThe following most valuable article is from The American Field, writ- \nten by Edward Martin, M. R. C. V. S.: \n\n\"Until quite recently hookworm disease in the dog, also known as \npernicious anemia, uncinariasis, etc., has been but slightly recognized. This \nis probably owing to neglect on the part of owners of dogs and veterin- \narians to make careful post-mortem examinations, and again, to the fact \nthat young dogs infected with hookworm generally carry round worms and \ntapeworms,* and it is to the effects of these that death, when it occurs, is \nattributed. \n\nThe hookworm parasite, technically known as Uncinaria, inhabits^the \nsmall intestines of dogs and foxes. When mature they attach themselves \nto the mucous membrane and live entirely on the blood they extract. For \nthe purposes of this article they may be described as an extremely fine \nround worm, white or grayish in color, from one-third to seven-eighths of \nan inch in length, and about as thick as a fine sewing needle. As they can \n\n\n \n\nseldom be seen in the stools it may be advisab", + " anemia, uncinariasis, etc., has been but slightly recognized. This \nis probably owing to neglect on the part of owners of dogs and veterin- \narians to make careful post-mortem examinations, and again, to the fact \nthat young dogs infected with hookworm generally carry round worms and \ntapeworms,* and it is to the effects of these that death, when it occurs, is \nattributed. \n\nThe hookworm parasite, technically known as Uncinaria, inhabits^the \nsmall intestines of dogs and foxes. When mature they attach themselves \nto the mucous membrane and live entirely on the blood they extract. For \nthe purposes of this article they may be described as an extremely fine \nround worm, white or grayish in color, from one-third to seven-eighths of \nan inch in length, and about as thick as a fine sewing needle. As they can \n\n\n \n\nseldom be seen in the stools it may be advisable to describe their appear- \nance on post-mortem examination of their host. \n\nDogs dying from this disease are generally emaciated, and when the \npatient has lingered long covered with bedsores. The gums are pale, often \nspongy and ulcerated, the teeth covered with a dark green deposit, with a \npronounced odor. On opening the abdomen the mesenteric glands are \ngenerally found to be enlarged and dark in color, due grain balls. Dose, one, two \nor three balls, according to size of dog. \n\nWhen bowels have freely acted then give the following, twice daily, \nuntil health has returned: \n\nTowdered rhubarb 1 scruple \n\nPowdered ginger 1 scruple \n\nExtract of gentian 4 scruples \n\n", + " for indigestion tho most important thing to do is to remove the cause \nor causes. Give a sufficiency only, of plain, wholesome food, and keep \nwithin the dog's reach a supply of clean, fresh water. Remedies must be \ngiven according to existing circumstances — diarrhea for instance, treated \nas recommended under that head. The main object is, however, to tone up \nthe stomach and get this organ again into good working shape. Use the \nfollowing aperient bolus: \n\nBarbadoes aloes 15 grains \n\nJalap 1 dram \n\nTowdered ginger 1 dram \n\nCastile soap 2 drams \n\nMake up info a mass and divide into l-r> grain balls. Dose, one, two \nor three balls, according to size of dog. \n\nWhen bowels have freely acted then give the following, twice daily, \nuntil health has returned: \n\nTowdered rhubarb 1 scruple \n\nPowdered ginger 1 scruple \n\nExtract of gentian 4 scruples \n\nDivide into twenty-four pills and give one to four pills twice daily. \nIf much flatulence, put a little bicarbonate of soda on back of \ntongue and let dog have water. \n\nWith careful diet and exercise, these means will be found successful. \nAdd a little lime water to the milk that is given to drink. By treating \nthe patient thus and paying strict attention to his dietary and exercise, \nthe disease will soon yield. \n\nI have used with good results in lieu of the above pill, Clayton's Di- \ngestive Pills and believe to be very good. \n\nThe following article I found somewhere, and as it is worth repro- \nducing here entire, I give it space in this book: \n\n\"As in man, and many animals, indigestion in the dog may be acute, \nchronic and passive. In acute indigestion the attack is sudden and painful, \nand is the result of an overloaded stomach. The disorder is c", + "Divide into twenty-four pills and give one to four pills twice daily. \nIf much flatulence, put a little bicarbonate of soda on back of \ntongue and let dog have water. \n\nWith careful diet and exercise, these means will be found successful. \nAdd a little lime water to the milk that is given to drink. By treating \nthe patient thus and paying strict attention to his dietary and exercise, \nthe disease will soon yield. \n\nI have used with good results in lieu of the above pill, Clayton's Di- \ngestive Pills and believe to be very good. \n\nThe following article I found somewhere, and as it is worth repro- \nducing here entire, I give it space in this book: \n\n\"As in man, and many animals, indigestion in the dog may be acute, \nchronic and passive. In acute indigestion the attack is sudden and painful, \nand is the result of an overloaded stomach. The disorder is called chronic \nwhen the dog suffers for a continued time and his stomach and intestines \n\n\n \n\nare in a weakened condition. It is active when the attack is brought on \nby some extrinsic cause, passive when it is the result of some other disease, \nor is due to an intrinsic cause. \n\n\"The breeds of dogs most likely to be affected by indigestion are \nthe pug, the Japanese spaniel, the black and tan, the greyhound, the \nYorkshire terrier, the French poodle and the fox terrier. \n\n\"Pugs are probably the greatest sufferers. As a rule, they are en- \ncouraged in laziness, while sweetmeats are fed to them indiscriminately, \nso that it is not surprising they should become fat and dyspeptic. \n\n\"The foods which are richest in fats and those which are prone to \nfermentation are the most indigestible, but it is not so much the nature of \nthe food as it is the quantity ", + "alled chronic \nwhen the dog suffers for a continued time and his stomach and intestines \n\n\n \n\nare in a weakened condition. It is active when the attack is brought on \nby some extrinsic cause, passive when it is the result of some other disease, \nor is due to an intrinsic cause. \n\n\"The breeds of dogs most likely to be affected by indigestion are \nthe pug, the Japanese spaniel, the black and tan, the greyhound, the \nYorkshire terrier, the French poodle and the fox terrier. \n\n\"Pugs are probably the greatest sufferers. As a rule, they are en- \ncouraged in laziness, while sweetmeats are fed to them indiscriminately, \nso that it is not surprising they should become fat and dyspeptic. \n\n\"The foods which are richest in fats and those which are prone to \nfermentation are the most indigestible, but it is not so much the nature of \nthe food as it is the quantity consumed at one time which injures an \nanimal's stomach. Small dogs are more voracious in their feeding than \nlarge dogs. Some dogs never or seldom get a bone to gnaw. The dog is a \ncarnivorous animal, and in a state of nature he lives only on the flesh of \nother animals. As he swallows his food with but little mastication, Nature \nhas provided him with a desire to gnaw the bones into small pieces. \"When \nthese small pieces are taken into the stomach they bruise and lacerate the \nfood until it is made thoroughly digestible. It is believed that 70 per \ncent of the cases of indigestion in dogs are due to their being deprived \nof bones to gnaw. Domestication has to a great extent modified the habits \nof the dog. Some pets are pampered and spoiled to the degree that they \nwill eat only certain foods, which must be fed to them with a fork or from", + " consumed at one time which injures an \nanimal's stomach. Small dogs are more voracious in their feeding than \nlarge dogs. Some dogs never or seldom get a bone to gnaw. The dog is a \ncarnivorous animal, and in a state of nature he lives only on the flesh of \nother animals. As he swallows his food with but little mastication, Nature \nhas provided him with a desire to gnaw the bones into small pieces. \"When \nthese small pieces are taken into the stomach they bruise and lacerate the \nfood until it is made thoroughly digestible. It is believed that 70 per \ncent of the cases of indigestion in dogs are due to their being deprived \nof bones to gnaw. Domestication has to a great extent modified the habits \nof the dog. Some pets are pampered and spoiled to the degree that they \nwill eat only certain foods, which must be fed to them with a fork or from \nsome particular dish. Such peculiarities are predisposing causes to indi- \ngestion. \n\n\"A symptom of acute indigestion is vomiting after feeding. Later \nthis is followed by general dullness; the dog isolates himself from his \nfriends, his eyes .roll with an expression of fear. The muzzle may be dry. \nRumbling sounds in the bowel sare heard, accompanied by distension of \nthe abdomen, which is filled with gas. If the animal is forced to move, \nhe shows great uneasiness and is stiff in his posterior limbs, his back \narched to relieve the tension of the abdominal muscles. If the abdomen is \nmanipulated he evinces acute pain. The bowels are constipated.. These \nsymptoms may continue for an hour or more, and the attack may pass off \nas suddenly as it began, or it may last for some length of time, during \nwhich the dog suffers the greatest pain. Then the pain ", + " \nsome particular dish. Such peculiarities are predisposing causes to indi- \ngestion. \n\n\"A symptom of acute indigestion is vomiting after feeding. Later \nthis is followed by general dullness; the dog isolates himself from his \nfriends, his eyes .roll with an expression of fear. The muzzle may be dry. \nRumbling sounds in the bowel sare heard, accompanied by distension of \nthe abdomen, which is filled with gas. If the animal is forced to move, \nhe shows great uneasiness and is stiff in his posterior limbs, his back \narched to relieve the tension of the abdominal muscles. If the abdomen is \nmanipulated he evinces acute pain. The bowels are constipated.. These \nsymptoms may continue for an hour or more, and the attack may pass off \nas suddenly as it began, or it may last for some length of time, during \nwhich the dog suffers the greatest pain. Then the pain ceases, his eyes \nbrighten, he becomes cheerful, and off he goes for a run, apparently per- \nfectly well. \n\n\"The symptoms of chronic indigestion are the same as those of the \nacute attack, only they are less intense and they continue for days at a \ntime. The dog often grows irritable to a state of fenzy, and will run about \nsnapping and biting, exposing himself to be shot for mad by some over- \nzealous policeman. \n\n\"As regards treatment, it is more important to regulate the diet \nthan to give medicines. Feed the sufferer once or twice a day, not oftener, \nand feed him sparingly. Give him five (5) grains of saccharated pepsin \nbefore meals, and five (5) grains each of subnitrate of bismuth and bi- \ncarbonate of soda after meals. For small dogs, such as terriers, black \nand tans, Japanese spaniels, etc., the dose should he reduced one-half,\" \n\n\n \n\nInversion", + " ceases, his eyes \nbrighten, he becomes cheerful, and off he goes for a run, apparently per- \nfectly well. \n\n\"The symptoms of chronic indigestion are the same as those of the \nacute attack, only they are less intense and they continue for days at a \ntime. The dog often grows irritable to a state of fenzy, and will run about \nsnapping and biting, exposing himself to be shot for mad by some over- \nzealous policeman. \n\n\"As regards treatment, it is more important to regulate the diet \nthan to give medicines. Feed the sufferer once or twice a day, not oftener, \nand feed him sparingly. Give him five (5) grains of saccharated pepsin \nbefore meals, and five (5) grains each of subnitrate of bismuth and bi- \ncarbonate of soda after meals. For small dogs, such as terriers, black \nand tans, Japanese spaniels, etc., the dose should he reduced one-half,\" \n\n\n \n\nInversion of the Vagina — See Uterus, Inversion of. \n\nInfluenza. — This is an epidemic resembling common cold, but more \nsevere in its effects, and contagious. The causes are supposed to be atmos- \npheric cold, and damp weather in spring and autumn, which are the usual \nseasons of its appearance. Influenza is not to be dreaded if taken in hand \nat once, but if once the system becomes run down or the various symptoms \nwhich denote the disease take good hold, there is serious trouble ahead, and \nleads to complications which deplete the kennel. Even if a cure is affected \nthe convalesence is long and subject to a relapse from the most trivial cause. \nIn the first stage the symptoms are dullness of the animal, loss of appetite, \nrigors or shivering fits, nose hot, then cold, increased thirst. Second stage: \nA discharge from nose and eyes, which at first is mucoid an", + " of the Vagina — See Uterus, Inversion of. \n\nInfluenza. — This is an epidemic resembling common cold, but more \nsevere in its effects, and contagious. The causes are supposed to be atmos- \npheric cold, and damp weather in spring and autumn, which are the usual \nseasons of its appearance. Influenza is not to be dreaded if taken in hand \nat once, but if once the system becomes run down or the various symptoms \nwhich denote the disease take good hold, there is serious trouble ahead, and \nleads to complications which deplete the kennel. Even if a cure is affected \nthe convalesence is long and subject to a relapse from the most trivial cause. \nIn the first stage the symptoms are dullness of the animal, loss of appetite, \nrigors or shivering fits, nose hot, then cold, increased thirst. Second stage: \nA discharge from nose and eyes, which at first is mucoid and watery, but \nit soon becomes of a mattery description; the breathing becomes acceler- \nated and the conjunctival membrane red (this is the lining membrane of \nthe eyelid). The symptoms in these first stages are very like the earlier \nsymptoms of distemper, and most people seeing one of these cases for the \nfirst time, and in a young dog, would say it had the latter-named disease. \nThe discharge is not, however, of the purulent offensive character \nthat denotes distemper and the disease is as liable to attack old dogs as \nyoung ones. In some cases the eyes are seriously affected, the cornea be- \ncomes of a bluish shade, the sight is affected, and in some cases ulcers \nform. In the latter case use Eberhart's Eye Lotion No. 2, two or three \ntimes daily. \n\nDistemper is gradual in its development, but in influenza the dif- \nferent stages develop with great r", + "d watery, but \nit soon becomes of a mattery description; the breathing becomes acceler- \nated and the conjunctival membrane red (this is the lining membrane of \nthe eyelid). The symptoms in these first stages are very like the earlier \nsymptoms of distemper, and most people seeing one of these cases for the \nfirst time, and in a young dog, would say it had the latter-named disease. \nThe discharge is not, however, of the purulent offensive character \nthat denotes distemper and the disease is as liable to attack old dogs as \nyoung ones. In some cases the eyes are seriously affected, the cornea be- \ncomes of a bluish shade, the sight is affected, and in some cases ulcers \nform. In the latter case use Eberhart's Eye Lotion No. 2, two or three \ntimes daily. \n\nDistemper is gradual in its development, but in influenza the dif- \nferent stages develop with great rapidity, the disease running in some \ncases on to complications in twenty-four hours. If the complaint is not \nchecked in its earlier stages one or both of the after-mentioned compli- \ncations may set in. These complications are affections of the lungs, and \nthose of a rheumatismal character. When the chest complication is setting \nin, the breathing becomes more accelerated and painful, the fever increases, \nin fact the symptoms are those of ordinary chest complaints; and these \nmay be bronchitis, congestion and inflammation of the lungs or pleurisy. \nAs it requires the skilled practitioner to differentiate one class of chest \ndisease from another, it would be useless to attempt to explain to the \namateur how to diagnose this for himself. \n\nThe dog should be kept in dry quarters and away from draughts. \nThe treatment should be similar to that recommended under ", + "apidity, the disease running in some \ncases on to complications in twenty-four hours. If the complaint is not \nchecked in its earlier stages one or both of the after-mentioned compli- \ncations may set in. These complications are affections of the lungs, and \nthose of a rheumatismal character. When the chest complication is setting \nin, the breathing becomes more accelerated and painful, the fever increases, \nin fact the symptoms are those of ordinary chest complaints; and these \nmay be bronchitis, congestion and inflammation of the lungs or pleurisy. \nAs it requires the skilled practitioner to differentiate one class of chest \ndisease from another, it would be useless to attempt to explain to the \namateur how to diagnose this for himself. \n\nThe dog should be kept in dry quarters and away from draughts. \nThe treatment should be similar to that recommended under Cold. The \ndog will, however, require still greater care exercised in keeping him \nwarm and in a well-ventilated place, as well as in being supported with \neasily-digested food, such as strong broth, beef tea, boiled milk, bread, etc. \nIn the early stages, Hoffman's anodyne or compound spirit of sulphuric \nether, given in milk three times a day, is generally beneficial. Dose for \na 20 lb. dog, 15 drops; smaller toy dogs. 10 drops; larger dogs, 20 drops. \nAny discharge from the nose should be encouraged by warm fomentations \nand making the dog inhale the vapor from vinegar of squills sprinkled on a \nhot wet sponge or cloth. If the throat is swollen and sore, slightly blister \nwith vinegar and mustard, but do not apply too long. \n\nFeed on nourishing foods, strong broth, boiled milk and bovine. A \n\n\n \n\nfew drops of the latter, administered frequently in ", + "Cold. The \ndog will, however, require still greater care exercised in keeping him \nwarm and in a well-ventilated place, as well as in being supported with \neasily-digested food, such as strong broth, beef tea, boiled milk, bread, etc. \nIn the early stages, Hoffman's anodyne or compound spirit of sulphuric \nether, given in milk three times a day, is generally beneficial. Dose for \na 20 lb. dog, 15 drops; smaller toy dogs. 10 drops; larger dogs, 20 drops. \nAny discharge from the nose should be encouraged by warm fomentations \nand making the dog inhale the vapor from vinegar of squills sprinkled on a \nhot wet sponge or cloth. If the throat is swollen and sore, slightly blister \nwith vinegar and mustard, but do not apply too long. \n\nFeed on nourishing foods, strong broth, boiled milk and bovine. A \n\n\n \n\nfew drops of the latter, administered frequently in milk, is very strength- \nening. \n\nIn convalescence a treatment for a few works of Eberhart's Tonic \nPill, (which contain no arsenic or \"dope\") will be of great benefit in \nbuilding the dog up. \n\nAnother authority advises as follows: \n\n\"The dog will, however, require great care exercised in keeping him \nwarm and in a well-ventilated place, as well as in being, supported with \neasily-digested food, such as strong broth, beef tea,, boiled milk, bread, \netc. In the early stages compound spirit of sulphuric ether, given in milk \n+ hree times a day, is generally beneficial. Dose for a twenty pound dog, 15 \ndrops; Any discharge from the nose should be encouraged by warm fomen- \ntations and making the dog inhale the vapor from vinegar or squills sprink- \nled on a hot, wet sponge or cloth. If the throat is swollen and sore, slightly \nblister with vinegar and mu", + " milk, is very strength- \nening. \n\nIn convalescence a treatment for a few works of Eberhart's Tonic \nPill, (which contain no arsenic or \"dope\") will be of great benefit in \nbuilding the dog up. \n\nAnother authority advises as follows: \n\n\"The dog will, however, require great care exercised in keeping him \nwarm and in a well-ventilated place, as well as in being, supported with \neasily-digested food, such as strong broth, beef tea,, boiled milk, bread, \netc. In the early stages compound spirit of sulphuric ether, given in milk \n+ hree times a day, is generally beneficial. Dose for a twenty pound dog, 15 \ndrops; Any discharge from the nose should be encouraged by warm fomen- \ntations and making the dog inhale the vapor from vinegar or squills sprink- \nled on a hot, wet sponge or cloth. If the throat is swollen and sore, slightly \nblister with vinegar and mustard. In convalescence give cod liver oil and \nsyrup of iodide of iron,\" or Eberhart's Tonic Pills instead of the cod liver \noil and iron, are just the thing to use here. \n\nThe following is also good advice on Influenza: \n\nSymptoms: The disease is commonly located in the mucous mem- \nbrane of the nose, the lungs and air passages. The first symptoms are \nthose of a common cold chill, lassitude, shivering, sneezing and loss of \nappetite. The small veins of the eye and membranes are injected and \nthere is a profuse discharge \"of tears, as well as a swelling of the nasal \nmembranes. The throat becomes sore and there is a dry, hoarse cough \nthat is sometimes so severe as to terminate in attempts to vomit. Breath- \ning is hurried and painful and prostration is well marked. The patient is \ndull and sleepy, and, when forced to move acts stiff, sore and lame", + "stard. In convalescence give cod liver oil and \nsyrup of iodide of iron,\" or Eberhart's Tonic Pills instead of the cod liver \noil and iron, are just the thing to use here. \n\nThe following is also good advice on Influenza: \n\nSymptoms: The disease is commonly located in the mucous mem- \nbrane of the nose, the lungs and air passages. The first symptoms are \nthose of a common cold chill, lassitude, shivering, sneezing and loss of \nappetite. The small veins of the eye and membranes are injected and \nthere is a profuse discharge \"of tears, as well as a swelling of the nasal \nmembranes. The throat becomes sore and there is a dry, hoarse cough \nthat is sometimes so severe as to terminate in attempts to vomit. Breath- \ning is hurried and painful and prostration is well marked. The patient is \ndull and sleepy, and, when forced to move acts stiff, sore and lame. There \nis more or less fever of an intermittent type and the animal suffers from \nexcessive thirst. The pulse is irregular and usually is full and soft. Diges- \ntion is disturbed and the bowels are generally too loose, although in some \ncases constipated. Expectoration is scanty, but frequently attempted. \n\nTreatment: Keep the patient warm and in a room that is well venti- \nlated and free from draughts. Allow plenty of cold water to drink and feed \nanything the patient will eat. Broths of mutton, beef or milk are good, \nas well as raw, loan beef, chopped fine; egg noggs. raw eggs, gelatine, etc, \nIf the temperature is high and continues so. give quinine in two-grain \ndoses every four hours until it is reduced. If the bowels are constipated, \nloosen them by doses of olive oil, a tablespoonful to a dose. If the throat \nis badly congested and breat", + ". There \nis more or less fever of an intermittent type and the animal suffers from \nexcessive thirst. The pulse is irregular and usually is full and soft. Diges- \ntion is disturbed and the bowels are generally too loose, although in some \ncases constipated. Expectoration is scanty, but frequently attempted. \n\nTreatment: Keep the patient warm and in a room that is well venti- \nlated and free from draughts. Allow plenty of cold water to drink and feed \nanything the patient will eat. Broths of mutton, beef or milk are good, \nas well as raw, loan beef, chopped fine; egg noggs. raw eggs, gelatine, etc, \nIf the temperature is high and continues so. give quinine in two-grain \ndoses every four hours until it is reduced. If the bowels are constipated, \nloosen them by doses of olive oil, a tablespoonful to a dose. If the throat \nis badly congested and breathing is difficult, it should be rubbed with \nsome camphorated oil, or hot applications applied, and then bandaged with \nsoft flannel. \n\nThe following prescription is highly recommended: Ammonia mur. \nand ext. of glycyrrhizae pulv., of each two drams; aquae, three ounces. \n\nGive one teaspoonful in water, every three hours. \n\nIt is important that the animal's strength be kept up and cod liver \noil should be given in tablespoonful doses four times a day, as well as the \nsyrup of iodide of iron. \n\nThe doses given are for medium sized dogs, use judgment if for \nsmall dogs. \n\n\nIrLs, Inflammation or. — See Iritis. \n\nInjury to the Brain — The bony covering of the brain is very strong in \nthe dog. They are liable to accidents from falls on the head, running full \nforce against some obstacle, or from a blow, which may cause concussion \nof the brain. The dog will lie", + "hing is difficult, it should be rubbed with \nsome camphorated oil, or hot applications applied, and then bandaged with \nsoft flannel. \n\nThe following prescription is highly recommended: Ammonia mur. \nand ext. of glycyrrhizae pulv., of each two drams; aquae, three ounces. \n\nGive one teaspoonful in water, every three hours. \n\nIt is important that the animal's strength be kept up and cod liver \noil should be given in tablespoonful doses four times a day, as well as the \nsyrup of iodide of iron. \n\nThe doses given are for medium sized dogs, use judgment if for \nsmall dogs. \n\n\nIrLs, Inflammation or. — See Iritis. \n\nInjury to the Brain — The bony covering of the brain is very strong in \nthe dog. They are liable to accidents from falls on the head, running full \nforce against some obstacle, or from a blow, which may cause concussion \nof the brain. The dog will lie stunned or insensible, breathing feebly, and \npulse small and quick. In treating, examine the head for fracture of the \nskull, and, if bleeding, stop it by cold applications. In cases of this kind \nconsult a good veterinary surgeon. Until he comes rub brandy or whisky \non the gums and keep the body warm. If you have on hand ammonia hold \nit to the nostrils. \n\nIntussusception. — See Bowels, Obstruction of. — This is a slipping of \none portion of the intestines that has been contracted by spasm, within \nanother part retaining its natural diameter, and is another and not uncom- \nmon cause of obstruction, and apt to occur during spasmodic colic. It is \nfatal, and can not be determined by symptoms, a postmortem only showing \nthe trouble. No dog should be allowed to be costive over two days, and \nnot so long, is much safer, without having been helped by prope", + " stunned or insensible, breathing feebly, and \npulse small and quick. In treating, examine the head for fracture of the \nskull, and, if bleeding, stop it by cold applications. In cases of this kind \nconsult a good veterinary surgeon. Until he comes rub brandy or whisky \non the gums and keep the body warm. If you have on hand ammonia hold \nit to the nostrils. \n\nIntussusception. — See Bowels, Obstruction of. — This is a slipping of \none portion of the intestines that has been contracted by spasm, within \nanother part retaining its natural diameter, and is another and not uncom- \nmon cause of obstruction, and apt to occur during spasmodic colic. It is \nfatal, and can not be determined by symptoms, a postmortem only showing \nthe trouble. No dog should be allowed to be costive over two days, and \nnot so long, is much safer, without having been helped by proper remedies \nprescribed elsewhere. It is always safe, however, and advisable to give in \nsuch cases a full dose of castor oil, olive oil or a mixture of both. Worms \ncan cause obstruction in the intestines, especially in puppies, round worms \ngetting coiled up into balls, which sets up local irritation, interfering with \nthe natural action of the bowels. \n\nJaundice, or the \"Yellows,\" and Inflammation of (he Liver (Hepatitis). \n— These should be treated as distinct diseases, but to the ordinary dog \nowner the division would be of little use. the causes and general treatment \nbeing alike. There are two forms of inflammation of the liver — the acute \nand chronic, the former the rarer, which appears more suddenly; the latter \ncomes as a sequel of the acute. The causes of this disease, in most cases, \nare traceable to improper and over-feeding, combined with lack", + "r remedies \nprescribed elsewhere. It is always safe, however, and advisable to give in \nsuch cases a full dose of castor oil, olive oil or a mixture of both. Worms \ncan cause obstruction in the intestines, especially in puppies, round worms \ngetting coiled up into balls, which sets up local irritation, interfering with \nthe natural action of the bowels. \n\nJaundice, or the \"Yellows,\" and Inflammation of (he Liver (Hepatitis). \n— These should be treated as distinct diseases, but to the ordinary dog \nowner the division would be of little use. the causes and general treatment \nbeing alike. There are two forms of inflammation of the liver — the acute \nand chronic, the former the rarer, which appears more suddenly; the latter \ncomes as a sequel of the acute. The causes of this disease, in most cases, \nare traceable to improper and over-feeding, combined with lack of exercise, \nwhich accounts for the great number of such cases occurring in house and \npet dogs. In hunting dogs it can be brought on by continued exposure to \nwet, or their going into water in cold weather, sleeping in damp places, \nof over-exertion. \n\nOne very common cause is the repeated resort to powerful emetics, \nwhich so many use as if they possessed a charm over dog diseases. \n\nSymptoms. — Dog is dull, restless in his sleep, has excessive thirst, very \npoor appetite, becomes thin, and the portions of his skin not covered by \nhair you will readily notice to be of a yellowish color or tinge. This will \nbe seen on the gums, lips, and under the legs. The discharge is fetid, and \nurine, passed in small quantities, is yellow. There is also fever, with fits \nof heat and shivering. Vomiting sometimes occurs; the matter ejected \nis slimy and of a ye", + " of exercise, \nwhich accounts for the great number of such cases occurring in house and \npet dogs. In hunting dogs it can be brought on by continued exposure to \nwet, or their going into water in cold weather, sleeping in damp places, \nof over-exertion. \n\nOne very common cause is the repeated resort to powerful emetics, \nwhich so many use as if they possessed a charm over dog diseases. \n\nSymptoms. — Dog is dull, restless in his sleep, has excessive thirst, very \npoor appetite, becomes thin, and the portions of his skin not covered by \nhair you will readily notice to be of a yellowish color or tinge. This will \nbe seen on the gums, lips, and under the legs. The discharge is fetid, and \nurine, passed in small quantities, is yellow. There is also fever, with fits \nof heat and shivering. Vomiting sometimes occurs; the matter ejected \nis slimy and of a yellowish color; the bowels are generally constipated, \nand the excrement of a pale clay color. In chronic cases the belly is often \nenlarged and flatulence often exists. In severe cases the dog will los« \nflesh rapidly, and soon become a mere skeleton. The liver, in a healthy \nstate, secretes a yellow fluid called the gall, which is collected in the gall \n\n\nbladder, intended to mix with the chyle, completing digestion. When ob- \nstruction of the gall bladder takes place the gall is diverted from its \nnatural purpose, is reabsorbed by the blood vessels, enters the general \nsystem, giving a bright saffron color to the eyes, lips, inside of the ears, \narms and thighs, sometimes to the whole skin, and from this it is often \ncalled the \"Yellows.\" \n\nJaundice is of frequent occurrence, often exists as a sequel to distem- \nper, and when this is the case is most d", + "llowish color; the bowels are generally constipated, \nand the excrement of a pale clay color. In chronic cases the belly is often \nenlarged and flatulence often exists. In severe cases the dog will los« \nflesh rapidly, and soon become a mere skeleton. The liver, in a healthy \nstate, secretes a yellow fluid called the gall, which is collected in the gall \n\n\nbladder, intended to mix with the chyle, completing digestion. When ob- \nstruction of the gall bladder takes place the gall is diverted from its \nnatural purpose, is reabsorbed by the blood vessels, enters the general \nsystem, giving a bright saffron color to the eyes, lips, inside of the ears, \narms and thighs, sometimes to the whole skin, and from this it is often \ncalled the \"Yellows.\" \n\nJaundice is of frequent occurrence, often exists as a sequel to distem- \nper, and when this is the case is most difficult to manage on account of \nthe already reduced strength of the patient. Treatment must to some \nextent be governed by circumstances of each case. \n\nThe invariable yellow color of the parts mentioned as a symptom in \nthis disease is one which the least careful observer cannot fail to notice; \nbut before this occurs there are other symptoms which should not be \noverlooked. In the earlier stages the dog's appetite fails; he suffers con- \nsiderable thirst which increases as the disease progreses; there is fever, \nwith alternate fits of heat and shivering; vomiting may occur, and the \nmatter ejected is generally slimy and of a yellowish color; the urine is \npassed in small quantities, and is a deep yellow color; the bowels are \ngenerally constipated, and the excrement is of a pale clay color. In chronic \ncases the belly is enlarged, and flatulence often e", + "ifficult to manage on account of \nthe already reduced strength of the patient. Treatment must to some \nextent be governed by circumstances of each case. \n\nThe invariable yellow color of the parts mentioned as a symptom in \nthis disease is one which the least careful observer cannot fail to notice; \nbut before this occurs there are other symptoms which should not be \noverlooked. In the earlier stages the dog's appetite fails; he suffers con- \nsiderable thirst which increases as the disease progreses; there is fever, \nwith alternate fits of heat and shivering; vomiting may occur, and the \nmatter ejected is generally slimy and of a yellowish color; the urine is \npassed in small quantities, and is a deep yellow color; the bowels are \ngenerally constipated, and the excrement is of a pale clay color. In chronic \ncases the belly is enlarged, and flatulence often exists; while on the right \nside a swelling may be felt. In severe cases the dog rapidly loss flesh \nand soon becomes a mere skeleton; the coat is rough and staring, and \noften somes off in patches. All writers I have consulted on the subject \nrecommend mercury in the treatment of jaundice, so I here give par- \nticulars of its dose, and the mode of administering it, for the benefit of \nmy readers, although I do not myself use it. \n\nMercurial Treatment of Jaundice. — Calomel 2 grains to 4 grains, with \n1 grain of opium every six hours, as per size of dog, is not uncommon pre- \nscription. Or another treatment is: Blue pill 3 grains, opium 1 grain, \nto be given every five or six hours. If diarrhea be produced by this treat- \nment, the quantity of opium must be increased, and the mercury, if neces- \nsary, reduced to 2 grains. \n\nI prefer to use the Co", + "xists; while on the right \nside a swelling may be felt. In severe cases the dog rapidly loss flesh \nand soon becomes a mere skeleton; the coat is rough and staring, and \noften somes off in patches. All writers I have consulted on the subject \nrecommend mercury in the treatment of jaundice, so I here give par- \nticulars of its dose, and the mode of administering it, for the benefit of \nmy readers, although I do not myself use it. \n\nMercurial Treatment of Jaundice. — Calomel 2 grains to 4 grains, with \n1 grain of opium every six hours, as per size of dog, is not uncommon pre- \nscription. Or another treatment is: Blue pill 3 grains, opium 1 grain, \nto be given every five or six hours. If diarrhea be produced by this treat- \nment, the quantity of opium must be increased, and the mercury, if neces- \nsary, reduced to 2 grains. \n\nI prefer to use the Compound Podophyllin Pills: \n\nPodophyllin 6 grains \n\nCompound extract of colocynth 30 grains \n\nPowdered rhubarb 48 grains \n\nExtract of henbane 36 grains \n\nMix and divide into twenty-four pills. One pill to dog up to 20 lbs., \ntwo pills to larger ones. \n\nIf the bowels be not freely opened after administering the first pill a \nclose of salts and senna (black draught) should be given; on the other \nhand, if diarrhea exists it must be checked. In conjunction with the pills \nthe following mixture should be tried: \n\nMixture for Jaundice. — Take bromide of potassium, 1 dram; taraza- \ncum (dandelion) juice, 3 ounces; mix, and give a teaspoonful three times \na day in water or gruel. This dose is for a dog about 20 lb. weight, for \n\n\n \n\na 50 lb. or larger dog give a two teaspoonful dose. Benefit is also derived \nfrom the administration of 30 grains t", + "mpound Podophyllin Pills: \n\nPodophyllin 6 grains \n\nCompound extract of colocynth 30 grains \n\nPowdered rhubarb 48 grains \n\nExtract of henbane 36 grains \n\nMix and divide into twenty-four pills. One pill to dog up to 20 lbs., \ntwo pills to larger ones. \n\nIf the bowels be not freely opened after administering the first pill a \nclose of salts and senna (black draught) should be given; on the other \nhand, if diarrhea exists it must be checked. In conjunction with the pills \nthe following mixture should be tried: \n\nMixture for Jaundice. — Take bromide of potassium, 1 dram; taraza- \ncum (dandelion) juice, 3 ounces; mix, and give a teaspoonful three times \na day in water or gruel. This dose is for a dog about 20 lb. weight, for \n\n\n \n\na 50 lb. or larger dog give a two teaspoonful dose. Benefit is also derived \nfrom the administration of 30 grains to 60 grains of sulphate of potassium \nin water. The dose may be repeated in twenty-four hours, but must not \nbe continued long enough to cause excessive purging. \n\nWhen, as in chronic inflammation, the liver is enlarged, the Liniment \nfor Sprains, equal parts of spirits of turpentine, liquid ammonia (not the \nstrongest), laudanum and rape oil, well rubbed round the region of the \ndiseased organ, or a strong mustard plaster applied. Another method of \naffording relief is to take a piece of flannel, dip it in hot water, wring the \nwater out, pour some spirit of turpentine over the material, and apply to \nthe affected part. It is very important that the bowels should be freely \nrelieved at the outset, and if the means advised above prove unsuccessful, \nit would be well to resort to clysters of oatmeal gruel and castor oil. The \ndiet is very important throu", + "o 60 grains of sulphate of potassium \nin water. The dose may be repeated in twenty-four hours, but must not \nbe continued long enough to cause excessive purging. \n\nWhen, as in chronic inflammation, the liver is enlarged, the Liniment \nfor Sprains, equal parts of spirits of turpentine, liquid ammonia (not the \nstrongest), laudanum and rape oil, well rubbed round the region of the \ndiseased organ, or a strong mustard plaster applied. Another method of \naffording relief is to take a piece of flannel, dip it in hot water, wring the \nwater out, pour some spirit of turpentine over the material, and apply to \nthe affected part. It is very important that the bowels should be freely \nrelieved at the outset, and if the means advised above prove unsuccessful, \nit would be well to resort to clysters of oatmeal gruel and castor oil. The \ndiet is very important throughout the attack. Must be light and nourishing, \nand in a fluid or sloppy form. Boiled wheat flour, with beef tea or mutton \nbroth, is very good. Keep dog warm, dry, and disturbed as little as possible. \n\nKennel Lameness, or Chest-Founder. — (See Rheumatism, also.) — This \nis a rheumatic affection of the forequarters, and particularly of the muscles \nconnecting the shoulder-blade with the trunk. It is caused by exposure to \nwet and cold, and generally by the dog being kept in damp or draughty \nkennels. The symptoms are stiffness and soreness of one or both shoul- \nders. This is most noticeable when the. dog is running down hill, or when \njumping, as of course then practically the whole of the weight of the body \nis on these parts. Left to himself, the dog shows an indisposition to move, \nand experiences pain if the hand is passed over his shoulders; ", + "ghout the attack. Must be light and nourishing, \nand in a fluid or sloppy form. Boiled wheat flour, with beef tea or mutton \nbroth, is very good. Keep dog warm, dry, and disturbed as little as possible. \n\nKennel Lameness, or Chest-Founder. — (See Rheumatism, also.) — This \nis a rheumatic affection of the forequarters, and particularly of the muscles \nconnecting the shoulder-blade with the trunk. It is caused by exposure to \nwet and cold, and generally by the dog being kept in damp or draughty \nkennels. The symptoms are stiffness and soreness of one or both shoul- \nders. This is most noticeable when the. dog is running down hill, or when \njumping, as of course then practically the whole of the weight of the body \nis on these parts. Left to himself, the dog shows an indisposition to move, \nand experiences pain if the hand is passed over his shoulders; indeed, even \nwhen a attempt is made to touch him, he shrinks from the hand with a \nsnarl or anticipatory cry of pain. In long-standing cases power of move- \nment of the forequarters is almost lost, and many are incurable. \n\nThe treatment most advised is to give a warm bath, and after thor- \noughly drying, rub the parts well with a liniment composed of equal parts \nspirit of turpentine, spirit of hartshorn, and laudanum. If that should \nfail to give relief the following should be tried: \n\nLiniment for Rheumatism.— Take liniment of aconite, 1 part; com- \npound camphor liniment, 2 parts; mix, and rub into the affected parts con- \ntinuously for half an hour at a time, using considerable friction. The \nrheumatic liniment is expensive, also a powerful poison, so that great care \nmust be used with it. \n\nThe dog's coat should be wiped dry after applying it, and it", + "indeed, even \nwhen a attempt is made to touch him, he shrinks from the hand with a \nsnarl or anticipatory cry of pain. In long-standing cases power of move- \nment of the forequarters is almost lost, and many are incurable. \n\nThe treatment most advised is to give a warm bath, and after thor- \noughly drying, rub the parts well with a liniment composed of equal parts \nspirit of turpentine, spirit of hartshorn, and laudanum. If that should \nfail to give relief the following should be tried: \n\nLiniment for Rheumatism.— Take liniment of aconite, 1 part; com- \npound camphor liniment, 2 parts; mix, and rub into the affected parts con- \ntinuously for half an hour at a time, using considerable friction. The \nrheumatic liniment is expensive, also a powerful poison, so that great care \nmust be used with it. \n\nThe dog's coat should be wiped dry after applying it, and it is advisable \nthat he should wear a canvas-faced muzzle. The bowels should be freely \nacted on, and the Compound Podophyllin Pills (find prescription under \nAsthma) will be the best aperient. This pill given once will probably be \nenough. A little warm broth after given will assist its action. The fol- \nlowing mixture should also be given: \n\nMixture for Rheumatism. — Take iodide of potassium, y2 dram; sweet \nspirit of nitre, Y2 ounce; water, 3% ounces. Give one to two dessert- \nspoonfuls for a dose, twice a day. \n\nEven more useful than the mixture recommended, is salicylate of \nsodium in 10 grain to 30 grain doses, in water, three times a day. If \nthis fail, then try 5 grains to 15 grains of benzoic acid in pill form, twice \n\na-day. \n\nThe food shoufd be sloppy and nourishing, and the dog be kept in a \nwarm, dry place, free from draught. ", + " is advisable \nthat he should wear a canvas-faced muzzle. The bowels should be freely \nacted on, and the Compound Podophyllin Pills (find prescription under \nAsthma) will be the best aperient. This pill given once will probably be \nenough. A little warm broth after given will assist its action. The fol- \nlowing mixture should also be given: \n\nMixture for Rheumatism. — Take iodide of potassium, y2 dram; sweet \nspirit of nitre, Y2 ounce; water, 3% ounces. Give one to two dessert- \nspoonfuls for a dose, twice a day. \n\nEven more useful than the mixture recommended, is salicylate of \nsodium in 10 grain to 30 grain doses, in water, three times a day. If \nthis fail, then try 5 grains to 15 grains of benzoic acid in pill form, twice \n\na-day. \n\nThe food shoufd be sloppy and nourishing, and the dog be kept in a \nwarm, dry place, free from draught. \n\nKidneys, Inflammation of the This is fortunately not often found \n\nin the dog. It is a disease of a very dangerous nature. The symptoms are \nintense fever, great pains across the loins, a peculiar straddling gait and the \nineffectual or partial effort to pass urine, the quantity being small and \nsometimes mixed with blood. It may be caused by the presence of stone, \nby blows or sprains in the lumbar region, or due as a result of having \nadministered overdoses of turpentine, cantharides, or other powerful exci- \ntants of the urinary organs. It is safest and advisable to call in a qualified \nveterinarian in this trouble. Relief can be given by continuous bathing of \nthe surrounding parts with warm water, relieving the bowels, and re- \nducing the attendant fever by daily doses of (12 grains for an ordinary dog) \nof Dover's Powder, and the consta", + "\n\nKidneys, Inflammation of the This is fortunately not often found \n\nin the dog. It is a disease of a very dangerous nature. The symptoms are \nintense fever, great pains across the loins, a peculiar straddling gait and the \nineffectual or partial effort to pass urine, the quantity being small and \nsometimes mixed with blood. It may be caused by the presence of stone, \nby blows or sprains in the lumbar region, or due as a result of having \nadministered overdoses of turpentine, cantharides, or other powerful exci- \ntants of the urinary organs. It is safest and advisable to call in a qualified \nveterinarian in this trouble. Relief can be given by continuous bathing of \nthe surrounding parts with warm water, relieving the bowels, and re- \nducing the attendant fever by daily doses of (12 grains for an ordinary dog) \nof Dover's Powder, and the constant use of the following fever mixture: \n\nPowdered nitre 1 dram \n\nSweet spirits of nitre y2 ounce \n\nMindererous spirit ' 1 yz ounce \n\nWine or antimony 1 dram \n\nWater 4 ounces \n\nMix; dose for a 20 lb. to 40 lb. dog, one tablespoonful every four \nhours in a little gruel. Larger dogs like St. Bernards a table- \nspoonful and a half as a dose. \n\nKeeping Flies Off Ear and Nose. — Flies often bother a dog's ear and \nnose in summer, making sore places. Pine tar rubbed on the sore places \nwill do this nicely, also healing up the sores at same time. You can get \na box of it at any drug store for 10 cents, or Eberhart's Skin Cure applied \ntwice daily will do the work as well. \n\nLice. — See Parasites External. \n\nLice. — There are two kinds of lice which infest dogs, and both of \nthem are quite similar to those infesting man. One, t", + "nt use of the following fever mixture: \n\nPowdered nitre 1 dram \n\nSweet spirits of nitre y2 ounce \n\nMindererous spirit ' 1 yz ounce \n\nWine or antimony 1 dram \n\nWater 4 ounces \n\nMix; dose for a 20 lb. to 40 lb. dog, one tablespoonful every four \nhours in a little gruel. Larger dogs like St. Bernards a table- \nspoonful and a half as a dose. \n\nKeeping Flies Off Ear and Nose. — Flies often bother a dog's ear and \nnose in summer, making sore places. Pine tar rubbed on the sore places \nwill do this nicely, also healing up the sores at same time. You can get \na box of it at any drug store for 10 cents, or Eberhart's Skin Cure applied \ntwice daily will do the work as well. \n\nLice. — See Parasites External. \n\nLice. — There are two kinds of lice which infest dogs, and both of \nthem are quite similar to those infesting man. One, the Haematopinus \npiliferus, is generally found about the throat and back of the ears, but may \nextend over all parts of the body. The female is two mm. long, in color \na yellowish white, the head being a little darker than the body. The male \nis 1.15 mm. long. The head is short and as wide as it is long. It is salient \nand is exactly applied to the thorax. The third and fourth articles of the \nantennae are alike. The female is about 2 mm. in length. The abdomen \nis a long oval in shape and well developed. It is made up of nine round \nsegments, the first seven having two rows of short bristles. The other \nlouse (Trichodectes latus) is a bright yellow, with dark spots, with blackish \nbrown bands on the head. The female in length is 1.5 mm., the male 1.4 \nmm. The head is wider than it is long. The antennae are hairy and differ- \n\n\n \n\nent", + "he Haematopinus \npiliferus, is generally found about the throat and back of the ears, but may \nextend over all parts of the body. The female is two mm. long, in color \na yellowish white, the head being a little darker than the body. The male \nis 1.15 mm. long. The head is short and as wide as it is long. It is salient \nand is exactly applied to the thorax. The third and fourth articles of the \nantennae are alike. The female is about 2 mm. in length. The abdomen \nis a long oval in shape and well developed. It is made up of nine round \nsegments, the first seven having two rows of short bristles. The other \nlouse (Trichodectes latus) is a bright yellow, with dark spots, with blackish \nbrown bands on the head. The female in length is 1.5 mm., the male 1.4 \nmm. The head is wider than it is long. The antennae are hairy and differ- \n\n\n \n\nent In both sexes, the first article in the male being much thicker than \nthe other. The abdomen is broad and more rounded in the female than in \nthe male and has lateral but no median spots. \n\nLice live in all parts of the body — the roots of the ears, around the eyes \nand all about the head and face, as well as along the top of the back. They \nspt up an irritation that causes the dog to scratch and worry continually, \nand if the skin be closely examined streaks and dots of blood will indicate \nthe feeding places of these pests, which are easily discerned creeping about. \n\nThe rapidity with which lice multiply is marvelous. Independent of \nthe destructive influences which restrain their multiplying, it is estimated \nthat the descendants in the third generation of one female louse will num- \nber 125,000. v \n\nThe most effectual and the safest remedy for ", + " In both sexes, the first article in the male being much thicker than \nthe other. The abdomen is broad and more rounded in the female than in \nthe male and has lateral but no median spots. \n\nLice live in all parts of the body — the roots of the ears, around the eyes \nand all about the head and face, as well as along the top of the back. They \nspt up an irritation that causes the dog to scratch and worry continually, \nand if the skin be closely examined streaks and dots of blood will indicate \nthe feeding places of these pests, which are easily discerned creeping about. \n\nThe rapidity with which lice multiply is marvelous. Independent of \nthe destructive influences which restrain their multiplying, it is estimated \nthat the descendants in the third generation of one female louse will num- \nber 125,000. v \n\nThe most effectual and the safest remedy for the destruction of lice \nis a lime and sulphur lotion. The skin should be thoroughly saturated \nwith it for ten or fifteen minutes, and at the end of this time the dog \nshould be given a bath in lukewarm water, a standard dog soap being \nused. He should then be brushed and combed until thoroughly dried. \nCovering the dog with a mixture of cotton seed oil and crude coal oil in \nequal parts and then washing the dog at the end of a half hour with warm \nwater and dog soap will kill eithpr fleas or lice. \n\nEberhart's Skin Remedy will kill lice. It should be thoroughly rub- \nbed in, not missing a spot on the dog. After it has been on half an hour, \nthen the dog can be washed and dried; this bath only given to remove the \ngrease, if it is a house pet. . If in warm weather, and dog can be kept out \nin the yard, the bath is not necessary. The ", + " the destruction of lice \nis a lime and sulphur lotion. The skin should be thoroughly saturated \nwith it for ten or fifteen minutes, and at the end of this time the dog \nshould be given a bath in lukewarm water, a standard dog soap being \nused. He should then be brushed and combed until thoroughly dried. \nCovering the dog with a mixture of cotton seed oil and crude coal oil in \nequal parts and then washing the dog at the end of a half hour with warm \nwater and dog soap will kill eithpr fleas or lice. \n\nEberhart's Skin Remedy will kill lice. It should be thoroughly rub- \nbed in, not missing a spot on the dog. After it has been on half an hour, \nthen the dog can be washed and dried; this bath only given to remove the \ngrease, if it is a house pet. . If in warm weather, and dog can be kept out \nin the yard, the bath is not necessary. The application must be repeated \nat least once more, In twenty-four hours, to kill the nits or the young \nones that are born every twenty-four hours. My dog soap will kill lice, \nif you apply it thoroughly, and allow it to remain on (and repeat once or \ntwice more. \n\nFor pet or house dogs the insect powders generally made from the \npowdered flowers of pyrethrum roseum will be found most convenient. \nUnfortunately their expense precludes their general use in kennels. The \npowder must be well rubbed into the roots of the hair or blown in with a \nsmall bellows, made for that purpose, that is of assistance in spreading it \nwell around the roots of the hair. After allowing it to remain on some \ntime — fifteen minutes to one hour — it can be dusted out over a sheet of pa- \nper, which can then be rolled up and burned. \n\nLock-Jaw (Tetanus) — This is of very rar", + " application must be repeated \nat least once more, In twenty-four hours, to kill the nits or the young \nones that are born every twenty-four hours. My dog soap will kill lice, \nif you apply it thoroughly, and allow it to remain on (and repeat once or \ntwice more. \n\nFor pet or house dogs the insect powders generally made from the \npowdered flowers of pyrethrum roseum will be found most convenient. \nUnfortunately their expense precludes their general use in kennels. The \npowder must be well rubbed into the roots of the hair or blown in with a \nsmall bellows, made for that purpose, that is of assistance in spreading it \nwell around the roots of the hair. After allowing it to remain on some \ntime — fifteen minutes to one hour — it can be dusted out over a sheet of pa- \nper, which can then be rolled up and burned. \n\nLock-Jaw (Tetanus) — This is of very rare occurrence, a fact all the \nmore remarkable when we consider how liable the dog is to various spas- \nmodic affections. I have never seen a case of it myself, but Blaine describes \nit, and it is a recognized canine disease. It is a form of tetanus, and under \nthat head Professor J. Woodroffe Hill describes the symptoms: \"When the \njaws only are affected, the head is poked out, the jaws are tightly closed, \nthe angles of the mouth are drawn back, the mouth is filled with frothy \nsaliva, and the eyes are fixed in an unnatural and often hideous position.\" \n\nIf you are so unfortunate as to have a dog seized with lock-jaw, place \nhim in quiet place on a good bed where the light is subdued and he will \nnot be liable to be disturbed, and send at once for the best veterinary \n\n\n\n\nsurgeon you can find. A cure is very doubtful, even with the mos", + "e occurrence, a fact all the \nmore remarkable when we consider how liable the dog is to various spas- \nmodic affections. I have never seen a case of it myself, but Blaine describes \nit, and it is a recognized canine disease. It is a form of tetanus, and under \nthat head Professor J. Woodroffe Hill describes the symptoms: \"When the \njaws only are affected, the head is poked out, the jaws are tightly closed, \nthe angles of the mouth are drawn back, the mouth is filled with frothy \nsaliva, and the eyes are fixed in an unnatural and often hideous position.\" \n\nIf you are so unfortunate as to have a dog seized with lock-jaw, place \nhim in quiet place on a good bed where the light is subdued and he will \nnot be liable to be disturbed, and send at once for the best veterinary \n\n\n\n\nsurgeon you can find. A cure is very doubtful, even with the most skilled \ntreatment; but, as a matter of duty and humanity, try and help your dog \nthrough this most dangerous trouble if it is possible. All owners of dogs \nshould keep informed as to the veterinarians in their town or city, as to \nwhich one is experienced in canine practice, so that when a case is urgent, \nyou will know what one to call in and just where to find him. Officious \nignorance and rough handling would only cause pain without the remotest \nhope of good results. \n\nLooseness of the Bowels — See Diarrhea and Dysentery. \n\nLumbago. — See Rheumatism. \n\nLeucorrhoea. — Use as an injection peroagina sulphate of zinc, % dram; \nacetate of lead, Vz dram to a pint of water. One injection per day, except \nin bad cases it can be used twice daily. \n\nLacteal Tumors. — No better treatise on this trouble can be given than \nDalziel's: \n\n\"Every dog owner must know ", + "t skilled \ntreatment; but, as a matter of duty and humanity, try and help your dog \nthrough this most dangerous trouble if it is possible. All owners of dogs \nshould keep informed as to the veterinarians in their town or city, as to \nwhich one is experienced in canine practice, so that when a case is urgent, \nyou will know what one to call in and just where to find him. Officious \nignorance and rough handling would only cause pain without the remotest \nhope of good results. \n\nLooseness of the Bowels — See Diarrhea and Dysentery. \n\nLumbago. — See Rheumatism. \n\nLeucorrhoea. — Use as an injection peroagina sulphate of zinc, % dram; \nacetate of lead, Vz dram to a pint of water. One injection per day, except \nin bad cases it can be used twice daily. \n\nLacteal Tumors. — No better treatise on this trouble can be given than \nDalziel's: \n\n\"Every dog owner must know what a common <:hing it is to see a bitch \nwith an enlargement of one of her teats, or the structures adjoining them. \nNow, not only is such very unsightly, but when grown to a considerable \nSize, as it will do, it is very liable to injury. \n\n\"The immediate cause is the damming up of one of the milk-ducts; \nthe teat is 'blind,' as it is called in dairy parlance — that is, the flow of \nmilk through it is obstructed by some malformation. Far oftener, however, \nthe milk itself is the cause; that is to say, it is not drained off sufficiently, \nwhen it hardens, acts as a foreign body, and still further as an irritant, be- \ncause of its chemical decomposition. The effect of this is that more or less \ninflammation of the milk-gland is produced, a hard lump forms and increases \ngradually, and once begun, the evil develops more and more at each return- \n", + " what a common <:hing it is to see a bitch \nwith an enlargement of one of her teats, or the structures adjoining them. \nNow, not only is such very unsightly, but when grown to a considerable \nSize, as it will do, it is very liable to injury. \n\n\"The immediate cause is the damming up of one of the milk-ducts; \nthe teat is 'blind,' as it is called in dairy parlance — that is, the flow of \nmilk through it is obstructed by some malformation. Far oftener, however, \nthe milk itself is the cause; that is to say, it is not drained off sufficiently, \nwhen it hardens, acts as a foreign body, and still further as an irritant, be- \ncause of its chemical decomposition. The effect of this is that more or less \ninflammation of the milk-gland is produced, a hard lump forms and increases \ngradually, and once begun, the evil develops more and more at each return- \ning period after oestrum, when pupping has or should have taken place. \n\n\"From the numerous questions I have received on the subject it does \nnot appear to be generally known by those who keep dogs that some bitches, \neven if they have been secluded from the dog during the period of 'heat,' \nwill secrete a fluid much resembling milk at the time they would have had \npups had impregnation been allowed, but such is the case. It is, therefore, \nthe duty of the owner to note the time and look out for the evidence of \nthis secretion and have it removed by hand, or by one of the many breast- \nexhausters, giving at the same time a light diet, with an extra proportion of \nboiled vegetables and a few doses of cooling, aperient medicine. Permit- \nting a bitch when in milk to lie on cold bricks or flags, or to be exposed in \nother ways to cold and damp, ", + "ing period after oestrum, when pupping has or should have taken place. \n\n\"From the numerous questions I have received on the subject it does \nnot appear to be generally known by those who keep dogs that some bitches, \neven if they have been secluded from the dog during the period of 'heat,' \nwill secrete a fluid much resembling milk at the time they would have had \npups had impregnation been allowed, but such is the case. It is, therefore, \nthe duty of the owner to note the time and look out for the evidence of \nthis secretion and have it removed by hand, or by one of the many breast- \nexhausters, giving at the same time a light diet, with an extra proportion of \nboiled vegetables and a few doses of cooling, aperient medicine. Permit- \nting a bitch when in milk to lie on cold bricks or flags, or to be exposed in \nother ways to cold and damp, may also cause obstruction af the teat and \nsubsequent tumors; while blows, bruises and wounds sometimes produce a \nlike result. A not uncommon cause of these lacteal tumors Is the hurried \ndrying up of the milk by artificial means. It is sometimes desirable to \ndestroy pups that are the result of a mesalliance, but it is absolutely cruel \nto deprive the poor mother of all her progeny. In addition to the cruelty, \n\n\n \n\nthere is always the risk of the flow of milk clamming up one or more of the \nteats and producing tumor. \n\n\"The measure of prevention against lacteal tumors will, from the \nforegoing remarks, have suggested themselves to the reader. Nature has \nordained that the bitch should bring forth young at least once in twelve \nmonths, and, though she permits us to take certa'n liberties with her laws, \nyet if we go beyond a certain limit, disease", + "may also cause obstruction af the teat and \nsubsequent tumors; while blows, bruises and wounds sometimes produce a \nlike result. A not uncommon cause of these lacteal tumors Is the hurried \ndrying up of the milk by artificial means. It is sometimes desirable to \ndestroy pups that are the result of a mesalliance, but it is absolutely cruel \nto deprive the poor mother of all her progeny. In addition to the cruelty, \n\n\n \n\nthere is always the risk of the flow of milk clamming up one or more of the \nteats and producing tumor. \n\n\"The measure of prevention against lacteal tumors will, from the \nforegoing remarks, have suggested themselves to the reader. Nature has \nordained that the bitch should bring forth young at least once in twelve \nmonths, and, though she permits us to take certa'n liberties with her laws, \nyet if we go beyond a certain limit, disease follows as a punishment; even \nwhen we interfere with her prerogative, it must not be by direct contradic- \ntion, but by diverting her forces into other channels. When we forbid the \nbitch to breed we put an embargo on certain functions, and the energy \nthat supplies and works these functions we divert by exciting extra secre- \ntions of the bowels, kidneys, etc.; but the safest, because the most natural, \nprevention of disease, is to let the bitch breed. \n\n\"When it is desired to 'dry' the bitch, that is, to stop the secretion of \nmilk, it is wrong to give alum and other astringents, and to rub brandy, \netc., along the mammae. The object is more surely obtained gradually, \nand that without the risk of untoward results, by drawing off what m,-lk \nthere is regularly, giving a spare diet, and a good purge, following this \nwith 2 grains to 3 grains of io", + " follows as a punishment; even \nwhen we interfere with her prerogative, it must not be by direct contradic- \ntion, but by diverting her forces into other channels. When we forbid the \nbitch to breed we put an embargo on certain functions, and the energy \nthat supplies and works these functions we divert by exciting extra secre- \ntions of the bowels, kidneys, etc.; but the safest, because the most natural, \nprevention of disease, is to let the bitch breed. \n\n\"When it is desired to 'dry' the bitch, that is, to stop the secretion of \nmilk, it is wrong to give alum and other astringents, and to rub brandy, \netc., along the mammae. The object is more surely obtained gradually, \nand that without the risk of untoward results, by drawing off what m,-lk \nthere is regularly, giving a spare diet, and a good purge, following this \nwith 2 grains to 3 grains of iodide of potassium, twice a day, and rubbing \nwell with the following liniment: \n\nL'niment for Drying Bitches. — Iod'de of potassium, 2 drams; soap lini- \nment and oil of camphor, of each 2 ounces. \n\nWhen a tumor does form, and the bitch is still in milk, draw the milk \noff twice a day, and in any case, give a brisk purge. Keep her on a spare, \nand rather dry diet, and to one of 20 lb. weight give twice a day 2 grains \nof iodide of potassium, in about two tablespoonfuls of water, immediately \nafter feeding, and apply twice Or thrice a day the following ointment to \nthe lumps or swelling i \n\npi'ifmeut for Lacteal Tumors: \n\nIodide of potassium ,,,,,,,,,,, 1 Arnux \n\npowdered camphor ,.,,,,,.,... 1 dram \n\nStrong mercurial ointment ,,,,,,,.,........... V2 ounce \n\nSpermaceti ointment .,,,...... . 1 oinwn \n\nMixed, Rub a little W©il in with gentle f", + "dide of potassium, twice a day, and rubbing \nwell with the following liniment: \n\nL'niment for Drying Bitches. — Iod'de of potassium, 2 drams; soap lini- \nment and oil of camphor, of each 2 ounces. \n\nWhen a tumor does form, and the bitch is still in milk, draw the milk \noff twice a day, and in any case, give a brisk purge. Keep her on a spare, \nand rather dry diet, and to one of 20 lb. weight give twice a day 2 grains \nof iodide of potassium, in about two tablespoonfuls of water, immediately \nafter feeding, and apply twice Or thrice a day the following ointment to \nthe lumps or swelling i \n\npi'ifmeut for Lacteal Tumors: \n\nIodide of potassium ,,,,,,,,,,, 1 Arnux \n\npowdered camphor ,.,,,,,.,... 1 dram \n\nStrong mercurial ointment ,,,,,,,.,........... V2 ounce \n\nSpermaceti ointment .,,,...... . 1 oinwn \n\nMixed, Rub a little W©il in with gentle friGUct). \n\nIf these means do not prove sufficient for the dispersion of the swell- \ning, add to the above ointment 2 scr, of resublimcd iodine dissolved in, a, \nlittle spirit of wine. \n\nWhen the swelling has gone on so far unheeded that matter is formed, \nand becomes soft and ripe (which may be told by the fluctuating of the \nenlargement under pressure of the finders \\ there is nothing for it but the \nlancet, which should be inserted in the soft 1 a. t, and a cut made downwards, \nto insure perfect drainage. The parts must then be frequently bathed, the \nmatter pressed out, washed with a solution of Condy's FluM, and dressed \nwith Turner's cerate, while the pat;ent should havo a g^orl ctrcn~ purg*. \nThese growths are often, removed by the knife, and when of. long standing \n\n\n\n\nthat is the only course. Camphorated Oil is also used in such cases, and", + "riGUct). \n\nIf these means do not prove sufficient for the dispersion of the swell- \ning, add to the above ointment 2 scr, of resublimcd iodine dissolved in, a, \nlittle spirit of wine. \n\nWhen the swelling has gone on so far unheeded that matter is formed, \nand becomes soft and ripe (which may be told by the fluctuating of the \nenlargement under pressure of the finders \\ there is nothing for it but the \nlancet, which should be inserted in the soft 1 a. t, and a cut made downwards, \nto insure perfect drainage. The parts must then be frequently bathed, the \nmatter pressed out, washed with a solution of Condy's FluM, and dressed \nwith Turner's cerate, while the pat;ent should havo a g^orl ctrcn~ purg*. \nThese growths are often, removed by the knife, and when of. long standing \n\n\n\n\nthat is the only course. Camphorated Oil is also used in such cases, and \nfor drying up the milk I have found it very satisfactory. \n\nDent treats this subject as follows: \n\n\"Nature has ordained that at least once a year certain nervous energies \nin the female clog be set in motion. This nervous force excites the bowels, \nthe brain, the kidneys, the circulation, and all the other organs \"of the body, \nand what is known as the period of oestrum, or being in season, is the \nresult. If the bitch be bred at this time a natural function is performed \nand a natural law satisfied. If she is not bred these functions are seriously \ninterfered with for the time, how seriously or the extent of the interference \nwe do not know. That this nervous action does not cease or is entirely \nsuppressed by simply putting the bitch by for the time is unmistakably \ndenied by subsequent events. A natural prerogative asserts itself and it is \na ", + " \nfor drying up the milk I have found it very satisfactory. \n\nDent treats this subject as follows: \n\n\"Nature has ordained that at least once a year certain nervous energies \nin the female clog be set in motion. This nervous force excites the bowels, \nthe brain, the kidneys, the circulation, and all the other organs \"of the body, \nand what is known as the period of oestrum, or being in season, is the \nresult. If the bitch be bred at this time a natural function is performed \nand a natural law satisfied. If she is not bred these functions are seriously \ninterfered with for the time, how seriously or the extent of the interference \nwe do not know. That this nervous action does not cease or is entirely \nsuppressed by simply putting the bitch by for the time is unmistakably \ndenied by subsequent events. A natural prerogative asserts itself and it is \na common occurrence for bitches which have not been bred to develop \na feverish disturbance of the system, a swelling of the milk glands and the \nsecretion of a whitish fluid resembling milk at the time they would have \ngiven birth to puppies if they had been bred. \n\n\"If this milky fluid is not drawn off with the breast pump there is \ndanger of its hardening and forming a lacteal tumor. In passing a bitch \nover the period of oestrum without breeding her, it would be well for all \nbreeders to anticipate the possibility of this secretion; watch for it at \nthe proper time. Remove it if it appears and feed for the time a light, \ncooling diet of stale bread or dog biscuits softened in soup or milk, with an \nincreased amount of vegetables, and keep the bowels open with doses of \ncascara sagrada and olive oil as often as may be necessary. In cases of \na", + "common occurrence for bitches which have not been bred to develop \na feverish disturbance of the system, a swelling of the milk glands and the \nsecretion of a whitish fluid resembling milk at the time they would have \ngiven birth to puppies if they had been bred. \n\n\"If this milky fluid is not drawn off with the breast pump there is \ndanger of its hardening and forming a lacteal tumor. In passing a bitch \nover the period of oestrum without breeding her, it would be well for all \nbreeders to anticipate the possibility of this secretion; watch for it at \nthe proper time. Remove it if it appears and feed for the time a light, \ncooling diet of stale bread or dog biscuits softened in soup or milk, with an \nincreased amount of vegetables, and keep the bowels open with doses of \ncascara sagrada and olive oil as often as may be necessary. In cases of \na misalliance the puppies are frequently destroyed at birth. This is posi- \ntively cruel to the mother and the shock to her nervous system is so great as \nto frequently affect her constitution. The puppies should be taken away as \npreviously stated, one or two at a time, and the milk dried up, with the \nsame care as if the puppies were to be raised. \n\n\"Lacteal tumors sometimes result from blows, wounds, kicks and other \ninjuries; exposure to the cold, sudden chills from lying on damp straw or \nupon cold bricks or cement floors. The great proportion of cases, however, is \ndue to the causes, first mentioned. \n\n\"Treatment. — To dry a bitch up properly and prevent the formation of \nmilk tumors after removing the puppies as previously described, keep the \nbowels open with cascara sagrada and olive oil; feed a spare diet or raw, \nlean beef, chopped fine, milk, ", + " misalliance the puppies are frequently destroyed at birth. This is posi- \ntively cruel to the mother and the shock to her nervous system is so great as \nto frequently affect her constitution. The puppies should be taken away as \npreviously stated, one or two at a time, and the milk dried up, with the \nsame care as if the puppies were to be raised. \n\n\"Lacteal tumors sometimes result from blows, wounds, kicks and other \ninjuries; exposure to the cold, sudden chills from lying on damp straw or \nupon cold bricks or cement floors. The great proportion of cases, however, is \ndue to the causes, first mentioned. \n\n\"Treatment. — To dry a bitch up properly and prevent the formation of \nmilk tumors after removing the puppies as previously described, keep the \nbowels open with cascara sagrada and olive oil; feed a spare diet or raw, \nlean beef, chopped fine, milk, gelatin, eggs, stale bread or dog biscuits soaked \nin thin soup. If there is any milk remaining in the gland draw it off \nnight and morning with a breast pump. \n\n\"Apply the following liniment three times a day, with gentle massage: \nCamphorated oil four ounces, fluid extract of belladonna three drams, soap \nliniment two ounces, witch hazel two ounces. \n\n\"Give a thirty-pound dog a capsule containing of the iodide of potash \nthree grains, pepsin three grains, gentian three grains, diastase one grain. \n\n\"For the removal of lacteal tumors the following ointment is recom- \nmended: Iodide of potassium two drams, powdered camphor two grains, \nmercurial ointment two drams, iodine resub ten grains, five grains of men- \n\n\nr \n\nthol alcohol q. s., lanolin three ounces. Apply three times a clay and rub well \ninto the skin with gentle friction. The capsules previously men", + " gelatin, eggs, stale bread or dog biscuits soaked \nin thin soup. If there is any milk remaining in the gland draw it off \nnight and morning with a breast pump. \n\n\"Apply the following liniment three times a day, with gentle massage: \nCamphorated oil four ounces, fluid extract of belladonna three drams, soap \nliniment two ounces, witch hazel two ounces. \n\n\"Give a thirty-pound dog a capsule containing of the iodide of potash \nthree grains, pepsin three grains, gentian three grains, diastase one grain. \n\n\"For the removal of lacteal tumors the following ointment is recom- \nmended: Iodide of potassium two drams, powdered camphor two grains, \nmercurial ointment two drams, iodine resub ten grains, five grains of men- \n\n\nr \n\nthol alcohol q. s., lanolin three ounces. Apply three times a clay and rub well \ninto the skin with gentle friction. The capsules previously mentioned \nshould also be given three times a day. \n\n\"Tumors that do not yield to the treatment, or have been let go so \nfar as to become ripe or full of matter, can only be treated with the \nknife. Operations should only be entrusted to a veterinary surgeon, who \nwill insert the lancet at the softest spot of the enlargement and drain off \nthe contents, afterward inserting a pledget of oakum which should be \nchanged daily. Large tumors that do not soften should be dissected out \nentire and the wound properly dressed.\" \n\nLabor, Premature. — This is occasionally caused by over exertion, leap- \ning from a high place, injuries and the abuse of purgatives, as well as the. \nresult of diseased organs; it is not of very frequent occurrence, bitches \ngenerally whelping exactly sixty-three days after the visit to the dog, al- \nthough there are numerous instances where t", + "tioned \nshould also be given three times a day. \n\n\"Tumors that do not yield to the treatment, or have been let go so \nfar as to become ripe or full of matter, can only be treated with the \nknife. Operations should only be entrusted to a veterinary surgeon, who \nwill insert the lancet at the softest spot of the enlargement and drain off \nthe contents, afterward inserting a pledget of oakum which should be \nchanged daily. Large tumors that do not soften should be dissected out \nentire and the wound properly dressed.\" \n\nLabor, Premature. — This is occasionally caused by over exertion, leap- \ning from a high place, injuries and the abuse of purgatives, as well as the. \nresult of diseased organs; it is not of very frequent occurrence, bitches \ngenerally whelping exactly sixty-three days after the visit to the dog, al- \nthough there are numerous instances where the time is varied more or \nless. When it does occur the bitch should be placed in a comfortable \nroom and kept perfectly quiet, fed on broth, porridge, &c, and repeated \ndoses, one every four or five hours, of opium, should be given. See also \nParturition. \n\nLameness may arise from a cut foot, a thorn, injury to the spine, or \n\nto one of the limbs or joints or from rheumatism, when it comes on \nsuddenly, seek for the cause, and treat the case accordingly, the liniment \nfor sprains very likely to be of benefit in many of such cases. \n\nLaryngitis, or Inflammation of the Upper Part of the \"Windpipe. — This \ncommon affection is caused by cold or incessant barking, the dog becomes \nhoarse and the power to bark articulately is gone. Yard dogs kept con- \nstantly on chain, and very wrong to so keep any dog, are very liable to \ncontract this from straining o", + "he time is varied more or \nless. When it does occur the bitch should be placed in a comfortable \nroom and kept perfectly quiet, fed on broth, porridge, &c, and repeated \ndoses, one every four or five hours, of opium, should be given. See also \nParturition. \n\nLameness may arise from a cut foot, a thorn, injury to the spine, or \n\nto one of the limbs or joints or from rheumatism, when it comes on \nsuddenly, seek for the cause, and treat the case accordingly, the liniment \nfor sprains very likely to be of benefit in many of such cases. \n\nLaryngitis, or Inflammation of the Upper Part of the \"Windpipe. — This \ncommon affection is caused by cold or incessant barking, the dog becomes \nhoarse and the power to bark articulately is gone. Yard dogs kept con- \nstantly on chain, and very wrong to so keep any dog, are very liable to \ncontract this from straining on their collar in barking and trying to get at \nsomebody or something it sees. In treating laryngitis there is danger of \nchoking the dog in drenching because of the difficulty in swallowing caused \nby the inflammation. The following electuary in this or any case of sore \nthroat will be found safer and very beneficial: \n\nChlorate of potash, finely powdered 2 drams \n\nPowdered gum guaicum 1 dram \n\nPowdered gum acacia ' 1 dram \n\nOxymel of squills 5 drams \n\nHoney 1 ounce \n\nMix, and place a teaspoonful well back on the tongue three times a \nday. \n\nPoultice the throat with hot linseed meal poultices, renewed often, or \nbathe with hot water, and afterwards rubbed well in the following liniment: \n\nSpirit of turpentine . . , , 1 ounce \n\nSpirit of hartshorn .. .,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,,, , X ounce \n\nTincture of cantharldes % ounce \n\nRape oil , ,,,,,, 1", + "n their collar in barking and trying to get at \nsomebody or something it sees. In treating laryngitis there is danger of \nchoking the dog in drenching because of the difficulty in swallowing caused \nby the inflammation. The following electuary in this or any case of sore \nthroat will be found safer and very beneficial: \n\nChlorate of potash, finely powdered 2 drams \n\nPowdered gum guaicum 1 dram \n\nPowdered gum acacia ' 1 dram \n\nOxymel of squills 5 drams \n\nHoney 1 ounce \n\nMix, and place a teaspoonful well back on the tongue three times a \nday. \n\nPoultice the throat with hot linseed meal poultices, renewed often, or \nbathe with hot water, and afterwards rubbed well in the following liniment: \n\nSpirit of turpentine . . , , 1 ounce \n\nSpirit of hartshorn .. .,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,,, , X ounce \n\nTincture of cantharldes % ounce \n\nRape oil , ,,,,,, 1 ft ounoes \n\n\n\nHere is a case prescribed for by Dent: \n\n\"I have an English setter dog about twenty months old that acts as \nthough he had something in his throat. It affects his breathing, and when \nhe first showed symptoms of it his eyes were red and ran matter. He \neats sometimes, but at others will not eat; is healthy and bright. I can put \nmy finger under his throat and press very lightly, and it almost shuts off \nhis wind. It seems as though there was a kind of bunch in his throat \nthat is not natural. (1) Would inflammation of the larynx cause it? \n(2) Is there such a thing as a tumor of the larynx? I had him in swim- \nming about four weeks ago, and when he was in the water his breathing \nsounded like the voice of a frog. Please diagnose and prescribe. Ans.— \n(1) Yes. (2) Yes. Your dog has laryngitis; give the following: Glycrrhiza \nt", + " ft ounoes \n\n\n\nHere is a case prescribed for by Dent: \n\n\"I have an English setter dog about twenty months old that acts as \nthough he had something in his throat. It affects his breathing, and when \nhe first showed symptoms of it his eyes were red and ran matter. He \neats sometimes, but at others will not eat; is healthy and bright. I can put \nmy finger under his throat and press very lightly, and it almost shuts off \nhis wind. It seems as though there was a kind of bunch in his throat \nthat is not natural. (1) Would inflammation of the larynx cause it? \n(2) Is there such a thing as a tumor of the larynx? I had him in swim- \nming about four weeks ago, and when he was in the water his breathing \nsounded like the voice of a frog. Please diagnose and prescribe. Ans.— \n(1) Yes. (2) Yes. Your dog has laryngitis; give the following: Glycrrhiza \ntwo drams, muriate of ammonia one dram, tincture opium thirty minims, \nwater to make two ounces; dose one teaspoonful every four houri.\" \n\nLungs, Inflammation of (Pneumonia; Pleurisy — Inflammation of the \nInvesting Membrane of the Lungs, and that which lines the Chest-CaYity — \n&c.) — On this subject I give Dalziel's treatment complete. \n\nThese two diseases are sometimes co-existent, when it is known as \npleuro-pneumonia. It would be too much to expect an amateur to distin- \nguish between them; but as the causes and treatment are much the same, \nI shall continue to treat them as one disease. This disease is of very com- \nmon occurrence in dogs, and in many cases proves fatal. When it exists as \na complication of distemper it is known as \"chest distemper;\" but other \nOf the respiratory organs may be involved. \n\nThe causes producing inflammation of the lungs are ", + "wo drams, muriate of ammonia one dram, tincture opium thirty minims, \nwater to make two ounces; dose one teaspoonful every four houri.\" \n\nLungs, Inflammation of (Pneumonia; Pleurisy — Inflammation of the \nInvesting Membrane of the Lungs, and that which lines the Chest-CaYity — \n&c.) — On this subject I give Dalziel's treatment complete. \n\nThese two diseases are sometimes co-existent, when it is known as \npleuro-pneumonia. It would be too much to expect an amateur to distin- \nguish between them; but as the causes and treatment are much the same, \nI shall continue to treat them as one disease. This disease is of very com- \nmon occurrence in dogs, and in many cases proves fatal. When it exists as \na complication of distemper it is known as \"chest distemper;\" but other \nOf the respiratory organs may be involved. \n\nThe causes producing inflammation of the lungs are generally exposure \nto gevere cold, allowing dogs to swim during inclement weather, clipping \ndogs or otherwise removing a greater part of their natural covering, or \nwashing them and afterwards exposing them to excessive cold, especially \nIf not thoroughly dried. In fact, any sudden transition from a high to \na low temperature may produce it, especially in dogs of a delicate consti- \ntution and unused to roughing it. Again, it may occur from over-exertion \nthrough running too far, or from fractured ribs penetrating the lung-tissue. \n\nThe more notable symptoms are quick and labored breathing, the in* \nspirations being full, the expirations short, and the breath hot. The dog \nsits on his haunches, and if obliged to move doeg so reluctantly, and soon \nresumes that position, with his head pushed forward. The ribs are mora \nor less fixed, and the abdominal muscles ", + "generally exposure \nto gevere cold, allowing dogs to swim during inclement weather, clipping \ndogs or otherwise removing a greater part of their natural covering, or \nwashing them and afterwards exposing them to excessive cold, especially \nIf not thoroughly dried. In fact, any sudden transition from a high to \na low temperature may produce it, especially in dogs of a delicate consti- \ntution and unused to roughing it. Again, it may occur from over-exertion \nthrough running too far, or from fractured ribs penetrating the lung-tissue. \n\nThe more notable symptoms are quick and labored breathing, the in* \nspirations being full, the expirations short, and the breath hot. The dog \nsits on his haunches, and if obliged to move doeg so reluctantly, and soon \nresumes that position, with his head pushed forward. The ribs are mora \nor less fixed, and the abdominal muscles brought Into action, especially If \npleurisy is present. The fixed position of the ribs, with the heaving of the \nflanks, is a most characteristic symptom of pleurisy. In affections of the \nlungs, the animal stands with its legs (fore legs) wide apart. If the dis- \nease progresses, the face has a haggard expression, the angle of the mouth \nis drawn up, and the extremities become deathly cold. If not relieved, the \ndog rapidly gets worse, and the breathing becomes more labored and painful. \n\nPleurisy, or inflammation of the investing membrane of the lungs, often \nexists independently, or as a complication of pneumonia. To treat this \ndisease with any chance of success it is important that the dog should be \nkept where he can freely breathe fresh, cool, a!r; a hot. stiflin* place is \nequally to be avoided with a damp or draughty one. Whilst cool, fresh a", + "brought Into action, especially If \npleurisy is present. The fixed position of the ribs, with the heaving of the \nflanks, is a most characteristic symptom of pleurisy. In affections of the \nlungs, the animal stands with its legs (fore legs) wide apart. If the dis- \nease progresses, the face has a haggard expression, the angle of the mouth \nis drawn up, and the extremities become deathly cold. If not relieved, the \ndog rapidly gets worse, and the breathing becomes more labored and painful. \n\nPleurisy, or inflammation of the investing membrane of the lungs, often \nexists independently, or as a complication of pneumonia. To treat this \ndisease with any chance of success it is important that the dog should be \nkept where he can freely breathe fresh, cool, a!r; a hot. stiflin* place is \nequally to be avoided with a damp or draughty one. Whilst cool, fresh air \n\n\n \n\ni« insured, the patient must at the same time be kept warm by clothing: if \nnecessary; it is also needful that he should be as little distrubed as possible. \nIf the legs are cold, woollen bandages should be placed on all of them. The \ndiet should be rather low at first, but not too much so — broth, gruel, etc., \nare suitable under the circumstances. \n\nIn the way of medicines, it is necessary that the bowels should be kept \nopen by castor oil or the use of clysters. The Fever Mixture — which find \ngiven under Catarrh, should be immediately and diligently administered. \n\nBlisters to the sides, as sometimes advised, are bad, as they cause \nsoreness and increase the pain in breathing. Hot -linseed poultices should \nalone be employed throughout the day and night. If the fever is high, give \n% to 1 drop of tincture of aconite every fifteen minutes fo", + "ir \n\n\n \n\ni« insured, the patient must at the same time be kept warm by clothing: if \nnecessary; it is also needful that he should be as little distrubed as possible. \nIf the legs are cold, woollen bandages should be placed on all of them. The \ndiet should be rather low at first, but not too much so — broth, gruel, etc., \nare suitable under the circumstances. \n\nIn the way of medicines, it is necessary that the bowels should be kept \nopen by castor oil or the use of clysters. The Fever Mixture — which find \ngiven under Catarrh, should be immediately and diligently administered. \n\nBlisters to the sides, as sometimes advised, are bad, as they cause \nsoreness and increase the pain in breathing. Hot -linseed poultices should \nalone be employed throughout the day and night. If the fever is high, give \n% to 1 drop of tincture of aconite every fifteen minutes for two hours, then \nhourly for eight hours. \n\nDogs recovering from this disease are always very weak, and require \nvery great care to prevent a relapse, even when all danger appears to be \ngone. Only the most gentle exercise should be allowed at first, and fine \nweather selected for it. The dog will require nourishing diet, which should \nbe plain, and consist for a time of broths, etc. a return to solid food \nbeing gradual. The dog will at this stage be greatly benefited by tonics \nand to build him up use either Eberhart's Tonic Pills, or Sergeant's Con- \ndition Pills. \n\nMange — A troublesome, and, in some forms, the most loathsome dis- \nease met with in the dog, occurring in so many forms as to be not always \neasy of distinction. The trouble with too many dog owners is, that, when \nany skin trouble appears they are most likely to call it Mange. Mange ", + "r two hours, then \nhourly for eight hours. \n\nDogs recovering from this disease are always very weak, and require \nvery great care to prevent a relapse, even when all danger appears to be \ngone. Only the most gentle exercise should be allowed at first, and fine \nweather selected for it. The dog will require nourishing diet, which should \nbe plain, and consist for a time of broths, etc. a return to solid food \nbeing gradual. The dog will at this stage be greatly benefited by tonics \nand to build him up use either Eberhart's Tonic Pills, or Sergeant's Con- \ndition Pills. \n\nMange — A troublesome, and, in some forms, the most loathsome dis- \nease met with in the dog, occurring in so many forms as to be not always \neasy of distinction. The trouble with too many dog owners is, that, when \nany skin trouble appears they are most likely to call it Mange. Mange and \nEczema are too often confounded, and, as there is a decided difference, \nmange being a skin trouble, due to a parasite, while eczema is a blood \ntrouble, the two diseases require different treatment. The term mange, as \napplied to animals, is identical with itch in the human race, in both of \nwhich exist parasite life in the skin, and is a cutaneous disease. The very \npronounced distinction between true mange and eczema, and other causes \nof irritation of the skin, is that mange is caused by a parasite invisible to \nthe naked eye, and that it is transferable by contact, from one animal to \nanother, while eczema, blotch, surfiet or red mange, is not. And, while a \nwhole kennel may be suffering from the latter compalints, it must be be- \ncause all have been subjected to conditions of life occasioning derange- \nment of the system, eczema remains an i", + " and \nEczema are too often confounded, and, as there is a decided difference, \nmange being a skin trouble, due to a parasite, while eczema is a blood \ntrouble, the two diseases require different treatment. The term mange, as \napplied to animals, is identical with itch in the human race, in both of \nwhich exist parasite life in the skin, and is a cutaneous disease. The very \npronounced distinction between true mange and eczema, and other causes \nof irritation of the skin, is that mange is caused by a parasite invisible to \nthe naked eye, and that it is transferable by contact, from one animal to \nanother, while eczema, blotch, surfiet or red mange, is not. And, while a \nwhole kennel may be suffering from the latter compalints, it must be be- \ncause all have been subjected to conditions of life occasioning derange- \nment of the system, eczema remains an individual disease, and is never \ntransmitted. True mange resembles itch in man, as it is due to a small \nparasite that burrows or tunnels through the skin in all directions, draw- \ning its nourishment therefrom. The female deposits her eggs In the canals \nformed, which hatch out in about two weeks; the young continue bur- \nrowing and occasion intense itching. True mange is entirely a local affec- \ntion, and the uneasiness and loss of sleep causes the animal to continually \nscratch and bite itself in Its vain efforts to allay the intolerable pain and \nitching. This has a very debilitating effect upon the system, and will soon \ntransform a healthy and sleek coated pet into a loathsome object. \n\nThe cause is invariably the result of having met some dog or other \nanimal that w*§ affected with mange. One dog meeting another or occu- \n\n\n\n\npying his kennel o", + "ndividual disease, and is never \ntransmitted. True mange resembles itch in man, as it is due to a small \nparasite that burrows or tunnels through the skin in all directions, draw- \ning its nourishment therefrom. The female deposits her eggs In the canals \nformed, which hatch out in about two weeks; the young continue bur- \nrowing and occasion intense itching. True mange is entirely a local affec- \ntion, and the uneasiness and loss of sleep causes the animal to continually \nscratch and bite itself in Its vain efforts to allay the intolerable pain and \nitching. This has a very debilitating effect upon the system, and will soon \ntransform a healthy and sleek coated pet into a loathsome object. \n\nThe cause is invariably the result of having met some dog or other \nanimal that w*§ affected with mange. One dog meeting another or occu- \n\n\n\n\npying his kennel or sleeping quarters, or being shipped in a crate that \nwas used by a dog with mango, will surely contract it. Absolute clean- \nliness is necessary in the treatment of mange. When your dog shows \nsigns of mange, remove it immediately from its quarters to new ones, \nburn the bedding it has used, wash its kennel with boiling water, to which \nhas been added the Standard Disinfectant, or Sanitas (See advertisement \nof both in this book). Either one, if thoroughly applied, will destroy \nevery parasite in the kennel. \n\nNow give your dog a good bath with Eberhart's Dog Soap, using quite as \nWarm water as the dog c ■ : i ii stand, cleansing its entire body and opening the \npores of the skin. After drying the dog thoroughly, then apply Eberhart's \nSkin Cure all over the dog, rubbing it in well with your bands and not. \nmissing a spot on tbe dog's body, for if ", + "r sleeping quarters, or being shipped in a crate that \nwas used by a dog with mango, will surely contract it. Absolute clean- \nliness is necessary in the treatment of mange. When your dog shows \nsigns of mange, remove it immediately from its quarters to new ones, \nburn the bedding it has used, wash its kennel with boiling water, to which \nhas been added the Standard Disinfectant, or Sanitas (See advertisement \nof both in this book). Either one, if thoroughly applied, will destroy \nevery parasite in the kennel. \n\nNow give your dog a good bath with Eberhart's Dog Soap, using quite as \nWarm water as the dog c ■ : i ii stand, cleansing its entire body and opening the \npores of the skin. After drying the dog thoroughly, then apply Eberhart's \nSkin Cure all over the dog, rubbing it in well with your bands and not. \nmissing a spot on tbe dog's body, for if yon do you leave some parasites \n— a very busy and industrious pest they are — and in a day later many new- \nborn ones would be hard at work again. Take plenty Of lime in putting \non 'this skin cure, using \"plenty of elbow grease,*' applying it the same \nas you would a liniment. Repeal this the next day, and probably Eor two \ndays more, the bath not being strictly essential except the first day. If \nyou wish, or the dog is a house dog. you can give It a bath after the skin \ncure has been on for ball' an hour, for it has then done its work, this bath \nsimply to put the dog in more presentable and cleaner shape, as all skin \nor mange cures contain oil of some kind and are therefore greasy. There \nare several good mange cures aside I'tom mine. \n\nOrdinarily a case of mange should be cured in a week or two, and \nafter three or four applica", + " yon do you leave some parasites \n— a very busy and industrious pest they are — and in a day later many new- \nborn ones would be hard at work again. Take plenty Of lime in putting \non 'this skin cure, using \"plenty of elbow grease,*' applying it the same \nas you would a liniment. Repeal this the next day, and probably Eor two \ndays more, the bath not being strictly essential except the first day. If \nyou wish, or the dog is a house dog. you can give It a bath after the skin \ncure has been on for ball' an hour, for it has then done its work, this bath \nsimply to put the dog in more presentable and cleaner shape, as all skin \nor mange cures contain oil of some kind and are therefore greasy. There \nare several good mange cures aside I'tom mine. \n\nOrdinarily a case of mange should be cured in a week or two, and \nafter three or four applications all over the dog, it is only necessary to \napply it daily to the sore places, or where no hair, as my skin remedy is, \nalso, a great hair grower, and never fails to restore the hair, unless tbe \nhair roots have been destroyed — when nothing will bring back the hair. \nIt is not necessary to change the food in treating mange. \n\nA very good mange euro is the following: \n\nTrain oil \"\"4 gallon \n\nVenice turpentine 2 ounces \n\nOil of tar y2 ounce \n\nLac Sulphur • 1 pound \n\nFirst mix the oil and turpentine and then add the oil of tar and sulphur. \nYour druggist may not have train oil, as it is often hard to procure. If so, \ncommon \"black oil\" or crude petroleum will do just as well. \n\nAll mange cures should bo applied the same as directed in vising mine. \n\n■\"■\"\"he following, as a dip, was recommended by a friend, who us", + "tions all over the dog, it is only necessary to \napply it daily to the sore places, or where no hair, as my skin remedy is, \nalso, a great hair grower, and never fails to restore the hair, unless tbe \nhair roots have been destroyed — when nothing will bring back the hair. \nIt is not necessary to change the food in treating mange. \n\nA very good mange euro is the following: \n\nTrain oil \"\"4 gallon \n\nVenice turpentine 2 ounces \n\nOil of tar y2 ounce \n\nLac Sulphur • 1 pound \n\nFirst mix the oil and turpentine and then add the oil of tar and sulphur. \nYour druggist may not have train oil, as it is often hard to procure. If so, \ncommon \"black oil\" or crude petroleum will do just as well. \n\nAll mange cures should bo applied the same as directed in vising mine. \n\n■\"■\"\"he following, as a dip, was recommended by a friend, who used it in \nhis kem.ols. The only objection I can see is that it would not do to use \nin cold weather: \n\n\"For quick cure of mange use 1 quart of Standard Oil of Tar to 10 \nquarts of water; have water as hot as possible without scalding or burning \nband, mix thoroughly, place liquid In small narrow tub, one that will just \nf»l the dog if possible; place dog In tub, take >. cup and pour the liquid all \novur him, Beginning at head, just below ears; saturate dog thoroughly, \nloosen up all old scabs, applying well tbe eure to affected parts. Take stiff \n\n\n \n\nbrush, wet with liquid, brush dog thoroughly; remove dog from tub, give \nhim a bed of clean straw to roll in, do not rinse off with clean water or \nrub skin dry. Do not allow dog to roll in dirt immediately after his \nwash, as he will if not chained up or placed in a room. Rolling in sand", + "ed it in \nhis kem.ols. The only objection I can see is that it would not do to use \nin cold weather: \n\n\"For quick cure of mange use 1 quart of Standard Oil of Tar to 10 \nquarts of water; have water as hot as possible without scalding or burning \nband, mix thoroughly, place liquid In small narrow tub, one that will just \nf»l the dog if possible; place dog In tub, take >. cup and pour the liquid all \novur him, Beginning at head, just below ears; saturate dog thoroughly, \nloosen up all old scabs, applying well tbe eure to affected parts. Take stiff \n\n\n \n\nbrush, wet with liquid, brush dog thoroughly; remove dog from tub, give \nhim a bed of clean straw to roll in, do not rinse off with clean water or \nrub skin dry. Do not allow dog to roll in dirt immediately after his \nwash, as he will if not chained up or placed in a room. Rolling in sand \nafter a wash will irritate the sores and make the cure all the harder. When \nabout dry. the sore spots may be touched up with equal parts of water \nand Standard Oil of Tar. In curing mange, the bedding must be changed \nevery day, wash all woodwork where dog rubs, once every week with hot \nwaicr in which has been placed Standard Oil of Tar.\" \n\nThere is no use in taking medicine unless you follow your doctor's \nadvice, so don't expect the desired result unless you follow directions, as \none or two applications will not effect a cure in a case Of mange. Mange \ncan be cured, no matter how bad a case it appears to be, if you go at it \nright and have the right remedy, in fact, it is one of the easiest to cure of \nall troubles. The reason why so many people dread this disease is be- \ncause of their failure to cure what they wrongly suppose ", + " \nafter a wash will irritate the sores and make the cure all the harder. When \nabout dry. the sore spots may be touched up with equal parts of water \nand Standard Oil of Tar. In curing mange, the bedding must be changed \nevery day, wash all woodwork where dog rubs, once every week with hot \nwaicr in which has been placed Standard Oil of Tar.\" \n\nThere is no use in taking medicine unless you follow your doctor's \nadvice, so don't expect the desired result unless you follow directions, as \none or two applications will not effect a cure in a case Of mange. Mange \ncan be cured, no matter how bad a case it appears to be, if you go at it \nright and have the right remedy, in fact, it is one of the easiest to cure of \nall troubles. The reason why so many people dread this disease is be- \ncause of their failure to cure what they wrongly suppose is mange, when \nit perhaps is eczema, which is a much longer story, but can also be cured \nand the treatment of which is given under that heading. Remember, that* \nif you have more than one dog, the others will get it unless the afflicted \none is removed and isolateu in time. The advantage of having a regular \nkennel or place for each dog to sleep is manifest in treating the dog for \nmange, as thus you can disinfect his kennel and destroy the bedding, which \nare both infected, whereas, if your dog was sleeping any place he wanted \nto in your house, this would be a very difficult matter, and while you cured \nhim he could again contract it by coming in contact with the parasites that \nhad not been destroyed. \n\nYou need not have any fear of con i racting mange from your dog; \nI have treated many cases for years past and never got it — not ", + " is mange, when \nit perhaps is eczema, which is a much longer story, but can also be cured \nand the treatment of which is given under that heading. Remember, that* \nif you have more than one dog, the others will get it unless the afflicted \none is removed and isolateu in time. The advantage of having a regular \nkennel or place for each dog to sleep is manifest in treating the dog for \nmange, as thus you can disinfect his kennel and destroy the bedding, which \nare both infected, whereas, if your dog was sleeping any place he wanted \nto in your house, this would be a very difficult matter, and while you cured \nhim he could again contract it by coming in contact with the parasites that \nhad not been destroyed. \n\nYou need not have any fear of con i racting mange from your dog; \nI have treated many cases for years past and never got it — not transmit- \nable from the dog to man. \n\nThere are several skin diseases called by different names, or desig- \nnated as different kinds of mange, but the treatment I have given for \nmange, and the one for eczema, about covers the whole ground of skin \ntrouble, or, my remedy will cure them all, excepting that in some of them, as \nin eczema, internal remedies must also be used at the same time to work \non the blood. Eczema is fully treated elsewhere. Carbolic acid is used \nin many mange cures, a dangerous ingredient unless carefully used and \nin small quantities. \n\nMy long-time friend, Harry \\Y. Lacy, editor of American Fancier and \nStock-keeper, has this to say of mange read it also: \n\n\"It is quite true that eczema or red mange is to some extent con- \ntagious, but we have not found it to be so to any extent which would justify \nthe term ", + " transmit- \nable from the dog to man. \n\nThere are several skin diseases called by different names, or desig- \nnated as different kinds of mange, but the treatment I have given for \nmange, and the one for eczema, about covers the whole ground of skin \ntrouble, or, my remedy will cure them all, excepting that in some of them, as \nin eczema, internal remedies must also be used at the same time to work \non the blood. Eczema is fully treated elsewhere. Carbolic acid is used \nin many mange cures, a dangerous ingredient unless carefully used and \nin small quantities. \n\nMy long-time friend, Harry \\Y. Lacy, editor of American Fancier and \nStock-keeper, has this to say of mange read it also: \n\n\"It is quite true that eczema or red mange is to some extent con- \ntagious, but we have not found it to be so to any extent which would justify \nthe term being applied to it. It is desirable, always to keep a dog affected \nwith skin disease away from other dogs, because constant contact in the \nkennel or at play is liable to give rise to an exchange of skin complaint. \nOn the other hand, a dog with distemper, which is very contagious, is made \nto give it to animals which never come mar to him, and a dog with \nfleas will furnish a supply to ail his fellows in the neighborhood. In most \ncases mange is, however, not due to contact by the victim with another \nmangy cur, but is due to out-and-out neglect. Mange is never known in \nkennels where the dogs are properly looked after; it is a cultivation of the \n\n\nback-yard, and thrives best upon the poor chained-up brute that is more \nhuman than his owner who keeps him chained there'. In a word, filth ia \nthe soil on which alone the sarcoptic parasite ", + " being applied to it. It is desirable, always to keep a dog affected \nwith skin disease away from other dogs, because constant contact in the \nkennel or at play is liable to give rise to an exchange of skin complaint. \nOn the other hand, a dog with distemper, which is very contagious, is made \nto give it to animals which never come mar to him, and a dog with \nfleas will furnish a supply to ail his fellows in the neighborhood. In most \ncases mange is, however, not due to contact by the victim with another \nmangy cur, but is due to out-and-out neglect. Mange is never known in \nkennels where the dogs are properly looked after; it is a cultivation of the \n\n\nback-yard, and thrives best upon the poor chained-up brute that is more \nhuman than his owner who keeps him chained there'. In a word, filth ia \nthe soil on which alone the sarcoptic parasite can thrive. \n\n\"A dog with ordinary skin irritation, developing into redness and \nrash, has acquired that in one of two ways. Either he has an hereditary \npredisposition to skin complaint (and here let it be said that this heredi- \ntary predisposition is a very common fact, and is due undoubtedly in a \ngreat measure to the in-breeding which has been carried on to a greater or \nless extent in all breeds) or else he is suffering from impurity in the blood \nwhich may be clue to over-feeding or liver complaint or want of sufficient \nexercise or any one of a dozen other things. If the former be the case it is \nby no means probable that a cure will be effected, and the most important \nthing that can be done is in the direction of preventing the disease from \nbeing handed down to other generations. If it is intended to breed from \nthe dog it should be ", + " can thrive. \n\n\"A dog with ordinary skin irritation, developing into redness and \nrash, has acquired that in one of two ways. Either he has an hereditary \npredisposition to skin complaint (and here let it be said that this heredi- \ntary predisposition is a very common fact, and is due undoubtedly in a \ngreat measure to the in-breeding which has been carried on to a greater or \nless extent in all breeds) or else he is suffering from impurity in the blood \nwhich may be clue to over-feeding or liver complaint or want of sufficient \nexercise or any one of a dozen other things. If the former be the case it is \nby no means probable that a cure will be effected, and the most important \nthing that can be done is in the direction of preventing the disease from \nbeing handed down to other generations. If it is intended to breed from \nthe dog it should be mated with the newest blood possible — that is to say \nwith an animal having a very different pedigree from its own. The disease \nis certain to reappear even after the dog has been apparently cured. A \n^hange of diet or of weather will always be liable to precipitate a fresh \nattack.\" \n\nThe following treatise on mange was written by Dalziel, and to it your \nattention is called. A very able handling of the subject: \n\nSarcoptic Mange — The mite producing this most nearly resembles the \nitch-mite of man, and as it is propagated by eggs, and transmitted by \ncontact, direct or indirect, there seems nothing impossible in the idea of \nstamping out this chief \"enemy to the comfort of a brave spaniel,\" if only \nwe could get every clog owner to be careful and clean. There is much virtue \nin an \"if;\" but at least we can learn from the facts about the mange-", + " mated with the newest blood possible — that is to say \nwith an animal having a very different pedigree from its own. The disease \nis certain to reappear even after the dog has been apparently cured. A \n^hange of diet or of weather will always be liable to precipitate a fresh \nattack.\" \n\nThe following treatise on mange was written by Dalziel, and to it your \nattention is called. A very able handling of the subject: \n\nSarcoptic Mange — The mite producing this most nearly resembles the \nitch-mite of man, and as it is propagated by eggs, and transmitted by \ncontact, direct or indirect, there seems nothing impossible in the idea of \nstamping out this chief \"enemy to the comfort of a brave spaniel,\" if only \nwe could get every clog owner to be careful and clean. There is much virtue \nin an \"if;\" but at least we can learn from the facts about the mange-mite \nthat we need not harbor it in our own kennels, and by stamping it out \nthere, lessen it generally. Dirt unquestionably harbors and encourages \nmange, although it does not produce it; left undisturbed by cleansing pro- \ncesses, the pests breed and multiply with great rapidity. \n\nWhen the mite reaches the dog, it burrows into the skin; the pro- \ncess, and also a poisonous fluid discharged by the creature, causes intol- \nerable itching, and to relieve this the dog scratches, with the result that \nthe skin is broken, small red points appear, and these become pustular \nand discharge a fluid which dries or crusts and forms a scab; the hair \nfalls off. The multiplication of the original cause of the evil is rapid, and, \nleft unchecked, the whole surface of the body soon becomes involved, \nwhile the poor dog is an object of pity, and from want of res", + "mite \nthat we need not harbor it in our own kennels, and by stamping it out \nthere, lessen it generally. Dirt unquestionably harbors and encourages \nmange, although it does not produce it; left undisturbed by cleansing pro- \ncesses, the pests breed and multiply with great rapidity. \n\nWhen the mite reaches the dog, it burrows into the skin; the pro- \ncess, and also a poisonous fluid discharged by the creature, causes intol- \nerable itching, and to relieve this the dog scratches, with the result that \nthe skin is broken, small red points appear, and these become pustular \nand discharge a fluid which dries or crusts and forms a scab; the hair \nfalls off. The multiplication of the original cause of the evil is rapid, and, \nleft unchecked, the whole surface of the body soon becomes involved, \nwhile the poor dog is an object of pity, and from want of rest and other \ncauses sinks into a helpless condition. This state is often called virulent \nor scabby mange, and presents many of the characteristics of Blotch. The \nskin is harsh, dry, and rough, until small pimples appear, when therefrom \noozes a purulent matter, forming scabs, which mat the hair together, and \nbring it off in patches as the dog rubs or scratches himself. The back, \nbreast, and inside of the thighs are generally the first places attacked, and \nevery crease and wrinkle in the skin becomes inflamed and moist with the \nirritating discharge. If the disease is left unchecked, it soon extends over \nthe whole body, reducing the dog to a deplorable condition, disgusting to \nall who see him and intolerable to himself. These are severe and extreme \neases. In others a dry, scurfy mange exists, marked by little red spots, \n\n\n' ~ \n\nand confined ", + "t and other \ncauses sinks into a helpless condition. This state is often called virulent \nor scabby mange, and presents many of the characteristics of Blotch. The \nskin is harsh, dry, and rough, until small pimples appear, when therefrom \noozes a purulent matter, forming scabs, which mat the hair together, and \nbring it off in patches as the dog rubs or scratches himself. The back, \nbreast, and inside of the thighs are generally the first places attacked, and \nevery crease and wrinkle in the skin becomes inflamed and moist with the \nirritating discharge. If the disease is left unchecked, it soon extends over \nthe whole body, reducing the dog to a deplorable condition, disgusting to \nall who see him and intolerable to himself. These are severe and extreme \neases. In others a dry, scurfy mange exists, marked by little red spots, \n\n\n' ~ \n\nand confined to the joints of the legs, over the eyes, the flaps of the ears, \netc.: and this may exist for some time without other damage than causing \nthe dog great uneasiness and injury to his appearance by partially destroy- \ning the hair and robbing it of its natural glossy appearance. \n\nThe first thing to be done with a mangy dog is to wash him. Let him \nhave a good sousing and scrubbing with a good soap and water, \"hottish \nrather but not so boiling as to turn him red;\" dry well with a soft cloth, \nwhich mast immediately be boiled, and then dress him with one or the \nother of the several well known mange cures. Whatever you use, see that \nit is applied thoroughly; see that it reaches the skin where the mites are, \nand is not merely left on the hair. Chronic cases of mange often take a \nmonth or two to cure. Sulphur is given as an internal remedy", + "to the joints of the legs, over the eyes, the flaps of the ears, \netc.: and this may exist for some time without other damage than causing \nthe dog great uneasiness and injury to his appearance by partially destroy- \ning the hair and robbing it of its natural glossy appearance. \n\nThe first thing to be done with a mangy dog is to wash him. Let him \nhave a good sousing and scrubbing with a good soap and water, \"hottish \nrather but not so boiling as to turn him red;\" dry well with a soft cloth, \nwhich mast immediately be boiled, and then dress him with one or the \nother of the several well known mange cures. Whatever you use, see that \nit is applied thoroughly; see that it reaches the skin where the mites are, \nand is not merely left on the hair. Chronic cases of mange often take a \nmonth or two to cure. Sulphur is given as an internal remedy for mange, \nbut it is not of any use, in mange. \n\nFollicular Mango is due to another mite (Demodex folloculorum), very \ndifferent in appearance from the other (Saroptes), which are short and \nthick, whereas this, the Demodex, is elongated, and with a long, obtuse \ntail. These parasites differ in their habits, the Demodex living in the \nhair-follicles, and burrowing deep under the skin in the sebaceous gland \nthat supplies the unctous matter to protect the skin and keep it soft. \nThe depth to which the Demodex burrows renders Follicular Mange much \nlets easy of transmission between dogs; but it also makes a cure much \nmore difficult, as the parasites are hard to reach. This mite is identical \nwith a parasite found in the human skin causing some disfiguration of \nthe face, but further than that it does no harm until transferred to the \ndog, when it causes", + " for mange, \nbut it is not of any use, in mange. \n\nFollicular Mango is due to another mite (Demodex folloculorum), very \ndifferent in appearance from the other (Saroptes), which are short and \nthick, whereas this, the Demodex, is elongated, and with a long, obtuse \ntail. These parasites differ in their habits, the Demodex living in the \nhair-follicles, and burrowing deep under the skin in the sebaceous gland \nthat supplies the unctous matter to protect the skin and keep it soft. \nThe depth to which the Demodex burrows renders Follicular Mange much \nlets easy of transmission between dogs; but it also makes a cure much \nmore difficult, as the parasites are hard to reach. This mite is identical \nwith a parasite found in the human skin causing some disfiguration of \nthe face, but further than that it does no harm until transferred to the \ndog, when it causes a most repulsive disease, and one very difficult to \n•radicate. \n\nSome few yean ago Mr. Wm. Hunting, F.R.S.V.S., in conjunction with \nProfes»or Duguid, made a series of investigations and experiments in eluci- \ndation of this disease, and the following description of symptoms and \nthe diagnosis are from an article by the former gentleman, which appeared \nin the Veterinary Journal, and afterward in pamphlet form: \n\n\"The symptoms of the disease are seldom seen in the first stages; they \nconsist merely of circumscribed spots from which the hair fallsy and upon \nwhich are noticeable a few small pimples. These patches extend rapidly, and \nfresh ones appear on other parts. Any portion of the skin may be affected, \nbut the head, legs, belly, and sides, are usually the seat of the disease. \nThe affected places are almost hairless, and what hair remains is easily \npul", + " a most repulsive disease, and one very difficult to \n•radicate. \n\nSome few yean ago Mr. Wm. Hunting, F.R.S.V.S., in conjunction with \nProfes»or Duguid, made a series of investigations and experiments in eluci- \ndation of this disease, and the following description of symptoms and \nthe diagnosis are from an article by the former gentleman, which appeared \nin the Veterinary Journal, and afterward in pamphlet form: \n\n\"The symptoms of the disease are seldom seen in the first stages; they \nconsist merely of circumscribed spots from which the hair fallsy and upon \nwhich are noticeable a few small pimples. These patches extend rapidly, and \nfresh ones appear on other parts. Any portion of the skin may be affected, \nbut the head, legs, belly, and sides, are usually the seat of the disease. \nThe affected places are almost hairless, and what hair remains is easily \npulled out; small pimples and pustules stud the surface, the latter varying \nin size from a pin's head to that of a pea. The confluence of the pustules, \nand the discharge of their contents, give rise to scabs; these crack and \nbleed, and so produce a most repulsive appearance. In white-haired dogs \nIhe skin is red; in all it is extremely hot, and emits an unpleasant odor. \nThe irritation does not excite much scratching, but the dog frequently \nshakes himself. More pain than itshing seems to accompany the disease. \nIn cases where the whole body is affected loss of condition is most marked; \nand in cold weather the almost total loss of hair may cause death, if the \nanimal be not kept in a warm place. This stage, too, is always accom- \npanied by ravenous appetite, due, probably, to the rapid loss of animal \nheat. \n\n\n\n\n\"Diagnosis. — In white clogs the color ", + "led out; small pimples and pustules stud the surface, the latter varying \nin size from a pin's head to that of a pea. The confluence of the pustules, \nand the discharge of their contents, give rise to scabs; these crack and \nbleed, and so produce a most repulsive appearance. In white-haired dogs \nIhe skin is red; in all it is extremely hot, and emits an unpleasant odor. \nThe irritation does not excite much scratching, but the dog frequently \nshakes himself. More pain than itshing seems to accompany the disease. \nIn cases where the whole body is affected loss of condition is most marked; \nand in cold weather the almost total loss of hair may cause death, if the \nanimal be not kept in a warm place. This stage, too, is always accom- \npanied by ravenous appetite, due, probably, to the rapid loss of animal \nheat. \n\n\n\n\n\"Diagnosis. — In white clogs the color of the skin may cause the disease \nto be mistaken for 'Red Mange' or 'Eczema.' The circumscribed spots in \nthe first stages may be confounded with some forms of Tinea, and the loss \nof hair and the presence of scabs seen in the fully developed disease may \neasily be mistaken for ordinary scabies. The pustules, the heat of the skin, \nand the comparatively slight itchiness shown, are, however, nearly diagnos- \ntic. Positive diagnosis can only be made by the aid of the microscope and \nthe detection of the parasite. If we puncture one of the pustules, and mix \nits contents on a slide with a little water, the acari are easily discovered. \nI have found as many as thirty to one pustule. Sometimes we may detect \nthem on the root of a hair removed from an affected spot. With a low \npower, the parasites somewhat resemble sprats or minnows, but a higher \npowe", + " of the skin may cause the disease \nto be mistaken for 'Red Mange' or 'Eczema.' The circumscribed spots in \nthe first stages may be confounded with some forms of Tinea, and the loss \nof hair and the presence of scabs seen in the fully developed disease may \neasily be mistaken for ordinary scabies. The pustules, the heat of the skin, \nand the comparatively slight itchiness shown, are, however, nearly diagnos- \ntic. Positive diagnosis can only be made by the aid of the microscope and \nthe detection of the parasite. If we puncture one of the pustules, and mix \nits contents on a slide with a little water, the acari are easily discovered. \nI have found as many as thirty to one pustule. Sometimes we may detect \nthem on the root of a hair removed from an affected spot. With a low \npower, the parasites somewhat resemble sprats or minnows, but a higher \npower shows them to consist of a head and body, which latter terminates \nin a long and obtusely pointed tail. They are furnished with six or eight \nlegs situated on the anterior part of the body, three or four on each side. \nThe head consists of two antennse and a median proboscis, all of which \nare capable of being moved forward or backward. The legs consist of \nthree segments. The movements of the creatures are not often seen, and \nare very slow. The parasite measures about one-hundredth of an inch in \nlength by one five-hundredth in breadth.\" \n\n\"In regard to treatment, Fleming, in Veterinary Sanitary Science, says \n\"The situation of the Demodex renders it almost inaccessible to parasi- \ntical remedies; the disease it engenders is therefore looked upon as ex- \ntremely troublesome, and, in the majority of cases, almost beyond a cure. \nOften, when it is believ", + "r shows them to consist of a head and body, which latter terminates \nin a long and obtusely pointed tail. They are furnished with six or eight \nlegs situated on the anterior part of the body, three or four on each side. \nThe head consists of two antennse and a median proboscis, all of which \nare capable of being moved forward or backward. The legs consist of \nthree segments. The movements of the creatures are not often seen, and \nare very slow. The parasite measures about one-hundredth of an inch in \nlength by one five-hundredth in breadth.\" \n\n\"In regard to treatment, Fleming, in Veterinary Sanitary Science, says \n\"The situation of the Demodex renders it almost inaccessible to parasi- \ntical remedies; the disease it engenders is therefore looked upon as ex- \ntremely troublesome, and, in the majority of cases, almost beyond a cure. \nOften, when it is believed to be extinguished, it reappears in all its viru- \nlence in one or two months. Nevertheless, Zurn asserts that he has fre- \nquently succeeded with an ointment composed of 1 part of benzine to 4 \nparts of lard. Zundel states that the balsam of Peru has often yielded \ngood results when the malady has not been of too long duration; he has \nemployed it dissolved in alcohol (1 to 30).\" \n\nSymptoms of Scaroptic Mange. — In pronounced cases this disease is \neasily recognizable, but in the initial stages, when the hair is not much \nlost or broken, if complicated with eczema — which is not uncommon — \ndiagnosis is more difficult. \n\nThe first symptom is that of great irritation of the affected parts, \nespecially on the application of heat. \n\nThe symptoms first appear in the form of small red spots, which may \nbe seen on the head, close to the muzzle, the outside ", + "ed to be extinguished, it reappears in all its viru- \nlence in one or two months. Nevertheless, Zurn asserts that he has fre- \nquently succeeded with an ointment composed of 1 part of benzine to 4 \nparts of lard. Zundel states that the balsam of Peru has often yielded \ngood results when the malady has not been of too long duration; he has \nemployed it dissolved in alcohol (1 to 30).\" \n\nSymptoms of Scaroptic Mange. — In pronounced cases this disease is \neasily recognizable, but in the initial stages, when the hair is not much \nlost or broken, if complicated with eczema — which is not uncommon — \ndiagnosis is more difficult. \n\nThe first symptom is that of great irritation of the affected parts, \nespecially on the application of heat. \n\nThe symptoms first appear in the form of small red spots, which may \nbe seen on the head, close to the muzzle, the outside of the roots of the \nears, round the eyes and neck, the bottom part of the chest, the elbows, \nthe soft skin of the stomach, behind the thighs and the feet. \n\nAs a matter of fact, it may appear on any part of the body. The \nsmall red spots resemble flea bites on the human skin. These red spots \nare more noticeable when situated on the stomach or inside the thighs. \n\nLittle blisters appear in place of the red spots, and if they are in \nlarge numbers and burst open sores appear. \n\nInjury will result from an inoculation of the skin with the contents \nof the blisters, which often occurs as a result of scratching or rubbing. \n\nDoss of hair will follow this, and is caused partly by the scratching \nand partly by the scaling of the crusts of the skin caused by the small \nblisters and pimples. \n\n\nTe skin then becomes thickened and hardened. In neglected", + " of the roots of the \nears, round the eyes and neck, the bottom part of the chest, the elbows, \nthe soft skin of the stomach, behind the thighs and the feet. \n\nAs a matter of fact, it may appear on any part of the body. The \nsmall red spots resemble flea bites on the human skin. These red spots \nare more noticeable when situated on the stomach or inside the thighs. \n\nLittle blisters appear in place of the red spots, and if they are in \nlarge numbers and burst open sores appear. \n\nInjury will result from an inoculation of the skin with the contents \nof the blisters, which often occurs as a result of scratching or rubbing. \n\nDoss of hair will follow this, and is caused partly by the scratching \nand partly by the scaling of the crusts of the skin caused by the small \nblisters and pimples. \n\n\nTe skin then becomes thickened and hardened. In neglected cases the \ngeneral health is very much affected, as the animal gets little rest, and \nin weakly subjects generally results fatally. \n\nScaroptic Mange is very readily communicated to the human subject, \nand is the cause in most cases of what is termed \"Scabbies,\" and is far more \ncommon than is generally supposed. But Scaroptic Mange is comparatively \neasy to cure if taken in hand rightly. It is a waste of time to simply \napply a mange cure to the affected parts. To complete a cure you must \ntreat your dog internally as well as externally or you will never have a \nperfect cure. \n\nHere is where I should try Eberhart's Skin Remedy — and for the \nblood, use internally, the White Sulphur, as advised for Eczema. (See \nEczema). \n\nMouth, Canker of the — This is generally the result of dainty feeding \nand lack of exercise, but in old dogs it may come from fail", + " cases the \ngeneral health is very much affected, as the animal gets little rest, and \nin weakly subjects generally results fatally. \n\nScaroptic Mange is very readily communicated to the human subject, \nand is the cause in most cases of what is termed \"Scabbies,\" and is far more \ncommon than is generally supposed. But Scaroptic Mange is comparatively \neasy to cure if taken in hand rightly. It is a waste of time to simply \napply a mange cure to the affected parts. To complete a cure you must \ntreat your dog internally as well as externally or you will never have a \nperfect cure. \n\nHere is where I should try Eberhart's Skin Remedy — and for the \nblood, use internally, the White Sulphur, as advised for Eczema. (See \nEczema). \n\nMouth, Canker of the — This is generally the result of dainty feeding \nand lack of exercise, but in old dogs it may come from failing teeth and want \nof masticating power. Either or both of these causes lead to disordered \nstomach and foul breath; a deposit of tartar takes place, the gums and \nlips becoming red, inflamed, and spongy, and after a time a fetid discharge \nfrom the mouth, and often accompanied with bleeding. Old animals are \nmost subject to this trouble, and by examining you will probably find some \ndecayed teeth, the gums being so tender that in attempting to eat, the \ndog suffers great pain, which he will show by his trying to chew the food \nfor a minute, roll it about in his mouth and then drop it. \n\nTo cure the disease, remove the cause. If you have been cramming the \ndog with delicacies, return to a sensible way of feeding and give proper \nexercise. Examine his mouth carefully for decayed teeth, and, if found, \nremove them and the rotten stumps with a pair ", + "ing teeth and want \nof masticating power. Either or both of these causes lead to disordered \nstomach and foul breath; a deposit of tartar takes place, the gums and \nlips becoming red, inflamed, and spongy, and after a time a fetid discharge \nfrom the mouth, and often accompanied with bleeding. Old animals are \nmost subject to this trouble, and by examining you will probably find some \ndecayed teeth, the gums being so tender that in attempting to eat, the \ndog suffers great pain, which he will show by his trying to chew the food \nfor a minute, roll it about in his mouth and then drop it. \n\nTo cure the disease, remove the cause. If you have been cramming the \ndog with delicacies, return to a sensible way of feeding and give proper \nexercise. Examine his mouth carefully for decayed teeth, and, if found, \nremove them and the rotten stumps with a pair of suitable forceps. This \nis not so difficult and you can do it by having some one hold the dog's \nhead firmly, and can be done more easily than may be supposed, a very \nlittle practice making any one efficient. While his mouth is in such a \ntender state he must have food that requires no chewing, as well as to \nkeep correct his disordered stomach. A vegetable diet is now the thing. \nGive him quite a brisk dose of the following pills: \n\nPodophyllin 6 grains \n\nCompound extract of colocynth 30 grains \n\nPowdered rhubarb 48 grains \n\nExtract of henbane 36 grains \n\nMix, and divide into twenty-four pills. Give for grown dogs from \ntwo to four pills, according to size. \n\nAfter a dose of this, then use the following: \n\nExtract of gentian 1 dram i. \n\nPowdered rhubarb 3 6 grains \n\nCarbonate of soda 12 grains \n\nGum acacia sufficient to make", + "of suitable forceps. This \nis not so difficult and you can do it by having some one hold the dog's \nhead firmly, and can be done more easily than may be supposed, a very \nlittle practice making any one efficient. While his mouth is in such a \ntender state he must have food that requires no chewing, as well as to \nkeep correct his disordered stomach. A vegetable diet is now the thing. \nGive him quite a brisk dose of the following pills: \n\nPodophyllin 6 grains \n\nCompound extract of colocynth 30 grains \n\nPowdered rhubarb 48 grains \n\nExtract of henbane 36 grains \n\nMix, and divide into twenty-four pills. Give for grown dogs from \ntwo to four pills, according to size. \n\nAfter a dose of this, then use the following: \n\nExtract of gentian 1 dram i. \n\nPowdered rhubarb 3 6 grains \n\nCarbonate of soda 12 grains \n\nGum acacia sufficient to make into twelve 10-grain pills. \n\n\n\n\nVery small toy dogs should have half a pill. Give these twice a \nday until all the symptoms have disappeared. \n\nA most excellent wash for the mouth in order to remove the unpleasant \nsmell, is a solution 6f chlorinated soda, diluted with twenty-four to thirty \ntimes its volume of water. Wash out the mouth freely with this several \ntimes a day. \n\nThe following will harden the gums and assist in bringing them to a \nhealthy state: Take powdered alum, % ounce; simple tincture of myrrh, 1 \nounce; dissolve the alum in a pint of water and add the tincture of myrrh. \n\nThe ulcers that occur upon the gums should be touched with a 10 per \ncent solution of nitrate of silver. \n\nMilk-Glands, Inflammation of the. — See Mammltis. \n\nMeningitis. — See Brain, Inflammation of the. \n\nMilk, Absence of. — This trouble Is quite too often me", + " into twelve 10-grain pills. \n\n\n\n\nVery small toy dogs should have half a pill. Give these twice a \nday until all the symptoms have disappeared. \n\nA most excellent wash for the mouth in order to remove the unpleasant \nsmell, is a solution 6f chlorinated soda, diluted with twenty-four to thirty \ntimes its volume of water. Wash out the mouth freely with this several \ntimes a day. \n\nThe following will harden the gums and assist in bringing them to a \nhealthy state: Take powdered alum, % ounce; simple tincture of myrrh, 1 \nounce; dissolve the alum in a pint of water and add the tincture of myrrh. \n\nThe ulcers that occur upon the gums should be touched with a 10 per \ncent solution of nitrate of silver. \n\nMilk-Glands, Inflammation of the. — See Mammltis. \n\nMeningitis. — See Brain, Inflammation of the. \n\nMilk, Absence of. — This trouble Is quite too often met with in bitches, \nI regret to say. Usually the result of weakness, obesity, or disease of the \nmammary glands. It sometimes is luckily only temporary, and the secre- \ntion can be restored with friction to the glands with the hand. The fol- \nlowing can be given to weakly bitches: \n\nTincture cinchonae co 1 ounce \n\nLiquor cinchonae V2 dram \n\nSpirits- of ammonia aromatic % ounce \n\nWater, to make 6 ounces \n\nDose, a teaspoonful to a tablespoonful three times daily, according \nto size of bitch. \n\nMaw-AVorms. — See Worms. \n\nMammltis, (Inflammation of the Milk-Glands) frequently occurs. Caus- \nes are, retention of milk, the result of taking away the puppies immediately \nafter born, or too early, or from their death, or cold or injuries. Symp- \ntoms are a redness and tenderness of the parts, the milk is curdled, and \noften puss or blood accompanies it, the former if", + "t with in bitches, \nI regret to say. Usually the result of weakness, obesity, or disease of the \nmammary glands. It sometimes is luckily only temporary, and the secre- \ntion can be restored with friction to the glands with the hand. The fol- \nlowing can be given to weakly bitches: \n\nTincture cinchonae co 1 ounce \n\nLiquor cinchonae V2 dram \n\nSpirits- of ammonia aromatic % ounce \n\nWater, to make 6 ounces \n\nDose, a teaspoonful to a tablespoonful three times daily, according \nto size of bitch. \n\nMaw-AVorms. — See Worms. \n\nMammltis, (Inflammation of the Milk-Glands) frequently occurs. Caus- \nes are, retention of milk, the result of taking away the puppies immediately \nafter born, or too early, or from their death, or cold or injuries. Symp- \ntoms are a redness and tenderness of the parts, the milk is curdled, and \noften puss or blood accompanies it, the former if abscesses have formed. \nVery highly important that such cases should be attended to at once. As \nquick as first symptoms are noticed foment the parts with warm water \nduring the day, being careful to dry well afterward. If caused by the \nretention of milk by the bitch having lost her puppies, or they were taken \naway from her, the milk must be drawn away frequently by the hands. ' \nWhere possible, and the bitch will permit, a puppy should be given her. \nGive her one to two drams of epsom salts with from ten to twenty grains \nof bicarbonate of soda twice daily in water, until the bowels are well \nrelaxed. By adopting this treatment in the early stages the inflammation \nwill usually subside and the gland regain its normal condition. Pus or \nmatter will accumulate in protracted cases, and abscesses form. The latter \n\n\n\n\nmust be eradiated by lancing, ", + " abscesses have formed. \nVery highly important that such cases should be attended to at once. As \nquick as first symptoms are noticed foment the parts with warm water \nduring the day, being careful to dry well afterward. If caused by the \nretention of milk by the bitch having lost her puppies, or they were taken \naway from her, the milk must be drawn away frequently by the hands. ' \nWhere possible, and the bitch will permit, a puppy should be given her. \nGive her one to two drams of epsom salts with from ten to twenty grains \nof bicarbonate of soda twice daily in water, until the bowels are well \nrelaxed. By adopting this treatment in the early stages the inflammation \nwill usually subside and the gland regain its normal condition. Pus or \nmatter will accumulate in protracted cases, and abscesses form. The latter \n\n\n\n\nmust be eradiated by lancing, and boracic acid lotion or ointment applied \nto the part nigbt and morning, and to prevent her from licking it she \nshould have a muzzle with a piece of canvas sewn over the front. Where \nabscesses have formed, patches of the gland will generally become obliter- \nated, and of no further use. Mammitis does sometimes assume a chronic \nform, the glands become enlarged and indurated. \n\nMilk Fever (Parturient Apoplexy) is uncommon in the bitch. There is \nclanger of causing it by robbing her of all her puppies, especially if she has \nplenty of milk, in a case of where she has got out on you and bred by mistake \nto some common dog. Drown all but one puppy as soon as born, if you don't \nwant to raise them, but leave one to nurse for a week or so. \n\nThe Symptoms are apparent weakness, staggering, quick hard breath- \ning, hot dry nose and tongue, the tongue", + "and boracic acid lotion or ointment applied \nto the part nigbt and morning, and to prevent her from licking it she \nshould have a muzzle with a piece of canvas sewn over the front. Where \nabscesses have formed, patches of the gland will generally become obliter- \nated, and of no further use. Mammitis does sometimes assume a chronic \nform, the glands become enlarged and indurated. \n\nMilk Fever (Parturient Apoplexy) is uncommon in the bitch. There is \nclanger of causing it by robbing her of all her puppies, especially if she has \nplenty of milk, in a case of where she has got out on you and bred by mistake \nto some common dog. Drown all but one puppy as soon as born, if you don't \nwant to raise them, but leave one to nurse for a week or so. \n\nThe Symptoms are apparent weakness, staggering, quick hard breath- \ning, hot dry nose and tongue, the tongue furred; the milk is suppressed, \nand the bitch shows extreme thirst. \n\nTreatment — Apply ice to the head, if possible; if not, then cold water \noften relieves the bowels by clysters. Keep her quiet and as little disturbed \nas can be, a soft bed provided so the head will be somewhat elevated. This \nis very important. Also give Glover's and Clayton's Distemper Cure every \ntwo or three hours in teaspoonful doses for ordinary sized dogs, for a day \n■or two, until she is better, which will allay the fever. The bitch should \nbe milked two or three times a day. If a caked breast appears treat this \nas prescribed under that heading. In Milk Fever when the bitch is uncon- \nscious, nourishment, such as brandy and milk, can be given her rectum. \nThe bladder must be emptied by means of the catheter. \n\nNavel Hernia, or Rupture. — An enlargement of the navel, oft", + " furred; the milk is suppressed, \nand the bitch shows extreme thirst. \n\nTreatment — Apply ice to the head, if possible; if not, then cold water \noften relieves the bowels by clysters. Keep her quiet and as little disturbed \nas can be, a soft bed provided so the head will be somewhat elevated. This \nis very important. Also give Glover's and Clayton's Distemper Cure every \ntwo or three hours in teaspoonful doses for ordinary sized dogs, for a day \n■or two, until she is better, which will allay the fever. The bitch should \nbe milked two or three times a day. If a caked breast appears treat this \nas prescribed under that heading. In Milk Fever when the bitch is uncon- \nscious, nourishment, such as brandy and milk, can be given her rectum. \nThe bladder must be emptied by means of the catheter. \n\nNavel Hernia, or Rupture. — An enlargement of the navel, often met \nwith in puppies, and may be simply an expansion of the same, or cicatrice. \nNavel hernia is the protrusion of a portion of the intestine — the membra- \nneous covering of the bowels. It may be caused by extra strain at birth \non the umbilical cord, or the tongue of the mother may extend the wound. \nIt is a soft, movable tumor over the navel, varying in size, and most prom- \ninent when the stomach and bowels are full. I have seen it occur in pup- \npies, but so slight that I did not do anything for them, it doing no harm, \nand only leaving a small lump that was never noticed as they grew up, \nthe hair on the belly hiding it. In treating puppies for it, wait till they are \nweaned and separated from their mother, or she will, with her tongue, \nremove or displace the application. Now take the puppy in the morn- \ning, before his breakfast, whe", + "en met \nwith in puppies, and may be simply an expansion of the same, or cicatrice. \nNavel hernia is the protrusion of a portion of the intestine — the membra- \nneous covering of the bowels. It may be caused by extra strain at birth \non the umbilical cord, or the tongue of the mother may extend the wound. \nIt is a soft, movable tumor over the navel, varying in size, and most prom- \ninent when the stomach and bowels are full. I have seen it occur in pup- \npies, but so slight that I did not do anything for them, it doing no harm, \nand only leaving a small lump that was never noticed as they grew up, \nthe hair on the belly hiding it. In treating puppies for it, wait till they are \nweaned and separated from their mother, or she will, with her tongue, \nremove or displace the application. Now take the puppy in the morn- \ning, before his breakfast, when bowels are empty, lay him on his back on \nyour lap, and place over the enlargement a pad of vulcanized India rubber or \ncork, tapered, the smaller end being applied on the tumor after it has been \npressed in, and the pad secured by strips of white leather smeared with \nwarm pitch plaster, well stuck to the belly so pup can not scratch it off with \nits feet. A cure can be effected in a few weeks if the pad is kept in place. \n\nHere is a case that was prescribed for by Dent: \n\n\"My pointer puppy, ten weeks old, strong and healthy, has a rupture \nright under its belly, near the ribs and about the size of a very large pea. \n\n\n\n\nWill it have any bad effect on the dog after being cured? Please prescribe. \nAns. — These navel ruptures frequently disappear with age and seldom \ncause any inconvenience. If you want to operate on the rupture, lay the", + "n bowels are empty, lay him on his back on \nyour lap, and place over the enlargement a pad of vulcanized India rubber or \ncork, tapered, the smaller end being applied on the tumor after it has been \npressed in, and the pad secured by strips of white leather smeared with \nwarm pitch plaster, well stuck to the belly so pup can not scratch it off with \nits feet. A cure can be effected in a few weeks if the pad is kept in place. \n\nHere is a case that was prescribed for by Dent: \n\n\"My pointer puppy, ten weeks old, strong and healthy, has a rupture \nright under its belly, near the ribs and about the size of a very large pea. \n\n\n\n\nWill it have any bad effect on the dog after being cured? Please prescribe. \nAns. — These navel ruptures frequently disappear with age and seldom \ncause any inconvenience. If you want to operate on the rupture, lay the \ndog on his back, pinch the skin up over the opening in the walls of the \nabdomen and pass two pins through at right angles to each other, being \ncareful not to puncture the intestines; then tie a silk cord around the skin \nbetween the body and the pins and allow it to stay there until it sloughs \noff.\" \n\nNephritis. — See Kidneys, Inflammation of. \n\nObesity. — See Fatness, Excessive. \n\nOstitis (Inflammation of the Bone) This is generally due to violence, \n\nblows, or to constitutional disturbance, like rheumatism or scrofula. Symp- \ntoms are pain, heat and swelling of the skin at the affected part, also lame- \nness. Very essential in such cases is rest, combined with hot fomenta- \ntions to the part and a dose of aperient medicine; when due to rheumatism, \nthe systemic treatment recommended under Rheumatism, should. be adopt- \ned; and should there be an enlargemen", + " \ndog on his back, pinch the skin up over the opening in the walls of the \nabdomen and pass two pins through at right angles to each other, being \ncareful not to puncture the intestines; then tie a silk cord around the skin \nbetween the body and the pins and allow it to stay there until it sloughs \noff.\" \n\nNephritis. — See Kidneys, Inflammation of. \n\nObesity. — See Fatness, Excessive. \n\nOstitis (Inflammation of the Bone) This is generally due to violence, \n\nblows, or to constitutional disturbance, like rheumatism or scrofula. Symp- \ntoms are pain, heat and swelling of the skin at the affected part, also lame- \nness. Very essential in such cases is rest, combined with hot fomenta- \ntions to the part and a dose of aperient medicine; when due to rheumatism, \nthe systemic treatment recommended under Rheumatism, should. be adopt- \ned; and should there be an enlargement left after the acute inflammation \nhas subsided, the part should be painted daily with tincture of iodine, unless \nsoreness is produced, when this treatment should cease for a day or two. \n\nOzoena. — This complaint shows itself by a discharge from both nos- \ntrils. The causes are diseased teeth, protracted catarrh, causing chronic \ninflammation of the lining membrane of the nose, polypi, or inflammation \nof the sinuses of the nose, due to the presence of foreign matter in that \norgan. Where the disease is due to decayed teeth, the latter should be \nextracted; or to polypi, these should be removed. The nostrils should be \nsyringed night and morning with a saturated solution of boracic acid; or \nthe tincture of hydrastis is often useful — 1 part of tincture to equal parts \nof water. Exercise and fresh air are very necessary to recovery. \n\nPoisoning. — A dast", + "t left after the acute inflammation \nhas subsided, the part should be painted daily with tincture of iodine, unless \nsoreness is produced, when this treatment should cease for a day or two. \n\nOzoena. — This complaint shows itself by a discharge from both nos- \ntrils. The causes are diseased teeth, protracted catarrh, causing chronic \ninflammation of the lining membrane of the nose, polypi, or inflammation \nof the sinuses of the nose, due to the presence of foreign matter in that \norgan. Where the disease is due to decayed teeth, the latter should be \nextracted; or to polypi, these should be removed. The nostrils should be \nsyringed night and morning with a saturated solution of boracic acid; or \nthe tincture of hydrastis is often useful — 1 part of tincture to equal parts \nof water. Exercise and fresh air are very necessary to recovery. \n\nPoisoning. — A dastardly act is to poison a dog, and no punishment is \ntoo severe to inflict on the cowardly cur who does it. If I could have my \nway about it, the cur that poisons a dog would hang by the neck till he \nwas dead, a proper punishment, properly fitting the crime. If you are so \nunfortunate as to have your dog poisoned, keep your eye open on your \nneighbors — who perhaps are unfortunately such degenerates that they \ndo not like dogs. Bide your time, but never give up trying to land the \ncur who poisoned your dog, and then, if you can not have positive proof \nenough to punish him or her legally, try some other plan quietly, and \nnever give up until you have in some way punished the one who killed \nyour dog. \n\nI am devoting considerable space to this subjett, as it is important, \nand advise that you study this article well, so that if you are so u", + "ardly act is to poison a dog, and no punishment is \ntoo severe to inflict on the cowardly cur who does it. If I could have my \nway about it, the cur that poisons a dog would hang by the neck till he \nwas dead, a proper punishment, properly fitting the crime. If you are so \nunfortunate as to have your dog poisoned, keep your eye open on your \nneighbors — who perhaps are unfortunately such degenerates that they \ndo not like dogs. Bide your time, but never give up trying to land the \ncur who poisoned your dog, and then, if you can not have positive proof \nenough to punish him or her legally, try some other plan quietly, and \nnever give up until you have in some way punished the one who killed \nyour dog. \n\nI am devoting considerable space to this subjett, as it is important, \nand advise that you study this article well, so that if you are so unfortunate \nas to ever have a dog poisoned, you may know what to do promptly, and \nperhaps save your dog. \n\nIt may be of service to some readers io briefly refer to a few of the commoner and more popularly known poisons from which are dogs are \nmost likely to suffer; and I think the following will cover the majority \nof cases: Arsenic, cantharides, carbolic acid, corrosive sublimate, phosphor- \nous and strychnine. \n\nAs. a general rule for distinguishing between the evidence of poisoning \nand the symptoms of disease, the suddenness of the attack must weigh \nlargely; while by tracing where the dog has been, and what he has or is \nlikely to have picked up, a pretty accurate conclusion may be arrived at. \n\nThe first step to be taken in most cases is to freely empty the stomach \nby means of emetics such as tartar emetic, sulphate of zinc, ipecacuanha \nwine,", + "nfortunate \nas to ever have a dog poisoned, you may know what to do promptly, and \nperhaps save your dog. \n\nIt may be of service to some readers io briefly refer to a few of the commoner and more popularly known poisons from which are dogs are \nmost likely to suffer; and I think the following will cover the majority \nof cases: Arsenic, cantharides, carbolic acid, corrosive sublimate, phosphor- \nous and strychnine. \n\nAs. a general rule for distinguishing between the evidence of poisoning \nand the symptoms of disease, the suddenness of the attack must weigh \nlargely; while by tracing where the dog has been, and what he has or is \nlikely to have picked up, a pretty accurate conclusion may be arrived at. \n\nThe first step to be taken in most cases is to freely empty the stomach \nby means of emetics such as tartar emetic, sulphate of zinc, ipecacuanha \nwine, one of the most useful and least dangerous to use. The dose is from \n3 drams to 8 drams in a little warm water. If none of these are at hand, \nby drenching with lukewarm water, and afterwards giving the antidotes \nindicated if procurable. \n\nIf the dog suffer much pain, a dose of opium or laudanum every three \nor four hours. Where gieat depression and weakness follow, stimulants, \nas ether, wine, or brandy, should be given in small quantities at frequent \nintervals. \n\nArsenic is used to poison rats, mice and other vermin; in this way it is \nfrequently met with in and about country houses. \n\nSymptoms: Great heat and evident pain in the stomach and bowels, \nsometimes accompanied with swelling — the belly being very tender to the \ntouch — great thirst, frequent vomiting and retching, more or less discharge \nof a frothy saliva, and frequent evacuations of flui", + " one of the most useful and least dangerous to use. The dose is from \n3 drams to 8 drams in a little warm water. If none of these are at hand, \nby drenching with lukewarm water, and afterwards giving the antidotes \nindicated if procurable. \n\nIf the dog suffer much pain, a dose of opium or laudanum every three \nor four hours. Where gieat depression and weakness follow, stimulants, \nas ether, wine, or brandy, should be given in small quantities at frequent \nintervals. \n\nArsenic is used to poison rats, mice and other vermin; in this way it is \nfrequently met with in and about country houses. \n\nSymptoms: Great heat and evident pain in the stomach and bowels, \nsometimes accompanied with swelling — the belly being very tender to the \ntouch — great thirst, frequent vomiting and retching, more or less discharge \nof a frothy saliva, and frequent evacuations of fluid, dark colored matter, \noften marked with blood. The animal soon loses muscular power to a great \nextent, showing an indisposition to move; the tongue, lips, etc., are red and \nswollen, and the breathing is more and more labored and painful. \n\nAntidotes: Ferrugo or hydrated sesquioxide of iron, 12 parts of which \ncombine with 1 part of arsenic, froming an insoluble compound; also light \nmagnesia, which will remove l-25th its weight of arsenic from its solution \nin water. \n\nCantharides (Spanish Fly). — This is given by ignorant men for pur- \nposes which are defeated; but, being an acrid, irritant poison, it produces \nserious results, frequently causing inflammation of the urinary organs. \n\nSymptoms: Violent thirst, copious discharge of bloody mucous from \nthe stomach, mixed with which may be seen the shiny green particles of \nthe \"flies;\" there are great pains in ", + "d, dark colored matter, \noften marked with blood. The animal soon loses muscular power to a great \nextent, showing an indisposition to move; the tongue, lips, etc., are red and \nswollen, and the breathing is more and more labored and painful. \n\nAntidotes: Ferrugo or hydrated sesquioxide of iron, 12 parts of which \ncombine with 1 part of arsenic, froming an insoluble compound; also light \nmagnesia, which will remove l-25th its weight of arsenic from its solution \nin water. \n\nCantharides (Spanish Fly). — This is given by ignorant men for pur- \nposes which are defeated; but, being an acrid, irritant poison, it produces \nserious results, frequently causing inflammation of the urinary organs. \n\nSymptoms: Violent thirst, copious discharge of bloody mucous from \nthe stomach, mixed with which may be seen the shiny green particles of \nthe \"flies;\" there are great pains in the loins and bowels, swelling and \ninflammation of the genital organs, and bloody stools and urine. \n\nAntidotes: An emetic should at once be resorted to, the dog should \nafterwards be drenched with demulcents, and a dose of opium given every \nthree or four hours. \n\nCarbolic Acid — This produces baneful effects, even by absorption \nthrough the pores of the skin, when too freely used. It causes great pros- \ntration, with trembling of the whole frame. \n\nSymptoms: Extraordinary depression of the vital powers, general \nshivering and almost constant trembling of the limbs, and a palsied motion \nof the head. Bleeding at the nose is a frequent symptom, and the dis- \n\n\n \n\ncharges from the bowels are also often stained with blood; the counte- \nnance of the sufferer is expressive of a most helpless and painful state. \n\nAntidoes: The proper treatment consists in ", + "the loins and bowels, swelling and \ninflammation of the genital organs, and bloody stools and urine. \n\nAntidotes: An emetic should at once be resorted to, the dog should \nafterwards be drenched with demulcents, and a dose of opium given every \nthree or four hours. \n\nCarbolic Acid — This produces baneful effects, even by absorption \nthrough the pores of the skin, when too freely used. It causes great pros- \ntration, with trembling of the whole frame. \n\nSymptoms: Extraordinary depression of the vital powers, general \nshivering and almost constant trembling of the limbs, and a palsied motion \nof the head. Bleeding at the nose is a frequent symptom, and the dis- \n\n\n \n\ncharges from the bowels are also often stained with blood; the counte- \nnance of the sufferer is expressive of a most helpless and painful state. \n\nAntidoes: The proper treatment consists in placing the dog in a warm \nbath, using friction the while, and administering such stimulants as am- \nmonia, ether, brandy, etc., in water or gruel. \n\nCorrosive Sublimate is used for a variety of purposes about farms, al- \nthough for most of these it must be admitted a non-poisonous article would \nanswer as well or better. Corrosive sublimate, phosphorous and strych- \nnine each enters into the composition of paste and powders largely sold for \nthe destruction of vermin, and it is when so used, being placed on bread \nand butter, bits of meat, etc., that they are most likely to be picked up by \nthe dog. \n\nSymptoms: Violent vomiting and purging of stringy and offensive \nmatter, the belly is distended and painful to the touch; the urine suppress- \ned, cramp and twitches are noticeable in the limbs, and frequently paraly- \nsis ensues. \n\nAntidotes: Tartar emetic as an ", + "placing the dog in a warm \nbath, using friction the while, and administering such stimulants as am- \nmonia, ether, brandy, etc., in water or gruel. \n\nCorrosive Sublimate is used for a variety of purposes about farms, al- \nthough for most of these it must be admitted a non-poisonous article would \nanswer as well or better. Corrosive sublimate, phosphorous and strych- \nnine each enters into the composition of paste and powders largely sold for \nthe destruction of vermin, and it is when so used, being placed on bread \nand butter, bits of meat, etc., that they are most likely to be picked up by \nthe dog. \n\nSymptoms: Violent vomiting and purging of stringy and offensive \nmatter, the belly is distended and painful to the touch; the urine suppress- \ned, cramp and twitches are noticeable in the limbs, and frequently paraly- \nsis ensues. \n\nAntidotes: Tartar emetic as an emetic; white of egg, followed imme- \ndiately by infusion of galls; milk or gluten of wheat. Of the chemical anti- \ndotes, the albumen of eggs is by far the best; the white of one egg is \nsufficient to neutralize or render insoluble 4 gr. of solid bichloride of mer- \ncury. \n\nPhosphorous. — Antidoes: Calcined magnesia, with diluents and de- \nmulcents given in quantity. \n\nStrichnine. — Symptoms: Acute pain, causing the dog to utter sharp \ncries; frequent twitchings and jerkings of the head and limbs, the fore and \nhind legs are drawn towards each other, the back is arched; the fits of \ncramp and twitching are intermittent, but are readily brought on by a \ntouch or a sudden noise. Foaming at the mouth is another and frequent \nsymptom. \n\nAntidotes: Give an emetic at once, mustard and hot water, coffee, salt \nand hot water; give lard, or any fat, in considerable q", + " emetic; white of egg, followed imme- \ndiately by infusion of galls; milk or gluten of wheat. Of the chemical anti- \ndotes, the albumen of eggs is by far the best; the white of one egg is \nsufficient to neutralize or render insoluble 4 gr. of solid bichloride of mer- \ncury. \n\nPhosphorous. — Antidoes: Calcined magnesia, with diluents and de- \nmulcents given in quantity. \n\nStrichnine. — Symptoms: Acute pain, causing the dog to utter sharp \ncries; frequent twitchings and jerkings of the head and limbs, the fore and \nhind legs are drawn towards each other, the back is arched; the fits of \ncramp and twitching are intermittent, but are readily brought on by a \ntouch or a sudden noise. Foaming at the mouth is another and frequent \nsymptom. \n\nAntidotes: Give an emetic at once, mustard and hot water, coffee, salt \nand hot water; give lard, or any fat, in considerable quantities. \n\n\"The following has saved many valuable dogs poisoned by strychnine \nand will save any dog if breath is Left in body. As soon as the owner is \nconvinced that the dog has strychnine, or dog button (nux vomica), symp- \ntoms of which are readily detected by spasms and rigid spine, give fifteen \ndrops of homeopathy tincture of belladonia (green root). Give same dose \nafter each spasm. If dog is too far gone to swallow, inject thirty drops in \nrectum. The second dose can be given by mouth. It is seldom the third \ndose is necessary.\" This I copied from letter sent to the American Field \nby some sportsman who had been out hunting with his pointer. He fur- \nther wrote: \"When I reached him he had had some twelve spasms and was \nrigid, tongue cold, eyes turned, etc. Three doses brought the dog out and \nsome thirty quail were killed over him the n", + "uantities. \n\n\"The following has saved many valuable dogs poisoned by strychnine \nand will save any dog if breath is Left in body. As soon as the owner is \nconvinced that the dog has strychnine, or dog button (nux vomica), symp- \ntoms of which are readily detected by spasms and rigid spine, give fifteen \ndrops of homeopathy tincture of belladonia (green root). Give same dose \nafter each spasm. If dog is too far gone to swallow, inject thirty drops in \nrectum. The second dose can be given by mouth. It is seldom the third \ndose is necessary.\" This I copied from letter sent to the American Field \nby some sportsman who had been out hunting with his pointer. He fur- \nther wrote: \"When I reached him he had had some twelve spasms and was \nrigid, tongue cold, eyes turned, etc. Three doses brought the dog out and \nsome thirty quail were killed over him the next day.\" \n\nHere are also other antidotes that are used in cases of poisoning: \n\nStrychnine is most commonly used to poison dogs, and if noticed when \ntaken sick, or even after violent convulsions have set in, they can almost \n\n\n \n\nInvariably be saved by injecting under the skin, with hypodermic syringe, \nLO grain doses of chloral (dissolved in water) every 15 or 20 minutes until \n50 or 60 grains are used. \n\nIf convulsions quiet down and dog seems better, it might be safe to stop \nwhen 30 or 40 grains have been given. \n\nIt will pay any one owning a number of dogs to keep a hypodermic \nsyringe. \n\nDent says: The best antidote for strychnine poisoning is chloral hy- \ndrate, size of dose depends upon the condition of the dog; in health the \ndone is 5 to 20 grains. \n\nDog poisoning is so prevalent in many parts of the country just now, \nit may not be out ", + "ext day.\" \n\nHere are also other antidotes that are used in cases of poisoning: \n\nStrychnine is most commonly used to poison dogs, and if noticed when \ntaken sick, or even after violent convulsions have set in, they can almost \n\n\n \n\nInvariably be saved by injecting under the skin, with hypodermic syringe, \nLO grain doses of chloral (dissolved in water) every 15 or 20 minutes until \n50 or 60 grains are used. \n\nIf convulsions quiet down and dog seems better, it might be safe to stop \nwhen 30 or 40 grains have been given. \n\nIt will pay any one owning a number of dogs to keep a hypodermic \nsyringe. \n\nDent says: The best antidote for strychnine poisoning is chloral hy- \ndrate, size of dose depends upon the condition of the dog; in health the \ndone is 5 to 20 grains. \n\nDog poisoning is so prevalent in many parts of the country just now, \nit may not be out of place to reproduce part of Mr. A. J. Sewell's (the \nnoted English veterinarian) article on this subject in the Kennel Gazette \n(Eng.), so that dog owners may be prepared for such emergencies: \n\n\"In all cases of poisoning, more especially when due to strychnia, \nprompt action is required and means should be at once taken to make the \ndog disgorge what has been swallowed. An emetic that will act well and \nquickly must be at once administered; for this there is nothing better than \na dose of apomorphia. This medicine acts in two ways; it is the quickest \nand surest emetic, and besides it relieves the spasms. The dose is the \neighth of a grain for small dogs, and about the quarter of a grain for \nthe large ones, given in a teaspoonful of water; but the best way of admin- \nistering it is by injecting it under the skin with a hypodermic syringe — \nt", + " of place to reproduce part of Mr. A. J. Sewell's (the \nnoted English veterinarian) article on this subject in the Kennel Gazette \n(Eng.), so that dog owners may be prepared for such emergencies: \n\n\"In all cases of poisoning, more especially when due to strychnia, \nprompt action is required and means should be at once taken to make the \ndog disgorge what has been swallowed. An emetic that will act well and \nquickly must be at once administered; for this there is nothing better than \na dose of apomorphia. This medicine acts in two ways; it is the quickest \nand surest emetic, and besides it relieves the spasms. The dose is the \neighth of a grain for small dogs, and about the quarter of a grain for \nthe large ones, given in a teaspoonful of water; but the best way of admin- \nistering it is by injecting it under the skin with a hypodermic syringe — \nthan from three to eight minims of the one in fifty s'olutions is to be given. \n\n\"I always advise persons who keep a number of valuable dogs to have \na solution of apomorphia by them ready for emergency, for while it is being \nobtained the patient may die, and if huntsmen would always carry a small \nbottle of solution with them, many a valuable hound's life might be saved. \nWhen this medicine is not at hand some other emetic must be given. Ordi- \nnary table salt can be always quickly procured, and from one teaspoonful to \na tablespoonful, according to the size of the dog, should be given in warm \nwater. If the dose does not act freely, repeat it in a few minutes, or, instead, \ngive from five to twenty grains of powdered ipecacuanha, or from one to \nthree grains of tar emetic. Either of these may be shaken dry on the \ntongue; the dog must be ma", + "han from three to eight minims of the one in fifty s'olutions is to be given. \n\n\"I always advise persons who keep a number of valuable dogs to have \na solution of apomorphia by them ready for emergency, for while it is being \nobtained the patient may die, and if huntsmen would always carry a small \nbottle of solution with them, many a valuable hound's life might be saved. \nWhen this medicine is not at hand some other emetic must be given. Ordi- \nnary table salt can be always quickly procured, and from one teaspoonful to \na tablespoonful, according to the size of the dog, should be given in warm \nwater. If the dose does not act freely, repeat it in a few minutes, or, instead, \ngive from five to twenty grains of powdered ipecacuanha, or from one to \nthree grains of tar emetic. Either of these may be shaken dry on the \ntongue; the dog must be made to vomit somehow, but anything like salt \nrequiring a quantity of water is often difficult to administer, as the dog's \nmouth is often tightly clenched and trying to open it induces a paroxysm, \nduring which time it is impossible to give anything by the mouth, and here \nthe advantage of the subcutaneous injection of apomorphia comes in. This \nmay also be repeated in a quarter of an hour if the vomiting has not been \nfree. Besides the emetic some medicine is necessary to relieve the spasm. \nFro this there is nothing better than chloral and bromide of potassium. \nFrom fifteen grains to two scruples of each may be given in from one to \nthree tablespoonfuls of water if the dog can be made to swallow, and half \nthe quantity of each may be given again in twenty or thirty minutes and \nrepeated, if necessary, in half an hour. When the dog is unable t", + "de to vomit somehow, but anything like salt \nrequiring a quantity of water is often difficult to administer, as the dog's \nmouth is often tightly clenched and trying to open it induces a paroxysm, \nduring which time it is impossible to give anything by the mouth, and here \nthe advantage of the subcutaneous injection of apomorphia comes in. This \nmay also be repeated in a quarter of an hour if the vomiting has not been \nfree. Besides the emetic some medicine is necessary to relieve the spasm. \nFro this there is nothing better than chloral and bromide of potassium. \nFrom fifteen grains to two scruples of each may be given in from one to \nthree tablespoonfuls of water if the dog can be made to swallow, and half \nthe quantity of each may be given again in twenty or thirty minutes and \nrepeated, if necessary, in half an hour. When the dog is unable to swal- \nlow, from three to ten minims of nitrite of amyl held to the nose on a \npocket handkerchief is useful. This may be repeated In a quarter of an \nhour, or chloroform may be given. Also inject into the rectum from one- \nhalf to two drams of laudanum, in from on to four tablespoonfuls of water, \n\n\n\n\nwhich repeat in a quarter of an hour, and again in another fifteen ininuteS \nif the paroxysms continue. After, the severe symptoms have passed and \nthe dog is weak and prostrate, from one-half to two teaspoonfuls of brandy \nadded to some milk may be administered and repeated every hour for a \n\ntime.)' \n\nGround Glass. — The symptoms are bloody passages, great pain and \ndistress, and vomiting of blood. There is no cure for this, and it is merciful \nto destroy the poor animal at once, ending his suffering by chloroforming. \n\nI now conclude this article b", + "o swal- \nlow, from three to ten minims of nitrite of amyl held to the nose on a \npocket handkerchief is useful. This may be repeated In a quarter of an \nhour, or chloroform may be given. Also inject into the rectum from one- \nhalf to two drams of laudanum, in from on to four tablespoonfuls of water, \n\n\n\n\nwhich repeat in a quarter of an hour, and again in another fifteen ininuteS \nif the paroxysms continue. After, the severe symptoms have passed and \nthe dog is weak and prostrate, from one-half to two teaspoonfuls of brandy \nadded to some milk may be administered and repeated every hour for a \n\ntime.)' \n\nGround Glass. — The symptoms are bloody passages, great pain and \ndistress, and vomiting of blood. There is no cure for this, and it is merciful \nto destroy the poor animal at once, ending his suffering by chloroforming. \n\nI now conclude this article by giving one that was published in the \nAmerican Stock-Keeper: \n\n\"Phosphorous is a dangerous poison, and will be got from rat-paste \nwhich is left lying about, spread on bread and butter. For this give an \nemetic, followed by a draught of Magnesia and water. Afterwards milk \nand other demulcents, with a few drops of laudanum to allay pain. Mer- \ncury may be taken in several forms — either as Calomel, 'White Precipi- \ntate,' or 'Corrosive Sublimate' — all of which are accessible to dogs at var- \nious times. Give large draughts of white of egg beaten up with water; an \nemetic first. Then diet on milk and broth. If violent purging, give a little \nlaudanum. Sulphate of copper is in common use about farms, and so is \ndangerous to dogs, who may pick up and devour dead birds in a corn field \nin which the seed has been dressed with this poison. Its antidotes ar", + "y giving one that was published in the \nAmerican Stock-Keeper: \n\n\"Phosphorous is a dangerous poison, and will be got from rat-paste \nwhich is left lying about, spread on bread and butter. For this give an \nemetic, followed by a draught of Magnesia and water. Afterwards milk \nand other demulcents, with a few drops of laudanum to allay pain. Mer- \ncury may be taken in several forms — either as Calomel, 'White Precipi- \ntate,' or 'Corrosive Sublimate' — all of which are accessible to dogs at var- \nious times. Give large draughts of white of egg beaten up with water; an \nemetic first. Then diet on milk and broth. If violent purging, give a little \nlaudanum. Sulphate of copper is in common use about farms, and so is \ndangerous to dogs, who may pick up and devour dead birds in a corn field \nin which the seed has been dressed with this poison. Its antidotes are \ndemulcents (after the usual emetic), such as white of egg and milk, and a \nlittle laudanum later. It \"will be seen from the forecoming that the treat- \nment for all mineral poisons is very similar all round. \n\n\"Now, as to vegetable poisons, or, to be more precise, organic poisons \n(minerals being inorganic). The chief of these, as far as they affect dogs \nand their owners, are Aconite, Belladonna, Digitalis ('Fox-glove'), Opium \nStrychnine and their various compounds or derivatives. First, then, \nAconite, which is often given as a medicine, and of which it is easy \nto give an overdose. Give an emetic, and then proceed with stimulants — - \nbrandy, etc. Keep warm, and try artificial respiration if need be. For Bel- \nladonna similar treatment. Good hot drinks of stimulants. Foxglove \n(Digitalis)- — often prescribed for heart affections in dogs, as well as in men", + "e \ndemulcents (after the usual emetic), such as white of egg and milk, and a \nlittle laudanum later. It \"will be seen from the forecoming that the treat- \nment for all mineral poisons is very similar all round. \n\n\"Now, as to vegetable poisons, or, to be more precise, organic poisons \n(minerals being inorganic). The chief of these, as far as they affect dogs \nand their owners, are Aconite, Belladonna, Digitalis ('Fox-glove'), Opium \nStrychnine and their various compounds or derivatives. First, then, \nAconite, which is often given as a medicine, and of which it is easy \nto give an overdose. Give an emetic, and then proceed with stimulants — - \nbrandy, etc. Keep warm, and try artificial respiration if need be. For Bel- \nladonna similar treatment. Good hot drinks of stimulants. Foxglove \n(Digitalis)- — often prescribed for heart affections in dogs, as well as in men \n- — for this, after an emetic, give warm tea, followed by stimulants. Opium, \nthe active principle of which is morphia, needs a good emetic, followed by \na draught of brandy and water; every effort must be made to subdue drow- \nsiness by brisk exercise until the effect has worn off. Lastly, Strychnine — - \ndeadliest of poisons — a component of all vermin killers — easily recognized \nby its effect on the muscles. Give an emetic, followed by doses of Potas- \nsium Bromide every twenty minutes, and later a dose of Castor Oil. Strych- \nnine is, as we have stated earlier, the most active principle of Nux Vomica.\" \n\nHere is also, some good advice on strychnine poisoning that I found \nsome place, and worth including: \n\n\"Strychnine poisoning, unfortunately, is so rapidly fatal that the dog \nis usually found dead or dying. If there has been immediate vomiting or \nonly ", + " \n- — for this, after an emetic, give warm tea, followed by stimulants. Opium, \nthe active principle of which is morphia, needs a good emetic, followed by \na draught of brandy and water; every effort must be made to subdue drow- \nsiness by brisk exercise until the effect has worn off. Lastly, Strychnine — - \ndeadliest of poisons — a component of all vermin killers — easily recognized \nby its effect on the muscles. Give an emetic, followed by doses of Potas- \nsium Bromide every twenty minutes, and later a dose of Castor Oil. Strych- \nnine is, as we have stated earlier, the most active principle of Nux Vomica.\" \n\nHere is also, some good advice on strychnine poisoning that I found \nsome place, and worth including: \n\n\"Strychnine poisoning, unfortunately, is so rapidly fatal that the dog \nis usually found dead or dying. If there has been immediate vomiting or \nonly a small dose swallowed, the chances of recovery are good when the \nproper means are available. If vomiting has not occurred, produce it by \ngiving a warm solution of common salt (a tablespoonful to the pint) in large \n\n\n \n\ndoses until the stomach is well emptied. After this the most important \nobject is to produce stupor, and morphine, hypodermically administered, as \nwell as being a good emetic, is a safe narcotic in the dog. In dogs over \nsix months old one-fourth grain can be given safely for every ten pounds of \nlive weight. This should be followed by chloroform inhalation adminis- \ntered lightly and kept up until the convulsions become less pronounced. \nChloral hydrate is probably the best antidote in cases where it cannot be \ngiven by the mouth owing to spasm of the cheek muscles. It should be \ngiven in from ten to thirty grain doses, dissolved in", + "a small dose swallowed, the chances of recovery are good when the \nproper means are available. If vomiting has not occurred, produce it by \ngiving a warm solution of common salt (a tablespoonful to the pint) in large \n\n\n \n\ndoses until the stomach is well emptied. After this the most important \nobject is to produce stupor, and morphine, hypodermically administered, as \nwell as being a good emetic, is a safe narcotic in the dog. In dogs over \nsix months old one-fourth grain can be given safely for every ten pounds of \nlive weight. This should be followed by chloroform inhalation adminis- \ntered lightly and kept up until the convulsions become less pronounced. \nChloral hydrate is probably the best antidote in cases where it cannot be \ngiven by the mouth owing to spasm of the cheek muscles. It should be \ngiven in from ten to thirty grain doses, dissolved in an ounce of warm \nwater, injected gently in the rectum. The dose can be repeated if con- \nsidered necessary every hour. The animal suould be kept as quiet as pos- \nsible, harsh sounds, bright lights or unnecessary handling tending to increase \nthe severity of the convulsions.\" \n\nParasites, External — The number and variety of parasites that make \none part or another of the dog their habitat is very great. These are di- \nvided into external and internal; in the former two distinct mites, produc- \ning two very distinct forms of the mange, have already been referred to, \nand the internal parasites are treated under Worms. \n\nThere is no dog owner of much experience who is not aware that great \ncare and cleanliness are needed to prevent the introduction of these un- \nwelcome visitors, or who has not had to pay smartly for their extermina- \ntion, if his kennels hav", + " an ounce of warm \nwater, injected gently in the rectum. The dose can be repeated if con- \nsidered necessary every hour. The animal suould be kept as quiet as pos- \nsible, harsh sounds, bright lights or unnecessary handling tending to increase \nthe severity of the convulsions.\" \n\nParasites, External — The number and variety of parasites that make \none part or another of the dog their habitat is very great. These are di- \nvided into external and internal; in the former two distinct mites, produc- \ning two very distinct forms of the mange, have already been referred to, \nand the internal parasites are treated under Worms. \n\nThere is no dog owner of much experience who is not aware that great \ncare and cleanliness are needed to prevent the introduction of these un- \nwelcome visitors, or who has not had to pay smartly for their extermina- \ntion, if his kennels have been neglected. The parasites to which I par- \nticularly wish to direct attention are three in number — the louse, the flea \nand the tick — which now follow in order named as to treating. \n\nDog Louse. — These resemble that of a man, only larger in size, and can \nnot live on a human being. It causes great irritation, the dog scratching \nand worrying himself constantly. They live on all, or any part of the \nbody, but most abundant about the head and face, the eyes, roots of ears, \nand along the top of the back. By closely examining the dog's skin, red \nstreaks and dots of blood will be seen where the louse has been feeding. \n\nOne species is described in Prof. Neumann's \"Parasites,\" translated \nby Prof. Fleming: \n\n\"The head is short and almost as wide as long; it is salient in the \nthorax to which it is exactly applied; the third and fourth articles ", + "e been neglected. The parasites to which I par- \nticularly wish to direct attention are three in number — the louse, the flea \nand the tick — which now follow in order named as to treating. \n\nDog Louse. — These resemble that of a man, only larger in size, and can \nnot live on a human being. It causes great irritation, the dog scratching \nand worrying himself constantly. They live on all, or any part of the \nbody, but most abundant about the head and face, the eyes, roots of ears, \nand along the top of the back. By closely examining the dog's skin, red \nstreaks and dots of blood will be seen where the louse has been feeding. \n\nOne species is described in Prof. Neumann's \"Parasites,\" translated \nby Prof. Fleming: \n\n\"The head is short and almost as wide as long; it is salient in the \nthorax to which it is exactly applied; the third and fourth articles of the \nantennae are alike. The abdomen is very developed in the female, and is \na long oval in shape; it has nine rounded segments, which are often salient \nat the sides; stigmates distinct and marginal; the first seven segments \nhave two rows of short bristles. The general tint is yellowish-white, the \nhead and thorax being a little darker. T^he female is 2mm. long, and the \nmale l-15mm.\" This louse is oftener found about the throat and back of \nthe ears, but extends to all parts of the body. \n\nThe other louse of the dog is Trichodectes latus, of which this is \nNeumann's description: \"The head is sub-quadrangular and much wider \nthan it is long, being truncated in front; the antennas are hairy and dif- \nferent in the two sexes, the first article in the male being much thicker, \nand occupying a moiety of the length of the organ. The abdomen is bro", + " of the \nantennae are alike. The abdomen is very developed in the female, and is \na long oval in shape; it has nine rounded segments, which are often salient \nat the sides; stigmates distinct and marginal; the first seven segments \nhave two rows of short bristles. The general tint is yellowish-white, the \nhead and thorax being a little darker. T^he female is 2mm. long, and the \nmale l-15mm.\" This louse is oftener found about the throat and back of \nthe ears, but extends to all parts of the body. \n\nThe other louse of the dog is Trichodectes latus, of which this is \nNeumann's description: \"The head is sub-quadrangular and much wider \nthan it is long, being truncated in front; the antennas are hairy and dif- \nferent in the two sexes, the first article in the male being much thicker, \nand occupying a moiety of the length of the organ. The abdomen is broad, \nand more rounded in the female, with lateral, but no median spots. The \n\n\n122 1)ISEASES \n\ncolor is bright yellow, spots darker; the bands on the head are blackish- \nbrown. Length of the female is l-5mm., of the male 14mm.\" \n\nMy dog soap will destroy lice if thoroughly and well rubbed in, allowed \nto remain on dog for half an hour, when you can rinse off and dry the \ndog. If in winter, ^cold or damp weather, you must of course be careful \nand not expose dog to danger of catching cold. It is the only preparation \nin the way of a dog soap that will kill lice, containing one ingredient which \nis a secret, that enables it to do such good work in exterminating the pests \nthat dogs are liable to have, and yet perfectly harmless to the dog, even \nif he should lick it, being non-poisonous as well as being excellent for \nthe coat and a great ", + "ad, \nand more rounded in the female, with lateral, but no median spots. The \n\n\n122 1)ISEASES \n\ncolor is bright yellow, spots darker; the bands on the head are blackish- \nbrown. Length of the female is l-5mm., of the male 14mm.\" \n\nMy dog soap will destroy lice if thoroughly and well rubbed in, allowed \nto remain on dog for half an hour, when you can rinse off and dry the \ndog. If in winter, ^cold or damp weather, you must of course be careful \nand not expose dog to danger of catching cold. It is the only preparation \nin the way of a dog soap that will kill lice, containing one ingredient which \nis a secret, that enables it to do such good work in exterminating the pests \nthat dogs are liable to have, and yet perfectly harmless to the dog, even \nif he should lick it, being non-poisonous as well as being excellent for \nthe coat and a great hair grower. I may here add that it is just as good \nin every way for use on the owner's head as it is for his dog. In using \nmy soap to rid a dog of lice, give dog a most thorough shampooing with \nyour hands, not missing a spot on his body from tip of nose to end of \ntail. Rub as close up to and around the eye as you can without getting \nit into the eye, but no particular harm could come if the lather get in the \neye. Repeat this application the same way twenty-four hours later, this \nto kill the youngsters that breed every twenty-four hours. \n\nAfter the application has been on dog for an hour, you can then \nrinse in lukewarm water and dry thoroughly with a rough towel. The \nsame care as to dog being exposed to cold air or draughts must be exer- \ncised as in an ordinary bath. My soap can well be termed a wonderful \ndiscovery, and it", + " hair grower. I may here add that it is just as good \nin every way for use on the owner's head as it is for his dog. In using \nmy soap to rid a dog of lice, give dog a most thorough shampooing with \nyour hands, not missing a spot on his body from tip of nose to end of \ntail. Rub as close up to and around the eye as you can without getting \nit into the eye, but no particular harm could come if the lather get in the \neye. Repeat this application the same way twenty-four hours later, this \nto kill the youngsters that breed every twenty-four hours. \n\nAfter the application has been on dog for an hour, you can then \nrinse in lukewarm water and dry thoroughly with a rough towel. The \nsame care as to dog being exposed to cold air or draughts must be exer- \ncised as in an ordinary bath. My soap can well be termed a wonderful \ndiscovery, and it is without doubt by far the best dog soap ever made. \n\nHere is another treatment to givo: \n\n\"Lice, the presence of which gives rise to the affection sometimes \ntermed phthiriasis, are of common distribution, as parasites throughout \nthe animal kingdom. Two varieties affect the dog, namely, the Hcemato- \npinus Piliferus, and the Trichodectes Latus.' The first of these, as a rule, \nIs chiefly found about the head, ears, etc., but may wander over any part \nof the body; the second is found over various other parts of the body, \nand appears to play an important part in the life history of the tapeworm, \nthe eggs of which it may eat, and so act as an 'intermediary bearer' of \nthe internal parasite, which finds its way into the alimentary canal through \nthe accidental swallowing by the dog, of the external parasite. \n\n\"Both species of parasite are destitute o", + " is without doubt by far the best dog soap ever made. \n\nHere is another treatment to givo: \n\n\"Lice, the presence of which gives rise to the affection sometimes \ntermed phthiriasis, are of common distribution, as parasites throughout \nthe animal kingdom. Two varieties affect the dog, namely, the Hcemato- \npinus Piliferus, and the Trichodectes Latus.' The first of these, as a rule, \nIs chiefly found about the head, ears, etc., but may wander over any part \nof the body; the second is found over various other parts of the body, \nand appears to play an important part in the life history of the tapeworm, \nthe eggs of which it may eat, and so act as an 'intermediary bearer' of \nthe internal parasite, which finds its way into the alimentary canal through \nthe accidental swallowing by the dog, of the external parasite. \n\n\"Both species of parasite are destitute of wings, yellowish grey or \nyellow in color, and have their mouths specially adapted for sucking. \nPediculi always cause more or less itching, consequently a tendency to \n■cratch. This is not all, but in many cases they lead to the formation of \nscabs. \n\n\"The female is larger than the male, and deposits her eggs, or nits, \nupon the hairs, attaching each one thereto by a tough transparent sheath. \nThe female lays about 50 eggs, wEtich are hatched in two days. \n\nTreatment. — It is not usually a very difficult matter to get rid of lice. \nThorough cleanliness is essential, with disinfection and destruction of all \nmaterial with which the animal has been in contact. Sucking pups are \nfrequently affected, in which case the treatment must be directed to both \nparent and offspring. After cleansing of the kennel, destruction of the \nbedding material, etc., the former ", + "f wings, yellowish grey or \nyellow in color, and have their mouths specially adapted for sucking. \nPediculi always cause more or less itching, consequently a tendency to \n■cratch. This is not all, but in many cases they lead to the formation of \nscabs. \n\n\"The female is larger than the male, and deposits her eggs, or nits, \nupon the hairs, attaching each one thereto by a tough transparent sheath. \nThe female lays about 50 eggs, wEtich are hatched in two days. \n\nTreatment. — It is not usually a very difficult matter to get rid of lice. \nThorough cleanliness is essential, with disinfection and destruction of all \nmaterial with which the animal has been in contact. Sucking pups are \nfrequently affected, in which case the treatment must be directed to both \nparent and offspring. After cleansing of the kennel, destruction of the \nbedding material, etc., the former should be washed with soft soap and \nwarm wat«r, afterwards dressed with the following solution: Stavesacre \nseads 1 ounce, water 1 quart. The seed must be boiled for about an hour \n\n\n \n\nin Water, and then adding sufficienl water to bring if up to a quart again. \nWith this the dog should be thoroughly dressed from head to tail, taking \ncare not to leave one hair untouched. It is certain death to both parasite \nand eggs. After 24 hours it may be washed off, and, if necessary, applied \nagain. The suckling pups must be combed before being given back to their \nmother. This must be repeated daily, until they are perfectly free from \nvermin. They may also be dressed with the same solution, but it should \nbe diluted, five ounces of camphor being added to five ounces of camphor \nwater. Of course washing is here inadmissable. Another remedy, which \nis equa", + " should be washed with soft soap and \nwarm wat«r, afterwards dressed with the following solution: Stavesacre \nseads 1 ounce, water 1 quart. The seed must be boiled for about an hour \n\n\n \n\nin Water, and then adding sufficienl water to bring if up to a quart again. \nWith this the dog should be thoroughly dressed from head to tail, taking \ncare not to leave one hair untouched. It is certain death to both parasite \nand eggs. After 24 hours it may be washed off, and, if necessary, applied \nagain. The suckling pups must be combed before being given back to their \nmother. This must be repeated daily, until they are perfectly free from \nvermin. They may also be dressed with the same solution, but it should \nbe diluted, five ounces of camphor being added to five ounces of camphor \nwater. Of course washing is here inadmissable. Another remedy, which \nis equally effectual, is a weak solution of lime and sulphur lotion, whilst \nfor animals of a more mature age, it may be used of the ordinary strength.\" \n\nThe following will also destroy lice: \n\nFlour of sulphur 1 pound \n\nUnslacked lime y2 pound \n\nWater 1 gallon \n\nSlake the lime in the water, stir in the sulphur, adding water gradually \nuntil it is of a creamy consistence, then add the remainder of the gallon \nand boil down to half a gallon; let it stand till cool, pour off the clear \nliquid, and make the quantity to two and a half quarts with cold water. \nIf the coat and skin is thoroughly saturated with this, and left on for ten \nminutes, the vermin will all be dead, when the dog should then be well \nwashed, using warm water, and thoroughly combed and dried. This may \nbe too strong a solution for delicate toy dogs with tender skins, and c", + "lly effectual, is a weak solution of lime and sulphur lotion, whilst \nfor animals of a more mature age, it may be used of the ordinary strength.\" \n\nThe following will also destroy lice: \n\nFlour of sulphur 1 pound \n\nUnslacked lime y2 pound \n\nWater 1 gallon \n\nSlake the lime in the water, stir in the sulphur, adding water gradually \nuntil it is of a creamy consistence, then add the remainder of the gallon \nand boil down to half a gallon; let it stand till cool, pour off the clear \nliquid, and make the quantity to two and a half quarts with cold water. \nIf the coat and skin is thoroughly saturated with this, and left on for ten \nminutes, the vermin will all be dead, when the dog should then be well \nwashed, using warm water, and thoroughly combed and dried. This may \nbe too strong a solution for delicate toy dogs with tender skins, and can \nbe reduced in strength by adding equal parts of water to one of the lotion. \nIf any doubt exists as to this, first try the weaker solution. \n\nAnother and a harmless and non-poisonous remedy for lice is Eber- \nhart's Skin Cure, which will do the work if wrell rubbed in, never missing \na spot on the dog, allowed to remain in for half an hour, and applied again \ntwenty-four hours later. \n\nThese dressings should be repeated in eight days, in order to destroy \nthe young lice from the \"nits\" or eggs, laid before the previous dressing. \n\nHere, I give also, a very good article on Lice, which I found some- \nwhere, and it is worth including: \n\n\"Lice cause great irritation and will eventually, if means are not taken \nto rid the dog of the living burden, take the blood out of the dog and even- \ntually cause death. Of course that is extreme, but a bunch o", + "an \nbe reduced in strength by adding equal parts of water to one of the lotion. \nIf any doubt exists as to this, first try the weaker solution. \n\nAnother and a harmless and non-poisonous remedy for lice is Eber- \nhart's Skin Cure, which will do the work if wrell rubbed in, never missing \na spot on the dog, allowed to remain in for half an hour, and applied again \ntwenty-four hours later. \n\nThese dressings should be repeated in eight days, in order to destroy \nthe young lice from the \"nits\" or eggs, laid before the previous dressing. \n\nHere, I give also, a very good article on Lice, which I found some- \nwhere, and it is worth including: \n\n\"Lice cause great irritation and will eventually, if means are not taken \nto rid the dog of the living burden, take the blood out of the dog and even- \ntually cause death. Of course that is extreme, but a bunch of such para- \nsites if not heroically handled will soon get ahead of the operator and \nthen there is nothing to do but shave the animal and give it a strong \nsoaking in some mixture that will kill the 'nits.' Mercurial ointment is \na sure knocker, but it is not advisable for the novice to use unless in- \nstructed in its application and the precaution to be taken that the dog \ndoes not lick the ointment afterwards and thus become more or less \npoisoned. This is obviated by muzzling until the ointment wears off, or \nis washed off. \n\nThe best thing we have found is an emulsion made of one-third very \nhot milk mixed with two-thirds kerosene oil. We generally mix it in a \nkandy bottle with a shake stopper and opening the coat drop in the emul- \n\n\n \n\nsion which of course must be well shaken while being applied. The milk \ncounteracts any blistering of the", + "f such para- \nsites if not heroically handled will soon get ahead of the operator and \nthen there is nothing to do but shave the animal and give it a strong \nsoaking in some mixture that will kill the 'nits.' Mercurial ointment is \na sure knocker, but it is not advisable for the novice to use unless in- \nstructed in its application and the precaution to be taken that the dog \ndoes not lick the ointment afterwards and thus become more or less \npoisoned. This is obviated by muzzling until the ointment wears off, or \nis washed off. \n\nThe best thing we have found is an emulsion made of one-third very \nhot milk mixed with two-thirds kerosene oil. We generally mix it in a \nkandy bottle with a shake stopper and opening the coat drop in the emul- \n\n\n \n\nsion which of course must be well shaken while being applied. The milk \ncounteracts any blistering of the skin that might arise from the application \nof the oil alone. This kills everything living and saturates the eggs which \nare the source of course of future trouble, and the reason some people \nfind it impossible to get rid of lice while the dog lives. This treatment \nis not only death to lice, but life to the coat, bringing it out in glossy \nprofusion. The milk must be very hot, but not boiling or it will curdle \nin the oil. When the emulsion has dried in, it is well to wash the dog, \nthough this is not absolutely necessary unless the odor of kerosene is \noffensive. \n\nHowever many cures one may make the best one is prevention and \nthe measures to be adopted will occur to any intelligent dog owner. At the \nsame time if it is a case of the home dog as above, it is very difficult to \nhandle and unless periodic treatment is given the dog the ", + " skin that might arise from the application \nof the oil alone. This kills everything living and saturates the eggs which \nare the source of course of future trouble, and the reason some people \nfind it impossible to get rid of lice while the dog lives. This treatment \nis not only death to lice, but life to the coat, bringing it out in glossy \nprofusion. The milk must be very hot, but not boiling or it will curdle \nin the oil. When the emulsion has dried in, it is well to wash the dog, \nthough this is not absolutely necessary unless the odor of kerosene is \noffensive. \n\nHowever many cures one may make the best one is prevention and \nthe measures to be adopted will occur to any intelligent dog owner. At the \nsame time if it is a case of the home dog as above, it is very difficult to \nhandle and unless periodic treatment is given the dog the trouble will get \nahead before you are aware. In the kennels one may adopt heroic \nmeasures in the way of burning partitions and the like nests, but in a \nkitchen, however clean, it may be kept, there are little nooks and cracks \nthat cannot be so strenuously treated, for the dog may lie around in many \nplaces. Applications of strong disinfectants like 'Standard Disinfectant' is \nvery good for this purpose.\" — See their ad. in this book. \n\nNaturally dogs that are kept in clean auar*Qrs and groomed every \nday do not have lice unless, as we hinted above, they touch some dog that \nhas lice or come in contact with some place where lice dogs frequent. This \nmay seem superfluous advice to the wise owner of dogs, but it is just this \nignorance on the part of novice owners of dogs that breeds lice and kin- \ndred parasites, that start skin troubles and all s", + "trouble will get \nahead before you are aware. In the kennels one may adopt heroic \nmeasures in the way of burning partitions and the like nests, but in a \nkitchen, however clean, it may be kept, there are little nooks and cracks \nthat cannot be so strenuously treated, for the dog may lie around in many \nplaces. Applications of strong disinfectants like 'Standard Disinfectant' is \nvery good for this purpose.\" — See their ad. in this book. \n\nNaturally dogs that are kept in clean auar*Qrs and groomed every \nday do not have lice unless, as we hinted above, they touch some dog that \nhas lice or come in contact with some place where lice dogs frequent. This \nmay seem superfluous advice to the wise owner of dogs, but it is just this \nignorance on the part of novice owners of dogs that breeds lice and kin- \ndred parasites, that start skin troubles and all sorts of derangements sauced \nby continual scratching and the nervous condition in which a dog infested \nwith lice soon finds itself. The emulsion spoken of above may be used \nwith safety on any dog. Should a pet dog start any such trouble, rubbing \nwith alcohol will usually put a quietus on the vermin. \n\nThe writer has just tried, for the first time, \"Standard Disinfectant,\" \non an Irish setter that came back from a show with lice he got there, and \nin two thorough applications, using a stiff brush to apply it, I cleared \nthis dog of the lice. I put three ounces \"Standard Disinfectant\" in a pail, \nthen added a gallon of water to it, and then used a sponge for his head — ■ \nthen use a stiff brush for rest of his body, legs and tail, applying it liberally. \nIn ten minutes after I thoroughly dried him with rough towels. Only two \napplications were n", + "orts of derangements sauced \nby continual scratching and the nervous condition in which a dog infested \nwith lice soon finds itself. The emulsion spoken of above may be used \nwith safety on any dog. Should a pet dog start any such trouble, rubbing \nwith alcohol will usually put a quietus on the vermin. \n\nThe writer has just tried, for the first time, \"Standard Disinfectant,\" \non an Irish setter that came back from a show with lice he got there, and \nin two thorough applications, using a stiff brush to apply it, I cleared \nthis dog of the lice. I put three ounces \"Standard Disinfectant\" in a pail, \nthen added a gallon of water to it, and then used a sponge for his head — ■ \nthen use a stiff brush for rest of his body, legs and tail, applying it liberally. \nIn ten minutes after I thoroughly dried him with rough towels. Only two \napplications were necessary in his case, as I did not miss a spot on him, \nbut sometimes it might be necessary for more applications, if you had \nmissed a few lice. \n\nA special article from Field and Fancy: \n\nPleurisy — Covering the lungs and reflected over the walls of the chest \nis a very fine, smooth, delicate, glistening membrane known as the pleura. \nThis membrane is moistened by a fluid that, in connection with the smooth, \npolished surface of the membrane, permits of the easy, frictionless move- \nments of the lungs during breathing. Sometimes as a result of wounds, \nbruises or injuries, more commonly as the result of colds and occasionally \nfor no appreciable cause, this membrane becomes inflamed, and we have a \n\n\n\nmost painful disease known as pleurisy. In this disease the lubricating \nfluid previously mentioned disappears. The glistening surface of the mem- \nbrane becomes", + "ecessary in his case, as I did not miss a spot on him, \nbut sometimes it might be necessary for more applications, if you had \nmissed a few lice. \n\nA special article from Field and Fancy: \n\nPleurisy — Covering the lungs and reflected over the walls of the chest \nis a very fine, smooth, delicate, glistening membrane known as the pleura. \nThis membrane is moistened by a fluid that, in connection with the smooth, \npolished surface of the membrane, permits of the easy, frictionless move- \nments of the lungs during breathing. Sometimes as a result of wounds, \nbruises or injuries, more commonly as the result of colds and occasionally \nfor no appreciable cause, this membrane becomes inflamed, and we have a \n\n\n\nmost painful disease known as pleurisy. In this disease the lubricating \nfluid previously mentioned disappears. The glistening surface of the mem- \nbrane becomes swollen and roughened, so that in breathing the part of the \nmembrane covering the lungs and the part reflected over the walls of the \nchest rub together and make breathing a most painful process. This stage \nlasts about twenty-four hours, and then the lubricating fluid that disappears \nat the first sign of the disease begins to reappear in increased quantities \nand there is a general effusion into the chest cavity on the affected side. \nIn some cases this effusion is so great as to almost or completely fill the \nspace formerly occupied by the lungs, and they are compressed into a small \nmass and rendered entirely useless. In acute attacks of this disease that \nterminate in recovery there is, in a few days, a reabsorption of this fluid, \nand the pleura regains its normal condition. If the reabsorption of the \nfluid in the cavity is slow or delayed a", + " swollen and roughened, so that in breathing the part of the \nmembrane covering the lungs and the part reflected over the walls of the \nchest rub together and make breathing a most painful process. This stage \nlasts about twenty-four hours, and then the lubricating fluid that disappears \nat the first sign of the disease begins to reappear in increased quantities \nand there is a general effusion into the chest cavity on the affected side. \nIn some cases this effusion is so great as to almost or completely fill the \nspace formerly occupied by the lungs, and they are compressed into a small \nmass and rendered entirely useless. In acute attacks of this disease that \nterminate in recovery there is, in a few days, a reabsorption of this fluid, \nand the pleura regains its normal condition. If the reabsorption of the \nfluid in the cavity is slow or delayed and extends over a period of two or \nthree weeks the patient is left with what is known as chronic pleurisy. \n\nSymptoms: In some cases there is a soreness of the chest for two \nor three days to which no attention has been paid; in other cases there is \na severe chill, accompanied by shivering and intense pain in breathing, so \nthat the animal does not completely fill the lungs, but takes short, quick, \ncatchy breaths. There is a cough and all the symptoms of fever, such as \nrestlessness, increased thirst, loss of appetite, watery eyes; anxious, wor- \nried expression; hot, dry nose and coated tongue. The veins of the eyeball \nand lips darken in color. The animal lies on the affected side so as to allow \nthe opposite lung more opportunity to expand. \n\nAn examination of the chest will show a restrained movement of the \nlungs. The characteristic sounds- in", + "nd extends over a period of two or \nthree weeks the patient is left with what is known as chronic pleurisy. \n\nSymptoms: In some cases there is a soreness of the chest for two \nor three days to which no attention has been paid; in other cases there is \na severe chill, accompanied by shivering and intense pain in breathing, so \nthat the animal does not completely fill the lungs, but takes short, quick, \ncatchy breaths. There is a cough and all the symptoms of fever, such as \nrestlessness, increased thirst, loss of appetite, watery eyes; anxious, wor- \nried expression; hot, dry nose and coated tongue. The veins of the eyeball \nand lips darken in color. The animal lies on the affected side so as to allow \nthe opposite lung more opportunity to expand. \n\nAn examination of the chest will show a restrained movement of the \nlungs. The characteristic sounds- in the first stage, are a dry, grating, rasp- \ning sound caused by the inflamed and roughened surfaces of the pleurae \nrubbing against each other. After effusion of the liquid has taken place, \nwe have the second stage of the disease. This is easily determined by per- \ncussion. Press two or three fingers of one hand flat and firmly against \nthe chest wall and strike them with one or two fingers of the other hand. \nThe blows should be quick, short and light. Strike only once on each \nspot, and move the hand quickly from one spot to another until the entire \nchest has been covered. If this be done to both the well and affected side, \na rapid comparison can be made of the difference in sound. If the sound \ngiven forth is dead, flat and woodeny, it denotes an absence of air in that \npart of the chest and indicates that the chest cavity is filled wit", + " the first stage, are a dry, grating, rasp- \ning sound caused by the inflamed and roughened surfaces of the pleurae \nrubbing against each other. After effusion of the liquid has taken place, \nwe have the second stage of the disease. This is easily determined by per- \ncussion. Press two or three fingers of one hand flat and firmly against \nthe chest wall and strike them with one or two fingers of the other hand. \nThe blows should be quick, short and light. Strike only once on each \nspot, and move the hand quickly from one spot to another until the entire \nchest has been covered. If this be done to both the well and affected side, \na rapid comparison can be made of the difference in sound. If the sound \ngiven forth is dead, flat and woodeny, it denotes an absence of air in that \npart of the chest and indicates that the chest cavity is filled with fluid \nand the lung compressed into a solid mass. On auscultation the respiratory \nsound is entirely suppressed or only faintly heard. An examination of the \nchest of normal dogs both by auscultation and percussion will familiarize \nthe owner with the natural sounds so that he will have no difficulty in \nrecognizing the departures and variations in disease. \n\nThe pulse in pleurisy is quite diagnostic of the disease, being quick, \nhard, wiry and much faster than normal. The temperature varies from \n101 to 103. \n\nPrognosis: Pleurisy, although a painful disease, is simple as com- \npared to pneumonia or bronchitis. As a rule only one side is affected, and \nin the absence of pus, the disease generally terminates favorably. \n\nTreatment: In diseases of the chest as in all other diseases, diet and \nhygienic surroundings are of the utmost importance. The object in ", + "h fluid \nand the lung compressed into a solid mass. On auscultation the respiratory \nsound is entirely suppressed or only faintly heard. An examination of the \nchest of normal dogs both by auscultation and percussion will familiarize \nthe owner with the natural sounds so that he will have no difficulty in \nrecognizing the departures and variations in disease. \n\nThe pulse in pleurisy is quite diagnostic of the disease, being quick, \nhard, wiry and much faster than normal. The temperature varies from \n101 to 103. \n\nPrognosis: Pleurisy, although a painful disease, is simple as com- \npared to pneumonia or bronchitis. As a rule only one side is affected, and \nin the absence of pus, the disease generally terminates favorably. \n\nTreatment: In diseases of the chest as in all other diseases, diet and \nhygienic surroundings are of the utmost importance. The object in the \n\n\n \n\nfirst state is to relieve the pain and suffering and if possible, to check the \nprogress of the disease. This is best accomplished by giving a dose of \nDover's powder, varying in size from five to thirty grains, depending upon \nthe size of the dog. This will relieve the pain, quiet the patient and thus \nlimit the constitutional disturbance. The chest jacket, described in the \ntreatment of pneumonia, should then be applied, as it is a great protec- \ntion. \n\nIf a dose or two of Dover's powder early in the disease, does not check \nits course, the following prescription may be used: \n\nMorphine Sulphates ■ two grains \n\nTr. Aconite Rad twenty drops \n\nAquae three oz. \n\nFt. Mist Sig. \n\nDose is one teaspoonful, every four hours, until the animal is quiet \nand inclined to sleep. \n\nIf the fluid within the chest cavity docs not disappear within a week, \nth", + " the \n\n\n \n\nfirst state is to relieve the pain and suffering and if possible, to check the \nprogress of the disease. This is best accomplished by giving a dose of \nDover's powder, varying in size from five to thirty grains, depending upon \nthe size of the dog. This will relieve the pain, quiet the patient and thus \nlimit the constitutional disturbance. The chest jacket, described in the \ntreatment of pneumonia, should then be applied, as it is a great protec- \ntion. \n\nIf a dose or two of Dover's powder early in the disease, does not check \nits course, the following prescription may be used: \n\nMorphine Sulphates ■ two grains \n\nTr. Aconite Rad twenty drops \n\nAquae three oz. \n\nFt. Mist Sig. \n\nDose is one teaspoonful, every four hours, until the animal is quiet \nand inclined to sleep. \n\nIf the fluid within the chest cavity docs not disappear within a week, \nthere is danger of its becoming purulent. A veterinary surgeon or physi- \ncian should be called in to tap the chest, low down and far back and draw \npart of the fluid with an asperating needle or a trochar and canula. \n\nIf the bowels do not move freely, they can be opened and kept so by \nthe syrup of buckthorn in tablespoc-nful doses, repeated as often as may \nbe necessary. If the animal is very weak, or the general strength seems \nto be impaired by the use of these laxatives, they should be dispensed with. \n\nKeep up the animal's strength by feeding raw, lean beef, chopped fine, \nraw eggs, milk punch, mutton broths and anything he will eat of a nour- \nishing nature. After the fever abates and the crisis has passed, the emul- \nsion of cod liver oil in tablespoon ful doses should be given three or four \ntimes a day. A good tonic pill is prepared ", + "ere is danger of its becoming purulent. A veterinary surgeon or physi- \ncian should be called in to tap the chest, low down and far back and draw \npart of the fluid with an asperating needle or a trochar and canula. \n\nIf the bowels do not move freely, they can be opened and kept so by \nthe syrup of buckthorn in tablespoc-nful doses, repeated as often as may \nbe necessary. If the animal is very weak, or the general strength seems \nto be impaired by the use of these laxatives, they should be dispensed with. \n\nKeep up the animal's strength by feeding raw, lean beef, chopped fine, \nraw eggs, milk punch, mutton broths and anything he will eat of a nour- \nishing nature. After the fever abates and the crisis has passed, the emul- \nsion of cod liver oil in tablespoon ful doses should be given three or four \ntimes a day. A good tonic pill is prepared as follows: / \n\nSulphate of Quinine 12 grains \n\nSulphate of Iron 12 grains \n\nExtract of Gentian 12 grains \n\nPowdered Ginger 12 grains \n\nDiastase 3 grains \n\nPepsin 2 4 grains \n\nMake into twelve pills and give one night and morning. \n\nPneumonia — See Lungs, Inflammation of. An inflammation of the \nsubstance of the lungs is generally the result of exposure to cold and damp. \nThe first stage of the disease is announced with shiverings, followed by \nfever. Sometimes, in the worst cases, it is accompanied by pleurisy, which \nis inflammation of what is called the lung-case, and, in such instances, it \nusually proves fatal. In fact, whether the pneumonia is or is hot accom- \npanied by pleurisy there is always some risk of a fatal termination. \n\nPneumonia admits of no delay in management, but must be treated \nal once i> v giving a solution of acetate o", + "as follows: / \n\nSulphate of Quinine 12 grains \n\nSulphate of Iron 12 grains \n\nExtract of Gentian 12 grains \n\nPowdered Ginger 12 grains \n\nDiastase 3 grains \n\nPepsin 2 4 grains \n\nMake into twelve pills and give one night and morning. \n\nPneumonia — See Lungs, Inflammation of. An inflammation of the \nsubstance of the lungs is generally the result of exposure to cold and damp. \nThe first stage of the disease is announced with shiverings, followed by \nfever. Sometimes, in the worst cases, it is accompanied by pleurisy, which \nis inflammation of what is called the lung-case, and, in such instances, it \nusually proves fatal. In fact, whether the pneumonia is or is hot accom- \npanied by pleurisy there is always some risk of a fatal termination. \n\nPneumonia admits of no delay in management, but must be treated \nal once i> v giving a solution of acetate of ammonia to reduce the fever-— \n\n\nGERMAN SHEPHERD DOGS \n\n\nELHVIEW KENNELS \n\nELMHURST, PA. \n\n= THE HOME OF THE CHAMPIONS = \n\n\n1NTERNATIONAL CHAMPION APPOLLO VON HUNENSTEIN P.H. \n\n\nWe can supply dogs of all ages for show, pets or work. \nThe greatest selection of stud dogs in this country. \n\nAT STl 1>. \n\nInternational Champion Apollo von Hunenstein, Champion Austria. \n1913, Belgium 1913, French 1914. \n\nChampion of record in America FEE $50.00 \n\nChampion Nero Affolter FEE $50.00 \n\nFor further information write \n\n512 SCRANTON LIFE BLDG., SCRANTON, PA. \n\n\n \n\ncastor oil having first been given in a liberal dose. The dose of the so- \nlution of acetate of ammonia for a matured dog (one over a year old) \nwould be for a fox terrier or an English setter, a teaspoonful every three \nor four hours until fever is subdued. Larger dogs like a St. Bernard, \ngreyhound or a Gre", + "f ammonia to reduce the fever-— \n\n\nGERMAN SHEPHERD DOGS \n\n\nELHVIEW KENNELS \n\nELMHURST, PA. \n\n= THE HOME OF THE CHAMPIONS = \n\n\n1NTERNATIONAL CHAMPION APPOLLO VON HUNENSTEIN P.H. \n\n\nWe can supply dogs of all ages for show, pets or work. \nThe greatest selection of stud dogs in this country. \n\nAT STl 1>. \n\nInternational Champion Apollo von Hunenstein, Champion Austria. \n1913, Belgium 1913, French 1914. \n\nChampion of record in America FEE $50.00 \n\nChampion Nero Affolter FEE $50.00 \n\nFor further information write \n\n512 SCRANTON LIFE BLDG., SCRANTON, PA. \n\n\n \n\ncastor oil having first been given in a liberal dose. The dose of the so- \nlution of acetate of ammonia for a matured dog (one over a year old) \nwould be for a fox terrier or an English setter, a teaspoonful every three \nor four hours until fever is subdued. Larger dogs like a St. Bernard, \ngreyhound or a Great Dane, a teaspoon and a half could be given. If \nthe malady is not checked at this stage, it quickly passes on into a second \nstage, when hepatization takes place. The cough now is frequent and \naccompanied by expectoration, and respiration is performed with great \neffort and pain, and the general expression is haggard and pitiful in the \nextreme. ' \"When it has reached this stage a warm poultice of linseed \nmeal should be placed in the region of the lungs, and be renewed several \ntimes, care being taken that after the first poultice a piece of flannel is \nbound over the spot, lest the patient should take a fresh chill. \n\nAfter the fever has subsided, tonic treatment will be necessary, and \nfor this there is nothing better than quinine, the dose of which would be \nabout two grains every three hours for setters and pointers, and more in \nproportion ", + "at Dane, a teaspoon and a half could be given. If \nthe malady is not checked at this stage, it quickly passes on into a second \nstage, when hepatization takes place. The cough now is frequent and \naccompanied by expectoration, and respiration is performed with great \neffort and pain, and the general expression is haggard and pitiful in the \nextreme. ' \"When it has reached this stage a warm poultice of linseed \nmeal should be placed in the region of the lungs, and be renewed several \ntimes, care being taken that after the first poultice a piece of flannel is \nbound over the spot, lest the patient should take a fresh chill. \n\nAfter the fever has subsided, tonic treatment will be necessary, and \nfor this there is nothing better than quinine, the dose of which would be \nabout two grains every three hours for setters and pointers, and more in \nproportion for larger dogs. For toy or smaller dogs one grain is enough. \nSolid food must be entirely withheld until the patient has quite recovered; \nhe must be dieted on such things as beef tea, milk, broth, etc. Finally, the \ncure will have to be made complete by a course of some good tonic pill, \nin which iron is one of the ingredients. Clayton's, or Sergeant's, or Dent's \nCondition Pills are good to use now. I can furnish either by return mail \nif you cannot find them in your own town. \n\nPeritonitis. — See Bowels, Inflammation of. \n\nPenis, Discharge from (Balanitis).— A great many dogs suffer from an \ninflammation and excited state of the organs of generation, having frequent \npartial erections, with a discharge of a thick yellowish matter, very loath- \nsome if in a house dog. Treatment consists in bathing the parts frequently \nwith cold water, giving quite a ", + " for larger dogs. For toy or smaller dogs one grain is enough. \nSolid food must be entirely withheld until the patient has quite recovered; \nhe must be dieted on such things as beef tea, milk, broth, etc. Finally, the \ncure will have to be made complete by a course of some good tonic pill, \nin which iron is one of the ingredients. Clayton's, or Sergeant's, or Dent's \nCondition Pills are good to use now. I can furnish either by return mail \nif you cannot find them in your own town. \n\nPeritonitis. — See Bowels, Inflammation of. \n\nPenis, Discharge from (Balanitis).— A great many dogs suffer from an \ninflammation and excited state of the organs of generation, having frequent \npartial erections, with a discharge of a thick yellowish matter, very loath- \nsome if in a house dog. Treatment consists in bathing the parts frequently \nwith cold water, giving quite a strong dose of ordinary black draught and \nthe following medicine: \n\nBicarbonate of soda 2 drams \n\nBicarbonate of potash 2 drams \n\nTincture of henbane 3 drams \n\nMindererous spirit 1 y2 ounce \n\nWater to make 6 ounces \n\nDose for a toy dog up to 20 lbs. a teaspoonful four or five times a day. \nLarger dogs a tablespoonful. The prepuce should also be syringed \nwith weak Condy's Fluid or a lotion of boracic acid, one scruple \nto six ounces of water. Give the dog barley water to drink and \nvery little meat. Milk and broth with chopped green vegetables \n(cooked) would be most suitable in such cases. \n\nParalysis — Paralysis is due to pressure or injury of brain or to spinal \ncord. If one side of the brain is affected, the opposite side of the body \nwill be paralyzed; but if the whole of the brain is implicated, the paralysis \n", + "strong dose of ordinary black draught and \nthe following medicine: \n\nBicarbonate of soda 2 drams \n\nBicarbonate of potash 2 drams \n\nTincture of henbane 3 drams \n\nMindererous spirit 1 y2 ounce \n\nWater to make 6 ounces \n\nDose for a toy dog up to 20 lbs. a teaspoonful four or five times a day. \nLarger dogs a tablespoonful. The prepuce should also be syringed \nwith weak Condy's Fluid or a lotion of boracic acid, one scruple \nto six ounces of water. Give the dog barley water to drink and \nvery little meat. Milk and broth with chopped green vegetables \n(cooked) would be most suitable in such cases. \n\nParalysis — Paralysis is due to pressure or injury of brain or to spinal \ncord. If one side of the brain is affected, the opposite side of the body \nwill be paralyzed; but if the whole of the brain is implicated, the paralysis \n\n\n \n\nwill be general. When it arises from injury to the spine, it is the parts \nbehind that power , that are affected. Paralysis often follows distemper; \nthe hindquarters suffer; in severe cases the dog losing the use of his hind \nlegs, dragging them along. In such a case the muscles of the thigh will \nsoon shrivel, and a cure is very rare. Chronic constipation also produces \nparalysis, and may come, as the result of general debility and old age. \nBelievers in dumb rabies say that paralysis of the lower jaw renders the \nanimal incapable of biting. Most everyone is familiar with the appearance \nof paralysis, the loss of muscular power and constant wasting away of the \nmuscles in the part affected. Paralysis may be general, but is in most \ncases confined to one set of muscles, ranging from a slight tottering gait to \ncomplete loss of power and inabilit", + "\n\n \n\nwill be general. When it arises from injury to the spine, it is the parts \nbehind that power , that are affected. Paralysis often follows distemper; \nthe hindquarters suffer; in severe cases the dog losing the use of his hind \nlegs, dragging them along. In such a case the muscles of the thigh will \nsoon shrivel, and a cure is very rare. Chronic constipation also produces \nparalysis, and may come, as the result of general debility and old age. \nBelievers in dumb rabies say that paralysis of the lower jaw renders the \nanimal incapable of biting. Most everyone is familiar with the appearance \nof paralysis, the loss of muscular power and constant wasting away of the \nmuscles in the part affected. Paralysis may be general, but is in most \ncases confined to one set of muscles, ranging from a slight tottering gait to \ncomplete loss of power and inability to walk. Loss of power and wasting \nof the hindquarter may also be caused by tapeworm. So long as the dog \ncan use his limbs he should be given regular gentle exercise. The food \nmust be nourishing and rather laxative. Oatmeal porridge mixed with a \nstrong beef or mutton broth, every other day, will generally have a gentle \naction on the bowels, with a meal once a week of boiled liver, which will \nhave a laxative effect. \n\nIf the disease is connected with debility the strength must be gotten \nup by extra food, giving more than usual of cooked meat, in small quan- \ntities but fed oftener than usual. The medicines in paralysis are tonics, and \nstrychnine — the active principle of nux vomica — which has a special power \nover the muscles and nerves. One to three grains of powdered nux vomica, \naccording to size and age of the dog, or from one-twentieth ", + "y to walk. Loss of power and wasting \nof the hindquarter may also be caused by tapeworm. So long as the dog \ncan use his limbs he should be given regular gentle exercise. The food \nmust be nourishing and rather laxative. Oatmeal porridge mixed with a \nstrong beef or mutton broth, every other day, will generally have a gentle \naction on the bowels, with a meal once a week of boiled liver, which will \nhave a laxative effect. \n\nIf the disease is connected with debility the strength must be gotten \nup by extra food, giving more than usual of cooked meat, in small quan- \ntities but fed oftener than usual. The medicines in paralysis are tonics, and \nstrychnine — the active principle of nux vomica — which has a special power \nover the muscles and nerves. One to three grains of powdered nux vomica, \naccording to size and age of the dog, or from one-twentieth to of?e-six- \nteenth of a grain of strychnine, with two to six grains of extract of gen- \ntian, and one or two grains of quinine made into a pill. Great care must \nbe used in compounding the pills, containing as they do such a powerful \ndrug as strychnine. Give a pill twice a day. In mild cases of paralysis, \nsyrup of the phosphates, with strychnia (called Easten's syrup), is often \nof great service. In lieu of the latter tonics, a handier thing to do is to \nuse Sergeant's Condition Pills, which contain strychnine and other good \ntonic properties. In paralysis of the hind legs the bladder generally par- \nticipates, the dog being unable to stand, and cannot pass the urine freely. \nUse the catheter in such cases night and morning, or the dog held up and \npressure applied to each side in the region of the bladder to expel its con- \ntents. As a prevent", + " to of?e-six- \nteenth of a grain of strychnine, with two to six grains of extract of gen- \ntian, and one or two grains of quinine made into a pill. Great care must \nbe used in compounding the pills, containing as they do such a powerful \ndrug as strychnine. Give a pill twice a day. In mild cases of paralysis, \nsyrup of the phosphates, with strychnia (called Easten's syrup), is often \nof great service. In lieu of the latter tonics, a handier thing to do is to \nuse Sergeant's Condition Pills, which contain strychnine and other good \ntonic properties. In paralysis of the hind legs the bladder generally par- \nticipates, the dog being unable to stand, and cannot pass the urine freely. \nUse the catheter in such cases night and morning, or the dog held up and \npressure applied to each side in the region of the bladder to expel its con- \ntents. As a preventive of bed sores and congestion of one lung turn the \ndog over occasionally. \n\nHere is a case that was prescribed for by Dent: \n\n\"Please prescribe for my English setter dog, eight months old. Last \nNovember I hunted him through the month, in December he lost the use \nof his hindlegs, and in January seemed to lose the use\" of all four legs; \nappetite was good at all times, eyes were bright, nose cold, seemed in \nperfect health except in his legs. I doctored him a while for rheumatism \nbut stopped about four weeks ago, and about one week ago he seemed \nto get a little better. Can now use his front legs, can manage to sit up \nand draw himself around with a half limp, the back legs being useless now. \nWill he get well and is it rheumatism or is he paralyzed? Ans. — Give a \nteaspoonful of the syrup of hypophosphites three times a day, also give \non", + "ive of bed sores and congestion of one lung turn the \ndog over occasionally. \n\nHere is a case that was prescribed for by Dent: \n\n\"Please prescribe for my English setter dog, eight months old. Last \nNovember I hunted him through the month, in December he lost the use \nof his hindlegs, and in January seemed to lose the use\" of all four legs; \nappetite was good at all times, eyes were bright, nose cold, seemed in \nperfect health except in his legs. I doctored him a while for rheumatism \nbut stopped about four weeks ago, and about one week ago he seemed \nto get a little better. Can now use his front legs, can manage to sit up \nand draw himself around with a half limp, the back legs being useless now. \nWill he get well and is it rheumatism or is he paralyzed? Ans. — Give a \nteaspoonful of the syrup of hypophosphites three times a day, also give \none-half grain of nux vomica twice a day. It is paralysis.\" \n\n\n\n\nThe following ia a case of Partial Paralysis, or congestion of the spina* \ncord, prescribed for by Dent. You might have a similar case, so I give it: \n\n\"My pointer dog, three years old, weight forty-rive puunds, was taken \nsick last November in the field, let down in the back, has since grown worse, \nwill now lie around and at times cry from pain; he will crawl around on \nhis front feet and drag his hindquarters when first taken out of the \nkennel, then will gradually get up on his hind feet and down on his fore- \nfeet, walking behind and crawling in front, and in a few moments will \nget up on all four feet, but walks very stiffly and only remains up for a \nshort time until he goes down. Please name disease and treatment. Ans. \n— Give your dog one-half grain of nux vomica, fi", + "e-half grain of nux vomica twice a day. It is paralysis.\" \n\n\n\n\nThe following ia a case of Partial Paralysis, or congestion of the spina* \ncord, prescribed for by Dent. You might have a similar case, so I give it: \n\n\"My pointer dog, three years old, weight forty-rive puunds, was taken \nsick last November in the field, let down in the back, has since grown worse, \nwill now lie around and at times cry from pain; he will crawl around on \nhis front feet and drag his hindquarters when first taken out of the \nkennel, then will gradually get up on his hind feet and down on his fore- \nfeet, walking behind and crawling in front, and in a few moments will \nget up on all four feet, but walks very stiffly and only remains up for a \nshort time until he goes down. Please name disease and treatment. Ans. \n— Give your dog one-half grain of nux vomica, five drops of Fowler's Solu- \ntion of Arsenic and a tablespoonful of Fellows' Syrup of the Hypophos- \nphites of Soda three times a day. The disease is a partial congestion of \nthe spinal cord.\" \n\nParalysis in Bitches Before Parturition. — The following case is, I am \nglad to say, not common. Mr. Caswell, of England, furnishes this exper- \nience, and I insert it as he gives it, as it may be beneficial in similar cases, \nshould they occur. It is probable that the extreme hot weather con- \ntributed to the development of the disease. The treatment was about the \nbest, and all that could have been done: \n\n\"Within the past month I have had three beagle bitches taken sick \nshortly* before whelping, all exhibiting the same symptoms, viz., paralysis \nof the hindquarters and great labor in\" breathing; for this I gave stimu- \nlants (whisky) and rubbed the loins with mu", + "ve drops of Fowler's Solu- \ntion of Arsenic and a tablespoonful of Fellows' Syrup of the Hypophos- \nphites of Soda three times a day. The disease is a partial congestion of \nthe spinal cord.\" \n\nParalysis in Bitches Before Parturition. — The following case is, I am \nglad to say, not common. Mr. Caswell, of England, furnishes this exper- \nience, and I insert it as he gives it, as it may be beneficial in similar cases, \nshould they occur. It is probable that the extreme hot weather con- \ntributed to the development of the disease. The treatment was about the \nbest, and all that could have been done: \n\n\"Within the past month I have had three beagle bitches taken sick \nshortly* before whelping, all exhibiting the same symptoms, viz., paralysis \nof the hindquarters and great labor in\" breathing; for this I gave stimu- \nlants (whisky) and rubbed the loins with mustard, also continued massage \nof the belly and loins. In the first case labor pains came on and the bitch \nhad one pup, after which paralysis set in again and the remaining two \npups were removed with the forceps with great trouble. The bitch died. \nPostmortem appearances showed that septicemia had set in. In the second \ncase, after exactly similar symptoms, massage was again tried, and even \nthough the bitch seemed very far gone, she revived. The best obtainable \nveterinary surgeon was in attandance, and decided to wait awhile before \nperforming a Caesarian operation. Stimulants revived the bitch once more \nand she had five healthy pups, and is nursing them now very well. The \nthird case started with paralysis and the bitch revived two or three times \nunder treatment as before, then died without pupping. Postmortem re- \nvealed three pups, all placed rather ", + "stard, also continued massage \nof the belly and loins. In the first case labor pains came on and the bitch \nhad one pup, after which paralysis set in again and the remaining two \npups were removed with the forceps with great trouble. The bitch died. \nPostmortem appearances showed that septicemia had set in. In the second \ncase, after exactly similar symptoms, massage was again tried, and even \nthough the bitch seemed very far gone, she revived. The best obtainable \nveterinary surgeon was in attandance, and decided to wait awhile before \nperforming a Caesarian operation. Stimulants revived the bitch once more \nand she had five healthy pups, and is nursing them now very well. The \nthird case started with paralysis and the bitch revived two or three times \nunder treatment as before, then died without pupping. Postmortem re- \nvealed three pups, all placed rather far forward. This bitch was not \nwithin two weeks of whelping time. She showed normal appearance, was \nin excellent condition, had been kept in a large run and given exercise \ndaily, as were the others. \n\n\"This is the first time I have seen this paralysis in ten years of \nbreeding. The last two bitches had reared litters all right before. Can you \ntell me the cause, as the veterinarians about me seem unable to do so? Also \nif the extremely hot weather has had anytihng to do with it.\" \n\nPiles. — This occurs -more frequently in house dogs or those confined \ntoo closely to their kennel, being an enlarged condition of the hemorrhoidal \nveini at the lower part of the rectum, presenting an enlarged, swollen and \nUnder appearance, which gives pain when touched, ©r when the dog drags \n\n\nDISHASaS 131 \n\nhimself along the ground. Piles are internal and external, .", + " far forward. This bitch was not \nwithin two weeks of whelping time. She showed normal appearance, was \nin excellent condition, had been kept in a large run and given exercise \ndaily, as were the others. \n\n\"This is the first time I have seen this paralysis in ten years of \nbreeding. The last two bitches had reared litters all right before. Can you \ntell me the cause, as the veterinarians about me seem unable to do so? Also \nif the extremely hot weather has had anytihng to do with it.\" \n\nPiles. — This occurs -more frequently in house dogs or those confined \ntoo closely to their kennel, being an enlarged condition of the hemorrhoidal \nveini at the lower part of the rectum, presenting an enlarged, swollen and \nUnder appearance, which gives pain when touched, ©r when the dog drags \n\n\nDISHASaS 131 \n\nhimself along the ground. Piles are internal and external, .as they exist \nwithin or without the muscle that contacts the orifice of the anus. The \ndisease is readily ascertained as the condition of the parts are naturally \nsmall, firm and contracted. Piles are produced by over-feeding with too \nmuch stimulating food, want of sufficient and healthful exercise, produc- \ning diseases of the liver, constipation of the bowels, consequent straining and \nundue distension of the parts in the act of fecation. The diet in a cure \nof piles should be laxatives, very little meat, but a portion of boiled liver \nmay be allowed with broth or in soups, oatmeal well boiled and vegetables. \nAs a mild aperient a little milk of sulphur shoud be given in milk or with \nthe food. Dose would be a heaped up teaspoonful for a dog of 20 lbs., \nlarger and smaller in proportion. Here are some ointments, either of which \ncan be used: \n\nOintm", + "as they exist \nwithin or without the muscle that contacts the orifice of the anus. The \ndisease is readily ascertained as the condition of the parts are naturally \nsmall, firm and contracted. Piles are produced by over-feeding with too \nmuch stimulating food, want of sufficient and healthful exercise, produc- \ning diseases of the liver, constipation of the bowels, consequent straining and \nundue distension of the parts in the act of fecation. The diet in a cure \nof piles should be laxatives, very little meat, but a portion of boiled liver \nmay be allowed with broth or in soups, oatmeal well boiled and vegetables. \nAs a mild aperient a little milk of sulphur shoud be given in milk or with \nthe food. Dose would be a heaped up teaspoonful for a dog of 20 lbs., \nlarger and smaller in proportion. Here are some ointments, either of which \ncan be used: \n\nOintments for Piles. — Mild mersurial ointment, 7 parts, finely powder- \ned camphor, 1 part, well mixed; or the compound gall ointment of the \nPharmacopoeia may be used. Hazeline is also very beneficial. \n\nIn bleeding piles the following injection may be used: Tincture of kra- \nmeria, 2 drams, water to 6 ounces. Two ounces should be injected twice \na day; while in all cases of Piles Va dram to 2 drams of tincture of \nkrameria in water, twice a day, will be useful. \n\nIn some cases of piles a tumor forms near the orific of the rectum; it is \nat first red, but afterward becomes purple, and finally discharges a thick \nfetid matter with blood. It forms a ragged sore, difficult to heal from \nmovements of the dog in the natural act, and from dragging himself along \nthe ground. Similar treatment to that already advised should be given, \nusing the ointment and was", + "ents for Piles. — Mild mersurial ointment, 7 parts, finely powder- \ned camphor, 1 part, well mixed; or the compound gall ointment of the \nPharmacopoeia may be used. Hazeline is also very beneficial. \n\nIn bleeding piles the following injection may be used: Tincture of kra- \nmeria, 2 drams, water to 6 ounces. Two ounces should be injected twice \na day; while in all cases of Piles Va dram to 2 drams of tincture of \nkrameria in water, twice a day, will be useful. \n\nIn some cases of piles a tumor forms near the orific of the rectum; it is \nat first red, but afterward becomes purple, and finally discharges a thick \nfetid matter with blood. It forms a ragged sore, difficult to heal from \nmovements of the dog in the natural act, and from dragging himself along \nthe ground. Similar treatment to that already advised should be given, \nusing the ointment and washing with the following lotion alternately. \n\nWash for Tumor j — Goulard's water, % pint; laudanum, % ounce; \ntincture of arnica, % ounce; mixed. \n\nPeriostitis (Inflammation of the Periostem, the Membrane Covering of \nthe Bone, is not often met with in the dog, usually arising from direct in- \npries. It is a most painful disease, the membrane becomes greatly inflam- \ned and swollen, separated from the bone, while frequently deposits of bone \nthe result, which cause lumps that are unsightly. The symptoms are heat \nand swelling of the skin over the affected parts, great pain upon manipu- \nlation, feverishness and lameness when it occurs in a limb. Quiet is very \nessential. Apply hot flannels to the part, or in severe cases, hot linseed \npoultices will be better. If lumps remain after the swelling has left the \npart, then paint these with tincture of iodine, ", + "hing with the following lotion alternately. \n\nWash for Tumor j — Goulard's water, % pint; laudanum, % ounce; \ntincture of arnica, % ounce; mixed. \n\nPeriostitis (Inflammation of the Periostem, the Membrane Covering of \nthe Bone, is not often met with in the dog, usually arising from direct in- \npries. It is a most painful disease, the membrane becomes greatly inflam- \ned and swollen, separated from the bone, while frequently deposits of bone \nthe result, which cause lumps that are unsightly. The symptoms are heat \nand swelling of the skin over the affected parts, great pain upon manipu- \nlation, feverishness and lameness when it occurs in a limb. Quiet is very \nessential. Apply hot flannels to the part, or in severe cases, hot linseed \npoultices will be better. If lumps remain after the swelling has left the \npart, then paint these with tincture of iodine, discontinuing this when the \nskin becomes sore. I prefer to apply Iodin Vasigin, full strength, as it does \nnot make the skin sore, and can be rubbed in with the hand, twice daily. \n\nParturient Apoplexy. — See Milk Fever. \n\nPleurisy — See Inflammation of Lungs. \n\nPharyngitis (Inflammation of the Pharynx) — This disease frequently \naffeats dogs. True pharyngitis is usually due to soma foreign body lodg«d \nin the pharynx, although it has been caused by strong drugs given with \n\n\n \n\nthe object of curing disease. In such cases the stomach suffers also. Symp- \ntoms are a dry, irritating cough and a difficulty in swallowing is observed \nlater on, the dog showing pain in swallowing; a contraction of the muscles \nof the throat shown, and upon manipulation the pain is plainly shown. \nUpon opening the mouth and examining the throat it will be found red and \nswollen, and u", + "discontinuing this when the \nskin becomes sore. I prefer to apply Iodin Vasigin, full strength, as it does \nnot make the skin sore, and can be rubbed in with the hand, twice daily. \n\nParturient Apoplexy. — See Milk Fever. \n\nPleurisy — See Inflammation of Lungs. \n\nPharyngitis (Inflammation of the Pharynx) — This disease frequently \naffeats dogs. True pharyngitis is usually due to soma foreign body lodg«d \nin the pharynx, although it has been caused by strong drugs given with \n\n\n \n\nthe object of curing disease. In such cases the stomach suffers also. Symp- \ntoms are a dry, irritating cough and a difficulty in swallowing is observed \nlater on, the dog showing pain in swallowing; a contraction of the muscles \nof the throat shown, and upon manipulation the pain is plainly shown. \nUpon opening the mouth and examining the throat it will be found red and \nswollen, and unless the inflammation is checked ulceration of the throat \nwill follow quickly; or abscesses form, which will cause a discharge through \nthe nostrils. v t. ,—_,. ^t\\m\\^ \n\nTreatment. — Ascertain the cause and try to remove it. If condition is \nclue to foreign matter, this must be moved, and with hot linseed poultice \n(kept in position by a bandage) applied to the neck. Nothing solid must be \ngiven to eat, feed milk, eggs or Bovine. This simple treatment will gen- \nerally effect a cure, but should ulceration occur, then paint the part with \na weak solution of nitrate of silver — 2 grains of this to V2 ounce of \ndistilled water — night and morning with a camel's hair brush. If ulcera- \ntion is severe and granulations present, touch the latter with \"London \nPaste,\" best applied on the point of a probe, around which is rolled a \npiece of wool. If pharyngea", + "nless the inflammation is checked ulceration of the throat \nwill follow quickly; or abscesses form, which will cause a discharge through \nthe nostrils. v t. ,—_,. ^t\\m\\^ \n\nTreatment. — Ascertain the cause and try to remove it. If condition is \nclue to foreign matter, this must be moved, and with hot linseed poultice \n(kept in position by a bandage) applied to the neck. Nothing solid must be \ngiven to eat, feed milk, eggs or Bovine. This simple treatment will gen- \nerally effect a cure, but should ulceration occur, then paint the part with \na weak solution of nitrate of silver — 2 grains of this to V2 ounce of \ndistilled water — night and morning with a camel's hair brush. If ulcera- \ntion is severe and granulations present, touch the latter with \"London \nPaste,\" best applied on the point of a probe, around which is rolled a \npiece of wool. If pharyngeal abscesses form they must be lanced to empty \ncontents. The dog will be left in a debilitated state when the acute symp- \ntoms have subsided, due to the general constitutional disturbance accom- \npanying the disease. A tonic should now be given. Clayton's or Dent's \nCondition Pills will be just the thing to use for a while. \n\nPolypus. — A tumor growing on some mucous membrane, the nose, or \nthe vaginal passage being attacked by a stalk or pedicle, varying in length \nand thickness. The tumor is smooth, of a red color, shaped like a pear \nand when small is concealed from view, but protrudes as it grows. It \ndischarges a mucus matter often tinged with blood and generally offen- \nsive in smell. \n\nThe treatment is simple, consisting in the removal of the polypus by \ntieing a white silk thread or piece of fine silver wire around the neck. \nTighten this daily ", + "l abscesses form they must be lanced to empty \ncontents. The dog will be left in a debilitated state when the acute symp- \ntoms have subsided, due to the general constitutional disturbance accom- \npanying the disease. A tonic should now be given. Clayton's or Dent's \nCondition Pills will be just the thing to use for a while. \n\nPolypus. — A tumor growing on some mucous membrane, the nose, or \nthe vaginal passage being attacked by a stalk or pedicle, varying in length \nand thickness. The tumor is smooth, of a red color, shaped like a pear \nand when small is concealed from view, but protrudes as it grows. It \ndischarges a mucus matter often tinged with blood and generally offen- \nsive in smell. \n\nThe treatment is simple, consisting in the removal of the polypus by \ntieing a white silk thread or piece of fine silver wire around the neck. \nTighten this daily for a few days, until the neck is cut through and the \ntumor drops off. Then bathe the parts freely with Goulard Water. If \nfever exists, a dose of cooling medicine will suffice, but this is rarely ever \nnecessary. \n\nProlapsus Ani. — This sometimes occurs in pampered house dogs that \nare old and too fat, and from insufficient exercise which produces constipa- \ntion and causes straining. The protruding part should be cleansed, pressed \nback into place, and cold douches used frequently. Diet should be laxative \nand exercise must be given. If the prolapsis recurs, a stitch of two can be \ninserted. The diet must then consist entirely of milk. \n\nProlapsus, or Falling, of the Vagina is characterized by a soft, red \nswelling, and generally occurs during, or immediately after the period of \nheat. It must be carefully washed with lukewarm water and gently re- \nturne", + "for a few days, until the neck is cut through and the \ntumor drops off. Then bathe the parts freely with Goulard Water. If \nfever exists, a dose of cooling medicine will suffice, but this is rarely ever \nnecessary. \n\nProlapsus Ani. — This sometimes occurs in pampered house dogs that \nare old and too fat, and from insufficient exercise which produces constipa- \ntion and causes straining. The protruding part should be cleansed, pressed \nback into place, and cold douches used frequently. Diet should be laxative \nand exercise must be given. If the prolapsis recurs, a stitch of two can be \ninserted. The diet must then consist entirely of milk. \n\nProlapsus, or Falling, of the Vagina is characterized by a soft, red \nswelling, and generally occurs during, or immediately after the period of \nheat. It must be carefully washed with lukewarm water and gently re- \nturned to its place. The following injection should then be used for a few \ndays, and one of the powders given twice a day. \n\nInjections for Prolapsus. — Tannic acid and glycerine, 1 ounce; water to \n\n\nTHE FAMOUS \n\n\nMelbourne English Bulldogs \n\n(THE GREATEST STRAIN IN AMERICA) \n\nMore 'Winners Have Been Bred in These Kennels Than Any Kennel in the U. S. \n\nAT STUD — TWO FAMOUS INTERNATIONAL WINNERS \n\n\nMELBOURNE K1LMAHEW \n\nA. K. 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A full dose \n(five grains for a St. Bernard) given at the first sign of lassitude and de- \nfection of nremonitorv svmptoms of an attack of distemper, while it mav \nTint prevpnt the disease, will certainly moderate it. Its use should \nthen be discontinued until the fifth or sixth day of the disease, when \nsmall doses of from one to five grains should be given thre", + "d all febrile conditions. Its use is, however, abused from a failure to \nunderstand its real action! as a rule too large doses are given and at too \nfrequent intervals. The action of quinine, besides lowering temperature \nand pulsation, is in small doses tonic and stimulating, increasing the \napnetite and all digestive secretions; in large doses continued it is de- \npressing and destrovs the appetite. It has remarkable antiseptic proner- \nti>s, attacking and destroying all pernicious micro-organisms. A full dose \n(five grains for a St. Bernard) given at the first sign of lassitude and de- \nfection of nremonitorv svmptoms of an attack of distemper, while it mav \nTint prevpnt the disease, will certainly moderate it. Its use should \nthen be discontinued until the fifth or sixth day of the disease, when \nsmall doses of from one to five grains should be given three times a day, \nbut discontinued if any signs of disagreeing with the dog are shown. \n\n\"Pulmonary complications can be relieved bv applying hot flannels to \nthe sides or the use of hot water bags. Hot fomentations or bandages \nwrung out of warm water do more harm than good, as the animal gen- \nerally gets chilled while they are being used. \n\n\"Nitrate of potash may be given in the dog's drinking water or in \ns'x to fifteen grain doses; it reduces fever and stimulates the action of the \nkidneys. \n\n\"If the pulse and temperature are very high a few doses of veratrum \ncan be given with advantage, but not continued for more than two daya. \n\n\nThe dose is from one-tenth to one-third of a grain of the powder, at in- \ntervals of three or four hours. \n\n\"Epileptic fits and nervous symptoms are difficult to treat with any \ndegree of success during the course of t", + "e times a day, \nbut discontinued if any signs of disagreeing with the dog are shown. \n\n\"Pulmonary complications can be relieved bv applying hot flannels to \nthe sides or the use of hot water bags. Hot fomentations or bandages \nwrung out of warm water do more harm than good, as the animal gen- \nerally gets chilled while they are being used. \n\n\"Nitrate of potash may be given in the dog's drinking water or in \ns'x to fifteen grain doses; it reduces fever and stimulates the action of the \nkidneys. \n\n\"If the pulse and temperature are very high a few doses of veratrum \ncan be given with advantage, but not continued for more than two daya. \n\n\nThe dose is from one-tenth to one-third of a grain of the powder, at in- \ntervals of three or four hours. \n\n\"Epileptic fits and nervous symptoms are difficult to treat with any \ndegree of success during the course of the disease. If they are due to \nreflex action, as from the patient cutting teeth, lance the gums; if due to \nworms, the system is generally too debilitated to stand the powerful drugs \nnecessary to remove- or destroy these pests. The patient, however, can be \ntemporarily relieved by bromide in doses of from five to twenty grains, \nfour or five times a day, either in a capsule or a watery solution. If the \nexcitement is extreme the bromide can be combined with from three to \nten grains of chloral. The latter drug, when administered, should be mixed \nwith syrup of mucilage to prevent its irritating the throat. \n\n\"Vomiting should, if possible, be prevented by carefully selecting \nthose foods that ihe stomach seems best able to digest, but if it is so \nirritable as to expel the most easily digested foods, give from two to four \ndrops of Scheele's strengt", + "he disease. If they are due to \nreflex action, as from the patient cutting teeth, lance the gums; if due to \nworms, the system is generally too debilitated to stand the powerful drugs \nnecessary to remove- or destroy these pests. The patient, however, can be \ntemporarily relieved by bromide in doses of from five to twenty grains, \nfour or five times a day, either in a capsule or a watery solution. If the \nexcitement is extreme the bromide can be combined with from three to \nten grains of chloral. The latter drug, when administered, should be mixed \nwith syrup of mucilage to prevent its irritating the throat. \n\n\"Vomiting should, if possible, be prevented by carefully selecting \nthose foods that ihe stomach seems best able to digest, but if it is so \nirritable as to expel the most easily digested foods, give from two to four \ndrops of Scheele's strength of hydrocyanic acid, combined with from two \nto eight grains of pepsin, which will relieve the irritability of the digestive \norgans and stop the vomiting. \n\n\"Diarrhea must not be too hurriedly checked, unless the discharges are \nso frequent as to debilitate the animal. In mild cases give paregoric in from \none-half to two teaspoonful doses, and if that is not effectual a mixture \nof from five to ten grains of chalk and from five to fifteen drops of ether \nand laudanum may be given in a little milk or soup. \n\n\"In arriving at the proper close of the various drugs I have recom- \nmended, the minimum dose is suitable for clogs weighing, when developed, \nfrom fifteen to thirty pounds, and the maximum is for clogs that will weigh \nin the vicinity of one hundred pounds. Larger or smaller animals should \nhave the dose correspondingly increased or decrease", + "h of hydrocyanic acid, combined with from two \nto eight grains of pepsin, which will relieve the irritability of the digestive \norgans and stop the vomiting. \n\n\"Diarrhea must not be too hurriedly checked, unless the discharges are \nso frequent as to debilitate the animal. In mild cases give paregoric in from \none-half to two teaspoonful doses, and if that is not effectual a mixture \nof from five to ten grains of chalk and from five to fifteen drops of ether \nand laudanum may be given in a little milk or soup. \n\n\"In arriving at the proper close of the various drugs I have recom- \nmended, the minimum dose is suitable for clogs weighing, when developed, \nfrom fifteen to thirty pounds, and the maximum is for clogs that will weigh \nin the vicinity of one hundred pounds. Larger or smaller animals should \nhave the dose correspondingly increased or decreased, as the case may be. \nPuppies six months of age will stand half the dose given a grown animal \nof the same breed, and for puppies under six months a corresponding di- \nminution of the dose must be made. \n\n\"In conclusion I again desire to caution the owner against exposing \npuppies to cold during the course of the disease, or when the patient begins \nto convalesce. Frequently in cases of distemper a very decided improve- \nment in the condition of the patient will be observed, and the owner cor- \nrespondingly elated and encouraged by a spring-like, sunny day, particu- \nlarly if the weather has been previously damp and stormy, he will admit \nthe puppy to the kennel yard for breath of fresh air. The puppy in most \ncases, after blinking at the sun and stretching, will select the dampest spot \nthat the sun strikes in the kennel yard and curl itself up. A ", + "d, as the case may be. \nPuppies six months of age will stand half the dose given a grown animal \nof the same breed, and for puppies under six months a corresponding di- \nminution of the dose must be made. \n\n\"In conclusion I again desire to caution the owner against exposing \npuppies to cold during the course of the disease, or when the patient begins \nto convalesce. Frequently in cases of distemper a very decided improve- \nment in the condition of the patient will be observed, and the owner cor- \nrespondingly elated and encouraged by a spring-like, sunny day, particu- \nlarly if the weather has been previously damp and stormy, he will admit \nthe puppy to the kennel yard for breath of fresh air. The puppy in most \ncases, after blinking at the sun and stretching, will select the dampest spot \nthat the sun strikes in the kennel yard and curl itself up. A few moment's \nexposure under these conditions is sufficient, and the next morning the old \nsymptoms, with incerased severity, are present, or the little fellow's la- \nbored breathing indicates too plainly the fatal inflammation and conges- \ntion of the lungs.\" \n\nThe following is valuable on this disease: A. J. Sewell, M. D. C. V. S., \nwho has lately been appointed veterinarian surgeon to the King of Eng- \nland, gives the following advice regarding the spreading of distemper: \n\n\"As distemper just now seems particularly prevalent, and the largo \nshows recently held are sure to increase the number of cases, this article \nwill assist readers in recognizing the disease at the commencement, so that \nthe infected animal may be isolated early, and thus prevent, if possible, the \nspread of the disease to other dogs, especially young puppies, which have \nalways a very poor ", + " few moment's \nexposure under these conditions is sufficient, and the next morning the old \nsymptoms, with incerased severity, are present, or the little fellow's la- \nbored breathing indicates too plainly the fatal inflammation and conges- \ntion of the lungs.\" \n\nThe following is valuable on this disease: A. J. Sewell, M. D. C. V. S., \nwho has lately been appointed veterinarian surgeon to the King of Eng- \nland, gives the following advice regarding the spreading of distemper: \n\n\"As distemper just now seems particularly prevalent, and the largo \nshows recently held are sure to increase the number of cases, this article \nwill assist readers in recognizing the disease at the commencement, so that \nthe infected animal may be isolated early, and thus prevent, if possible, the \nspread of the disease to other dogs, especially young puppies, which have \nalways a very poor chance of recovering. \n\n\"I know some few people, if they get a case of distemper in their \nkennels, take no means of preventing it spreading; on the contrary, I have \nheard them say that they let all those puppies which have not had the \ndisease come purposely in contact with the sick, one, so as to let all those \nhave it that will, and get over it for the time being. I must confess this \nis not my practice with my own dogs; on the contrary, I take every possible \nprecaution T can to prevent them having it, and I know most breeders are \nas ^anxious as myself avoid it. \n\n\"As shows are no doubt the greatest source of spreading distemper, \n\nI advise that all clogs coming from these places which have not had the \ndisease should not be returned home if there is any young stock in the \nkennels that one does not wish to be infected, and the fa", + " chance of recovering. \n\n\"I know some few people, if they get a case of distemper in their \nkennels, take no means of preventing it spreading; on the contrary, I have \nheard them say that they let all those puppies which have not had the \ndisease come purposely in contact with the sick, one, so as to let all those \nhave it that will, and get over it for the time being. I must confess this \nis not my practice with my own dogs; on the contrary, I take every possible \nprecaution T can to prevent them having it, and I know most breeders are \nas ^anxious as myself avoid it. \n\n\"As shows are no doubt the greatest source of spreading distemper, \n\nI advise that all clogs coming from these places which have not had the \ndisease should not be returned home if there is any young stock in the \nkennels that one does not wish to be infected, and the farther they are \nkept away the better. Not only is this necessary, but a separate attendant \nis required. If you have the same man, you may as well have the same \nkennel. If these suggestions are adopted there will not be the least danger \nof the disease spreading, and I feel pretty sure, if people would properly \nisolate all distemper cases the disease might be almost, if not entirely, \neradicated from the country. \n\n\"The first symptom of distemper is a rise of temperature — if a dog \nis dull and off his food, take his~\"temperature. It is best to take it in the \nrectum, where the normal is about one hundred and one to one hundred \nand one and one-half degrees Fahrenheit; if taken under the arm or inside \nthe thigh it is one degree lower. If the thermometer- registers two or \nthree degrees of temperature above normal you may be sure there is so", + "rther they are \nkept away the better. Not only is this necessary, but a separate attendant \nis required. If you have the same man, you may as well have the same \nkennel. If these suggestions are adopted there will not be the least danger \nof the disease spreading, and I feel pretty sure, if people would properly \nisolate all distemper cases the disease might be almost, if not entirely, \neradicated from the country. \n\n\"The first symptom of distemper is a rise of temperature — if a dog \nis dull and off his food, take his~\"temperature. It is best to take it in the \nrectum, where the normal is about one hundred and one to one hundred \nand one and one-half degrees Fahrenheit; if taken under the arm or inside \nthe thigh it is one degree lower. If the thermometer- registers two or \nthree degrees of temperature above normal you may be sure there is some- \nthing wrong, and the dog should be isolated at once; and by doing this the \ninfection may often be prevented spreading. If the disease is distemper \nother symptoms will soon develop, as a husky cough, loss of appetite and \ncondition, and occasionally vomiting. The eyes are weak and sensitive to \nlight, and there is often a little gummy discharge which collects along the \nedges of the lids; the breath is offensive, and the teeth become furred. \nDiarrhea may, or may not, occur. If the illness is only some passing ail- \nment the temperature will soon be normal, and the dog assume his usual \ncondition. But the temperature, even in distemper, after two or three \ndays, may go down to normal; but do not be deceived by this, and think \nthe dog is all right, but look out for some of the other symptoms men- \ntioned, and if the dog is in for that disease ", + "me- \nthing wrong, and the dog should be isolated at once; and by doing this the \ninfection may often be prevented spreading. If the disease is distemper \nother symptoms will soon develop, as a husky cough, loss of appetite and \ncondition, and occasionally vomiting. The eyes are weak and sensitive to \nlight, and there is often a little gummy discharge which collects along the \nedges of the lids; the breath is offensive, and the teeth become furred. \nDiarrhea may, or may not, occur. If the illness is only some passing ail- \nment the temperature will soon be normal, and the dog assume his usual \ncondition. But the temperature, even in distemper, after two or three \ndays, may go down to normal; but do not be deceived by this, and think \nthe dog is all right, but look out for some of the other symptoms men- \ntioned, and if the dog is in for that disease they are sure to appear, and \nthe fever will return again in a couple of days or so. \n\n\"People often think a dog cannot have distemper without there is a \ndischarge from the nose; this is a mistake, but it certainly does occur \nin most cases, though it does not appear as a rule until the dog has been \nill for some time. If the lungs become affected the breathing is short \nand quick, not panting with the mouth open, the chest is tender on pres- \nsure. At first there is no cough, but after two or three days there is a \nsuppressed painful cough, with retching. The pulse is often much acceler- \nated, the beats varying from one hundred and ten to one hundred and \nforty per minute. In some cases the pulse is very slow, and may only \nbe forty-eight to the minute; of course, this refers to a big dog. A pulse \nof this kind is worse than a fast one", + " they are sure to appear, and \nthe fever will return again in a couple of days or so. \n\n\"People often think a dog cannot have distemper without there is a \ndischarge from the nose; this is a mistake, but it certainly does occur \nin most cases, though it does not appear as a rule until the dog has been \nill for some time. If the lungs become affected the breathing is short \nand quick, not panting with the mouth open, the chest is tender on pres- \nsure. At first there is no cough, but after two or three days there is a \nsuppressed painful cough, with retching. The pulse is often much acceler- \nated, the beats varying from one hundred and ten to one hundred and \nforty per minute. In some cases the pulse is very slow, and may only \nbe forty-eight to the minute; of course, this refers to a big dog. A pulse \nof this kind is worse than a fast one with pneumonia. When it is between \nsixty and seventy in a small dog it is also serious with lung complications. \nThe heart's action in dogs is very frequently intermittent even in health. \nThe eyes during distemper are often a source of anxiety, and in those dogs \nwith prominent orbits, as spaniels, pugs, etc., there is always a'n inclination \nfor ulcers to form, which are extremely painful.\" \n\nThe following was written by \"Westerner\" and published in Field \nand Fancy. We cannot know too much on this most dreaded disease so I \ngive the article entire: \n\nDistemper in Dogs. \n\n\"Each year brings around its popular dog shows, and in these days \nwhen nothing is thought of high prices being paid for good specimens in \nmost all the breeds, many of which after winning fame in public competition \nsuccumb to distemper, the American pulic is in need of some sou", + " with pneumonia. When it is between \nsixty and seventy in a small dog it is also serious with lung complications. \nThe heart's action in dogs is very frequently intermittent even in health. \nThe eyes during distemper are often a source of anxiety, and in those dogs \nwith prominent orbits, as spaniels, pugs, etc., there is always a'n inclination \nfor ulcers to form, which are extremely painful.\" \n\nThe following was written by \"Westerner\" and published in Field \nand Fancy. We cannot know too much on this most dreaded disease so I \ngive the article entire: \n\nDistemper in Dogs. \n\n\"Each year brings around its popular dog shows, and in these days \nwhen nothing is thought of high prices being paid for good specimens in \nmost all the breeds, many of which after winning fame in public competition \nsuccumb to distemper, the American pulic is in need of some sound advice, \nwhich will, if faithfully followed, save the lives of innumerable dogs. It \nis said (hat whoever discovers a sure specific cure for distemper in dogs \nwill have made his fortune, for probably 60 per cent of all the thorough- \nbred dogs bred annually die of this dread disease, at periods generally \nfollowing the large shows in Eastern cities. The following practical sug- \ngestions and observations based upon the experience of many years .of \nbreeding and raising, are likely not new to some owners, but will be found \n\n\nmost helpful by the yearly increasing number of novices, and result in an \nabsolute knowledge of how to avoid fatal results. \n\n\"We know that distemper commonly develops during the first year \nof life, either at periods known to be associated with teeth formation or \napproaching physical maturity. \n\n\"Primarily, distemper, at its inception,", + "nd advice, \nwhich will, if faithfully followed, save the lives of innumerable dogs. It \nis said (hat whoever discovers a sure specific cure for distemper in dogs \nwill have made his fortune, for probably 60 per cent of all the thorough- \nbred dogs bred annually die of this dread disease, at periods generally \nfollowing the large shows in Eastern cities. The following practical sug- \ngestions and observations based upon the experience of many years .of \nbreeding and raising, are likely not new to some owners, but will be found \n\n\nmost helpful by the yearly increasing number of novices, and result in an \nabsolute knowledge of how to avoid fatal results. \n\n\"We know that distemper commonly develops during the first year \nof life, either at periods known to be associated with teeth formation or \napproaching physical maturity. \n\n\"Primarily, distemper, at its inception, shows a disturbed and inflam- \ned condition of the membraneous tissue of the alimentary canal. It is \nlikely a condition corresponding to typhoid, as some maintain. Its germ \ncertainly finds ready cultivation in the unhealthy conditions which result \nfrom worms. Its first usual symptom is a hard bronchial cough, with \nsome retching, irritated by excitement or nervousness, all no doubt caused \nby the stomach's disturbed membraneous condition. Whether at two or \nthree months, or at six or ten months, or any age, the first thing to do when \nthis cough appears is to chain the dog up in some inside quarters where air \nis good and floor dry. Here is where the first mistake generally takes place. \nThe fond owner, thinking because the dog is lively, that his cough is noth- \ning more than some slight throat irritation or cold, allows the dog to sleep \nout in all", + " shows a disturbed and inflam- \ned condition of the membraneous tissue of the alimentary canal. It is \nlikely a condition corresponding to typhoid, as some maintain. Its germ \ncertainly finds ready cultivation in the unhealthy conditions which result \nfrom worms. Its first usual symptom is a hard bronchial cough, with \nsome retching, irritated by excitement or nervousness, all no doubt caused \nby the stomach's disturbed membraneous condition. Whether at two or \nthree months, or at six or ten months, or any age, the first thing to do when \nthis cough appears is to chain the dog up in some inside quarters where air \nis good and floor dry. Here is where the first mistake generally takes place. \nThe fond owner, thinking because the dog is lively, that his cough is noth- \ning more than some slight throat irritation or cold, allows the dog to sleep \nout in all kinds of weather, which conditions soon develop acute bronchial \ntroubles, generally pneumonia, and in most every case pneumonia is fatal \nin dog-life. \n\n\"Distemper develops much slower than generally thought for. A dog \nis first noticed to be 'off his food;' soon the cough is noticed in the morning \nand toward night, and in a week or ten days it is more than likely that \nthe eyes show a sticky discharge and the nose sooner or later begins per- \nhaps to discharge likewise thick purulent yellow mucus. Many a strong \nhealthy dog will not show the effects of the early stages of the disease, \nbut later break down all at once, as it gradually increases to some climax \nwith him. If the mucous discharge stage is reached, the owner can count \non a month or more of close confinement. \n\n\nPURE food is the dog's greatest need. The \nforemost veterinarians agree th", + " kinds of weather, which conditions soon develop acute bronchial \ntroubles, generally pneumonia, and in most every case pneumonia is fatal \nin dog-life. \n\n\"Distemper develops much slower than generally thought for. A dog \nis first noticed to be 'off his food;' soon the cough is noticed in the morning \nand toward night, and in a week or ten days it is more than likely that \nthe eyes show a sticky discharge and the nose sooner or later begins per- \nhaps to discharge likewise thick purulent yellow mucus. Many a strong \nhealthy dog will not show the effects of the early stages of the disease, \nbut later break down all at once, as it gradually increases to some climax \nwith him. If the mucous discharge stage is reached, the owner can count \non a month or more of close confinement. \n\n\nPURE food is the dog's greatest need. The \nforemost veterinarians agree that nearly \nall ordinary dog troubles are traceable to impro- \nper feeding. Foods manufactured from waste \nproducts and scraps are not proper foods. \n\n\n\n\"Of great importance is the isolation of the patient, chained up free \nfrom activity and excitement from other dogs. If your puppy is young, \nand you have an old bitch (that has had the distemper), no harm can \nfollow shutting her in with the patient. She will aid the puppy in keeping \nclean and be very helpful in quieting him. Your chances are that if this \nfirst move is made promptly, and faithfully adhered to, your dog will have \nbut a 'mild case,' and thus be saved all of the deleterious effects of the \nravages of the disease in its worst forms, and in a couple of weeks be over \nit. The dog that is kept chained up from the very first symptoms, stores \nup his vital energy and strength, and has t", + "at nearly \nall ordinary dog troubles are traceable to impro- \nper feeding. Foods manufactured from waste \nproducts and scraps are not proper foods. \n\n\n\n\"Of great importance is the isolation of the patient, chained up free \nfrom activity and excitement from other dogs. If your puppy is young, \nand you have an old bitch (that has had the distemper), no harm can \nfollow shutting her in with the patient. She will aid the puppy in keeping \nclean and be very helpful in quieting him. Your chances are that if this \nfirst move is made promptly, and faithfully adhered to, your dog will have \nbut a 'mild case,' and thus be saved all of the deleterious effects of the \nravages of the disease in its worst forms, and in a couple of weeks be over \nit. The dog that is kept chained up from the very first symptoms, stores \nup his vital energy and strength, and has the benefit of it when any climax \nof the disease develops. \n\n\"In treatment, the writer does not believe in the speedy use of any \nmedicine; the less used the better you are off, and the clog, generally. \nIf at first your dog is suddenly prostrated, as is common, one good, large \ndose of rochelle salts or castor oil is a good beginning. If indications of \nworms are present treat for their removal. If the patient refuses food for \na couple of days, it will do no harm to let him go without, but rather \ngood. The first stage is no time to force food, but on the contrary, does \ninjury. Should much mucous discharge develop at the eyes and nose, and \na general fevered condition exist, with quick breathing and much loss \nof energy, quinine in moderate doses, or any tried 'grippe' tablet that \nhas been found good in family use will prove beneficial. In g", + "he benefit of it when any climax \nof the disease develops. \n\n\"In treatment, the writer does not believe in the speedy use of any \nmedicine; the less used the better you are off, and the clog, generally. \nIf at first your dog is suddenly prostrated, as is common, one good, large \ndose of rochelle salts or castor oil is a good beginning. If indications of \nworms are present treat for their removal. If the patient refuses food for \na couple of days, it will do no harm to let him go without, but rather \ngood. The first stage is no time to force food, but on the contrary, does \ninjury. Should much mucous discharge develop at the eyes and nose, and \na general fevered condition exist, with quick breathing and much loss \nof energy, quinine in moderate doses, or any tried 'grippe' tablet that \nhas been found good in family use will prove beneficial. In giving any such \nmedicines use caution as to overdosing, considering well the age and size \nof the patient, and not oftener than once in three or four hours, bearing in \nmind its irritating effect on the stomach tissues. The condition of the stom- \nach is the most important factor to keep in mind, for on getting the dog \nback to a good appetite depends his recovery. He must have the ability \nto digest and assimilate his food, as well as to eat it, in order that its \nstrength-giving properties can help overcome the deleterious effects of the \ndisease, as the effect of this foreign germ life in the system advances in \nits attack on the system. \n\n\"Right here, begin at once, something that will, if followed up regu- \nlarly, allay the development of the worst tendencies of the disease. After \nthe general cleansing, begin to give, three or four times a day ", + "iving any such \nmedicines use caution as to overdosing, considering well the age and size \nof the patient, and not oftener than once in three or four hours, bearing in \nmind its irritating effect on the stomach tissues. The condition of the stom- \nach is the most important factor to keep in mind, for on getting the dog \nback to a good appetite depends his recovery. He must have the ability \nto digest and assimilate his food, as well as to eat it, in order that its \nstrength-giving properties can help overcome the deleterious effects of the \ndisease, as the effect of this foreign germ life in the system advances in \nits attack on the system. \n\n\"Right here, begin at once, something that will, if followed up regu- \nlarly, allay the development of the worst tendencies of the disease. After \nthe general cleansing, begin to give, three or four times a day for several \ndays and continually as long as its helpfulness is indicated a tablet that \ncan be purchased from any druggist, being a compound of pepsin (one or \ntwo grains, according to age), bismuth and charcoal. These tablets are \ninexpensive and should be given after each meal, if the patient takes \nfood, and, if not, four times a day. They are easily taken or given, and \ntheir beneficial effect will soon be observed. They will soothe the inflamed \nmembraneous tissues and aid the proper digestion of food and its assimi- \nlation. \n\n\"In distemper, the feces are usually of a greenish, rank,- pungent char- \nacter, indicating a decidedly unhealthy condition of the bowels, in the cause \nof which both stomach indigestion and intestinal indigestion and lack of \nassimilation undoubtedly share. This condition, if allowed to remain with- \nout attention results in what i", + "for several \ndays and continually as long as its helpfulness is indicated a tablet that \ncan be purchased from any druggist, being a compound of pepsin (one or \ntwo grains, according to age), bismuth and charcoal. These tablets are \ninexpensive and should be given after each meal, if the patient takes \nfood, and, if not, four times a day. They are easily taken or given, and \ntheir beneficial effect will soon be observed. They will soothe the inflamed \nmembraneous tissues and aid the proper digestion of food and its assimi- \nlation. \n\n\"In distemper, the feces are usually of a greenish, rank,- pungent char- \nacter, indicating a decidedly unhealthy condition of the bowels, in the cause \nof which both stomach indigestion and intestinal indigestion and lack of \nassimilation undoubtedly share. This condition, if allowed to remain with- \nout attention results in what is known as the ulcerous and intestinal form \nof the disease which commonly develops when owners are too anxious to \nkeep their clogs eating rich food, when the dog's system cannot properly \nhandle it. There is no necessity for this form of the disease ever develop- \ning. It is its worst form when advanced, and results in most cases fatally. \n\n\"These simple and harmless tablets will first digest the food and en- \nable the dos to assimilate it. They soothe and tone up the inflamed intes- \ntinal conditions and gradually make a dog's- appetite good again and slowly \nbut surelv brins about the conditions which permit healthy, well formed \nfeces. When this is accomplished more than half the battle is fought, for \nso long as the dog is running off in a diarrheal condition the distemper \ngerm seems to thrive, producing all sorts of gastrical and intestinal trou", + "s known as the ulcerous and intestinal form \nof the disease which commonly develops when owners are too anxious to \nkeep their clogs eating rich food, when the dog's system cannot properly \nhandle it. There is no necessity for this form of the disease ever develop- \ning. It is its worst form when advanced, and results in most cases fatally. \n\n\"These simple and harmless tablets will first digest the food and en- \nable the dos to assimilate it. They soothe and tone up the inflamed intes- \ntinal conditions and gradually make a dog's- appetite good again and slowly \nbut surelv brins about the conditions which permit healthy, well formed \nfeces. When this is accomplished more than half the battle is fought, for \nso long as the dog is running off in a diarrheal condition the distemper \ngerm seems to thrive, producing all sorts of gastrical and intestinal trou- \nbles, which are difficult to cure. Many make the mistake of treating with \nstringents for diarrhea, which naturally only cause more harm, as the cause \nis not first removed. There need be no fear whatever in the moderate \nuse of these tablets, for they can produce no harmful effects whatever, and \n\neven should they be given without sufficient cause therefor existing, they \nwould be but a tonic and help to any normal conditions. All dogs (espe- \ncially puppies) are prone to overeat, bolt their food and tax too greatly \ntheir digestive organs. Dogs in their tramp and native state have no such \ntroubles. While our modern blooded breeding has given us unbroken \nlineage in fine pedigrees, the dog constitution, due perhaps to the con- \nfined kennel life most have to put up with, is not as vigorous at it would \notherwise be. Many a stud dog and brood bitch ", + "- \nbles, which are difficult to cure. Many make the mistake of treating with \nstringents for diarrhea, which naturally only cause more harm, as the cause \nis not first removed. There need be no fear whatever in the moderate \nuse of these tablets, for they can produce no harmful effects whatever, and \n\neven should they be given without sufficient cause therefor existing, they \nwould be but a tonic and help to any normal conditions. All dogs (espe- \ncially puppies) are prone to overeat, bolt their food and tax too greatly \ntheir digestive organs. Dogs in their tramp and native state have no such \ntroubles. While our modern blooded breeding has given us unbroken \nlineage in fine pedigrees, the dog constitution, due perhaps to the con- \nfined kennel life most have to put up with, is not as vigorous at it would \notherwise be. Many a stud dog and brood bitch hardly ever get out of a \nkennel yard! need it be wondered at, then, that the blue-blooded puppies \ninherit digestive organs that need some help now and then, and are sus- \nceptible subjects of contagion which develops at most shows? Fresh air \nand nice quarters tend to produce a healthy environment in a kennel, but \nas the young puppie adds bone and tissue much faster than is generally \nconsidered, the organs that are responsible for this growth, great in pro- \nportion to size as it is, and speedy development, need as much general \nsupport as it is possible to give them. \n\n\"If your patient is well advanced in the purulent mucus discharge or \nacute bronchial stage, before you get at him, which is usual in the exper- \nience of amateurs, begin at once and conform rigidly to treat as here- \ntofore suggested, adding the possible help of some distemper medicin", + "hardly ever get out of a \nkennel yard! need it be wondered at, then, that the blue-blooded puppies \ninherit digestive organs that need some help now and then, and are sus- \nceptible subjects of contagion which develops at most shows? Fresh air \nand nice quarters tend to produce a healthy environment in a kennel, but \nas the young puppie adds bone and tissue much faster than is generally \nconsidered, the organs that are responsible for this growth, great in pro- \nportion to size as it is, and speedy development, need as much general \nsupport as it is possible to give them. \n\n\"If your patient is well advanced in the purulent mucus discharge or \nacute bronchial stage, before you get at him, which is usual in the exper- \nience of amateurs, begin at once and conform rigidly to treat as here- \ntofore suggested, adding the possible help of some distemper medicine. \nWhile these undoubtedly when properly used are very helpful, they are at \nbest but stimulating tonics and fever medicines, and it is well to have on \nhand whichever one you find gives good results. Should the patient show \ngeneral debility and indications of the disease rather generally poisoning \nthe system — in fact, if the nasal form develops, lose no time in arranging \nto put in a seton. Any veterinary can do it, but you can do it yourself \nfully as well, as follows: Clip the hair on neck back of skull close to skin \nfor three or four inches square. Secure a piece of ordinary (tarred) tar- \npaulin or common hemp cord, which should be soaked in a solution of \ncarbolic acid and water. Cut cord at length of eight or ten inches. Catch \none end of it in the joint of a pair of small curved sharp-pointed nail \nscissors or sail-cloth needle; hold ", + "e. \nWhile these undoubtedly when properly used are very helpful, they are at \nbest but stimulating tonics and fever medicines, and it is well to have on \nhand whichever one you find gives good results. Should the patient show \ngeneral debility and indications of the disease rather generally poisoning \nthe system — in fact, if the nasal form develops, lose no time in arranging \nto put in a seton. Any veterinary can do it, but you can do it yourself \nfully as well, as follows: Clip the hair on neck back of skull close to skin \nfor three or four inches square. Secure a piece of ordinary (tarred) tar- \npaulin or common hemp cord, which should be soaked in a solution of \ncarbolic acid and water. Cut cord at length of eight or ten inches. Catch \none end of it in the joint of a pair of small curved sharp-pointed nail \nscissors or sail-cloth needle; hold skin just below occiput of skull bone, \nwell up away from inner tissues and puncture point through from one \nside of neck to the other, drawing cord through so that holes will be about \ntwo inches apart; tie good large knots in each end of cord, dressing at \nnrst with antiseptic vaseline, and leave it in for from five to ten days, \ndependent upon profuseness of discharge. Draw cord from knot to knot \neach day often, in order to keep outlet free. The insertion of this seton is \nnot particularly painful, as it passes through the outer skin covering only, \nand can do no harm whatever. It should be kept as clean as possible. It \nacts as a counter irritant and drains off from the system a large amount \nof poisonous accumulations and will very soon relieve the head of the acute \ntroubles there concentrated. \n\nIn almost all cases where the seton is used ", + "skin just below occiput of skull bone, \nwell up away from inner tissues and puncture point through from one \nside of neck to the other, drawing cord through so that holes will be about \ntwo inches apart; tie good large knots in each end of cord, dressing at \nnrst with antiseptic vaseline, and leave it in for from five to ten days, \ndependent upon profuseness of discharge. Draw cord from knot to knot \neach day often, in order to keep outlet free. The insertion of this seton is \nnot particularly painful, as it passes through the outer skin covering only, \nand can do no harm whatever. It should be kept as clean as possible. It \nacts as a counter irritant and drains off from the system a large amount \nof poisonous accumulations and will very soon relieve the head of the acute \ntroubles there concentrated. \n\nIn almost all cases where the seton is used soon enough its aid is \nlargely responsible for safe recovery. The writer has seen most wonderful \ncures by its assistance in the last stages of the disease. It use is of Eng- \nlish origin, and one theory advanced to explain its benefit in dogs is that \nas a dog perspires only through the glands of nose and mouth, and never \nthrough the outer skin and coat, this outlet affords an immediate drain \nmuch needed to carry off the poisonous accumulations about the inner body \ntissues. When the system is generally much poisoned with effects of dis- \ntemper, this drain is very beneficial and never harmful. Leave it in until \nthe discharge begins to subside, then cut one end of the cord and take \nit out. Keep sore clean until healed, which will be accomplished within \na few days, and in a month a new growth of coat will have covered up \nthe effect of this ", + " soon enough its aid is \nlargely responsible for safe recovery. The writer has seen most wonderful \ncures by its assistance in the last stages of the disease. It use is of Eng- \nlish origin, and one theory advanced to explain its benefit in dogs is that \nas a dog perspires only through the glands of nose and mouth, and never \nthrough the outer skin and coat, this outlet affords an immediate drain \nmuch needed to carry off the poisonous accumulations about the inner body \ntissues. When the system is generally much poisoned with effects of dis- \ntemper, this drain is very beneficial and never harmful. Leave it in until \nthe discharge begins to subside, then cut one end of the cord and take \nit out. Keep sore clean until healed, which will be accomplished within \na few days, and in a month a new growth of coat will have covered up \nthe effect of this treatment, so that no scars are left as a blemish on the \npatient's neck. \n\nMany dog owners have special food theories for distemper, a popular \ndelusion being that meat fed to young dogs produces distemper. All young \ndogs should have meat in moderation, and don't forget that dogs need salt \nin their food, as well as the human race and animals. The frequent con- \ntinual diet absolutely without salt is sufficient to cause most any kind of \n\nailment. The writer's observation has been that a dog in distemper gets \nalong best when given limited quantities of what it craves, three to five \ntimes daily, always bearing in mind the aim to make the stomach's work \neasy. Raw (fresh) beef cut fine on bread, fed three or four times daily, \nis most excellent. If milk is relied upon, sterilize it (rather than boil) \nand give in moderate quantities. Raw eggs with ", + " treatment, so that no scars are left as a blemish on the \npatient's neck. \n\nMany dog owners have special food theories for distemper, a popular \ndelusion being that meat fed to young dogs produces distemper. All young \ndogs should have meat in moderation, and don't forget that dogs need salt \nin their food, as well as the human race and animals. The frequent con- \ntinual diet absolutely without salt is sufficient to cause most any kind of \n\nailment. The writer's observation has been that a dog in distemper gets \nalong best when given limited quantities of what it craves, three to five \ntimes daily, always bearing in mind the aim to make the stomach's work \neasy. Raw (fresh) beef cut fine on bread, fed three or four times daily, \nis most excellent. If milk is relied upon, sterilize it (rather than boil) \nand give in moderate quantities. Raw eggs with milk is generally very \ngood and strengthening. Avoid alcoholic stimulants, except when dog is \nbadly off, then give whiskey and quinine as tonic, and maybe a little port \nwine with milk. The following few important and brief \"dont's\" will aid \nsome as occasional reminders and cautions, viz.: \n\nDon't pour food down a sick dog when he hasn't the ability to either \nhold or digest it. It only makes him worse. \n\nDon't exercise a dog sick with distemper. \n\nDon't let a day pass without proper use of compound tablets (pepsin, \nbismuth and charcoal). \n\nDon't get scared if your dog won't eat. It's better for him not to eat \nuntil he can handle his food rightly. He won't die of starvation. \n\nDon't allow him to get his feet wet. This is likely to bring on pneu- \nmonia, which is generally fatal. \n\nDon't wash a dog, no matter how foul he may be, when down wi", + "milk is generally very \ngood and strengthening. Avoid alcoholic stimulants, except when dog is \nbadly off, then give whiskey and quinine as tonic, and maybe a little port \nwine with milk. The following few important and brief \"dont's\" will aid \nsome as occasional reminders and cautions, viz.: \n\nDon't pour food down a sick dog when he hasn't the ability to either \nhold or digest it. It only makes him worse. \n\nDon't exercise a dog sick with distemper. \n\nDon't let a day pass without proper use of compound tablets (pepsin, \nbismuth and charcoal). \n\nDon't get scared if your dog won't eat. It's better for him not to eat \nuntil he can handle his food rightly. He won't die of starvation. \n\nDon't allow him to get his feet wet. This is likely to bring on pneu- \nmonia, which is generally fatal. \n\nDon't wash a dog, no matter how foul he may be, when down with \ndistemper or convalescent. Brush, comb and clean with powder (flour). \nMany a dog has contracted incurable chorea and its twitches from a bath \ntoo soon after distemper. Keep him away from the water for three months \nat least. \n\nDon't let your dog off chain as soon as he begins to feel better. Keep \nhim there till well, leading him for exercise only when convalescent. Re- \nlapses are common and often fatal. \n\nWhen your patient is once well over distemper you can risk him any- \nwhere, for dogs do not have the real thing but once. If your dog's sys- \ntem is left very much run down, blood tonics are good, according to indi- \nvidual needs, Scott's Emulsion being especially beneficial. \n\nThe most important safeguards to bear in mind are: (1) Absolute quiet \non chain in dry quarters. (2) Tablets regularly given and constant care. \n(3) The seton promp", + "th \ndistemper or convalescent. Brush, comb and clean with powder (flour). \nMany a dog has contracted incurable chorea and its twitches from a bath \ntoo soon after distemper. Keep him away from the water for three months \nat least. \n\nDon't let your dog off chain as soon as he begins to feel better. Keep \nhim there till well, leading him for exercise only when convalescent. Re- \nlapses are common and often fatal. \n\nWhen your patient is once well over distemper you can risk him any- \nwhere, for dogs do not have the real thing but once. If your dog's sys- \ntem is left very much run down, blood tonics are good, according to indi- \nvidual needs, Scott's Emulsion being especially beneficial. \n\nThe most important safeguards to bear in mind are: (1) Absolute quiet \non chain in dry quarters. (2) Tablets regularly given and constant care. \n(3) The seton promptly put in before the case has advanced to the fatal \nor acute form of the disease. Distemper in itself is not fatal, but the com- \nplications and collateral developments it leads to are. Whoever faithfully \nfollows the suggestions given in this article need have no fear of any fatal \nresults from distemper. The ideas herein formulated are but the result \nof years of practical experience of varying results with young setters. \nCommon sense is the underlying principle of it all, which after all, if used \nin time, is far better than medicine. We hear of all kinds of \"cures,\" \nincluding those who still have faith in \"coffee,\" the pellet of \"buckshot,\" \nor dose of \"gunpowder,\" together with other harsher specifics and meth- \nods of treatment. Should we not give our priceless clogs, whose value \nevery year is increasing with their educated usefulness and close ", + "tly put in before the case has advanced to the fatal \nor acute form of the disease. Distemper in itself is not fatal, but the com- \nplications and collateral developments it leads to are. Whoever faithfully \nfollows the suggestions given in this article need have no fear of any fatal \nresults from distemper. The ideas herein formulated are but the result \nof years of practical experience of varying results with young setters. \nCommon sense is the underlying principle of it all, which after all, if used \nin time, is far better than medicine. We hear of all kinds of \"cures,\" \nincluding those who still have faith in \"coffee,\" the pellet of \"buckshot,\" \nor dose of \"gunpowder,\" together with other harsher specifics and meth- \nods of treatment. Should we not give our priceless clogs, whose value \nevery year is increasing with their educated usefulness and close com- \npanionableness, the benefit of up-to-date intelligent care, rather than the \n\"guess at it\" methods of the past? \n\n\"Modestly submitted for the benefit of somebody's faithful dog, some- \ntime, somewhere.\" \n\nThe following very complete and exhaustive article on Distemper was \nwritten especially for this book by Dr. George W. Clayton: \n\nDistemper. \n\n\"History. — The disease now known as canine distemper made its ap- \npearance at a very early period. According to Laosson, it was known at \nthe time of Aristotle, and the epizootic that invaded Bohemia during the \nyear 1028 and decimated the canine species of that country is now known \nto have been canine distemper. It made its appearance in England and \non the Continent of Europe during the Seventeenth Century, first in Spain, \nand traveled from there to the other countries. It appeared in England \nand France about 17", + "com- \npanionableness, the benefit of up-to-date intelligent care, rather than the \n\"guess at it\" methods of the past? \n\n\"Modestly submitted for the benefit of somebody's faithful dog, some- \ntime, somewhere.\" \n\nThe following very complete and exhaustive article on Distemper was \nwritten especially for this book by Dr. George W. Clayton: \n\nDistemper. \n\n\"History. — The disease now known as canine distemper made its ap- \npearance at a very early period. According to Laosson, it was known at \nthe time of Aristotle, and the epizootic that invaded Bohemia during the \nyear 1028 and decimated the canine species of that country is now known \nto have been canine distemper. It made its appearance in England and \non the Continent of Europe during the Seventeenth Century, first in Spain, \nand traveled from there to the other countries. It appeared in England \nand France about 1740, in Germany in 1748, in Italy about 1764, and in \n\n\n\n\nRussia in 1770. Distemper now exists all over the world wherever the dog \nis found. From the time of its first appearance it has been considered one \nof the most fatal diseases to which the dog is subject. \n\n\"Definition. — Distemper is an acute contagious disease, caused by the \nintroduction of a specific poison into the system. It has been known under \nvarious names. Opinions differ as to its nature. Some authors have com- \npared it to typhoid or typhus in man, others to variola. A number of dif- \nferent authors describe it as a catarrhal fever, as it affects all the mem- \nbranes of the body. The nervous system is generally if not always involved, \nand there is also a characteristic skin eruption. \n\n\"Causes. — That a germ constitutes the exciting cause of distemper we \nare convinced by recent inv", + "40, in Germany in 1748, in Italy about 1764, and in \n\n\n\n\nRussia in 1770. Distemper now exists all over the world wherever the dog \nis found. From the time of its first appearance it has been considered one \nof the most fatal diseases to which the dog is subject. \n\n\"Definition. — Distemper is an acute contagious disease, caused by the \nintroduction of a specific poison into the system. It has been known under \nvarious names. Opinions differ as to its nature. Some authors have com- \npared it to typhoid or typhus in man, others to variola. A number of dif- \nferent authors describe it as a catarrhal fever, as it affects all the mem- \nbranes of the body. The nervous system is generally if not always involved, \nand there is also a characteristic skin eruption. \n\n\"Causes. — That a germ constitutes the exciting cause of distemper we \nare convinced by recent investigations. Some authorities believe there may \nbe several germs or different forms of the same germ. As the disease is \nvery highly contagious, clearly defined, and well characterized, the exis- \ntence of a specific germ must be conceded. According to this theory \nthe spontaneous origin of distemper is not tenable, and that the disease \nmay be perpetuated and continued in existence, there must be a continued \npropagation of the poison, and a continual transmission of this poison. \n\n\"The poison exists in the air in a fixed and volatile state, and enters \nthe system by the nose and mouth. \n\n\"The virus can be communicated from one animal to another, and \ntransmission by cohabitation is more easily effected than by inoculation. \n\n\"The germ has great vitality and great power of resistance. It may \nundergo dessication in the air and still retain its virulence. It ", + "estigations. Some authorities believe there may \nbe several germs or different forms of the same germ. As the disease is \nvery highly contagious, clearly defined, and well characterized, the exis- \ntence of a specific germ must be conceded. According to this theory \nthe spontaneous origin of distemper is not tenable, and that the disease \nmay be perpetuated and continued in existence, there must be a continued \npropagation of the poison, and a continual transmission of this poison. \n\n\"The poison exists in the air in a fixed and volatile state, and enters \nthe system by the nose and mouth. \n\n\"The virus can be communicated from one animal to another, and \ntransmission by cohabitation is more easily effected than by inoculation. \n\n\"The germ has great vitality and great power of resistance. It may \nundergo dessication in the air and still retain its virulence. It can exist \na long time outside the body without destruction, and communicate the \ndisease when brought into contact with susceptible individuals. \n\n\"It has been found that the virulent properties of the germs are not \nlost in any degree when dried at a normal temperature, or when exposed \nto a temperature of 20 degrees Centigrade, but does lose some of its power \nif preserved in a dray state and kept for any length of time. \n\n\"Under proper conditions the poison of distemper can reproduce itself \nwithout limit. \n\n\"The blood of the affected animal has been found to be contagious; \nalso the secretions from the eyes and nose. \n\n\"Vaccination of young animals by means of the secretory fluid from \nanimals affected with the disease has been tried and has produced the dis- \nease artificially. The disease when produced from vaccination generally \nruns a mild course. Th", + " can exist \na long time outside the body without destruction, and communicate the \ndisease when brought into contact with susceptible individuals. \n\n\"It has been found that the virulent properties of the germs are not \nlost in any degree when dried at a normal temperature, or when exposed \nto a temperature of 20 degrees Centigrade, but does lose some of its power \nif preserved in a dray state and kept for any length of time. \n\n\"Under proper conditions the poison of distemper can reproduce itself \nwithout limit. \n\n\"The blood of the affected animal has been found to be contagious; \nalso the secretions from the eyes and nose. \n\n\"Vaccination of young animals by means of the secretory fluid from \nanimals affected with the disease has been tried and has produced the dis- \nease artificially. The disease when produced from vaccination generally \nruns a mild course. The liability of dogs to contract distemper is not the \nsame at all ages, and under all circumstances and conditions. Old dogs \nhave a greater chance of escape, this being more a disease of youth. \nYoung animals generally contract the disease jn the course of their first \nyear. Sometimes whole litters of puppies being carried off by it. Some \nanimals seem to possess immunity from the malady, and one attack suc- \ncessfully overcome produces immunity from another. In very rare cases \nthere are exceptions to this rule. Distemper is found in all localities, and \nat all seasons, in the country it may be more rife at some seasons than \nothers, but in large cities it exists permanently. \n\n\"Predisposing Causes. — In distemper, as in all similar diseases, there \nare predisposing causes. Anything that weakens the constitution, or that \ntends to debilitate, or lessen the ", + "e liability of dogs to contract distemper is not the \nsame at all ages, and under all circumstances and conditions. Old dogs \nhave a greater chance of escape, this being more a disease of youth. \nYoung animals generally contract the disease jn the course of their first \nyear. Sometimes whole litters of puppies being carried off by it. Some \nanimals seem to possess immunity from the malady, and one attack suc- \ncessfully overcome produces immunity from another. In very rare cases \nthere are exceptions to this rule. Distemper is found in all localities, and \nat all seasons, in the country it may be more rife at some seasons than \nothers, but in large cities it exists permanently. \n\n\"Predisposing Causes. — In distemper, as in all similar diseases, there \nare predisposing causes. Anything that weakens the constitution, or that \ntends to debilitate, or lessen the animal's resisting power would be pre- \ndisposing causes. An animal that has a weakened constitution inherited \nfrom the sire or dam, from any cause, for instance from in-breeding, in- \njudicious mating, or from diseased parents. We will say, then, that age, \nenvironment, condition of the constitution at the time of exposure, indi- \nviduality, etc:, are all important. The sudden alteration in the environ- \nment, like a change of weather, or of feeding, exposure to damp and cold, \nexhaustion, a long journey, the exciting and unnatural conditions of shows \ngenerally, with the crowding together of large numbers of dogs that have \nlived under different conditions, etc., badly drained, ill-ventilated kennels \nwith insufficient disinfecting and feeding, poor food or over feeding, and \ntoo little exercise, are all favorable to the spread of the disease. \n\n\"Animals Affected — Di", + "animal's resisting power would be pre- \ndisposing causes. An animal that has a weakened constitution inherited \nfrom the sire or dam, from any cause, for instance from in-breeding, in- \njudicious mating, or from diseased parents. We will say, then, that age, \nenvironment, condition of the constitution at the time of exposure, indi- \nviduality, etc:, are all important. The sudden alteration in the environ- \nment, like a change of weather, or of feeding, exposure to damp and cold, \nexhaustion, a long journey, the exciting and unnatural conditions of shows \ngenerally, with the crowding together of large numbers of dogs that have \nlived under different conditions, etc., badly drained, ill-ventilated kennels \nwith insufficient disinfecting and feeding, poor food or over feeding, and \ntoo little exercise, are all favorable to the spread of the disease. \n\n\"Animals Affected — Distemper is found in the dog, cat, fox, wolf, \nhyena, prairie dog and monkey. \n\n\"Clinical Symptoms. — Symptoms of canine distemper are manifold and \nrather complicated. They involve the ocular, respiratory and digestive mu- \ncous membranes; also the nervous system and outer integument of skin. \nFor the purpose of description we will divide them under the following \ndifferent heads: \n\n\"Symptoms of Commencement. — The period of incubation is usually \nfrom four to fourteen days. Elevation of temperature is the first symptom \nnoticeable in this disease. The next symptom that will be noticed is some \ndisturbance in the general condition. The animal will seem to be chilly \nand have shivering spells, the nose is hot and dry, the skin is hard and \nthe hair becomes harsh and dry. The animal loses his appetite, is restless \nand seems depressed, and soon tires on slight exert", + "stemper is found in the dog, cat, fox, wolf, \nhyena, prairie dog and monkey. \n\n\"Clinical Symptoms. — Symptoms of canine distemper are manifold and \nrather complicated. They involve the ocular, respiratory and digestive mu- \ncous membranes; also the nervous system and outer integument of skin. \nFor the purpose of description we will divide them under the following \ndifferent heads: \n\n\"Symptoms of Commencement. — The period of incubation is usually \nfrom four to fourteen days. Elevation of temperature is the first symptom \nnoticeable in this disease. The next symptom that will be noticed is some \ndisturbance in the general condition. The animal will seem to be chilly \nand have shivering spells, the nose is hot and dry, the skin is hard and \nthe hair becomes harsh and dry. The animal loses his appetite, is restless \nand seems depressed, and soon tires on slight exertion. Vomiting may \noccur. \n\n\"Symptom on the Outer Integument. — There is sometimes a charac- \nteristic skin eruption in distemper. The eruption generally occurs on the \ninner facia of the thighs, and on the abdomen, or it may cover the whole \nbody. It first appears as small red spots, generally scattered. Sometimes, \nbut very rarely, they are confluent, then there is a change and they appear \nas small blisters filled with serum, and later on this changes to pus. They \nare about the size of a small bean, then dry up very soon and form yellow- \nish scabs and crusts. These scabs fall off and leave a red, circular spot on \nthe skin, and these spots are some time in disappearing. Sometimes pit \nand ulcerations are formed, on account of the dog scratching these spots. \nOccasionally this trouble is only slight and confined to parts of the body, \nbut at times it", + "ion. Vomiting may \noccur. \n\n\"Symptom on the Outer Integument. — There is sometimes a charac- \nteristic skin eruption in distemper. The eruption generally occurs on the \ninner facia of the thighs, and on the abdomen, or it may cover the whole \nbody. It first appears as small red spots, generally scattered. Sometimes, \nbut very rarely, they are confluent, then there is a change and they appear \nas small blisters filled with serum, and later on this changes to pus. They \nare about the size of a small bean, then dry up very soon and form yellow- \nish scabs and crusts. These scabs fall off and leave a red, circular spot on \nthe skin, and these spots are some time in disappearing. Sometimes pit \nand ulcerations are formed, on account of the dog scratching these spots. \nOccasionally this trouble is only slight and confined to parts of the body, \nbut at times it extends over the whole surface of th« bodr. When the \n\n\n\ntrouble is very extensive there is a fetid odor given off from the body, the \nhair falling off in places. Occasionally a slight skin eruption is the only \nsymptom that is observed, but in these cases the disease is of a very mild \nform. \n\n\"Symptoms Shown by the Eyes. — In the majority of cases there is a \ncatarrhal conjunctivitis. The eye watery, the eyelids injected, the con- \njunctiva is red and swollen, and as the light cause's the animal pain he \nseeks the dark. At first the exudate is serious, later on it becomes mucous, \nand still later on it becomes purulent, in color light gray or yellowish. This \ndischarge collects in the corner of the eye or runs down over the face, \nforms yellowish crusts on the edges of the eyelids, and very frequently \nglues the lids together during the night.", + " extends over the whole surface of th« bodr. When the \n\n\n\ntrouble is very extensive there is a fetid odor given off from the body, the \nhair falling off in places. Occasionally a slight skin eruption is the only \nsymptom that is observed, but in these cases the disease is of a very mild \nform. \n\n\"Symptoms Shown by the Eyes. — In the majority of cases there is a \ncatarrhal conjunctivitis. The eye watery, the eyelids injected, the con- \njunctiva is red and swollen, and as the light cause's the animal pain he \nseeks the dark. At first the exudate is serious, later on it becomes mucous, \nand still later on it becomes purulent, in color light gray or yellowish. This \ndischarge collects in the corner of the eye or runs down over the face, \nforms yellowish crusts on the edges of the eyelids, and very frequently \nglues the lids together during the night. Lesions of the cornea may be \ncaused by the corrosive action of the secretion, and the resulting inflam- \nmation of the surrounding membranes. The animal scratching and rubbing \nthe parts producing further injury. Nutritive troubles which follow also \nassist. There is at first a slight swelling which afterward forms an ulcer- \nation. After this process has ceased and healing takes place there is left \nwhite spots or dark pigmentation on» the cornea. The inflammation may \nextend when the whole eye becomes acutely inflamed and breaks down. \nThe eye symptom accompanied by a fever is sometimes the only symptoms \nof the disease. \n\n\"Respiratory Symptoms. — There is usually an inflammation of the \nmucous membrane of the air passages of a catarrhal nature. We have, \nfirst, catarrh of the nose, marked by sneezing, and the animal will rub \nor wipe his nose with his. paws.", + " Lesions of the cornea may be \ncaused by the corrosive action of the secretion, and the resulting inflam- \nmation of the surrounding membranes. The animal scratching and rubbing \nthe parts producing further injury. Nutritive troubles which follow also \nassist. There is at first a slight swelling which afterward forms an ulcer- \nation. After this process has ceased and healing takes place there is left \nwhite spots or dark pigmentation on» the cornea. The inflammation may \nextend when the whole eye becomes acutely inflamed and breaks down. \nThe eye symptom accompanied by a fever is sometimes the only symptoms \nof the disease. \n\n\"Respiratory Symptoms. — There is usually an inflammation of the \nmucous membrane of the air passages of a catarrhal nature. We have, \nfirst, catarrh of the nose, marked by sneezing, and the animal will rub \nor wipe his nose with his. paws. There is generally an increasing discharge \nfrom both nostrils, at first serous, then mucous, and later on purulent, and \ngenerally quite an odor to this discharge. There is a sniffling respiration. \nThe nose sometimes dry and cracked, and ulceration covering the membranes \nof the nasal fossa. When the discharge is very profuse the trouble extends \nto the turbinated bones and sinuses. In catarrh of the larynx we have \na loud, hoarse, dry cough, which causes the animal a great deal of dis- \ncomfort. Later on it becomes moist and looser, and there is usually a \ndischarge. On account of reflex action this cough sometimes produces vom- \niting. There is not much difficulty in respiration when the larynx alone \nis affected, but when the bronchial tubes become involved and the inflam- \nmation extends downward and produces bronchitis, there is a very great \nincrease ", + " There is generally an increasing discharge \nfrom both nostrils, at first serous, then mucous, and later on purulent, and \ngenerally quite an odor to this discharge. There is a sniffling respiration. \nThe nose sometimes dry and cracked, and ulceration covering the membranes \nof the nasal fossa. When the discharge is very profuse the trouble extends \nto the turbinated bones and sinuses. In catarrh of the larynx we have \na loud, hoarse, dry cough, which causes the animal a great deal of dis- \ncomfort. Later on it becomes moist and looser, and there is usually a \ndischarge. On account of reflex action this cough sometimes produces vom- \niting. There is not much difficulty in respiration when the larynx alone \nis affected, but when the bronchial tubes become involved and the inflam- \nmation extends downward and produces bronchitis, there is a very great \nincrease in respiration, and a very painful, distressing cough. \n\n\"Symptoms of the Digestive Tract. — In catarrh of the stomach, which \noccurs in this disease, there is generally complete loss of appetite, and the \nanimal vomits a frothy liquid. There is a fetid diarrhea, or infrequent \ndefecation and intense thirst. The discharge from the bowels is of a \nliquid consistency, generally muco-purulent, and may be streaked with \nblood, while the abdomen will be found to be very painful on pressure. \n\n\"Nervous Symptoms. — The animal's senses are very dull and he seems \nmuch depressed. There may be deep coma, or periods of excitement occur, \nnervousness and delirium; these periods generally short, terminating in \ndepression. There may be twitching of the muscles, especially of the \nhead and limbs. At times there is twitching of the muscles of the lower \njaw that causes the sali", + "in respiration, and a very painful, distressing cough. \n\n\"Symptoms of the Digestive Tract. — In catarrh of the stomach, which \noccurs in this disease, there is generally complete loss of appetite, and the \nanimal vomits a frothy liquid. There is a fetid diarrhea, or infrequent \ndefecation and intense thirst. The discharge from the bowels is of a \nliquid consistency, generally muco-purulent, and may be streaked with \nblood, while the abdomen will be found to be very painful on pressure. \n\n\"Nervous Symptoms. — The animal's senses are very dull and he seems \nmuch depressed. There may be deep coma, or periods of excitement occur, \nnervousness and delirium; these periods generally short, terminating in \ndepression. There may be twitching of the muscles, especially of the \nhead and limbs. At times there is twitching of the muscles of the lower \njaw that causes the saliva to foam; again there will be only a chatter- \ning of the teeth. The animal will wander without aim, or run around \nas if lost. A haggard appearance of the eyes, the head thrown backward, \nthe animal perhaps having convulsions. There may be motor paralysis, \nthe animal unsteady in its actions, may drag his legs or there may be \nloss of power in the posterior extremities, the animal being unable to stand. \nThere is sometimes loss of control of the bladder and lower bowel, when \nthe urine and feces are involuntarily evacuated. When an animal is in \na poor state of health, being aenemic and in a generally run down condi- \ntion, he is generally attacked with very severe nervous symptoms. Serious \nweakness of the heart may occur. Some constitutions seem to succumb \neasily, while others seem to withstand more acute attacks. \n\n\"Complications. — Gome of the co", + "va to foam; again there will be only a chatter- \ning of the teeth. The animal will wander without aim, or run around \nas if lost. A haggard appearance of the eyes, the head thrown backward, \nthe animal perhaps having convulsions. There may be motor paralysis, \nthe animal unsteady in its actions, may drag his legs or there may be \nloss of power in the posterior extremities, the animal being unable to stand. \nThere is sometimes loss of control of the bladder and lower bowel, when \nthe urine and feces are involuntarily evacuated. When an animal is in \na poor state of health, being aenemic and in a generally run down condi- \ntion, he is generally attacked with very severe nervous symptoms. Serious \nweakness of the heart may occur. Some constitutions seem to succumb \neasily, while others seem to withstand more acute attacks. \n\n\"Complications. — Gome of the complications that occur in distemper \n\n\n\n\nare capilliary bronchitis, pneumonia, diarrhea, jaundice, paralysis, and \nworst of all, chorea. \n\n\"Diagnosis. — When the animal is dull, has a poor appetite, and loses \nflesh rapidly, the disease should be suspected, especially if there has been \nexposure to the disease. The harsh dry cough is characteristic, and the \neye symptoms when accompanied by fever are diagnostic of this disease. \nThe thermometer should be used in these cases. \n\n\"Prognosis, — The prognosis of distemper we regard as favorable if \nthe case is seen early and properly treated. The danger increases with \nthe severity of the symptoms at the onset of the disease. A persistent \nhigh temperature, or a subnormal temperature are both serious symptoms. \nThe following are unfavorable occurrences: Much emaciation and the \nanimal refuses food, or when there ar", + "mplications that occur in distemper \n\n\n\n\nare capilliary bronchitis, pneumonia, diarrhea, jaundice, paralysis, and \nworst of all, chorea. \n\n\"Diagnosis. — When the animal is dull, has a poor appetite, and loses \nflesh rapidly, the disease should be suspected, especially if there has been \nexposure to the disease. The harsh dry cough is characteristic, and the \neye symptoms when accompanied by fever are diagnostic of this disease. \nThe thermometer should be used in these cases. \n\n\"Prognosis, — The prognosis of distemper we regard as favorable if \nthe case is seen early and properly treated. The danger increases with \nthe severity of the symptoms at the onset of the disease. A persistent \nhigh temperature, or a subnormal temperature are both serious symptoms. \nThe following are unfavorable occurrences: Much emaciation and the \nanimal refuses food, or when there are grave complications such as pneu- \nmonia, etc., or when the animal is very young or weak, and senemic, or \nwhen the disease attacks different organs at the same time. Death may \noccur from paralysis of the brain or oedema of the lungs, from septicaemia \nor from general exhaustion. Among the favorable circumstances are the \nmature age of the patient, good constitution of the animal, mildness of \nthe attack, and when the disease is confined to circumscribed regions, or \nto one organ of the body. \n\n\"Prophylaxis. — Due attention to hygienics is one of the most impor- \ntant considerations. It is a good plan to have a small kennel or room \nwhere there will be plenty of fresh air without draught into which cases \nof suspected distemper may be put under observation, housing all distem- \nper cases during the whole course of the illness in a separate kennel or \nroo", + "e grave complications such as pneu- \nmonia, etc., or when the animal is very young or weak, and senemic, or \nwhen the disease attacks different organs at the same time. Death may \noccur from paralysis of the brain or oedema of the lungs, from septicaemia \nor from general exhaustion. Among the favorable circumstances are the \nmature age of the patient, good constitution of the animal, mildness of \nthe attack, and when the disease is confined to circumscribed regions, or \nto one organ of the body. \n\n\"Prophylaxis. — Due attention to hygienics is one of the most impor- \ntant considerations. It is a good plan to have a small kennel or room \nwhere there will be plenty of fresh air without draught into which cases \nof suspected distemper may be put under observation, housing all distem- \nper cases during the whole course of the illness in a separate kennel or \nroom. Everything that has been about the animal and all quarters where \nthe animal has been should be burned if possible. If it is not desirable to \nburn the quarters there should be a thorough disinfecting of them, and \nespecially all bedding burned. All utensils that have been used in con- \nnection with the case, such as feeding and drinking pans, should be thor- \noughly disinfected. A dog with distemper should not be allowed to mingle \nwith others, however well he may seem, so long as he has any discharge \nfrom eyes or nose, and never before from four to eight weeks have elapsed. \nThen, after the nose and eyes have been especially disinfected by washing \nor injecting a suitable solution, the animal should be washed all over, the \nwater being medicated with Clayton's Ceoline Dog Wash, Sanitas, or the \nStandard Disinfectant. As an animal in a run-down, de", + "m. Everything that has been about the animal and all quarters where \nthe animal has been should be burned if possible. If it is not desirable to \nburn the quarters there should be a thorough disinfecting of them, and \nespecially all bedding burned. All utensils that have been used in con- \nnection with the case, such as feeding and drinking pans, should be thor- \noughly disinfected. A dog with distemper should not be allowed to mingle \nwith others, however well he may seem, so long as he has any discharge \nfrom eyes or nose, and never before from four to eight weeks have elapsed. \nThen, after the nose and eyes have been especially disinfected by washing \nor injecting a suitable solution, the animal should be washed all over, the \nwater being medicated with Clayton's Ceoline Dog Wash, Sanitas, or the \nStandard Disinfectant. As an animal in a run-down, debilitated condi- \ntion will contract distemper more easily than one in perfect health, it is \nessential that the animal be kept in as perfect health as possible. As all \ndogs are subject to constipation, especially if confined in the house, his \nbowels should be seen to and kept open, and there is nothing so good for \nthis purpose as Clayton's Laxative Pills. \n\n\"Pathological Anatomy. — Lesions of the respiratory tract are as fol- \nlows: The pituitary membrane or lining membrane of the nasal fossa is \ninjected, infiltrated and covered with a muco-purulent exudate; numerous \neccymosecl spots are found on the membrane. The mucous membrane of \nthe larynx, trachea and bronchi shows various inflammatory alterations. \nThe large bronchi are filled with bloody mucous, the smaller filled with \na thick, tenacious exudate. The pleura is covered with a rose or citron \ncolo", + "bilitated condi- \ntion will contract distemper more easily than one in perfect health, it is \nessential that the animal be kept in as perfect health as possible. As all \ndogs are subject to constipation, especially if confined in the house, his \nbowels should be seen to and kept open, and there is nothing so good for \nthis purpose as Clayton's Laxative Pills. \n\n\"Pathological Anatomy. — Lesions of the respiratory tract are as fol- \nlows: The pituitary membrane or lining membrane of the nasal fossa is \ninjected, infiltrated and covered with a muco-purulent exudate; numerous \neccymosecl spots are found on the membrane. The mucous membrane of \nthe larynx, trachea and bronchi shows various inflammatory alterations. \nThe large bronchi are filled with bloody mucous, the smaller filled with \na thick, tenacious exudate. The pleura is covered with a rose or citron \ncolored exudate. The bronchial lymphatics are infiltrated, tumefied, and \nin rare cases purulent. The surface of the lungs are covered with red \nspots and the lungs are collapsed or distended with air. Lesions of the \ndigestive tract are as follows: The mucous membrane of the small intes- \ntines is red, and numerous eccymosed spots are found, also hemorrhages \nin the subucous tissue. Occasionally the contents of the intestines are \nfound to be bloody. \n\n\"In the brain there are the alterations of the cerebral oedema, the \nnervous substance is soft, the convoltions are flattened. There is an exu- \ndate of a serious character in the lateral ventricles and dilation of the \nblood vessels of the brain. We also have found evidences of fatty degenera- \ntion of the heart, liver, kidneys and an abnormal swelling of the lymphatic \ngin nds. \n\n\n\n\n\"Treatment. — The treatment of d", + "red exudate. The bronchial lymphatics are infiltrated, tumefied, and \nin rare cases purulent. The surface of the lungs are covered with red \nspots and the lungs are collapsed or distended with air. Lesions of the \ndigestive tract are as follows: The mucous membrane of the small intes- \ntines is red, and numerous eccymosed spots are found, also hemorrhages \nin the subucous tissue. Occasionally the contents of the intestines are \nfound to be bloody. \n\n\"In the brain there are the alterations of the cerebral oedema, the \nnervous substance is soft, the convoltions are flattened. There is an exu- \ndate of a serious character in the lateral ventricles and dilation of the \nblood vessels of the brain. We also have found evidences of fatty degenera- \ntion of the heart, liver, kidneys and an abnormal swelling of the lymphatic \ngin nds. \n\n\n\n\n\"Treatment. — The treatment of distemper is principally symptomatic. \nWe have, however, a remedy that is capable of destroying the contagious \ngerm. Our researches have established the fact that Clayton's Distem- \nperine and Distemperine Tablets enables us to combat the disease suc- \ncessfully. As soon as symptoms of distemper are observed, careful at- \ntention to all hygienic conditions should be given immediately. There \nshould be comfortable, well-ventilated quarters furnished for the animal, \nand more especially there should be plenty of fresh air, but no draught. \nThese quarters should be thoroughly disinfected (See Clayton's Ceoline \nDog Wash), with changes of bedding daily. The administration of Clay- \nton's Distemperine or Clayton's Distemperine Tablets should be commenced \nat once and given according to directions. The discharge from the nose \nand eyes should be looked after and removed several ", + "istemper is principally symptomatic. \nWe have, however, a remedy that is capable of destroying the contagious \ngerm. Our researches have established the fact that Clayton's Distem- \nperine and Distemperine Tablets enables us to combat the disease suc- \ncessfully. As soon as symptoms of distemper are observed, careful at- \ntention to all hygienic conditions should be given immediately. There \nshould be comfortable, well-ventilated quarters furnished for the animal, \nand more especially there should be plenty of fresh air, but no draught. \nThese quarters should be thoroughly disinfected (See Clayton's Ceoline \nDog Wash), with changes of bedding daily. The administration of Clay- \nton's Distemperine or Clayton's Distemperine Tablets should be commenced \nat once and given according to directions. The discharge from the nose \nand eyes should be looked after and removed several times daily, or as \noften as it collects. The eyes should be bathed with warm water often, \nas it is a great relief. This matter is too often neglected. If there are \noccular complications Clayton's, or Eberhart's 'No. 2* Eye Lotion should \nbe applied to prevent those serious lesions that so often occur in this dis- \nease. If there are skin manifectations Clayton's, or Eberhart's Mange or \nSkin Cure should be applied carefully, and will not disturb the animal.- \nThe skin eruption sometimes causes the animal much distress. In cases \nwhere the disease is localized in the organs of digestion, very careful at- \ntention should be given to the ailment. Careful nursing and feeding are \nof the utmost importance. The dog's strength must be looked after \nand a highly nutritious, easily digested diet given. Chopped raw beef is \noften taken when all else is refused, sh", + "times daily, or as \noften as it collects. The eyes should be bathed with warm water often, \nas it is a great relief. This matter is too often neglected. If there are \noccular complications Clayton's, or Eberhart's 'No. 2* Eye Lotion should \nbe applied to prevent those serious lesions that so often occur in this dis- \nease. If there are skin manifectations Clayton's, or Eberhart's Mange or \nSkin Cure should be applied carefully, and will not disturb the animal.- \nThe skin eruption sometimes causes the animal much distress. In cases \nwhere the disease is localized in the organs of digestion, very careful at- \ntention should be given to the ailment. Careful nursing and feeding are \nof the utmost importance. The dog's strength must be looked after \nand a highly nutritious, easily digested diet given. Chopped raw beef is \noften taken when all else is refused, sheep's head broth with oatmeal or \nrice is very good.. If the animal is very weak, beef tea, raw eggs and port \nwine should be given often but in small quantities. If food is refused \nenough nourishment must be forced down him to sustain life. Should the \nstomach refuse to retain the food he may be fed per enema. Strong purga- \ntives are to be avoided in this disease. Exercise is injurious, the animal \nshould be kept quiet. \n\n\"When the animal is convalescent his system should be built up, and \ncod liver oil is valuable in these cases, while Clayton's Condition Pills \nwith pepsin give remarkably good results.\" \n\nThe following valuable article on Distemper was published in Field \nand Fancy and written by F. J. Skinner, the editor. We cannot get too \nmuch knowledge on this disease: \n\n\"As soon as the disease makes its appearance the affected animal \nshould ", + "eep's head broth with oatmeal or \nrice is very good.. If the animal is very weak, beef tea, raw eggs and port \nwine should be given often but in small quantities. If food is refused \nenough nourishment must be forced down him to sustain life. Should the \nstomach refuse to retain the food he may be fed per enema. Strong purga- \ntives are to be avoided in this disease. Exercise is injurious, the animal \nshould be kept quiet. \n\n\"When the animal is convalescent his system should be built up, and \ncod liver oil is valuable in these cases, while Clayton's Condition Pills \nwith pepsin give remarkably good results.\" \n\nThe following valuable article on Distemper was published in Field \nand Fancy and written by F. J. Skinner, the editor. We cannot get too \nmuch knowledge on this disease: \n\n\"As soon as the disease makes its appearance the affected animal \nshould be placed in specially prepared quarters, which are dry and well \nventilated, but free from drafts and not liable to great changes in tem- \nperature. Unless the weather is warm abundant bedding of wheat straw \nshould be supplied, and the patient made as comfortable as possible. Dis- \ninfectants should be in constant use. \n\n\"The bedding should be changed at least once each day, and oftener, \nif the patient is greatly prostrated and unable to move about. It is also \nbest to slightly darken the quarters so that the patient may not be dis- \nturbed by the light or the flies, which are apt to congregate about him. \n\n\"As the disease progresses it is probable that the dog's appetite will \nfail, and while at first he may eat sparingly of finely chopped meat, broth \nthickened with rice,, or toasted bread or slightly heated milk, the time may \ncome when he will ", + " be placed in specially prepared quarters, which are dry and well \nventilated, but free from drafts and not liable to great changes in tem- \nperature. Unless the weather is warm abundant bedding of wheat straw \nshould be supplied, and the patient made as comfortable as possible. Dis- \ninfectants should be in constant use. \n\n\"The bedding should be changed at least once each day, and oftener, \nif the patient is greatly prostrated and unable to move about. It is also \nbest to slightly darken the quarters so that the patient may not be dis- \nturbed by the light or the flies, which are apt to congregate about him. \n\n\"As the disease progresses it is probable that the dog's appetite will \nfail, and while at first he may eat sparingly of finely chopped meat, broth \nthickened with rice,, or toasted bread or slightly heated milk, the time may \ncome when he will have to be urged or compelled to partake of food. \n\n\"When the stomach is decidedly weak, beef tea, raw eggs and milk \nto which lime water has been added must be depended upon. When hand \nfeeding must be resorted to it is well to remember that the continued \nforcing of food upon the patient will disturb and excite and overcome the \ngood effects which might result from the administration of food. \n\n\"Raw eggs are easily fed, as it is only necessary to break off the \nends of the shell, open the dog's mouth with the fingers of the left hand, \nand withdrawing the tongue somewhat with one or two fingers of the right \nhand allow the contents of the egg to run down his throat. If he refuses \nto swallow relaxing the tongue will usually have the desired effect. \n\n\"Where great debility is noted it is well to accompany the eggs with \n\n\n \n\na tables", + " have to be urged or compelled to partake of food. \n\n\"When the stomach is decidedly weak, beef tea, raw eggs and milk \nto which lime water has been added must be depended upon. When hand \nfeeding must be resorted to it is well to remember that the continued \nforcing of food upon the patient will disturb and excite and overcome the \ngood effects which might result from the administration of food. \n\n\"Raw eggs are easily fed, as it is only necessary to break off the \nends of the shell, open the dog's mouth with the fingers of the left hand, \nand withdrawing the tongue somewhat with one or two fingers of the right \nhand allow the contents of the egg to run down his throat. If he refuses \nto swallow relaxing the tongue will usually have the desired effect. \n\n\"Where great debility is noted it is well to accompany the eggs with \n\n\n \n\na tablespoonful of sherry wine, or if exhaustion is very great he may be \nstimulated by the same quantity of brandy. Unless the dog takes food \nwithout forcing, two eggs morning and evening, together with a little \nlean chopped beef, milk or broth in the middle of the day should be suffi- \ncient. By avoiding continual disturbance of the sufferer he will progress \nmuch better than if subjected to undue attention. \n\n\"His temperature must not be allowed to get too high. To guard \nagainst this and other things throughout his ordeal until the appetite re- \nturns, he should have strict attention throughout. It is well, too, to have \nlisterine in a small jam pot with a scrap of sponge changed twice a day, \nwith which to wash the mouth, eyes and nose, and the discharge from the \nlatter can be much lessened, relieved and finally dried up by the admin- \nistration of pow", + "poonful of sherry wine, or if exhaustion is very great he may be \nstimulated by the same quantity of brandy. Unless the dog takes food \nwithout forcing, two eggs morning and evening, together with a little \nlean chopped beef, milk or broth in the middle of the day should be suffi- \ncient. By avoiding continual disturbance of the sufferer he will progress \nmuch better than if subjected to undue attention. \n\n\"His temperature must not be allowed to get too high. To guard \nagainst this and other things throughout his ordeal until the appetite re- \nturns, he should have strict attention throughout. It is well, too, to have \nlisterine in a small jam pot with a scrap of sponge changed twice a day, \nwith which to wash the mouth, eyes and nose, and the discharge from the \nlatter can be much lessened, relieved and finally dried up by the admin- \nistration of powdered camphor in the form of snuff. \n\n\"Also the bowels must be watched, opening medicine given if at all \ncostive, and on recovery the patient must not be allowed to go out too soon \nor exert himself violently unless you want a relapse. Very great benefit \nwill be derived from burning a cresoline lamp, placed fairly near to the \npatient during the whole illness. It acts as a disinfectant, is good for the \nrespiratory organs, and generally tends to the curtailment, occasionally even \nthe prevention of the malady. \n\n\"The fact is that every case of distemper needs to be treated on its \nown merits, according to the symptoms which it presents. When any com- \nbination of symptoms such as sickness, diarrhoea, or cough, or fits present \nitself, it must be dealt with in the order of severity — that is to say, the \nmost distressing symptoms must be taken first, a", + "dered camphor in the form of snuff. \n\n\"Also the bowels must be watched, opening medicine given if at all \ncostive, and on recovery the patient must not be allowed to go out too soon \nor exert himself violently unless you want a relapse. Very great benefit \nwill be derived from burning a cresoline lamp, placed fairly near to the \npatient during the whole illness. It acts as a disinfectant, is good for the \nrespiratory organs, and generally tends to the curtailment, occasionally even \nthe prevention of the malady. \n\n\"The fact is that every case of distemper needs to be treated on its \nown merits, according to the symptoms which it presents. When any com- \nbination of symptoms such as sickness, diarrhoea, or cough, or fits present \nitself, it must be dealt with in the order of severity — that is to say, the \nmost distressing symptoms must be taken first, and. have particular atten- \ntion paid to it, while the less serious symptoms can be dealt with as oppor- \ntunity offers. \n\n\"There are, however, certain points connected with the treatment of \ndistemper which apply to all cases alike. One of the most important of \nthese points has reference to diet. When, by the aid of a veterinary clinical \nthermometer, it has been ascertained that a dog supposed to be suffering \nfrom distemper is in a feverish condition, it becomes important that no \nsolid food whatever should be given until the fevered condition has been \nreduced. A dog must be kept on liquid food, such as gravy and milk. \n\n\"Another point of importance in all cases of distemper is with regard \nto exercise. The greatest care chould be taken not to allow a dog to con- \ntract a chill, and it should only be exercised if the weather be perfectly \nfine and", + "nd. have particular atten- \ntion paid to it, while the less serious symptoms can be dealt with as oppor- \ntunity offers. \n\n\"There are, however, certain points connected with the treatment of \ndistemper which apply to all cases alike. One of the most important of \nthese points has reference to diet. When, by the aid of a veterinary clinical \nthermometer, it has been ascertained that a dog supposed to be suffering \nfrom distemper is in a feverish condition, it becomes important that no \nsolid food whatever should be given until the fevered condition has been \nreduced. A dog must be kept on liquid food, such as gravy and milk. \n\n\"Another point of importance in all cases of distemper is with regard \nto exercise. The greatest care chould be taken not to allow a dog to con- \ntract a chill, and it should only be exercised if the weather be perfectly \nfine and dry, and not even then if there is much feverishness. Where \nvaluable dogs are concerned, the owners must attend to all these matters, \nand treat patients with as much care as a human patient requires, because \nthe more highly bred a dog is, as a rule, the more delicate he will be, and \na greater difficulty there will be to get him safely through a severe attack \nof distemper. \n\n\"Many dogs when suffering from distemper have a disposition more \nor less pronounced to roughness of the skin, and in many cases absolutely \nto eczema. The eczematous eruption which so often appears during dis- \ntemper is liable to be mistaken for mange, because it usually appears as an \neruption of small pustules filled with a watery fluid, which discharges and \nmakes the animal's coat very unpleasant. It may also be said at the out- \nset that the appearance of an eruption d", + " dry, and not even then if there is much feverishness. Where \nvaluable dogs are concerned, the owners must attend to all these matters, \nand treat patients with as much care as a human patient requires, because \nthe more highly bred a dog is, as a rule, the more delicate he will be, and \na greater difficulty there will be to get him safely through a severe attack \nof distemper. \n\n\"Many dogs when suffering from distemper have a disposition more \nor less pronounced to roughness of the skin, and in many cases absolutely \nto eczema. The eczematous eruption which so often appears during dis- \ntemper is liable to be mistaken for mange, because it usually appears as an \neruption of small pustules filled with a watery fluid, which discharges and \nmakes the animal's coat very unpleasant. It may also be said at the out- \nset that the appearance of an eruption during distemper should always be \nregarded with satisfaction, inasmuch as that is, practically speaking, na- \nture's way of throwing off the ill humors with which the body is charged. \nThe efforts of the owner of a dog which is suffering in this way should be \ndirected rather to modifying the severity of the skin trouble, and of giving \nthe dog comfort while that lasts, than checking it. It is a dangerous thing \nto try to drive back, as it were, an outbreaking complaint into the sys- \ntem. It is far better to let it run its course, subject to a local alleviative \ntreatment. \n\n\"During the time that a dog is suffering from distemper, it is well \nto watch carefully for any symptoms of paralysis, which would be indicated \nby twitching of the muscles and sometimes by a fit. There are a great many \nOf these cases nowadays — more than there used to be by f", + "uring distemper should always be \nregarded with satisfaction, inasmuch as that is, practically speaking, na- \nture's way of throwing off the ill humors with which the body is charged. \nThe efforts of the owner of a dog which is suffering in this way should be \ndirected rather to modifying the severity of the skin trouble, and of giving \nthe dog comfort while that lasts, than checking it. It is a dangerous thing \nto try to drive back, as it were, an outbreaking complaint into the sys- \ntem. It is far better to let it run its course, subject to a local alleviative \ntreatment. \n\n\"During the time that a dog is suffering from distemper, it is well \nto watch carefully for any symptoms of paralysis, which would be indicated \nby twitching of the muscles and sometimes by a fit. There are a great many \nOf these cases nowadays — more than there used to be by far. Skin disease \n\n\n\n\nii should be regarded as kind of a safety valve, for dogs that suffer from skin \ncomplaint rarely, if ever, develop paralysis or chorea. \n\nThe following valuable article was taken from Field and Fancy: \n\nAfter -Effects of Distemper — Distemper in itself is not so serious a \nmatter as are the troubles which follow in its wake. The most deadly of \nthese is the complaint known as chorea, or paralysis, sometimes called \n\"twitch,\" which is an involuntary jerking of the nerves, affecting sometimes \nthe head, sometimes the legs, sometimes the whole body. It usually comes \nabout in this way: A dog has distemper, and, as the owner believes, has \nit very mildly; he merely shows signs of a little cold, or perhaps he is merely \n\"off color,\" as the expression is, loses his appetite and seems not to be \nhimself for a few days, no other sympto", + "ar. Skin disease \n\n\n\n\nii should be regarded as kind of a safety valve, for dogs that suffer from skin \ncomplaint rarely, if ever, develop paralysis or chorea. \n\nThe following valuable article was taken from Field and Fancy: \n\nAfter -Effects of Distemper — Distemper in itself is not so serious a \nmatter as are the troubles which follow in its wake. The most deadly of \nthese is the complaint known as chorea, or paralysis, sometimes called \n\"twitch,\" which is an involuntary jerking of the nerves, affecting sometimes \nthe head, sometimes the legs, sometimes the whole body. It usually comes \nabout in this way: A dog has distemper, and, as the owner believes, has \nit very mildly; he merely shows signs of a little cold, or perhaps he is merely \n\"off color,\" as the expression is, loses his appetite and seems not to be \nhimself for a few days, no other symptoms in particular making their ap- \npearance. \n\nAfter a few days he is better, and the owner thinks he has had dis- \ntemper and is getting over it, and nothing more is thought of the matter \nuntil a little later on — probably after the lapse of week or two — he has a \nfit, and on recovering from the fit it is found that he is twitching all over. \nThis is not always what happens. In many cases the first symptoms of any- \nthig wrong takes the form of this involuntary twitching of the muscles; \nbpt the disease is very insidious and comes on in various ways, although it \nseems to be almost entirely connected with distemper, and the moral to \nbe learned from this, therefore, is that any case of distemper, however mild, \nshould be treated as seriously as if it were a bad attach, because this chorea \nor paralysis ought almost to be described as a sort o", + "ms in particular making their ap- \npearance. \n\nAfter a few days he is better, and the owner thinks he has had dis- \ntemper and is getting over it, and nothing more is thought of the matter \nuntil a little later on — probably after the lapse of week or two — he has a \nfit, and on recovering from the fit it is found that he is twitching all over. \nThis is not always what happens. In many cases the first symptoms of any- \nthig wrong takes the form of this involuntary twitching of the muscles; \nbpt the disease is very insidious and comes on in various ways, although it \nseems to be almost entirely connected with distemper, and the moral to \nbe learned from this, therefore, is that any case of distemper, however mild, \nshould be treated as seriously as if it were a bad attach, because this chorea \nor paralysis ought almost to be described as a sort of suppressed distemper, \nwhich, if the case is thoroughly treated, is brought out of the system instead \nof being allowed to lie dormant there until it affects the brain and causes \nthe distressing symptoms of twitching, which in many cases last till the \nend of the dog's life. \n\nWith regard to carelessness in dealing with dogs which are convales- \ncent. The most dangerous cases of distemper, apart from those in which \nthere has been chorea or paralysis, are the cases in which the liver is very \nseriously affected. Jaundice, as every one knowrs who has had experience \nwith it, is a very bad complaint, and it carries off a good many dogs. It \nvery often occurs in combination with distemper, and when a dog which has \nbeen suffering in that way with a combination of distemper and liver com- \nplaint has taken a turn for the better great care will be neede", + "f suppressed distemper, \nwhich, if the case is thoroughly treated, is brought out of the system instead \nof being allowed to lie dormant there until it affects the brain and causes \nthe distressing symptoms of twitching, which in many cases last till the \nend of the dog's life. \n\nWith regard to carelessness in dealing with dogs which are convales- \ncent. The most dangerous cases of distemper, apart from those in which \nthere has been chorea or paralysis, are the cases in which the liver is very \nseriously affected. Jaundice, as every one knowrs who has had experience \nwith it, is a very bad complaint, and it carries off a good many dogs. It \nvery often occurs in combination with distemper, and when a dog which has \nbeen suffering in that way with a combination of distemper and liver com- \nplaint has taken a turn for the better great care will be needed for some \ntime. " + ] + }, + "everything_about_dogs_dog_papers.txt": { + "text_chunks": [ + "DOG PAPERS YOU NEED \n\n\nThere are several published devoted to dogs. (I take them all), and \neven if you only own one dog, it will be of great benefit to you to read these \ndog journals: \n\n\"Field and Fancy,\" (weekly), you can't well do without. \n\n\"American Fancier,\" edited by Harry W. Lacy, comes out fifty-two times \na year, and as a fearless writer is not surpassed by any one. \n\n\"Dogdom,\" a handsomely gotten up monthly magazine, profusely il- \nlustrated, is the best dollar investment a dog owner can make. \n\nThen there is \"The Dog Fancier,\" another monthly, published for many \nyears by Eugene Glass, Battle Creek, Mich., full of dog news, and costs \nonly a dollar. \n\n\"The American Field, (weekly), the oldest dog paper of all, their \nspecialty is hunting dogs, and if you are interested in sporting dogs, you \ncan't afford to not get this paper. \n\nA new monthly, \"Dog \"World,\" handsomely gotten up and very read- \nable, costs only a dollar a year. \n\n\"Hounds and Hunting,\" devoted to Beagles and Hounds, is just the \npaper for anyone interested in these breeds, to read. \n\nAll these papers have advertisements in the book, but if you prefer \nyou can remit the subscription price to me, and I will see that you get \nthe paper. \n" + ] + }, + "everything_about_dogs_drugs.txt": { + "text_chunks": [ + "\n\n\nDRUGS \n\nTable for Mixing Standard Oil of Tar. \n\n% Teaspoonful Standard Oil of Tar in Tumbler of Water is 1 part to 100. \n\n\n1 Teaspoonful in Pint of Water is 1 to 100. \n% Pint to 6 Gallons of Water is 1 to 100. \n1 Pint to 12 Gallons of Water is 1 to 100. \nIt will be easy to get other proportions by using this as a base. \n\nAcetic Acid.— '-Used in making Mindererous' spirit, which enters into \nfever mixture, distemper mixture, etc.; also as a cooling lotion, combined \nwith sal ammoniac and spirit, for application to swellings and bruises, to \nreduce local inflammation where the skin is not broken. \n\nCooling Lotion. — The following is the formula: Take sal ammoniac 4 \nounces, strong acetic acid 10 ounces, boiling water 10 ounces, methylated \nspirit 2 ounces. Powder the sal ammoniac and dissolve in the boiling water \nand acetic acid, and add the spirit. \n\nBefore applying the lotion it must be mixed with eight or ten parts of \ncold water, and the part kept constantly wetted with it until heat, pain and \nother inflammatory symptoms have disappeared. N. B. — An intermittent \nuse of such lotions by causing reaction often does more harm than good. \n\nGallic Acid — Astringent and Stypic. — Given in diabetes and for in- \nternal hemorrhage. Dose, three to eight grains. The following powders \nare a useful form in which to administer it. \n\nStyptic Powders. — Take gallic acid 3 grains, powdered alum 4 grains, \npowdered opium % grain, to make one powder. One to be given twice or \nthrice\" a day. \n\nAconite — The common name of this plant is monk's-hood, and both \nthe leaves and root are used in medicine. The liniment of aconite of the \nBritish Pharmacopoeia often proves of great value in assuaging the pangs \nof rheumatism, a", + "\n\nBefore applying the lotion it must be mixed with eight or ten parts of \ncold water, and the part kept constantly wetted with it until heat, pain and \nother inflammatory symptoms have disappeared. N. B. — An intermittent \nuse of such lotions by causing reaction often does more harm than good. \n\nGallic Acid — Astringent and Stypic. — Given in diabetes and for in- \nternal hemorrhage. Dose, three to eight grains. The following powders \nare a useful form in which to administer it. \n\nStyptic Powders. — Take gallic acid 3 grains, powdered alum 4 grains, \npowdered opium % grain, to make one powder. One to be given twice or \nthrice\" a day. \n\nAconite — The common name of this plant is monk's-hood, and both \nthe leaves and root are used in medicine. The liniment of aconite of the \nBritish Pharmacopoeia often proves of great value in assuaging the pangs \nof rheumatism, and the tincture added to the distemper mixture is, in cases \nwhere there is nervous excitement, of great value. It must always be \ngiven with great caution. The dose of the tincture is from one-half to three \ndrops, according to age and size. \n\nj Aio©e.»-Thi8 is one of the safest and best purgatives for the dog, the \n\n\n\ndose is from ten grains up to twenty grains, the dog requiring a propor- \ntionately much larger dose of this drug than man; it is, however, always \nadvisable to try the effects of the smaller dose first, as the lives of many \ndogs are sacrificed to a rash boldness in administering overdoses. Aloes \nare generally given in conjunction with other purgatives, as jalap, rhubarb, \netc., and they enter into the composition of most aperient pills made for \nthe dog. The following is a useful mild aperient bolus: \n\nMild Aperient Bolus. — Ta", + "nd the tincture added to the distemper mixture is, in cases \nwhere there is nervous excitement, of great value. It must always be \ngiven with great caution. The dose of the tincture is from one-half to three \ndrops, according to age and size. \n\nj Aio©e.»-Thi8 is one of the safest and best purgatives for the dog, the \n\n\n\ndose is from ten grains up to twenty grains, the dog requiring a propor- \ntionately much larger dose of this drug than man; it is, however, always \nadvisable to try the effects of the smaller dose first, as the lives of many \ndogs are sacrificed to a rash boldness in administering overdoses. Aloes \nare generally given in conjunction with other purgatives, as jalap, rhubarb, \netc., and they enter into the composition of most aperient pills made for \nthe dog. The following is a useful mild aperient bolus: \n\nMild Aperient Bolus. — Take aloes socotrine, iy2 drams; powdered jalap, \n2 scruples; powdered ginger, 1 scruple; Castile soap, y% dram; make into \ntwelve balls. Dose, one or two. Or for small dogs, into 24 pills. \n\nAlum. — Astringent; dose four to eight grains, given in diabetes and \ninternal hemmorrhage (see Acid, gallic). Alum is also given in cases of \nobstinate diarrhea, in conjunction with opium, and it may be advanta- \ngeously given in such cases as a clyster, dissolved in gruel. Burnt alum is a \nvery mild caustic applied to fungus growths. \n\nAmmonia, Aromatic Spirits of (Spirit of Sal Volatile). — A diffusible \nstimulant and antacid. It is useful in colic, and is given in cases of de- \npression of the vital powers. The dose is from ten drops to a teaspoonful. \nIt must always be largely diluted before it is given. \n\nAmmonia, Muriate. — Sal ammoniac. For uses see Acetic ", + "ke aloes socotrine, iy2 drams; powdered jalap, \n2 scruples; powdered ginger, 1 scruple; Castile soap, y% dram; make into \ntwelve balls. Dose, one or two. Or for small dogs, into 24 pills. \n\nAlum. — Astringent; dose four to eight grains, given in diabetes and \ninternal hemmorrhage (see Acid, gallic). Alum is also given in cases of \nobstinate diarrhea, in conjunction with opium, and it may be advanta- \ngeously given in such cases as a clyster, dissolved in gruel. Burnt alum is a \nvery mild caustic applied to fungus growths. \n\nAmmonia, Aromatic Spirits of (Spirit of Sal Volatile). — A diffusible \nstimulant and antacid. It is useful in colic, and is given in cases of de- \npression of the vital powers. The dose is from ten drops to a teaspoonful. \nIt must always be largely diluted before it is given. \n\nAmmonia, Muriate. — Sal ammoniac. For uses see Acetic acid. \n\nAmmonia, Solution gf Acetate of (Mindererus' Spirit). — Given in febrile \nand inflammatory disorders, distemper, pneumonia, etc. The following mix- \nture for distemper which may be given in any case where feverishness or \ninflammation is present: \n\nDistemper Mixture. — Take chlorate of potash 2 drams, sweet spirit of \nnitre 2 drams, Mindererus' spirit 1 ounce, tincture of henbane 2 drams, wa- \nter sufficient to make 4 ounces. Dose, from one-half to three teaspoonfuls \nthree or four times a day. \n\nAmmonia, Strong Liquid. — This is used as a blister to the dog (see \nBlisters). Diluted with three parts of distilled water, it forms the spirit \nof hartshorn of the shops, which, with other articles, is used as a liniment \nfor sprains, bruises, rheumatism, etc. \n\nLiniment for Sprains. — Equal parts of spirit of hartshorn, turpentine, \nrape oil, and laudanum, make a gen", + "acid. \n\nAmmonia, Solution gf Acetate of (Mindererus' Spirit). — Given in febrile \nand inflammatory disorders, distemper, pneumonia, etc. The following mix- \nture for distemper which may be given in any case where feverishness or \ninflammation is present: \n\nDistemper Mixture. — Take chlorate of potash 2 drams, sweet spirit of \nnitre 2 drams, Mindererus' spirit 1 ounce, tincture of henbane 2 drams, wa- \nter sufficient to make 4 ounces. Dose, from one-half to three teaspoonfuls \nthree or four times a day. \n\nAmmonia, Strong Liquid. — This is used as a blister to the dog (see \nBlisters). Diluted with three parts of distilled water, it forms the spirit \nof hartshorn of the shops, which, with other articles, is used as a liniment \nfor sprains, bruises, rheumatism, etc. \n\nLiniment for Sprains. — Equal parts of spirit of hartshorn, turpentine, \nrape oil, and laudanum, make a generally useful liniment for the above \npurposes. If in a glass-stoppered bottle it will not be impaired by keeping. \n\nAntimonial Powder (True James' Powder). — This is given as a febri- \nfuge and diaphoretic in doses of from four to six grains; it is preferred to \ntartar emetic, as not being so likely to excite the dog's stomach. It is by \nsome relied on as a cure for distemper. \n\nAntimony, Tartarated (Tartar Emetic). — This, as its name implies, is \nan emetic. On the dog's stomach it acts very quickly; but, indeed, vomiting \nappears to be quite a natural act in the dog, and no doubt it is attended \nwith beneficial results when he is his own doctor and applies to his natural \nphysic, the couch or dog grass; but this habit in the dog has been used to \nhis injury, and the use of emetics shamefully abused, and from being treat- \ned as a panacea for a", + "erally useful liniment for the above \npurposes. If in a glass-stoppered bottle it will not be impaired by keeping. \n\nAntimonial Powder (True James' Powder). — This is given as a febri- \nfuge and diaphoretic in doses of from four to six grains; it is preferred to \ntartar emetic, as not being so likely to excite the dog's stomach. It is by \nsome relied on as a cure for distemper. \n\nAntimony, Tartarated (Tartar Emetic). — This, as its name implies, is \nan emetic. On the dog's stomach it acts very quickly; but, indeed, vomiting \nappears to be quite a natural act in the dog, and no doubt it is attended \nwith beneficial results when he is his own doctor and applies to his natural \nphysic, the couch or dog grass; but this habit in the dog has been used to \nhis injury, and the use of emetics shamefully abused, and from being treat- \ned as a panacea for all dog ills, has done much harm. Emetics are, however, \nof use, and it is not bad practice to give one on the first appearance of dis- \ntemper or jaundice, and in cases of poisoning they are our sheet anchor. \nThe dose of tartar emetic, as an emetic, is from one to three grains given \ndissolved in warm water, and the dog freely drenched with it. It is also used \nas a febrifuge in doses of one-eighth of a grain to half a grain; but for \n\n\nthis purpose the James's Powder, another preparation of antimony, is to be \npreferred. \n\nArnica, Tincture of. — This is applied externally as a stimulant in \nsprains, bruises and rheumatic lameness ,and also for dispersing tumors. It \nshould be used as a lotion diluted with from ten to twenty parts of cold \nwater. \n\nArsenic, Fowler's Solution of. — This is, I believe, the only way in \nwhich arsenic is given to the d", + "ll dog ills, has done much harm. Emetics are, however, \nof use, and it is not bad practice to give one on the first appearance of dis- \ntemper or jaundice, and in cases of poisoning they are our sheet anchor. \nThe dose of tartar emetic, as an emetic, is from one to three grains given \ndissolved in warm water, and the dog freely drenched with it. It is also used \nas a febrifuge in doses of one-eighth of a grain to half a grain; but for \n\n\nthis purpose the James's Powder, another preparation of antimony, is to be \npreferred. \n\nArnica, Tincture of. — This is applied externally as a stimulant in \nsprains, bruises and rheumatic lameness ,and also for dispersing tumors. It \nshould be used as a lotion diluted with from ten to twenty parts of cold \nwater. \n\nArsenic, Fowler's Solution of. — This is, I believe, the only way in \nwhich arsenic is given to the dog. It is an alterative, and, as such, is of \ngreat value in some cases of mange and other obstinate skin diseases. The \ndose is from two to eight drops. It should always be given on a full stom- \nach, and it must be withheld for a week or so if it has produced redness of \nthe eyes, running of watery fluid from the nose, and a loathing of food. \nI generally give it with a tonic to prevent this last result. Give each dose \nin a teaspoonful of tincture of gentian or Peruvian bark, immediately after \na meal. \n\nBelladonna Deadly nightshade. This is a narcotic and sedative of \n\nvery powerful action, and, like aconite, must be used with great caution. The \ntincture is the most useful preparation of it. Dose, from two to six drops. \n\nBonzoin, Tincture of (Friar's Balsam). — An excellent application to \ncuts, tears, bites, &c. It should be appli", + "og. It is an alterative, and, as such, is of \ngreat value in some cases of mange and other obstinate skin diseases. The \ndose is from two to eight drops. It should always be given on a full stom- \nach, and it must be withheld for a week or so if it has produced redness of \nthe eyes, running of watery fluid from the nose, and a loathing of food. \nI generally give it with a tonic to prevent this last result. Give each dose \nin a teaspoonful of tincture of gentian or Peruvian bark, immediately after \na meal. \n\nBelladonna Deadly nightshade. This is a narcotic and sedative of \n\nvery powerful action, and, like aconite, must be used with great caution. The \ntincture is the most useful preparation of it. Dose, from two to six drops. \n\nBonzoin, Tincture of (Friar's Balsam). — An excellent application to \ncuts, tears, bites, &c. It should be applied as soon as the parts are cleaned \nfrom dirt, &c, to stop bleeding and protect the exposed surface. The tinc- \nture is also given in chronic coughs. Dose, ten or fifteen drops on sugar. \n\nBismuth — The subnitrate of bismuth has a soothing effect in. stomach \ndisorders, and in long-continued diarrhea is often most beneficial. Three \nto ten grains of it may in such cases be given twice a day in chalk mixture. \n\nBromide of Potassium — This is very useful in epileptic fits and to allay \nexcitement. It may be given in doses of from five to twenty grains, and \nwhere a dog is subject to fits, continued for two or three weeks. It has, \nhowever, a debilitating effect. \n\nBuckthorn (Syrup of). — This is a time-honored purgative for the dog, \nand a very good one, although it has got into disrepute, as I believe, \nthrough the rubbish that is too commonly sold", + "ed as soon as the parts are cleaned \nfrom dirt, &c, to stop bleeding and protect the exposed surface. The tinc- \nture is also given in chronic coughs. Dose, ten or fifteen drops on sugar. \n\nBismuth — The subnitrate of bismuth has a soothing effect in. stomach \ndisorders, and in long-continued diarrhea is often most beneficial. Three \nto ten grains of it may in such cases be given twice a day in chalk mixture. \n\nBromide of Potassium — This is very useful in epileptic fits and to allay \nexcitement. It may be given in doses of from five to twenty grains, and \nwhere a dog is subject to fits, continued for two or three weeks. It has, \nhowever, a debilitating effect. \n\nBuckthorn (Syrup of). — This is a time-honored purgative for the dog, \nand a very good one, although it has got into disrepute, as I believe, \nthrough the rubbish that is too commonly sold under the name; or since it \nbecame obsolete as a medicine for man druggists have been less careful in its \npreparation. The syrup should be made from the fresh juice of the berries \nof buckthorn (Rhamous catharticus), a shrub or tree which grows plenti- \nfully in our woods and hedges. The average dose is one tablespoonful, and \nto prevent griping a teaspoonful of syrup of white poppies should be added. \n\nCalomel Acts as an emetic and purgative; it is at all times an \n\nuncertain and unsafe medicine for the dog. Youatt and others say it should \nnever be given in larger doses than three grains. Country farriers and \nothers often give it in much larger doses — indeed, by the rule of thumb — ■ \nand the consequence is the death or utter ruin of many valuable dogs. As \na remedy in the yellows and other affections of the liver, podophyllin, or ", + " under the name; or since it \nbecame obsolete as a medicine for man druggists have been less careful in its \npreparation. The syrup should be made from the fresh juice of the berries \nof buckthorn (Rhamous catharticus), a shrub or tree which grows plenti- \nfully in our woods and hedges. The average dose is one tablespoonful, and \nto prevent griping a teaspoonful of syrup of white poppies should be added. \n\nCalomel Acts as an emetic and purgative; it is at all times an \n\nuncertain and unsafe medicine for the dog. Youatt and others say it should \nnever be given in larger doses than three grains. Country farriers and \nothers often give it in much larger doses — indeed, by the rule of thumb — ■ \nand the consequence is the death or utter ruin of many valuable dogs. As \na remedy in the yellows and other affections of the liver, podophyllin, or \n\"vegetable calomel,\" is safer and more effective. \n\nCamphor — Calmative and antispasmodic. May be given in cases \nof excitement and restlessness, and also in severe diarrhea. The dose is \nfrom two to eight grains. \n\nCarren Oil A most useful application to scalds or burns. It is made \n\nby mixing equal parts of raw linseed oil and lime water. \n\n\nCastor Oil Purgative. Dose, from a teaspoonful to a wineglassful. \n\nIt is a mistake to give very large doses, as such are useless, the excess being \ncarried off by the bowels. \n\nCayenne Pepper — Stimulant and stomachic. \n\nChalk, prepared — Anticid in its effects; it is particularly useful in \ndiarrhea, for which it may be given alone if nothing better can be conven- \niently had. Dose, as much as will lie on a quarter. \n\nChloral Hydrate — Antispasmodic and soporific. May be given in cases \nof fits, also when the dog ", + "\n\"vegetable calomel,\" is safer and more effective. \n\nCamphor — Calmative and antispasmodic. May be given in cases \nof excitement and restlessness, and also in severe diarrhea. The dose is \nfrom two to eight grains. \n\nCarren Oil A most useful application to scalds or burns. It is made \n\nby mixing equal parts of raw linseed oil and lime water. \n\n\nCastor Oil Purgative. Dose, from a teaspoonful to a wineglassful. \n\nIt is a mistake to give very large doses, as such are useless, the excess being \ncarried off by the bowels. \n\nCayenne Pepper — Stimulant and stomachic. \n\nChalk, prepared — Anticid in its effects; it is particularly useful in \ndiarrhea, for which it may be given alone if nothing better can be conven- \niently had. Dose, as much as will lie on a quarter. \n\nChloral Hydrate — Antispasmodic and soporific. May be given in cases \nof fits, also when the dog suffers great pain. Dose, from five to twenty \ngrains, according to size of dog, and the result it is desired to produce. The \nlarger dose would induce sleep. \n\nChloroform. — Principally used as an anoesthetic in painful operations. \nIt also acts as an anodyne and antispasmodic in colic, etc. As such it is \ngenerally given in the form of chloric ether, the dose of which is from ten \nto thirty drops in water or other fluid. \n\nUhinchoiia, or Peruvian Bark. — This is a well known medicine, and, \nas a tonic, suits the dog admirably. It is especially useful after distemper \nand other lowering diseases, and works wonders in getting dogs into high- \nclass condition for shows or work. The following preparation of the bark \nis most convenient, being in concentrated form, and will keep good for \nyears: \n\nConcentrated Bark Tonic. — Take concentrated decoction of yellow ", + " suffers great pain. Dose, from five to twenty \ngrains, according to size of dog, and the result it is desired to produce. The \nlarger dose would induce sleep. \n\nChloroform. — Principally used as an anoesthetic in painful operations. \nIt also acts as an anodyne and antispasmodic in colic, etc. As such it is \ngenerally given in the form of chloric ether, the dose of which is from ten \nto thirty drops in water or other fluid. \n\nUhinchoiia, or Peruvian Bark. — This is a well known medicine, and, \nas a tonic, suits the dog admirably. It is especially useful after distemper \nand other lowering diseases, and works wonders in getting dogs into high- \nclass condition for shows or work. The following preparation of the bark \nis most convenient, being in concentrated form, and will keep good for \nyears: \n\nConcentrated Bark Tonic. — Take concentrated decoction of yellow cin- \nchona bark, compound tincture of bark, equal parts; dose, one to two tea- \nsponfuls twice daily in water, as a drench. \n\nCod .Liver Oil. — This well known medicine is given to the dog in \ncases of debility and emaciation supervening inflammatory attacks, and to \narrest the progress of chronic diseases of the respiratory organs. It is also \ngiven in scrofulous affections. Excellent for ricketty and weakly dogs; \nbut it is injurious to give it to strong growing pups of the larger breeds, as \nit makes fat, and the pups get so heavy the legs often give way. Dose, \nfrom a teaspoonful to a tablespoonful. Large doses are a mistake. \n\nCopper, Sulphate of (Blue Stone). — Externally applied, it is a mild \ncaustic; internally administered, astringent and tonic; dose from % to 2 \ngrains, but is apt to cause vomiting. In applying it to proud flesh in sores, \nch", + "cin- \nchona bark, compound tincture of bark, equal parts; dose, one to two tea- \nsponfuls twice daily in water, as a drench. \n\nCod .Liver Oil. — This well known medicine is given to the dog in \ncases of debility and emaciation supervening inflammatory attacks, and to \narrest the progress of chronic diseases of the respiratory organs. It is also \ngiven in scrofulous affections. Excellent for ricketty and weakly dogs; \nbut it is injurious to give it to strong growing pups of the larger breeds, as \nit makes fat, and the pups get so heavy the legs often give way. Dose, \nfrom a teaspoonful to a tablespoonful. Large doses are a mistake. \n\nCopper, Sulphate of (Blue Stone). — Externally applied, it is a mild \ncaustic; internally administered, astringent and tonic; dose from % to 2 \ngrains, but is apt to cause vomiting. In applying it to proud flesh in sores, \nchoose a crystal with a smooth surface, which wet and rub on the part, or \nscrape a little into fine powder and dust over the sore. \n\nCream of Tartar — A cooling laxative and diuretic. Dose, ten to \ntwenty grains, given daily. \n\nDandelion. — Given in jaundice, and other liver affections. The extract \nis the most convenient form, or the decoction made as follows may be \ngiven: Fresh dandelion roots, sliced, 6 ounces; water, iy2 pints; boil \nslowly down to half a pint. Dose, half a wineglass. \n\nDigitalis — See Foxglove. \n\nIdpsom Salts — Purgative. Dose, one to three drams. A convenient \nform for giving this salts is the ordinary black draught of the shops. \n\n\n\nErgot of Kye Useful in cases of protracted parturition. Five to fifteen grains may be given in a little warm water with a teaspoonful of brandy \nadded. The dose repeated in an hour if needed. \n\nEther, ", + "oose a crystal with a smooth surface, which wet and rub on the part, or \nscrape a little into fine powder and dust over the sore. \n\nCream of Tartar — A cooling laxative and diuretic. Dose, ten to \ntwenty grains, given daily. \n\nDandelion. — Given in jaundice, and other liver affections. The extract \nis the most convenient form, or the decoction made as follows may be \ngiven: Fresh dandelion roots, sliced, 6 ounces; water, iy2 pints; boil \nslowly down to half a pint. Dose, half a wineglass. \n\nDigitalis — See Foxglove. \n\nIdpsom Salts — Purgative. Dose, one to three drams. A convenient \nform for giving this salts is the ordinary black draught of the shops. \n\n\n\nErgot of Kye Useful in cases of protracted parturition. Five to fifteen grains may be given in a little warm water with a teaspoonful of brandy \nadded. The dose repeated in an hour if needed. \n\nEther, Spirit of Nitrous (Sweet Spirit of Nitre). — Diaphoretic and \ndiuretic. It is given in distemper, fevers, influenza, etc." + ] + }, + "everything_about_dogs_feeding.txt": { + "text_chunks": [ + "\nFeeding. — Here is an important subject which should be well understood. \nNo dog over six months old should ever have over two meals' per day, and \nregularity in eating is just as important in dogs as it is in human beings. \nDogs should have plain food, but don't be afraid of giving them some meat \nonce a day, cooked, and cut up small, avoiding fat, and also not feeding \nveal or pork, neither of which are good for dogs, beef and mutton are both \ngood — we eat meat every day, and why not our dogs. Never feed lights, not \ndigestible, and you might as well feed leather. Cooked liver is always rel- \nished by a clog, and once a week of cooked liver is a treat, it also acting as \na laxative, but not much nourishment in liver and. a dog fed too much liver \nwould not thrive, gain much flesh, or keep in good condition. Now as to \nmilk — I don't go much on too much sweet milk, don't think it is good for a \ndog, and if given milk daily, would soon get very tired of it. Sour milk \nonce in a while, is better. Buttermilk is better yet, and in summer time \nI give my dogs all around, some buttermilk as an \"extra.' once a week. As \nto feeding, I am writing now as to the older, or matured dogs, and not as \nto the puppies, as to their feeding being advised upon elsewhere. \n\nI have on an average of seventy-five dogs in my kennel, and here is \ntheir bill of fare. For breakfast, winch is served about seven o'clock in \nsummer and eight o'clock in winter, they get Spratt's Patent Dog Cakes for \ntheir breakfast, fed dry. but broken up into small pieces (excepting to young \npuppies that yet require soft food and to be fed oftener than twice a day). \nThis I break up with a hammer on the board wal", + "much on too much sweet milk, don't think it is good for a \ndog, and if given milk daily, would soon get very tired of it. Sour milk \nonce in a while, is better. Buttermilk is better yet, and in summer time \nI give my dogs all around, some buttermilk as an \"extra.' once a week. As \nto feeding, I am writing now as to the older, or matured dogs, and not as \nto the puppies, as to their feeding being advised upon elsewhere. \n\nI have on an average of seventy-five dogs in my kennel, and here is \ntheir bill of fare. For breakfast, winch is served about seven o'clock in \nsummer and eight o'clock in winter, they get Spratt's Patent Dog Cakes for \ntheir breakfast, fed dry. but broken up into small pieces (excepting to young \npuppies that yet require soft food and to be fed oftener than twice a day). \nThis I break up with a hammer on the board walk in their yards, or in \nwet weather, on the kennel floor, spreading it out so the dog's don't get to \nfighting. I let them all pitch in and cat, which they do with a relish, and \nwhy shouldn't they? It is a prepared food for dogs, composed of beef, flour, \noatmeal, bone meal, etc., in fact articles that a'dog needs. When your pup- \npies' teeth are developed sufficiently then they can have it, but broken up \nsmaller. Spratt's Patent make a special prepared Puppy Cake, which is \nmore suitable for the youngsters. See their page advertisement in front of \nbook, or I can furnish you with it. \n\nSpratts now Kibble their dog cakes, run them through a machine, so \nthey are about the size of a hickory nut, and this saves the trouble of break- \ning it up — the dogs like it, although some of my larger dogs will take a \nwhole cake and chew it up like a bo", + "k in their yards, or in \nwet weather, on the kennel floor, spreading it out so the dog's don't get to \nfighting. I let them all pitch in and cat, which they do with a relish, and \nwhy shouldn't they? It is a prepared food for dogs, composed of beef, flour, \noatmeal, bone meal, etc., in fact articles that a'dog needs. When your pup- \npies' teeth are developed sufficiently then they can have it, but broken up \nsmaller. Spratt's Patent make a special prepared Puppy Cake, which is \nmore suitable for the youngsters. See their page advertisement in front of \nbook, or I can furnish you with it. \n\nSpratts now Kibble their dog cakes, run them through a machine, so \nthey are about the size of a hickory nut, and this saves the trouble of break- \ning it up — the dogs like it, although some of my larger dogs will take a \nwhole cake and chew it up like a bone. \n\nAs a rule, it is best to feed it dry, although occasionally it is a good \nplan to moisten it with either hot or cold water or with soup. Dry, it \nserves the purpose of a bone and good for cleaning teeth, sweetening breath \nand is digestible. I let my dogs eat about what they want for breakfast, \nbut if any is left, don't let it lay, but pick it up and save for next morning, in \naction it is a perfect regulator, and its use will give a dog a good coat, a \nclean breath and sound, handsome teeth. Until supper time, about five \no'clock, they get nothing, and this is as it should be. The F. H. Bennett \nBiscuit Co. (see their advertisement), make a very good dog cake, called \nMaltoid Milk — Bone, made in the shape of a bone, and I have used this \nalso, and the dogs like it. Now as to supper, the main meal, as it should \nbe for a dog, ", + "ne. \n\nAs a rule, it is best to feed it dry, although occasionally it is a good \nplan to moisten it with either hot or cold water or with soup. Dry, it \nserves the purpose of a bone and good for cleaning teeth, sweetening breath \nand is digestible. I let my dogs eat about what they want for breakfast, \nbut if any is left, don't let it lay, but pick it up and save for next morning, in \naction it is a perfect regulator, and its use will give a dog a good coat, a \nclean breath and sound, handsome teeth. Until supper time, about five \no'clock, they get nothing, and this is as it should be. The F. H. Bennett \nBiscuit Co. (see their advertisement), make a very good dog cake, called \nMaltoid Milk — Bone, made in the shape of a bone, and I have used this \nalso, and the dogs like it. Now as to supper, the main meal, as it should \nbe for a dog, here is the bill of fare as fed for years in my kennel. I get \nmeat sent out from my butcher in Cincinnati daily, beef, mutton, and some- \ntimes, a sheep or calves head or two and a big lot of fresh bones, and my \nman cooks this up in a big kettle, then cuts the meat up into small pieces \nand trims the bones down some, then in the soup we put Conner's Cooked \nDog Food, which is a cereal, (see their advertisement), and makes a medium \nthick mush. Now when feeding time comes for supper, each dog is fed a \npan of this mush in which is put some of the cut-up cooked meat, and this \nwell mixed or stirred up in the mush, so the dog can't pick out just the \nmeat. After supper, then the hones, every dog getting one or two to gnaw \non — as their desert, and they all love a hone to chew up, which is good \nfor all dogs. If any chicken bone", + " here is the bill of fare as fed for years in my kennel. I get \nmeat sent out from my butcher in Cincinnati daily, beef, mutton, and some- \ntimes, a sheep or calves head or two and a big lot of fresh bones, and my \nman cooks this up in a big kettle, then cuts the meat up into small pieces \nand trims the bones down some, then in the soup we put Conner's Cooked \nDog Food, which is a cereal, (see their advertisement), and makes a medium \nthick mush. Now when feeding time comes for supper, each dog is fed a \npan of this mush in which is put some of the cut-up cooked meat, and this \nwell mixed or stirred up in the mush, so the dog can't pick out just the \nmeat. After supper, then the hones, every dog getting one or two to gnaw \non — as their desert, and they all love a hone to chew up, which is good \nfor all dogs. If any chicken bones, or small bones that they would be likely \nto split up and make slivers of, these are put in the stove, as they are \ndangerous. The soup is occasionally varied by adding to the cooking of the \nmeat, vegetables, but which are hard to get here, and this adds a relish to \nit. You must use your judgment as to how much meat to give each dog, \nsome dogs that are too fat, and too greedy, must not be given all they \nwould eat. If a dog leaves any of his meal in his pan, don't let it remain \nthere to get stale, but gather it up. -Quite a lot of the dogs, those I can \ndepend on to not fight at meal time, are fed together in the main yard \nfrom traps or larger pans. Pans are all gathered up and washed that night \nso as to be sweet and clean for next day — cleanliness very important always. \nNow comes the \"dessert\" — the bones, which we throw ", + "s, or small bones that they would be likely \nto split up and make slivers of, these are put in the stove, as they are \ndangerous. The soup is occasionally varied by adding to the cooking of the \nmeat, vegetables, but which are hard to get here, and this adds a relish to \nit. You must use your judgment as to how much meat to give each dog, \nsome dogs that are too fat, and too greedy, must not be given all they \nwould eat. If a dog leaves any of his meal in his pan, don't let it remain \nthere to get stale, but gather it up. -Quite a lot of the dogs, those I can \ndepend on to not fight at meal time, are fed together in the main yard \nfrom traps or larger pans. Pans are all gathered up and washed that night \nso as to be sweet and clean for next day — cleanliness very important always. \nNow comes the \"dessert\" — the bones, which we throw out in the yards so \nthat each one has a large bone to gnaw on — and don't they enjoy this. We \nwatch them while they are at the bones, where \"the push\" are together, to \nguard against fights that might occur, as dogs, like some children, are sel- \nfish and greedy, and try to take the other dog's bone from him. Generally, \na word from me will stop this trouble, but if not there is a whip handy and \nit is properly used to quell the disturbance promptly. Chicken bones, or \nany small bones like from a lamb chop, are very dangerous — bones that \nthey can chew up into slivers; as you must know that all such must pass \ndown and through all the intestines, which means a dangerous, risky trip, \nas it is not straight, but a very winding and crooked one, the great danger in \nthis sliver, if it passes through the throat, is in puncturing or getting lod", + " out in the yards so \nthat each one has a large bone to gnaw on — and don't they enjoy this. We \nwatch them while they are at the bones, where \"the push\" are together, to \nguard against fights that might occur, as dogs, like some children, are sel- \nfish and greedy, and try to take the other dog's bone from him. Generally, \na word from me will stop this trouble, but if not there is a whip handy and \nit is properly used to quell the disturbance promptly. Chicken bones, or \nany small bones like from a lamb chop, are very dangerous — bones that \nthey can chew up into slivers; as you must know that all such must pass \ndown and through all the intestines, which means a dangerous, risky trip, \nas it is not straight, but a very winding and crooked one, the great danger in \nthis sliver, if it passes through the throat, is in puncturing or getting lodged \nin its trip through, which would mean death to the dog. Burn all your \nChicken Bones excepting the necks. \n\nVegetables and rice mixed in the mush you have made are very good \nfor a change, and the bill of fare can be thus varied once a week or so, \nwhich will be appreciated by the dog. Carrots and beets are the beat to \nuse, cabbage not agreeing with all dogs; potatoes are too fattening and \npossess very little nourishment. A baked sweet potato is relished by dogs, \nbut the same objection applies here, besides leaving a sweet taste, and dogs \nshould never have anything sweet. \n\nAll dogs should have more or less hard feed two or three times a week \nat any rate, a bone or a biscuit, or something they can use their teeth upon \nand not bolt. A dog's teeth are just as Important to its continued well- \nbeing as those of a human being, and as ", + "ged \nin its trip through, which would mean death to the dog. Burn all your \nChicken Bones excepting the necks. \n\nVegetables and rice mixed in the mush you have made are very good \nfor a change, and the bill of fare can be thus varied once a week or so, \nwhich will be appreciated by the dog. Carrots and beets are the beat to \nuse, cabbage not agreeing with all dogs; potatoes are too fattening and \npossess very little nourishment. A baked sweet potato is relished by dogs, \nbut the same objection applies here, besides leaving a sweet taste, and dogs \nshould never have anything sweet. \n\nAll dogs should have more or less hard feed two or three times a week \nat any rate, a bone or a biscuit, or something they can use their teeth upon \nand not bolt. A dog's teeth are just as Important to its continued well- \nbeing as those of a human being, and as we cannot provide our four footed \nfriends with a false set, every care should be exercised in order to preserve \nthe teeth. \n\nOf vegetables, onions, carrots, turnips, beet root, and a few potatoes \nare the most nutritious and fat forming. Cabbages and similar kinds are \ngood for the blood, but contain few positive properties. Oatmeal is fatten- \ning but heating; rice forms an ideal food for toys, being very easily digested, \nsatisfying, but not too stimulative; pearl barley, sago, tapioca, and semolina \nmay all be made use of as changes. If you do use milk, see it is fresh, and \nthen boil it. Milk, in combination with other material, as for instance in the \nway of a rice or bread pudding, would be all right, or, used with eggs. \n\nEggs are especially useful when nourishment has to be given with a \nspoon. Cooked liver is not a bad thing to mix in the", + "we cannot provide our four footed \nfriends with a false set, every care should be exercised in order to preserve \nthe teeth. \n\nOf vegetables, onions, carrots, turnips, beet root, and a few potatoes \nare the most nutritious and fat forming. Cabbages and similar kinds are \ngood for the blood, but contain few positive properties. Oatmeal is fatten- \ning but heating; rice forms an ideal food for toys, being very easily digested, \nsatisfying, but not too stimulative; pearl barley, sago, tapioca, and semolina \nmay all be made use of as changes. If you do use milk, see it is fresh, and \nthen boil it. Milk, in combination with other material, as for instance in the \nway of a rice or bread pudding, would be all right, or, used with eggs. \n\nEggs are especially useful when nourishment has to be given with a \nspoon. Cooked liver is not a bad thing to mix in the food once in awhile, \nbut not oftener than once a week. \n\nCornmeal much or baked corn bread for a change in winter is all right, \nbut much too heating to the blood in summer. Candy, cake, or anything \nsweet or too greasy should never be given a dog — you might just as well \ngive them poison in small doses. Many a dog has died before its time due \nto this mistaken kindness of its master or mistress. When darling Fido so \nfrightens his mistress with that low moan, succeeded by that painful and \nprolonged howl, with his back arched, his feet tucked in towards each other, \nand vainly trying every possible posture to escape the pain, he is merely \nsuffering the natural result of that last lump of sugar. True, Fido may \n\nhave had sugar frequently without suffering in this way, hut the last lump \nis the 'straw that breaks the camel's back; and no su", + " food once in awhile, \nbut not oftener than once a week. \n\nCornmeal much or baked corn bread for a change in winter is all right, \nbut much too heating to the blood in summer. Candy, cake, or anything \nsweet or too greasy should never be given a dog — you might just as well \ngive them poison in small doses. Many a dog has died before its time due \nto this mistaken kindness of its master or mistress. When darling Fido so \nfrightens his mistress with that low moan, succeeded by that painful and \nprolonged howl, with his back arched, his feet tucked in towards each other, \nand vainly trying every possible posture to escape the pain, he is merely \nsuffering the natural result of that last lump of sugar. True, Fido may \n\nhave had sugar frequently without suffering in this way, hut the last lump \nis the 'straw that breaks the camel's back; and no surprise need be felt if \npersistence in the kindly-meant but objectionable practices induces repeated \nattacks of colic, ending in inflammation and death. \n\nI have been called in many a time to see a sick dog that was in misery \ndue solely to improper and over-feeding, but could do it no good, for it \nwas so fat, asthmatical and wheezy that it could hardly walk or get its \nbreath; no medical skill could avail and the pet had to die — not its fault, \nbut its owner's. Take my advice and warning — don't feed your pet these \npoisons every time it begs you, perhaps by \"sitting up\" or \"speaking,\" but \ntreat it with true kindness by feeding as I have advised, and never oftener \nthan twice a day. Always keep clean, fresh water handy, and in summer \nsee that it is never exposed to the sun. Eggs are good for dogs, but I have \nfound that in cases of a sick", + "rprise need be felt if \npersistence in the kindly-meant but objectionable practices induces repeated \nattacks of colic, ending in inflammation and death. \n\nI have been called in many a time to see a sick dog that was in misery \ndue solely to improper and over-feeding, but could do it no good, for it \nwas so fat, asthmatical and wheezy that it could hardly walk or get its \nbreath; no medical skill could avail and the pet had to die — not its fault, \nbut its owner's. Take my advice and warning — don't feed your pet these \npoisons every time it begs you, perhaps by \"sitting up\" or \"speaking,\" but \ntreat it with true kindness by feeding as I have advised, and never oftener \nthan twice a day. Always keep clean, fresh water handy, and in summer \nsee that it is never exposed to the sun. Eggs are good for dogs, but I have \nfound that in cases of a sick dog with a weak stomach very few of them \ncan hold it down. Chicken gravy, or the gravy with a little flour in it, as \nthe wife makes it in stewing chicken giblets, is often accepted by a sick dog \nafter refusing everything else that has been offered it. \n\nA sick dog will sometimes eat a stewed beef kidney. \n\nIf you feed potatoes, feed mashed potatoes, as these the dog can digest \neasier. If you have only one dog, get him used to eating dog cakes dry, \nfor his breakfast, and for his supper, you may have enough left from your \nlunch and dinner for the one dog, and that bone from the porterhouse steak, \nor from the roast, will be appreciated by him. \n\nQuite a valuable article is the following, taken from American Fancier \nand Stock-keeper, as to feeding of Toy Dogs. In it are good ideas, especially \napplicable to dogs at bench shows, but good ", + " dog with a weak stomach very few of them \ncan hold it down. Chicken gravy, or the gravy with a little flour in it, as \nthe wife makes it in stewing chicken giblets, is often accepted by a sick dog \nafter refusing everything else that has been offered it. \n\nA sick dog will sometimes eat a stewed beef kidney. \n\nIf you feed potatoes, feed mashed potatoes, as these the dog can digest \neasier. If you have only one dog, get him used to eating dog cakes dry, \nfor his breakfast, and for his supper, you may have enough left from your \nlunch and dinner for the one dog, and that bone from the porterhouse steak, \nor from the roast, will be appreciated by him. \n\nQuite a valuable article is the following, taken from American Fancier \nand Stock-keeper, as to feeding of Toy Dogs. In it are good ideas, especially \napplicable to dogs at bench shows, but good to adopt even for dogs at home. \n\n\"The proper way to feed toy dogs is an everlasting subject of debate \nwhere two or three are gathered together in show corners. There is no \nproper way per se. The question of suitable feed all depends, both upon \nthe breed and the individual. Sloppy food, for toys as well as in the inter- \nests of bigger dogs, must be avoided, and food that is solid and somewhat \nconcentrated is indicated. In the case of Pomeranians and other long coated \ndogs stronger food is more desirable than for smooths. That is, the drain \nof the coat on the dog's system must be met. Likewise the nervous energy \nof these small dogs must be taken into consideration. The Pomeranian, for \ninstance, will wear himself to a shadow much sooner than the easy going \npug or toy spaniel. In the former's case a diet varied, digestible and nutri- \ntious,", + "to adopt even for dogs at home. \n\n\"The proper way to feed toy dogs is an everlasting subject of debate \nwhere two or three are gathered together in show corners. There is no \nproper way per se. The question of suitable feed all depends, both upon \nthe breed and the individual. Sloppy food, for toys as well as in the inter- \nests of bigger dogs, must be avoided, and food that is solid and somewhat \nconcentrated is indicated. In the case of Pomeranians and other long coated \ndogs stronger food is more desirable than for smooths. That is, the drain \nof the coat on the dog's system must be met. Likewise the nervous energy \nof these small dogs must be taken into consideration. The Pomeranian, for \ninstance, will wear himself to a shadow much sooner than the easy going \npug or toy spaniel. In the former's case a diet varied, digestible and nutri- \ntious, much in a little, is the proper thing, and nothing is better than under- \ndone (rare), roast beef and chicken, which to vary the diet may be alternated \nwith fresh tripe and white fish, from which all bones must be taken out. \n\nPet dogs, whose vigorous constitutions and active appetites call for a \ngreater bulk of food, should be fed on boiled rice or crumbled stale bread \nin conjunction with the meat, the meat being fed last. It is not good to \nfill these little gluttons out with milk or as much meat as they will eat. \nPlain rice is not heating and does not fatten like meals. Should a toy dog \ntake to the dog biscuit these may also be given chopped dry. \n\n\"A great many toy dogs suffer more or less from cankered teeth brought \non by fermentation in the stomach, in most cases due entirely to an indiscreet \ndiet of sloppy, sweet foods. Eschew a", + " much in a little, is the proper thing, and nothing is better than under- \ndone (rare), roast beef and chicken, which to vary the diet may be alternated \nwith fresh tripe and white fish, from which all bones must be taken out. \n\nPet dogs, whose vigorous constitutions and active appetites call for a \ngreater bulk of food, should be fed on boiled rice or crumbled stale bread \nin conjunction with the meat, the meat being fed last. It is not good to \nfill these little gluttons out with milk or as much meat as they will eat. \nPlain rice is not heating and does not fatten like meals. Should a toy dog \ntake to the dog biscuit these may also be given chopped dry. \n\n\"A great many toy dogs suffer more or less from cankered teeth brought \non by fermentation in the stomach, in most cases due entirely to an indiscreet \ndiet of sloppy, sweet foods. Eschew all these and bring the little chaps \ndown to a dry, hard diet if possible, or a diet which will make them chew \nand not lap or bolt their foods. Nature provided the dog in its natural \nstate with a stomach that would digest nails, as the saying goes, but civili- \nzation has altered all this for the pet dog, as well as his owner, and modern \nexcesses work their ills on both. So the different conditions must be met.\" \n\nThe following written by Dent, is especially intended to apply as to \nFeeding of Hunting Dogs: \n\n\"The dog is a carniverous animal, and although domestication and \nassociation with man have, in some respects, altered or affected his organs \nof digestion, he thrives best upon a mixed diet or one containing both meat, \ngrain and vegetables. The proportions of these depend altogether upon the \nindividual's constitution, peculiar existing stat", + "ll these and bring the little chaps \ndown to a dry, hard diet if possible, or a diet which will make them chew \nand not lap or bolt their foods. Nature provided the dog in its natural \nstate with a stomach that would digest nails, as the saying goes, but civili- \nzation has altered all this for the pet dog, as well as his owner, and modern \nexcesses work their ills on both. So the different conditions must be met.\" \n\nThe following written by Dent, is especially intended to apply as to \nFeeding of Hunting Dogs: \n\n\"The dog is a carniverous animal, and although domestication and \nassociation with man have, in some respects, altered or affected his organs \nof digestion, he thrives best upon a mixed diet or one containing both meat, \ngrain and vegetables. The proportions of these depend altogether upon the \nindividual's constitution, peculiar existing state of health, and the work he \nis called upon to do. These matters can only be determined by experiment \n\nand observation. Food and water are to the muscular system what fuel and \nsteam are to the locomotive. Muscular exertion calls for a destruction of \nmuscular elements; the destruction of muscular elements generates heat in \nvarying degrees and a large amount of effete poisonous matter that the kid- \nneys and bowels are called upon to remove. \n\n\"If the clog is in good condition, the muscles firm, elastic and properly \nnurtured by a fit diet, muscular effort will, if severe, produce only the \nminimum amount of heat and effete matter. If the animal is in poor condi- \ntion, the muscles soft and flabby, surrounded by fat, slight exercise will \nconsume a large amount of this tissue and produce a corresponding amount \nof heat and waste products. And it is ", + "e of health, and the work he \nis called upon to do. These matters can only be determined by experiment \n\nand observation. Food and water are to the muscular system what fuel and \nsteam are to the locomotive. Muscular exertion calls for a destruction of \nmuscular elements; the destruction of muscular elements generates heat in \nvarying degrees and a large amount of effete poisonous matter that the kid- \nneys and bowels are called upon to remove. \n\n\"If the clog is in good condition, the muscles firm, elastic and properly \nnurtured by a fit diet, muscular effort will, if severe, produce only the \nminimum amount of heat and effete matter. If the animal is in poor condi- \ntion, the muscles soft and flabby, surrounded by fat, slight exercise will \nconsume a large amount of this tissue and produce a corresponding amount \nof heat and waste products. And it is these poisonous waste products that \nthe athlete, horse and dog have to contend with, and, no matter how carefully \ntrained it is, these waste products eventually limit their performance. \n\n\"A dog's wind may be all right, he is ready to go and wants to go, \nbut if the production of these waste products is too rapid for their removal \nby the kidneys and other organs, they remain in the system and partially \nparalyze the nerves controlling the muscles and they refuse to act. \n\n\"The fat or muscle-making possibilities of various foods and the ani- \nmal's actual condition can be studied very intelligently by the use, after ex- \nercise or work, of a small clinical thermometer. When the maximum amount \nof work short of actual exhaustion produces the minimum degree of heat \nas registered by the thermometer, the animal is in the best condition and \nthe foods that ", + "these poisonous waste products that \nthe athlete, horse and dog have to contend with, and, no matter how carefully \ntrained it is, these waste products eventually limit their performance. \n\n\"A dog's wind may be all right, he is ready to go and wants to go, \nbut if the production of these waste products is too rapid for their removal \nby the kidneys and other organs, they remain in the system and partially \nparalyze the nerves controlling the muscles and they refuse to act. \n\n\"The fat or muscle-making possibilities of various foods and the ani- \nmal's actual condition can be studied very intelligently by the use, after ex- \nercise or work, of a small clinical thermometer. When the maximum amount \nof work short of actual exhaustion produces the minimum degree of heat \nas registered by the thermometer, the animal is in the best condition and \nthe foods that will afford these results are the foods to be adopted, and the \nfoods that produce the largest amount of heat for a given amount of work \nare to be avoided, as a general working system. \n\n\"It can be laid down that the quantity of meat can be reduced during \nthe close season and increased during the working season to almost an all- \nmeat diet with satisfactory results. Oatmeal and unbolted wheat flour are \nthe most desirable of grains. Wheat dour, rye or barley shorts should \nbe baked as bread pones and allowed to cool and afterward broken up and \nsoftened with meat liquor, soup or milk. Cornmeal is a popular food with \ntrainers, probably on account of its price, ease of obtaining and preparing, \nbut it is a fat producer and not a muscle builder. No horse trainer would \nfeed it to a thoroughbred when conditioning him for a race, and while \ntrainers ", + "will afford these results are the foods to be adopted, and the \nfoods that produce the largest amount of heat for a given amount of work \nare to be avoided, as a general working system. \n\n\"It can be laid down that the quantity of meat can be reduced during \nthe close season and increased during the working season to almost an all- \nmeat diet with satisfactory results. Oatmeal and unbolted wheat flour are \nthe most desirable of grains. Wheat dour, rye or barley shorts should \nbe baked as bread pones and allowed to cool and afterward broken up and \nsoftened with meat liquor, soup or milk. Cornmeal is a popular food with \ntrainers, probably on account of its price, ease of obtaining and preparing, \nbut it is a fat producer and not a muscle builder. No horse trainer would \nfeed it to a thoroughbred when conditioning him for a race, and while \ntrainers may feel satisfied with the way their dogs thrive, I am sure they \nwould be capable of greater muscular effort if fed on one of the other grains. \n\"A very good way of preparing food for a siring of dogs is to purchase \na few sheeps' heads, a couple of beeves' heads, or a liver or two, or twenty \nor thirty pounds of chucks or neck pieces chopped fine. Boil the heads in a \nkettle until they are thoroughly cooked, and the meat can easily be scraped \nfrom the bones. This meat should then be chopped or shredded into small \npieces and mixed with from three to six times its weight of whole wheat \nflour, rye or corn meal, softened and worked up with soup liquor. To this \nmay be added enough black molasses to slightly sweeten the whole and \nthen it is to be thoroughly baked over a slow fire and afterward allowed \nto not only cool, but partially dr", + " may feel satisfied with the way their dogs thrive, I am sure they \nwould be capable of greater muscular effort if fed on one of the other grains. \n\"A very good way of preparing food for a siring of dogs is to purchase \na few sheeps' heads, a couple of beeves' heads, or a liver or two, or twenty \nor thirty pounds of chucks or neck pieces chopped fine. Boil the heads in a \nkettle until they are thoroughly cooked, and the meat can easily be scraped \nfrom the bones. This meat should then be chopped or shredded into small \npieces and mixed with from three to six times its weight of whole wheat \nflour, rye or corn meal, softened and worked up with soup liquor. To this \nmay be added enough black molasses to slightly sweeten the whole and \nthen it is to be thoroughly baked over a slow fire and afterward allowed \nto not only cool, but partially dry, in which condition it will keep indefi- \nnitely. When it is to be fed, break it up into pieces, and feed dry or soften it \nwith meat or vegetable soup. This food can also be improved by adding \nvegetables, such as carrots, turnips, beets, onions or cabbage, in the propor- \ntion of one pound of vegetables to from five to ten pounds of meat and \ngrain. \n\n\"The sportsman owning only one or two dogs, who will condition his \ndogs on food prepared in this way, and who will carry with him a suffi- \ncient quantity to provide for his dogs while on a hunting trip, will be amply \nrepaid by their superior condition, and he will never go back to the make- \nshift diet of table scraps that is too often resorted to. \n\n\"Dog biscuits simplify the feeding problem and the professional trainer \nor. sportsman who uses them as a staple diet can go on an extended hunt", + "y, in which condition it will keep indefi- \nnitely. When it is to be fed, break it up into pieces, and feed dry or soften it \nwith meat or vegetable soup. This food can also be improved by adding \nvegetables, such as carrots, turnips, beets, onions or cabbage, in the propor- \ntion of one pound of vegetables to from five to ten pounds of meat and \ngrain. \n\n\"The sportsman owning only one or two dogs, who will condition his \ndogs on food prepared in this way, and who will carry with him a suffi- \ncient quantity to provide for his dogs while on a hunting trip, will be amply \nrepaid by their superior condition, and he will never go back to the make- \nshift diet of table scraps that is too often resorted to. \n\n\"Dog biscuits simplify the feeding problem and the professional trainer \nor. sportsman who uses them as a staple diet can go on an extended hunting \ntrip or even to remote sections of the country, where there are no conven- \niences for preparing food, and feel sure of his dog having a properly bal- \nanced ration. The ordinary dog biscuit contains only a small proportion of \nmeat, hardly sufficient for a dog during the close season. When hunting \n\nor training it is advisable to have a special biscuit prepared with the pro- \nportion of meat doubled or trebled, or feed fresh meat in addition to the \nregular-biscuit. \n\n\"The number of meals a dog should be given daily is a matter fre- \nquently discussed. I prefer to give a light meal in the morning (fed dry), \nsuch as two or three dog biscuits or their equivalent, and a full meal at \nnight. The morning meal should be given at least one hour before the dog \nis put down in the field, so as to enable the stomach juices to partially digest \nit. ", + "ing \ntrip or even to remote sections of the country, where there are no conven- \niences for preparing food, and feel sure of his dog having a properly bal- \nanced ration. The ordinary dog biscuit contains only a small proportion of \nmeat, hardly sufficient for a dog during the close season. When hunting \n\nor training it is advisable to have a special biscuit prepared with the pro- \nportion of meat doubled or trebled, or feed fresh meat in addition to the \nregular-biscuit. \n\n\"The number of meals a dog should be given daily is a matter fre- \nquently discussed. I prefer to give a light meal in the morning (fed dry), \nsuch as two or three dog biscuits or their equivalent, and a full meal at \nnight. The morning meal should be given at least one hour before the dog \nis put down in the field, so as to enable the stomach juices to partially digest \nit. Under no circumstances should a dog be worked directly after feeding \na full meal. The stomach, like all muscles and organs, requires during \naction an increased blood supply. During exercise the blood is drawn from \nthe stomach and other internal organs to other parts of the body and the \nfood, instead of being digested, lies as a heavy load with a liability to fer- \nment and produce diarrhea or dysentery that will incapacitate the animal. \nTable scraps and 'pick ups,' if clean and fresh, free from fat and grease \n(they seldom are), may be tolerated for house or pet dogs, but the sports- \nman who attempts to take his dog through a hard season's hunting on such \nfood is blind to his own and his dog's interests.\" \n\nFeeding Puppies. — Now as to feeding of puppies. As soon as they are \nweaned, which should be done gradually, and which you will find under", + "Under no circumstances should a dog be worked directly after feeding \na full meal. The stomach, like all muscles and organs, requires during \naction an increased blood supply. During exercise the blood is drawn from \nthe stomach and other internal organs to other parts of the body and the \nfood, instead of being digested, lies as a heavy load with a liability to fer- \nment and produce diarrhea or dysentery that will incapacitate the animal. \nTable scraps and 'pick ups,' if clean and fresh, free from fat and grease \n(they seldom are), may be tolerated for house or pet dogs, but the sports- \nman who attempts to take his dog through a hard season's hunting on such \nfood is blind to his own and his dog's interests.\" \n\nFeeding Puppies. — Now as to feeding of puppies. As soon as they are \nweaned, which should be done gradually, and which you will find under \nhead of \"Breeding,\" their food should consist of boiled or scalded milk \n(never feed raw milk to puppy) in which soak some bread. Potatoes and \ngravy, bread and gravy, and soups with plenty of vegetables in, such as \ncarrots, turnips, beets and rice. Chicken gravy or the gravy from stewed \ngiblets in which some flour has been added, is a very nourishing and fa- \nvorite food for puppies. If the scalded milk is found to be too constipating, \nadd some oatmeal porridge to thicken it. When he is cutting his teeth, \ncrumbs of toast, hard cracker or crusts of stale bread are needed. No one \ncares to eat the outside slice of a loaf, so that may be made stale, hard, and \nbroken up for the liUle dog, well soaked in the soup or milk. Spratt's \nPatent makes a special puppy biscuit that is very good to feed to the young- \nsters as soon as their teeth will", + " \nhead of \"Breeding,\" their food should consist of boiled or scalded milk \n(never feed raw milk to puppy) in which soak some bread. Potatoes and \ngravy, bread and gravy, and soups with plenty of vegetables in, such as \ncarrots, turnips, beets and rice. Chicken gravy or the gravy from stewed \ngiblets in which some flour has been added, is a very nourishing and fa- \nvorite food for puppies. If the scalded milk is found to be too constipating, \nadd some oatmeal porridge to thicken it. When he is cutting his teeth, \ncrumbs of toast, hard cracker or crusts of stale bread are needed. No one \ncares to eat the outside slice of a loaf, so that may be made stale, hard, and \nbroken up for the liUle dog, well soaked in the soup or milk. Spratt's \nPatent makes a special puppy biscuit that is very good to feed to the young- \nsters as soon as their teeth will admit of chewing same, which biscuit \nshould be broken up into small pieces. You can also feed this softened in \nsoup. When the puppy is about up to three months old, 1 would then give \nthis biscuit for one meal a day, fed dry but broken into small pieces. A \nvery little cooked beef and mutton, cut up very fine can now be given \nmixed in with their other foods, and some of the mush of stale bread (see \narticle on Feeding) will be all right to give them, in which you can mix \nthoroughly the finely cut up meat, but not too much meat until a little \nolder. Puppies up to three months of age should be fed four times a day \nand then gradually cut down to three meals a day, which will generally be \noften enough to feed until they get to be from four to five months old. At \nsix months old, or about there, I put them on the regular bill of ", + " admit of chewing same, which biscuit \nshould be broken up into small pieces. You can also feed this softened in \nsoup. When the puppy is about up to three months old, 1 would then give \nthis biscuit for one meal a day, fed dry but broken into small pieces. A \nvery little cooked beef and mutton, cut up very fine can now be given \nmixed in with their other foods, and some of the mush of stale bread (see \narticle on Feeding) will be all right to give them, in which you can mix \nthoroughly the finely cut up meat, but not too much meat until a little \nolder. Puppies up to three months of age should be fed four times a day \nand then gradually cut down to three meals a day, which will generally be \noften enough to feed until they get to be from four to five months old. At \nsix months old, or about there, I put them on the regular bill of fare with \nthe grown dogs, excepting that their portion of cooked meat is not so \nliberally dealt out at supper, but the large bones they have free access to \nwith the older dogs. I don't believe in keeping a puppy on a milk diet too \nlong, and think it best to break them off from this when they get along to be \nthree or four months old and let water be their drink. \n\nBurn all your chicken, turkey and fish bones or any small bones like \nthose from a lamb chop. Small bones are dangerous. Dogs chew them up \nrapidly and being tender, make slivers of them, and if one of these small \nslivers gets into a dog's throat the wrong way or fails to pass through \nwithout any detention — it's generally a case of \"good-bye dog.\" Many dogs \nhave died from this alone. \n\nAvoid sharp bones, especially fish and chicken bones, as you would \npoison, for they freque", + " fare with \nthe grown dogs, excepting that their portion of cooked meat is not so \nliberally dealt out at supper, but the large bones they have free access to \nwith the older dogs. I don't believe in keeping a puppy on a milk diet too \nlong, and think it best to break them off from this when they get along to be \nthree or four months old and let water be their drink. \n\nBurn all your chicken, turkey and fish bones or any small bones like \nthose from a lamb chop. Small bones are dangerous. Dogs chew them up \nrapidly and being tender, make slivers of them, and if one of these small \nslivers gets into a dog's throat the wrong way or fails to pass through \nwithout any detention — it's generally a case of \"good-bye dog.\" Many dogs \nhave died from this alone. \n\nAvoid sharp bones, especially fish and chicken bones, as you would \npoison, for they frequently are more effective in killing a dog than is \nstrychnine or some other deadly agent; in that poison can be neutralized \nby powerful antidotes or removed by the use of emetics, while a bone finds \nits way into the intestines and does its deadly work without hindrance. \n\nConfections, cake and dainties of all sorts should also be tabooed from \nthe bill of fare; they are not the natural food of a dog, and beside their \nweakening effect create a false and dainty appetite which interferes with \n\nthe regular meals, causing a smaller quantity to be consumed owing to \ndesire to get something nice or an artificial repugnance to substantial food' \nif there is a possibility that \"sugar\" will be forthcoming." + ] + }, + "everything_about_dogs_hydrophobia.txt": { + "text_chunks": [ + "\n\n\nThe followng article, (with some additions), is the one in my last book, \nand it cannot well be improved on, but have added some strong words \nagainst Hydrophobia, the side- 1 fight on, as, since this was written, fifteen \nyears ago, my non-believe in hydrophobia has been made stronger, as during \nthis period I have been bitten several times, and quite badly chewed up by \ndogs that — by all the symptoms that are supposed to exist, and yet I am \nhere, writing another book, and none the worse for the bites. \n\n' \"Germs\" are now very fashionable with doctors, (before we had \nso many \"germs\" there were not nearly so many sick and dying people as \nthere are now), but now most all verterinarians, and some doctors, get out \nof hydrophobia the easiest way they can, by calling it a \"germ.\" I would \nlike to see one of these \"germs.\" \n\nAppendicitis, now so fashionable also, in humans, and an operation \nalmost invariably necessary, (the patient often dying, but \"operation very \nsuccessful\"), and it's a wonder the poor dog has as yet not gotten this trou- \nble. \n\nTo speak out plain and honest, I do not believe in hydrophobia at all, \nfor I don't believe what I don't see, and a good deal that I do see. Many \nothers, and among them noted authorities, however, do believe in the exis- \ntence of such a disease, and in writing on this subject I shall give you my \nown ideas and belief, and also those of others more noted than myself — \nso you can read it all and believe as you like. \n\nI have spent a lot of time since my first book in collecting additional \ninformation and statistics on this subject, as it is an important one to know \nall about that you can, and I consider that in this article all has", + " so fashionable also, in humans, and an operation \nalmost invariably necessary, (the patient often dying, but \"operation very \nsuccessful\"), and it's a wonder the poor dog has as yet not gotten this trou- \nble. \n\nTo speak out plain and honest, I do not believe in hydrophobia at all, \nfor I don't believe what I don't see, and a good deal that I do see. Many \nothers, and among them noted authorities, however, do believe in the exis- \ntence of such a disease, and in writing on this subject I shall give you my \nown ideas and belief, and also those of others more noted than myself — \nso you can read it all and believe as you like. \n\nI have spent a lot of time since my first book in collecting additional \ninformation and statistics on this subject, as it is an important one to know \nall about that you can, and I consider that in this article all has been \nsaid that can be said. The authorities I quote, pro. and con., are eminent, \nand the case is now presented to you, the jury, to decide: \n\nIt might be considered presumptious and egotistical in me to say that \nthere is no such disease, but I can honestly say that I have never seen a \ncase, and don't believe in it, and I have as good a right today to have \"gone \nmad\" as any one who was ever bitten by a dog, for I carry scars on my \nbody that have been there for many years — from bites of dogs — and I \nhave been bitten hundreds of times in the past thirty years. While I am \nwriting this article I have five sores on my right wrist received yesterday \nfrom a boarder, a mastiff, but I fully expect to be able to finish this book \nand live for many years yet, long enough at least to see it in the hands of \nevery dog owner in this coun", + " been \nsaid that can be said. The authorities I quote, pro. and con., are eminent, \nand the case is now presented to you, the jury, to decide: \n\nIt might be considered presumptious and egotistical in me to say that \nthere is no such disease, but I can honestly say that I have never seen a \ncase, and don't believe in it, and I have as good a right today to have \"gone \nmad\" as any one who was ever bitten by a dog, for I carry scars on my \nbody that have been there for many years — from bites of dogs — and I \nhave been bitten hundreds of times in the past thirty years. While I am \nwriting this article I have five sores on my right wrist received yesterday \nfrom a boarder, a mastiff, but I fully expect to be able to finish this book \nand live for many years yet, long enough at least to see it in the hands of \nevery dog owner in this country; in fact, I never had time to \"go mad.\" \n\nIn handling dogs of all breeds, strange dogs, curs and thoroughbreds, \nincidental to having been a \"dog crank\" for thirty-five years, it necessarily \nfollows that I have had a vast and varied experience, and .could not have \ndone all this and not get bitten. The bite from a dog does not trouble \nme any more than if I cut my finger, which might be inconvenient and \nbothersome for a few days. The only thing I have ever done when bitten, \nif the bite was on a part of the body where I could get my lips to it, \nwas to at once suck the blood from the place bitten and spit it out. This \nends the matter there and then with me. There might have been danger \nof blood poisoning, as there always is from a wound, but if so, how simple \nto suck out this poison and at once get rid of all danger by spitt", + "try; in fact, I never had time to \"go mad.\" \n\nIn handling dogs of all breeds, strange dogs, curs and thoroughbreds, \nincidental to having been a \"dog crank\" for thirty-five years, it necessarily \nfollows that I have had a vast and varied experience, and .could not have \ndone all this and not get bitten. The bite from a dog does not trouble \nme any more than if I cut my finger, which might be inconvenient and \nbothersome for a few days. The only thing I have ever done when bitten, \nif the bite was on a part of the body where I could get my lips to it, \nwas to at once suck the blood from the place bitten and spit it out. This \nends the matter there and then with me. There might have been danger \nof blood poisoning, as there always is from a wound, but if so, how simple \nto suck out this poison and at once get rid of all danger by spitting out \nthe poison you have abstracted from the wound. It must be done imme- \ndiately, however. Is there anything more simple than this? \n\nIn case you are bitten on any portion of the body that you could not \nget at to suck the wound, or some one was not near to do this for you, \n\n\nthen apply Peroxyde of Hydrogen to the bite. Allow it to remain on for \na minute or so, then remove the foamy matter produced thereby by squeez- \ning onto it some water from a sponge or cloth. Then keep the wound \nclean by applying the Peroxyde three or four times a day and using often \nthe antiseptic solution given under heading of \"Bites.\" \n\n(Since writing this article, tincture of iron is the latest treatment, \nnow used by doctors for bites, instead of cauterizing the wounds, and then, \nthe \"Unguentine Salve\" for healing). \n\nNow, should you be bitten by a d", + "ing out \nthe poison you have abstracted from the wound. It must be done imme- \ndiately, however. Is there anything more simple than this? \n\nIn case you are bitten on any portion of the body that you could not \nget at to suck the wound, or some one was not near to do this for you, \n\n\nthen apply Peroxyde of Hydrogen to the bite. Allow it to remain on for \na minute or so, then remove the foamy matter produced thereby by squeez- \ning onto it some water from a sponge or cloth. Then keep the wound \nclean by applying the Peroxyde three or four times a day and using often \nthe antiseptic solution given under heading of \"Bites.\" \n\n(Since writing this article, tincture of iron is the latest treatment, \nnow used by doctors for bites, instead of cauterizing the wounds, and then, \nthe \"Unguentine Salve\" for healing). \n\nNow, should you be bitten by a dog, if you are a sensible person, not \nnervous or easily scared, have not read too many highly colored and sensa- \ntional \"mad dog\" items in the newspapers (which kill more people than \ndogs do), and keep your sober senses about you, don't believe or pay any \nattention to what your supposed friends say, when they tell you \"how \nsorry they are,\" and bestow on you a look of pity, but go about your busi- \nness as usual; forget the affair, and you will never go mad. If you believe \nall you read and hear as to going mad, lose your nerve and senses and get \nscared, it's the easiest thing in the world to \"go mad\" and die. \n\nIf this is not logic, why have I not gone mad years ago? I was bitten \na couple of years ago by a Yorkshire terrier brought to me that was suf- \nfering from what a very good veterinary surgeon in Cincinnati had diagnos- \ned as ", + "og, if you are a sensible person, not \nnervous or easily scared, have not read too many highly colored and sensa- \ntional \"mad dog\" items in the newspapers (which kill more people than \ndogs do), and keep your sober senses about you, don't believe or pay any \nattention to what your supposed friends say, when they tell you \"how \nsorry they are,\" and bestow on you a look of pity, but go about your busi- \nness as usual; forget the affair, and you will never go mad. If you believe \nall you read and hear as to going mad, lose your nerve and senses and get \nscared, it's the easiest thing in the world to \"go mad\" and die. \n\nIf this is not logic, why have I not gone mad years ago? I was bitten \na couple of years ago by a Yorkshire terrier brought to me that was suf- \nfering from what a very good veterinary surgeon in Cincinnati had diagnos- \ned as dumb rabies in this dog. I could not take the dog to treat, as I \nwas just starting .on a trip, so sent the animal to a veterinary surgen, who \ntook him to treat. This dog, after biting me, also bit him, and the dog \ndied in twenty-four hours. The doctor held a post-mortem examination and \ntold me it was a case of dumb rabies; but the doctor and I are both living. \n\nFind me a doctor who can cure hydrophobia, and then I will be glad \nto have him explain to me what the disease is. If he can do this, then I'll \ntry to believe there is such a thing as hydrophobia. If he can't cure it, he \ndoesn't know what it is, for there is in this enlightened age a cure for every \ndisease; but you must first know what ycu are trying to cure, or you won't \ncure it. \n\nEvery summer the papers are full of mad dog victims; but our best \nauthorities who do", + "dumb rabies in this dog. I could not take the dog to treat, as I \nwas just starting .on a trip, so sent the animal to a veterinary surgen, who \ntook him to treat. This dog, after biting me, also bit him, and the dog \ndied in twenty-four hours. The doctor held a post-mortem examination and \ntold me it was a case of dumb rabies; but the doctor and I are both living. \n\nFind me a doctor who can cure hydrophobia, and then I will be glad \nto have him explain to me what the disease is. If he can do this, then I'll \ntry to believe there is such a thing as hydrophobia. If he can't cure it, he \ndoesn't know what it is, for there is in this enlightened age a cure for every \ndisease; but you must first know what ycu are trying to cure, or you won't \ncure it. \n\nEvery summer the papers are full of mad dog victims; but our best \nauthorities who do believe in hydrophobia will tell you that summer, or \nin hot weather, is not the season of the year that dogs go mad. You read \nof the person dying in great agony; that he bites and barks, etc., etc. So \nhe apparently does, I will admit, as I know of some authenticated cases like \nthis, but the \"barking and biting\" could easily be explained if the atten- \ndants and friends who saw it were not all themselves scared and off their \nbase and had let imagination make them so — all due to the scare that comes \nto so many from the awful word \"hydrophobia\" and the many vivid and \noverdrawn accounts they have read in the papers gotten up by a very bright \nreporter who had to furnish something sensational for his paper. It's just \nlike the cry of \"fire\" to so many people, who often lose their lives by not \nretaining their senses about them and in most", + " believe in hydrophobia will tell you that summer, or \nin hot weather, is not the season of the year that dogs go mad. You read \nof the person dying in great agony; that he bites and barks, etc., etc. So \nhe apparently does, I will admit, as I know of some authenticated cases like \nthis, but the \"barking and biting\" could easily be explained if the atten- \ndants and friends who saw it were not all themselves scared and off their \nbase and had let imagination make them so — all due to the scare that comes \nto so many from the awful word \"hydrophobia\" and the many vivid and \noverdrawn accounts they have read in the papers gotten up by a very bright \nreporter who had to furnish something sensational for his paper. It's just \nlike the cry of \"fire\" to so many people, who often lose their lives by not \nretaining their senses about them and in most cases of this kind taking \ntheir time and getting safely out of the burning building, instead of either \njumping out of a high window to be dashed to pieces on the pavement below \nor getting .crushed to death in the mad rush of the others. \n\nIn case you are bitten by a dog, see to it that the dog is not killed, \nbut that he is confined and well taken care of for a few weeks, at least \nuntil you can see and know for yourself that he was not mad, and then \nyou can drop the matter. What an insane idea it is to kill the dog after he \nhas bitten you, for then you will never know whether he was mad or not, \nand the constant dread and fear will always be with you, and probably — \nif you are of a nervous disposition — may yet cause you to \"go mad\" and \ndie. I have often been called in to put a poor dog out of the way that was \nsupposed ", + " cases of this kind taking \ntheir time and getting safely out of the burning building, instead of either \njumping out of a high window to be dashed to pieces on the pavement below \nor getting .crushed to death in the mad rush of the others. \n\nIn case you are bitten by a dog, see to it that the dog is not killed, \nbut that he is confined and well taken care of for a few weeks, at least \nuntil you can see and know for yourself that he was not mad, and then \nyou can drop the matter. What an insane idea it is to kill the dog after he \nhas bitten you, for then you will never know whether he was mad or not, \nand the constant dread and fear will always be with you, and probably — \nif you are of a nervous disposition — may yet cause you to \"go mad\" and \ndie. I have often been called in to put a poor dog out of the way that was \nsupposed to be mad (and I chloroformed it according to orders from its \nowner), thinking to myself at the time that it was better for the dog than \nto live and be cared for by an idiot who did not know near as much as \nthe poor dog, who was in serious trouble, of course, but due to some natural \ncause and not to so-called hydrophobia. Sometimes, however, out of pity \nfor the dog, when I saw he had a chance to live if properly treated, I have \nasked to be allowed to take the dog to my kennels, and I went to work \n\n\n \n\nand saved the pooi* fellow. I am deeply in earnest in my views oil this\" \nmuch-mooted suhject, and I believe that thousands of people would be alive \ntoday that have died from hydrophobia if they would look at the matter \nos I do and act accordingly. Many poor dogs have fits hi summer, due to \nmany causes, but they could nearly al", + " to be mad (and I chloroformed it according to orders from its \nowner), thinking to myself at the time that it was better for the dog than \nto live and be cared for by an idiot who did not know near as much as \nthe poor dog, who was in serious trouble, of course, but due to some natural \ncause and not to so-called hydrophobia. Sometimes, however, out of pity \nfor the dog, when I saw he had a chance to live if properly treated, I have \nasked to be allowed to take the dog to my kennels, and I went to work \n\n\n \n\nand saved the pooi* fellow. I am deeply in earnest in my views oil this\" \nmuch-mooted suhject, and I believe that thousands of people would be alive \ntoday that have died from hydrophobia if they would look at the matter \nos I do and act accordingly. Many poor dogs have fits hi summer, due to \nmany causes, but they could nearly all have been cured ii properly treated \nin time, and as all important diseases are treated in this book, if you will \nfollow its teachings your dog will live until the time comes for him to pass \nin his checks and go to \"dog heaven\" with the rest of the good canines \ngone before. \n\nA hard question for you or any doctor to answer is, \"Why have I \nnot gone mad\" when it is a fact not to be denied that I have been bitten \nbitten by so-called mad dogs? I am willing to be convinced that I am wrong, \nif it can be done. While I may be taking up too much space on this subject, \nyet it is an important one. I will next give two interviews that were pub- \nlished in March, 1896, in a St. Louis paper that may interest and benefit \nsome: \n\n\"Prof. Al. G. Eberhart, who came to St. Louis last v/eek to assume \nactive charge of the preparations for the ben", + "l have been cured ii properly treated \nin time, and as all important diseases are treated in this book, if you will \nfollow its teachings your dog will live until the time comes for him to pass \nin his checks and go to \"dog heaven\" with the rest of the good canines \ngone before. \n\nA hard question for you or any doctor to answer is, \"Why have I \nnot gone mad\" when it is a fact not to be denied that I have been bitten \nbitten by so-called mad dogs? I am willing to be convinced that I am wrong, \nif it can be done. While I may be taking up too much space on this subject, \nyet it is an important one. I will next give two interviews that were pub- \nlished in March, 1896, in a St. Louis paper that may interest and benefit \nsome: \n\n\"Prof. Al. G. Eberhart, who came to St. Louis last v/eek to assume \nactive charge of the preparations for the bench show, is a man who has spent \nthe better part of his life raising and caring for dogs, and his opinion upon \nthis subject is that of an authority. Prof. Eberhart says: \n\n\" '1 nave been bitten by dogs over a hundred times in my life and carry \nscars now that I've had for twenty-five years. Some of these so-called mad \ndogs have bitten me, but yet I am not mad. I have been bitten by dogs \nthat veterinary surgeons and regular physicians have pronounced and diag- \nnosed as having rabies, but I didn't go mad because I've yet to see a genuine \nmad dog. Had I been nervous and easily scared I would very likely have \nbeen buried long ago. Some ten years ago a young lady in New York City \nwas bitten by her pet dog, and, not wanting to have it killed, it was sent \nto Harry Jennings, the dog fancier. The dog bit him several times. The \nyoung l", + "ch show, is a man who has spent \nthe better part of his life raising and caring for dogs, and his opinion upon \nthis subject is that of an authority. Prof. Eberhart says: \n\n\" '1 nave been bitten by dogs over a hundred times in my life and carry \nscars now that I've had for twenty-five years. Some of these so-called mad \ndogs have bitten me, but yet I am not mad. I have been bitten by dogs \nthat veterinary surgeons and regular physicians have pronounced and diag- \nnosed as having rabies, but I didn't go mad because I've yet to see a genuine \nmad dog. Had I been nervous and easily scared I would very likely have \nbeen buried long ago. Some ten years ago a young lady in New York City \nwas bitten by her pet dog, and, not wanting to have it killed, it was sent \nto Harry Jennings, the dog fancier. The dog bit him several times. The \nyoung lady died in three weeks from alleged hydrophobia, and Harry \nJennings is alive yet. The young lady died from fright. This I know to \nbe a fact. Find me a doctor that can tell what hydrophobia is, then I'll \ntry to believe there is such a disease. If the doctor can't tell you what \nthe disease is, he surely can't cure it. When a dog bites you, if it is on \nany part of your body where you can get your mouth to it as soon as bitten, \nsuck the wound, thus quickly abstracting the poison if any there, spit it out \nand forget that you were bitten by a dog, for depend on it this ends the \nmatter there and then. You have gotten rid of the poison before it was \ndistributed through the system. If on any part of the body you can't get \nat, get a friend to do it for you. Another method that is good is to at once \nwash the wound with water. The", + "ady died in three weeks from alleged hydrophobia, and Harry \nJennings is alive yet. The young lady died from fright. This I know to \nbe a fact. Find me a doctor that can tell what hydrophobia is, then I'll \ntry to believe there is such a disease. If the doctor can't tell you what \nthe disease is, he surely can't cure it. When a dog bites you, if it is on \nany part of your body where you can get your mouth to it as soon as bitten, \nsuck the wound, thus quickly abstracting the poison if any there, spit it out \nand forget that you were bitten by a dog, for depend on it this ends the \nmatter there and then. You have gotten rid of the poison before it was \ndistributed through the system. If on any part of the body you can't get \nat, get a friend to do it for you. Another method that is good is to at once \nwash the wound with water. Then apply the actual cautery, a piece of iron \nheated to white heat, not to the flesh, but hold it about half an inch from \nit. The intense heat causes but little pain and will destroy the bacilli of \nrabies to the depth of one-quarter of an inch. If carbolic or nitric acid or \nnitrate of silver is used, not five minutes should elapse, as unless properly \nperformed inside of ten minutes it is not only useless but positively injur- \nious as the poison of rabies will have been distributed throughout the sys- \ntem in this time.' \" \n\nThe following appeared editorially in the St. Louis Republic of Febru- \nary 24, 1896: \"The interview with Prof. Al. G. Eberhart, Superintendent of \nthe St. Louis bench show, which was printed in the Sunday Post-Dispatch, \nin which Prof. Eberhart made the assertion that he had never seen a \ngenuine case of hydrophobia, and that ", + "n apply the actual cautery, a piece of iron \nheated to white heat, not to the flesh, but hold it about half an inch from \nit. The intense heat causes but little pain and will destroy the bacilli of \nrabies to the depth of one-quarter of an inch. If carbolic or nitric acid or \nnitrate of silver is used, not five minutes should elapse, as unless properly \nperformed inside of ten minutes it is not only useless but positively injur- \nious as the poison of rabies will have been distributed throughout the sys- \ntem in this time.' \" \n\nThe following appeared editorially in the St. Louis Republic of Febru- \nary 24, 1896: \"The interview with Prof. Al. G. Eberhart, Superintendent of \nthe St. Louis bench show, which was printed in the Sunday Post-Dispatch, \nin which Prof. Eberhart made the assertion that he had never seen a \ngenuine case of hydrophobia, and that he believed that cases that resulted \nin what was diagnosed as rabies from the effects of dog bites were the \nresult of imagination, has created much talk and considerable comment. \n\n\"Prof. Eberhart was called upon Saturday by a Post-Dispatch re- \nporter, and asked if he could make his position as a disbeliever in the ex- \nistence of the disease plainer than those reasons given in the short letter \nin last Sunday's Post-Dispatch. \n\n\" 'Yes,' said the Professor, 'I believe that I can. When I said that \nI had never seen a genuine case of hydrophobia I meant it. I have seen \nmany dogs that were thought to be mad, but have never yet seen one that \n\n\nHYDROi'llOlSiA 185 \n\n1 Was thoroughly Satisfied was afflicted with rabies. If people would save \nthe lives of dogs suspected of being thus affected, we might in time have \nan understanding of the subject by stu", + "he believed that cases that resulted \nin what was diagnosed as rabies from the effects of dog bites were the \nresult of imagination, has created much talk and considerable comment. \n\n\"Prof. Eberhart was called upon Saturday by a Post-Dispatch re- \nporter, and asked if he could make his position as a disbeliever in the ex- \nistence of the disease plainer than those reasons given in the short letter \nin last Sunday's Post-Dispatch. \n\n\" 'Yes,' said the Professor, 'I believe that I can. When I said that \nI had never seen a genuine case of hydrophobia I meant it. I have seen \nmany dogs that were thought to be mad, but have never yet seen one that \n\n\nHYDROi'llOlSiA 185 \n\n1 Was thoroughly Satisfied was afflicted with rabies. If people would save \nthe lives of dogs suspected of being thus affected, we might in time have \nan understanding of the subject by studying the sick dogs. But the first \nthing that happens to a dog when he shows signs of anything wrong is to \nimmediately suspect it of being mad, and after that it is a very short time \nuntil its existence is ended by a bullet through the head, and the most val- \nuable evidence in the case is destroyed. If the dog had been spared and \nconfined, if he had been mad, the fact could have been easily determined, \nand he could be destroyed after the evidence was complete that it was a \ncase of rabies without a shadow of doubt. But this course is seldom pursued, \nand the dog that has bitten any one in a spasm.it makes no matter what \nwas the foundation for his pain, is immediately killed without regard to his \nvalue, and the bitten party left to suffer the torments of uncertainty as to \nwhether he or she was inoculated with the virus of hydrophobia", + "dying the sick dogs. But the first \nthing that happens to a dog when he shows signs of anything wrong is to \nimmediately suspect it of being mad, and after that it is a very short time \nuntil its existence is ended by a bullet through the head, and the most val- \nuable evidence in the case is destroyed. If the dog had been spared and \nconfined, if he had been mad, the fact could have been easily determined, \nand he could be destroyed after the evidence was complete that it was a \ncase of rabies without a shadow of doubt. But this course is seldom pursued, \nand the dog that has bitten any one in a spasm.it makes no matter what \nwas the foundation for his pain, is immediately killed without regard to his \nvalue, and the bitten party left to suffer the torments of uncertainty as to \nwhether he or she was inoculated with the virus of hydrophobia or not. \n\n\" 'Now here is a case in point,' continued the professor. 'Last week, \njust before I came to St. Louis, a gentleman called on me one evening at \nmy home in Cincinnati and said that he had just taken his pet dog to the \npolice station near my house to be shot; that he thought that the dog had \ngone mad, and to be on the safe side he had decided to have him destroyed, \nand had brought him to the station house for that purpose. It was with \nmuch reluctance that he did this, however, as the dog was a household pet, \nand its death would be keenly felt and its presence missed. The policeman \nwho was on duty at the time suggested that, as I lived near the station he \ncould call me over to look at the dog. I assured the gentleman that I \nwould go over to the station in a few minutes, and if I could do anything \nfor the animal I ", + " or not. \n\n\" 'Now here is a case in point,' continued the professor. 'Last week, \njust before I came to St. Louis, a gentleman called on me one evening at \nmy home in Cincinnati and said that he had just taken his pet dog to the \npolice station near my house to be shot; that he thought that the dog had \ngone mad, and to be on the safe side he had decided to have him destroyed, \nand had brought him to the station house for that purpose. It was with \nmuch reluctance that he did this, however, as the dog was a household pet, \nand its death would be keenly felt and its presence missed. The policeman \nwho was on duty at the time suggested that, as I lived near the station he \ncould call me over to look at the dog. I assured the gentleman that I \nwould go over to the station in a few minutes, and if I could do anything \nfor the animal I would use the extent of my abilities, and he returned home. \n\" 'After I had finished my dinner I went over to the police station and \nfound that the Sergeant had arrived. I asked him if he had the dog. \n\" 'Yes, said he; 'he's in that cage there.\" \n\" 'Bring him out,' said I. \n\n\" 'Not on your life,' replied the Sergeant. 'I wouldn't touch that dog \nfor all the money in Hamilton County. Why, man, he's mad; I won't go \nnear him. If you want to be foolish enough to try and do anything with \nhim, go and unlock the cell yourself; I think he ought to be shot without \ndelay.' \n\n\" 'Well, I went over to the cell and saw the dog. He was a little \nItalian greyhound, as fragile-looking as a long-stemmed wine glass. The \npoor little fellow was in the throes of a hard spasm as I looked at him. \nHe had his delicate, slender, head thrust between the bar", + " would use the extent of my abilities, and he returned home. \n\" 'After I had finished my dinner I went over to the police station and \nfound that the Sergeant had arrived. I asked him if he had the dog. \n\" 'Yes, said he; 'he's in that cage there.\" \n\" 'Bring him out,' said I. \n\n\" 'Not on your life,' replied the Sergeant. 'I wouldn't touch that dog \nfor all the money in Hamilton County. Why, man, he's mad; I won't go \nnear him. If you want to be foolish enough to try and do anything with \nhim, go and unlock the cell yourself; I think he ought to be shot without \ndelay.' \n\n\" 'Well, I went over to the cell and saw the dog. He was a little \nItalian greyhound, as fragile-looking as a long-stemmed wine glass. The \npoor little fellow was in the throes of a hard spasm as I looked at him. \nHe had his delicate, slender, head thrust between the bars in his pain, and \nhis hind-quarters were jammed in between the two adjoining uprights. He \nlooked up at me with fear showing out of his sick, brown eyes, but be- \ntrayed no signs of dog madness. He was so weak and trembling that he \ncould scarcely stand. \n\n\" 'I unlocked the cell door and went in and picked the little fellow \nup, and after soothing him and getting him quieted down a little, I admin- \nistered a dose of a fractional part of a grain of morphine to ease his im- \nmediate pain, and carried him away. A little later I gave him a small dose \nof castor oil and put him to bed. I sat up with that dog until 3 o'clock \nin the morning, and after he was relieved by the oil he was well, and, \nbarring the weakness resulting from his terrific spasms of the night before, \nhe was perfectly sound.' \" \n\n(I forgot to state in this interview that ", + "s in his pain, and \nhis hind-quarters were jammed in between the two adjoining uprights. He \nlooked up at me with fear showing out of his sick, brown eyes, but be- \ntrayed no signs of dog madness. He was so weak and trembling that he \ncould scarcely stand. \n\n\" 'I unlocked the cell door and went in and picked the little fellow \nup, and after soothing him and getting him quieted down a little, I admin- \nistered a dose of a fractional part of a grain of morphine to ease his im- \nmediate pain, and carried him away. A little later I gave him a small dose \nof castor oil and put him to bed. I sat up with that dog until 3 o'clock \nin the morning, and after he was relieved by the oil he was well, and, \nbarring the weakness resulting from his terrific spasms of the night before, \nhe was perfectly sound.' \" \n\n(I forgot to state in this interview that before leaving the dog, and \nafter the oil, I gave him a dose of worm medicine; result was a lot of \nworms passed, and here was the cause of this \"mad dog.\") \n\n\" 'After I had arisen in the morning I telephoned the owner of the \ndog to come and get his pet, He came, and his gratitude was manifest \nin the way he greeted the little fellow that he had condemned to death the \nnight before, \n\n\" 'Now, supposing that the dog had bitten the Police Sergeant. The \nSergeant was firmly convinced that the dog was afflicted with the rabies, \nand if, by any possibility the dog had bitten him he would have worried \nhimself until it would have perhaps resulted in an attack of hydrophobia, \n\n\n\nThe clog would have been immediately killed, and thus all evidence that \nthere was no rabies manifested in the animal would have been destroyed, \nand another name would have ", + "before leaving the dog, and \nafter the oil, I gave him a dose of worm medicine; result was a lot of \nworms passed, and here was the cause of this \"mad dog.\") \n\n\" 'After I had arisen in the morning I telephoned the owner of the \ndog to come and get his pet, He came, and his gratitude was manifest \nin the way he greeted the little fellow that he had condemned to death the \nnight before, \n\n\" 'Now, supposing that the dog had bitten the Police Sergeant. The \nSergeant was firmly convinced that the dog was afflicted with the rabies, \nand if, by any possibility the dog had bitten him he would have worried \nhimself until it would have perhaps resulted in an attack of hydrophobia, \n\n\n\nThe clog would have been immediately killed, and thus all evidence that \nthere was no rabies manifested in the animal would have been destroyed, \nand another name would have been added to the list of supposed victims to \nthis terrible disease, delusion, or whatever you choose to term it. \n\n\" 'But what was really the matter with the dog, Professor?' queried \nthe Post-Dispatch man. \n\n\" 'Worms,' said Prof. Eberhart, 'nothing but worms. And let me tell \nyou that at the bottom of nearly every illness to which a dog is subjected \nyou will find worms to be the cause. In fact, they cause eight-tenths of all \nthe deaths in the canine world. If owners would keep their dogs' bowels \nopen with an occasional dose of some purgative there would be many less \ncases of \"mad dogs\" like that poor little, shivering, sick Italian greyhound \nlying on the sold stone floor of that Cincinnati station cell. \n\n\" 'But that wasn't the end of that case,' continued the Professor, 'and \nthis part of it shows just how little this question of ma", + " been added to the list of supposed victims to \nthis terrible disease, delusion, or whatever you choose to term it. \n\n\" 'But what was really the matter with the dog, Professor?' queried \nthe Post-Dispatch man. \n\n\" 'Worms,' said Prof. Eberhart, 'nothing but worms. And let me tell \nyou that at the bottom of nearly every illness to which a dog is subjected \nyou will find worms to be the cause. In fact, they cause eight-tenths of all \nthe deaths in the canine world. If owners would keep their dogs' bowels \nopen with an occasional dose of some purgative there would be many less \ncases of \"mad dogs\" like that poor little, shivering, sick Italian greyhound \nlying on the sold stone floor of that Cincinnati station cell. \n\n\" 'But that wasn't the end of that case,' continued the Professor, 'and \nthis part of it shows just how little this question of mad dogs is undersood. \nAfter I had gone down town to my office the same morning the dog had \nbeen taken home, his owner, who had called for him in the morning, \ncame in. \n\n\" 'Now, Professor,' said he, 'I know and you know that our dog is \nall right, but my wife has been worrying all night about him, and she \nwas so frightened yesterday over his wild running and jumping that noth- \ning but a personal visit from you will reassure her and quiet her fears, \nand I wish you would call at my house and see her. \n\n\" 'I went out to the gentleman's residence and talked to his wife. I \ntold her how her dog would act under certain conditions. I asked her, if \nher infant was thrown into spasms from worms if she would be afraid of \ncontracting hydrophobia from it. I showed her that an ailment affected \na dog exactly as it would a human. She was a sensibl", + "d dogs is undersood. \nAfter I had gone down town to my office the same morning the dog had \nbeen taken home, his owner, who had called for him in the morning, \ncame in. \n\n\" 'Now, Professor,' said he, 'I know and you know that our dog is \nall right, but my wife has been worrying all night about him, and she \nwas so frightened yesterday over his wild running and jumping that noth- \ning but a personal visit from you will reassure her and quiet her fears, \nand I wish you would call at my house and see her. \n\n\" 'I went out to the gentleman's residence and talked to his wife. I \ntold her how her dog would act under certain conditions. I asked her, if \nher infant was thrown into spasms from worms if she would be afraid of \ncontracting hydrophobia from it. I showed her that an ailment affected \na dog exactly as it would a human. She was a sensible woman and saw \nthe point at once, and I am sure there will be no more \"rabies\" in her dogs. \n\n\" 'Now, I know of another case,' said the professor, 'where a small \nchild was bitten and a fearful gash cut by the dog's teeth clean to the \nskull, and that dog died two days later with all the aversion to water that \nthey claim is an infallible symptom of hydrophobia, that he could manifest \nstill the little boy did not have rabies, and simply because he was too small \nto take part in his parents' worry over the outcome of the bite.' \" \n\nThe following appeared editorially in the St. Louis Republic, Feb. 24, \n1896: \n\n\"Is the Mad Dog a Myth? \n\n\"This is far from dog-day time, but The Republic trusts that the optim- \nism of the St. Louis Bench Show's Superintendent will be treasured by ner- \nvous mothers for use next August. He says that there is no ", + "e woman and saw \nthe point at once, and I am sure there will be no more \"rabies\" in her dogs. \n\n\" 'Now, I know of another case,' said the professor, 'where a small \nchild was bitten and a fearful gash cut by the dog's teeth clean to the \nskull, and that dog died two days later with all the aversion to water that \nthey claim is an infallible symptom of hydrophobia, that he could manifest \nstill the little boy did not have rabies, and simply because he was too small \nto take part in his parents' worry over the outcome of the bite.' \" \n\nThe following appeared editorially in the St. Louis Republic, Feb. 24, \n1896: \n\n\"Is the Mad Dog a Myth? \n\n\"This is far from dog-day time, but The Republic trusts that the optim- \nism of the St. Louis Bench Show's Superintendent will be treasured by ner- \nvous mothers for use next August. He says that there is no such thing as \npoisonous rabies in dogs. \n\n\"It is curious that every man who has handled great numbers of dogs \nbears the same testimony. \n\n\"There is danger of blood poisoning as a result of any animal's bite; \nand there is lock-jaw as the extreme effect of blood poisoning. But the men \nwho have been longest in charge of dogs agree that there is no rabid con- \ndition when a bite is more dangerous than at any other time; and that a \ndog's bite at any time is no more dangerous than the scratch of a cat. \n\n\"It does seem that they ought to know. For the sake of humanity's \npeace of mind the doctors should find out whether the experience of men \nwho have been bitten dozens of times is worth anything.\" \n\nHarry W. Lacy recently wrote in the American Stockkeeper on this \nsubject: \"One would think that a man having intelligence enough to write \neditorials ", + "such thing as \npoisonous rabies in dogs. \n\n\"It is curious that every man who has handled great numbers of dogs \nbears the same testimony. \n\n\"There is danger of blood poisoning as a result of any animal's bite; \nand there is lock-jaw as the extreme effect of blood poisoning. But the men \nwho have been longest in charge of dogs agree that there is no rabid con- \ndition when a bite is more dangerous than at any other time; and that a \ndog's bite at any time is no more dangerous than the scratch of a cat. \n\n\"It does seem that they ought to know. For the sake of humanity's \npeace of mind the doctors should find out whether the experience of men \nwho have been bitten dozens of times is worth anything.\" \n\nHarry W. Lacy recently wrote in the American Stockkeeper on this \nsubject: \"One would think that a man having intelligence enough to write \neditorials on a leading daily paper would inform himself sufficiently on the \nsubject not to make such a foolish statement as that muzzling dogs was a \nsure way to produce hydrophobia, but this is what a Boston Standard \neditorial said last week. Probably there is no subject about which the \naverage newspaper writer gets off more tommy rot than hydrophobia and \nmad dog scares. \n\n\n\"These hydrophobia scares are mainly due to the sensational imagina- \ntion of the reporter who plays upon the nervousness of a public only too \nready to shy a stone at dog, and then when the scare has assumed suitable \nproportions and a muzzling order goes forth, these writers are again the \nfirst to question its advisability and play on tbe feeling of their readers \nwho may own dogs, with the nonsensical statement alluded to above. \n\n\"The very rare disease called hydrophobia can only be p", + "on a leading daily paper would inform himself sufficiently on the \nsubject not to make such a foolish statement as that muzzling dogs was a \nsure way to produce hydrophobia, but this is what a Boston Standard \neditorial said last week. Probably there is no subject about which the \naverage newspaper writer gets off more tommy rot than hydrophobia and \nmad dog scares. \n\n\n\"These hydrophobia scares are mainly due to the sensational imagina- \ntion of the reporter who plays upon the nervousness of a public only too \nready to shy a stone at dog, and then when the scare has assumed suitable \nproportions and a muzzling order goes forth, these writers are again the \nfirst to question its advisability and play on tbe feeling of their readers \nwho may own dogs, with the nonsensical statement alluded to above. \n\n\"The very rare disease called hydrophobia can only be produced \nthrough- inoculation with the rabial virus, and a dog might mear a muzzle \nto the end of his natural life, and unless he was actually bitten by a rabid \ndog he would be none the worse, though, according to his temperament, \nthe incubus might make him bad tempered, irritable, and so excite his ner- \nvous temperament as to send him into a fit wherein he would probably dis- \nplay some of those symptoms of rabies popularly, but erroneously, asso- \nciated with hydrophobia. \n\n\"If such a thing as hydrophobia really exists in a locality there is no \nsurer method to stamp it out than a general muzzling order strictly en- \nforced. The reason is obvious. This may entail hardship on individual \ndogs, but the good of the others and the community at large demands it. \n\n\"Speaking of hydrophobia scares we do not hesitate to say that the \nPasteur Institute in New ", + "roduced \nthrough- inoculation with the rabial virus, and a dog might mear a muzzle \nto the end of his natural life, and unless he was actually bitten by a rabid \ndog he would be none the worse, though, according to his temperament, \nthe incubus might make him bad tempered, irritable, and so excite his ner- \nvous temperament as to send him into a fit wherein he would probably dis- \nplay some of those symptoms of rabies popularly, but erroneously, asso- \nciated with hydrophobia. \n\n\"If such a thing as hydrophobia really exists in a locality there is no \nsurer method to stamp it out than a general muzzling order strictly en- \nforced. The reason is obvious. This may entail hardship on individual \ndogs, but the good of the others and the community at large demands it. \n\n\"Speaking of hydrophobia scares we do not hesitate to say that the \nPasteur Institute in New York has done more to keep alive an unhealthy \nstate of public mind in regard to the disease than any other agency. The \nadvent of new patients is heralded throughout the country, and patients \nfrom distant states are treated on the supposition that they have been bit- \nten by mad dogs, but rarely is it proved that the dogs were really rabid. \nStill they undergo the treatment, and Dr. Gibier claims credit for subse- \nquent immunity.\" \n\nHere are the ideas of Dr. H. Clay Glover, of New York City, one of the \nhighest authorities on canine diseases that we have in America: \n\nDr. H. Clay Glover, interviewed on the muzzling question by a New \nYork Herald man, was asked why the muzzle was unnecessary. \"Because,\" \nsaid Dr. Glover, \"it is of no possible benefit either to the dog or public. The \nmad dog scare, which has been so long agitated, is a myth, and ", + " York has done more to keep alive an unhealthy \nstate of public mind in regard to the disease than any other agency. The \nadvent of new patients is heralded throughout the country, and patients \nfrom distant states are treated on the supposition that they have been bit- \nten by mad dogs, but rarely is it proved that the dogs were really rabid. \nStill they undergo the treatment, and Dr. Gibier claims credit for subse- \nquent immunity.\" \n\nHere are the ideas of Dr. H. Clay Glover, of New York City, one of the \nhighest authorities on canine diseases that we have in America: \n\nDr. H. Clay Glover, interviewed on the muzzling question by a New \nYork Herald man, was asked why the muzzle was unnecessary. \"Because,\" \nsaid Dr. Glover, \"it is of no possible benefit either to the dog or public. The \nmad dog scare, which has been so long agitated, is a myth, and one calcu- \nlated to do much injury by the introduction of false hydrophobia induced \nby fear. During my long experience in canine practice I have never seen \nbut one case of authenticated rabies. I have been called to see hundreds \nof so-called mad dogs, and found they were merely in convulsions, afflicted \nby epilepsy or suffering from an attack of indigestion or from over excite- \nment, all of which yield to proper treatment.\" \n\nAnother very able authority is next given: \n\nIn the Animal World, Mr. Rotherhan, a canine practitioner, describes \nthe differences between rabies, apoplexy and epilepsy. He says: \"In rabies \na dog never foams at the mouth, its tongue and lips are brown and hard- \nlooking, the discharge from the mouth is small in quantity, brownish in \ncolor and hangs about the lips like strings of gum; the eyes have an un- \nnatural glare. In apop", + " one calcu- \nlated to do much injury by the introduction of false hydrophobia induced \nby fear. During my long experience in canine practice I have never seen \nbut one case of authenticated rabies. I have been called to see hundreds \nof so-called mad dogs, and found they were merely in convulsions, afflicted \nby epilepsy or suffering from an attack of indigestion or from over excite- \nment, all of which yield to proper treatment.\" \n\nAnother very able authority is next given: \n\nIn the Animal World, Mr. Rotherhan, a canine practitioner, describes \nthe differences between rabies, apoplexy and epilepsy. He says: \"In rabies \na dog never foams at the mouth, its tongue and lips are brown and hard- \nlooking, the discharge from the mouth is small in quantity, brownish in \ncolor and hangs about the lips like strings of gum; the eyes have an un- \nnatural glare. In apoplexy there is sudden loss of power, the dog falls \ndown, either partially or wholly insensible, the eyes are fixed and blood- \nshot, the breathing is heavy; there is no unusual discharge of saliva. In \nepilepsy the dog is seen to tremble just as the fit is coming on. If the dog \ntries to move he falls on one side, his jaws begin to champ violently, all \nvoluntary muscles are powerfully convulsed; generally he utters sharp, short \ncries, but not always; there is a copious discharge of white, frothy saliva, \nthe gums are of a pale leaden hue. When recovering from an epileptic fit \nthe dog has a bewildered look, the eyes having a dull and stupid expression.\" \n\nSo great is the popular dread of hydrophobia that a slight derange- \nment of the dog's nervous system is often mistaken for symptoms of rabies, \nwhile a dog in convulsions, in an epileptic fit, o", + "lexy there is sudden loss of power, the dog falls \ndown, either partially or wholly insensible, the eyes are fixed and blood- \nshot, the breathing is heavy; there is no unusual discharge of saliva. In \nepilepsy the dog is seen to tremble just as the fit is coming on. If the dog \ntries to move he falls on one side, his jaws begin to champ violently, all \nvoluntary muscles are powerfully convulsed; generally he utters sharp, short \ncries, but not always; there is a copious discharge of white, frothy saliva, \nthe gums are of a pale leaden hue. When recovering from an epileptic fit \nthe dog has a bewildered look, the eyes having a dull and stupid expression.\" \n\nSo great is the popular dread of hydrophobia that a slight derange- \nment of the dog's nervous system is often mistaken for symptoms of rabies, \nwhile a dog in convulsions, in an epileptic fit, or stricken with apoplexy \nmay be shot as mad — particularly if it be hot weather — before there is a \nchance of determining the nature of his disease. The principal centers \nof the nervous system are the brain and the spinal cord. These Stonehenge \ncompares to the electric telegraph. The brain he calls the central office. \nFrom that station are issued messages to all parts of the body, and the \nwires which carry those messages are the nerves of motion, the nerves of \n\n\n \n\nsensation and the nerves of organic life, all of which have their separate* \nganglia, or the lesser station masters. \n\nThe normal, movements of the body are, says a writer in Our Animal \nFriends, the result of harmonious, co-ordinated functional activity of the \nneuro-muscular mechanism, i. e., of the nerve centers, nerves and muscles. \nIn convulsions the movements are purposeless and irregu", + "r stricken with apoplexy \nmay be shot as mad — particularly if it be hot weather — before there is a \nchance of determining the nature of his disease. The principal centers \nof the nervous system are the brain and the spinal cord. These Stonehenge \ncompares to the electric telegraph. The brain he calls the central office. \nFrom that station are issued messages to all parts of the body, and the \nwires which carry those messages are the nerves of motion, the nerves of \n\n\n \n\nsensation and the nerves of organic life, all of which have their separate* \nganglia, or the lesser station masters. \n\nThe normal, movements of the body are, says a writer in Our Animal \nFriends, the result of harmonious, co-ordinated functional activity of the \nneuro-muscular mechanism, i. e., of the nerve centers, nerves and muscles. \nIn convulsions the movements are purposeless and irregular, and are, of \ncourse, wasteful of the animal energies. A dog may have a fit from over- \nexertion in the heat of the sun, from neuralgic pains or from toothache, from \nmeningitis, excessive fright, parasites in the nose or brain, acute ear dis- \nease, or from the distress of being lost in a large city; or,, if a female, of \nbeing deprived of her whelps. Recently it has been shown that mental \ndistress has the power to give a dog diabetes. It stands to reason that so \nsensitive an animal should never be unduly excited. \n\nOn no account allow one dog to see another in a fit. The suffering dog \nshould have his head wet and should be kept for a time in a dark, quiet \nplace, free from all excitement. In most cases of convulsions a small dose \nof bromide of potassium will do great good. Hydrophobia, considered as \na canine disease ,is decidely a mis", + "lar, and are, of \ncourse, wasteful of the animal energies. A dog may have a fit from over- \nexertion in the heat of the sun, from neuralgic pains or from toothache, from \nmeningitis, excessive fright, parasites in the nose or brain, acute ear dis- \nease, or from the distress of being lost in a large city; or,, if a female, of \nbeing deprived of her whelps. Recently it has been shown that mental \ndistress has the power to give a dog diabetes. It stands to reason that so \nsensitive an animal should never be unduly excited. \n\nOn no account allow one dog to see another in a fit. The suffering dog \nshould have his head wet and should be kept for a time in a dark, quiet \nplace, free from all excitement. In most cases of convulsions a small dose \nof bromide of potassium will do great good. Hydrophobia, considered as \na canine disease ,is decidely a misnomer. The proper term for canine \nmadness is rabies. The rabid dog has \"no fear of water.\" On the con- \ntrary, he craves it, and, unless paralyzed, he has no difficulty In swallowing \nit. Rabies is a specific disease of the nervous system. In all cases there \nis an intense inflammation of the brain and spinal marrow, ending in a \nloss of function, which is a result common to inflamed glands. The mucous \nglands of the stomach and bowels, the liver, the pancreas and the kidneys \nare all more or less injected with blood; but the salivary glands are \nespecially affected, and the secretion of saliva is greatly increased. There \nis the furious or maniacal form of rabies and the paralytic. The paralytic \nis known as dumb rabies. Absolutely typical cases of either form are as \nrare as is the disease. Death, however, usually results in from two to ten \ndays ", + "nomer. The proper term for canine \nmadness is rabies. The rabid dog has \"no fear of water.\" On the con- \ntrary, he craves it, and, unless paralyzed, he has no difficulty In swallowing \nit. Rabies is a specific disease of the nervous system. In all cases there \nis an intense inflammation of the brain and spinal marrow, ending in a \nloss of function, which is a result common to inflamed glands. The mucous \nglands of the stomach and bowels, the liver, the pancreas and the kidneys \nare all more or less injected with blood; but the salivary glands are \nespecially affected, and the secretion of saliva is greatly increased. There \nis the furious or maniacal form of rabies and the paralytic. The paralytic \nis known as dumb rabies. Absolutely typical cases of either form are as \nrare as is the disease. Death, however, usually results in from two to ten \ndays in the furious form, while in dumb rabies the period is much \nshorter. \n\nThe howl or bark of a mad dog is very remarkable. It is totally unlike \nhis ordinary voice, and is sonorous and melancholy to an extreme. No one \nneed mistake it. The dog's appetite is so perverted that he will swallow \nstones, sticks, straws and almost any filth. His biting and snapping are \nreflex actions; that should not be regarded as deliberate. It is then that \nhe is really dangerous. Irritability is an advance stage of rabies. In the \nearlier stages the animal is sullen and inclined to hide away in corners. \nHis eyes grow wild and suspicious. If at large he will roam over wide \ntracts of country at a jog trot, with his head down and his tongue out. \nIn dumb rabies there is an entire absence of excitement. The muscles of \nmastication are paralyzed so that the lower jaw", + "in the furious form, while in dumb rabies the period is much \nshorter. \n\nThe howl or bark of a mad dog is very remarkable. It is totally unlike \nhis ordinary voice, and is sonorous and melancholy to an extreme. No one \nneed mistake it. The dog's appetite is so perverted that he will swallow \nstones, sticks, straws and almost any filth. His biting and snapping are \nreflex actions; that should not be regarded as deliberate. It is then that \nhe is really dangerous. Irritability is an advance stage of rabies. In the \nearlier stages the animal is sullen and inclined to hide away in corners. \nHis eyes grow wild and suspicious. If at large he will roam over wide \ntracts of country at a jog trot, with his head down and his tongue out. \nIn dumb rabies there is an entire absence of excitement. The muscles of \nmastication are paralyzed so that the lower jaw is dropped! there is no \nmaniacal stage at all. \n\nEpileptical convulsions are due to an irregular discharge of the nerve \ncells. They occur unexpectedly, are of variable duration, and the spasms \nare of two kinds. A prolonged muscular contraction is called a tonic spasm. \nFollowing the tonic spasm are the clonic spasm, which consist of alternate \ncontraction and relaxation. The dog, like the human subject, will froth \nat the mouth and bite the tongue. Epilepsy may be hereditary, or may \nbe due to teething and worms. \n\nApoplexy differs greatly from epilepsy. The convulsions are not \nprominent; the pupils of the eyes are either contracted or dilated; there \nis long-continued unconsciousness and more or less paralysis. \n\nMeningitis, so often mistaken for rabies, is yet very different. The \ntemperature is very much elevated, which it is not in rabies; the dog snap", + " is dropped! there is no \nmaniacal stage at all. \n\nEpileptical convulsions are due to an irregular discharge of the nerve \ncells. They occur unexpectedly, are of variable duration, and the spasms \nare of two kinds. A prolonged muscular contraction is called a tonic spasm. \nFollowing the tonic spasm are the clonic spasm, which consist of alternate \ncontraction and relaxation. The dog, like the human subject, will froth \nat the mouth and bite the tongue. Epilepsy may be hereditary, or may \nbe due to teething and worms. \n\nApoplexy differs greatly from epilepsy. The convulsions are not \nprominent; the pupils of the eyes are either contracted or dilated; there \nis long-continued unconsciousness and more or less paralysis. \n\nMeningitis, so often mistaken for rabies, is yet very different. The \ntemperature is very much elevated, which it is not in rabies; the dog snaps, \nbut shows no tendency to bite, and there is no particular bark and howl \ncombined, although the dog's voice is high-pitched. \n\nPhrentitis is simply inflammation of the brain. It is sometimes a com- \nplication of distempers, and is the only disorder which resembles rabies. \nIt generally occurs in the hottest weather. The dog can not propagate \nphrentitis by salivary inocculation. \n\n\"Hydrophobia in human beings,\" says a writer, \"results from accidents \n\n\n\nof a nervous order, sometimes mortal, sometimes curable, according as \nthey derive from disorders analogous to tentanus (lockjaw) produced by \na wound or from purely mental disorders.\" According to Dr. Caffe, \n\"Spontaneous rabiform hydrophobia is the only rabies that exists, and that \nis a mortal rabies.\" Before M. Pasteur's system was invented about nine- \nteen persons annually were officially reported to have died ", + "s, \nbut shows no tendency to bite, and there is no particular bark and howl \ncombined, although the dog's voice is high-pitched. \n\nPhrentitis is simply inflammation of the brain. It is sometimes a com- \nplication of distempers, and is the only disorder which resembles rabies. \nIt generally occurs in the hottest weather. The dog can not propagate \nphrentitis by salivary inocculation. \n\n\"Hydrophobia in human beings,\" says a writer, \"results from accidents \n\n\n\nof a nervous order, sometimes mortal, sometimes curable, according as \nthey derive from disorders analogous to tentanus (lockjaw) produced by \na wound or from purely mental disorders.\" According to Dr. Caffe, \n\"Spontaneous rabiform hydrophobia is the only rabies that exists, and that \nis a mortal rabies.\" Before M. Pasteur's system was invented about nine- \nteen persons annually were officially reported to have died of hydropho- \nbia. Now, strange as it may seem, the number of persons who annually re- \nport themselves bitten by rabid dogs averages from 1,500 to 2,000. Rabies \nis a rare disease, rarer today than in the past, and hydrophobia is more \nor less a form of hysteria. Were there less talk about it, it would be bet- \nter for the community. A little more knowledge of our own nervous sys- \ntem, a little less ignorance of the dog's, and we shall be far more likely \nto escape hydrophob a entirely than to die from it or to be saved by inocu- \nlation. \n\nI will now give a most important and valuable interview with the \nfamous medical expert, Prof. Edward C. Spitzka, of New York. Prof. \nSpitzka declares the Pasteur rabies theory and treatment a humbug from \nstart to finish, and rabies to be a hoax. Ex-United States Surgeon General \nDr. Wm. A. Hammond indorses hi", + " of hydropho- \nbia. Now, strange as it may seem, the number of persons who annually re- \nport themselves bitten by rabid dogs averages from 1,500 to 2,000. Rabies \nis a rare disease, rarer today than in the past, and hydrophobia is more \nor less a form of hysteria. Were there less talk about it, it would be bet- \nter for the community. A little more knowledge of our own nervous sys- \ntem, a little less ignorance of the dog's, and we shall be far more likely \nto escape hydrophob a entirely than to die from it or to be saved by inocu- \nlation. \n\nI will now give a most important and valuable interview with the \nfamous medical expert, Prof. Edward C. Spitzka, of New York. Prof. \nSpitzka declares the Pasteur rabies theory and treatment a humbug from \nstart to finish, and rabies to be a hoax. Ex-United States Surgeon General \nDr. Wm. A. Hammond indorses his decision. Such arguments as Prof. \nSpitzka's, a most eminent authority, should convince every one who reads \nit that he is correct: \n\n\"Although Pasteur was undoubtedly as sincere in his work as his \nfollower, Paul Gibier, doubtless is in dispensing the ridiculous treatment,\" \nsaid Prof. Spitzka, \"I am willing to stake my reputation that there is no \nsuch disease as 'hydrophobia,' or 'rabies,' in existence, and I am further \nimpressed that the Pasteur inoculations are injurious. This is not merely \nmy opinion. I have a practical explanation for every statement I make, \nand have carefully weighed every possible opposition to my conclusions \nfor a parallel consideration. \n\n\"I am accordingly prepared to answer any criticism. Of course, the \nstrongest retaliation I shall receive will be the broad charge that I am \nfollowing in the footsteps of the narrow-minded oppo", + "s decision. Such arguments as Prof. \nSpitzka's, a most eminent authority, should convince every one who reads \nit that he is correct: \n\n\"Although Pasteur was undoubtedly as sincere in his work as his \nfollower, Paul Gibier, doubtless is in dispensing the ridiculous treatment,\" \nsaid Prof. Spitzka, \"I am willing to stake my reputation that there is no \nsuch disease as 'hydrophobia,' or 'rabies,' in existence, and I am further \nimpressed that the Pasteur inoculations are injurious. This is not merely \nmy opinion. I have a practical explanation for every statement I make, \nand have carefully weighed every possible opposition to my conclusions \nfor a parallel consideration. \n\n\"I am accordingly prepared to answer any criticism. Of course, the \nstrongest retaliation I shall receive will be the broad charge that I am \nfollowing in the footsteps of the narrow-minded opposers of. the Wonderful \n.Tenner smallpox vaccination cPscovery, on which the Pasteur treatment \nhinges its practicability. As to this most enrnent charge there is no con- \nnection between the two treatments. For while every one acknowledges \nthe existence of the dreadful smallpox, the existence of hydrophobia, or ra- \nbies, has never been satisfactorily demonstrated. I have not myself — nor has \nany other expert investigator — been able to distinctly diagnose a single \ncase of the so-called malady, to my knowledge. I have often witnessed \nthe symptoms, commonly termed 'rabies,' but in every instance these ex- \nciting observations have been plainly nothing more than tetanus symptoms \nof acute fevers and the many forms of deadly blood poisoning. \n\n\"The water theory is too absurd and ridiculous to have any significance. \nThere is not an authority to be found for its ", + "sers of. the Wonderful \n.Tenner smallpox vaccination cPscovery, on which the Pasteur treatment \nhinges its practicability. As to this most enrnent charge there is no con- \nnection between the two treatments. For while every one acknowledges \nthe existence of the dreadful smallpox, the existence of hydrophobia, or ra- \nbies, has never been satisfactorily demonstrated. I have not myself — nor has \nany other expert investigator — been able to distinctly diagnose a single \ncase of the so-called malady, to my knowledge. I have often witnessed \nthe symptoms, commonly termed 'rabies,' but in every instance these ex- \nciting observations have been plainly nothing more than tetanus symptoms \nof acute fevers and the many forms of deadly blood poisoning. \n\n\"The water theory is too absurd and ridiculous to have any significance. \nThere is not an authority to be found for its assumption. It is yet to be \nexplained how water could possibly have such an effect, while all the \nknowledge modern science has amassed goes to provide the belief merely an \nantiquated superstition, to which some people still cling. \n\n\"When Pasteur's boom was exploded, and the public went wild with en- \nthusiasm over it, along with the great majority of scientific men, I was \nalso taken in by the contagion. At the time I was impressed that with \nthe increasing knowledge gained in the field of contagious and epidemic \ndiseases generally, much substantial advance has not been recorded in \nthe history of the mysterious rabies, but realizing that this was not due \nto neglect of the subject, I was not surprised at the birth of the Pasteur \ntheory. \n\n\"Owing to the terrible nature of the symptoms attributed to this \nunfounded malady, an attractive field of resear", + " assumption. It is yet to be \nexplained how water could possibly have such an effect, while all the \nknowledge modern science has amassed goes to provide the belief merely an \nantiquated superstition, to which some people still cling. \n\n\"When Pasteur's boom was exploded, and the public went wild with en- \nthusiasm over it, along with the great majority of scientific men, I was \nalso taken in by the contagion. At the time I was impressed that with \nthe increasing knowledge gained in the field of contagious and epidemic \ndiseases generally, much substantial advance has not been recorded in \nthe history of the mysterious rabies, but realizing that this was not due \nto neglect of the subject, I was not surprised at the birth of the Pasteur \ntheory. \n\n\"Owing to the terrible nature of the symptoms attributed to this \nunfounded malady, an attractive field of research has been open to those \nanimated by an earnest desire to prevent and relieve human sufferings \nfrom the time of the earliest civilization. The symptoms are described in \nthe works of Horace, Aristotle, Virgil and Plutarch, in a manner which \nAllows that while the world has advanced in all other lines of medical \nscience it is pitifully behind the date in clinging to this relic of the queer \nsuperstition of ancient times. \n\n\"Pasteur was fascinated — or shall I say hypnotized? — by the sensa- \ntionalism and mystery of the belief. It is most likely due to the latter \nelement that the universe has not become emancipated from such super- \nstitions as are involved in the 'rabies' or hydrophobia hoax, which really \nbelong to medieval history. \n\n\"Take a practical, up-to-date view of the matter. All epidemic dis- \norders should be accompanied with ev", + "ch has been open to those \nanimated by an earnest desire to prevent and relieve human sufferings \nfrom the time of the earliest civilization. The symptoms are described in \nthe works of Horace, Aristotle, Virgil and Plutarch, in a manner which \nAllows that while the world has advanced in all other lines of medical \nscience it is pitifully behind the date in clinging to this relic of the queer \nsuperstition of ancient times. \n\n\"Pasteur was fascinated — or shall I say hypnotized? — by the sensa- \ntionalism and mystery of the belief. It is most likely due to the latter \nelement that the universe has not become emancipated from such super- \nstitions as are involved in the 'rabies' or hydrophobia hoax, which really \nbelong to medieval history. \n\n\"Take a practical, up-to-date view of the matter. All epidemic dis- \norders should be accompanied with evidences approaching in exactitude, \nat least, a degree of mathematical proof. 'Rabies' has not, while all others \nhave. The symptoms observed during life, as well as the signs found in \nthe dead body, in such diseases as smallpox, typhus fever and cholera, for \ninstance, are characteristic, decisive and constant. The symptoms in 'rabies' \nin man are extremely vague, conflicting and , inconsistent, and, further- \nmore, post-mortem study in man, as well as in canine, has yielded no re- \nsult of other than negative value. \n\n\"Much of the observation made of queer-acting dogs is made through \noptics disturbed by fear, and by persons who are incompetent to judge \nwhat they see, consequently if a canine froth at the mouth, run with his \ntongue out and carry his tail drawn under his body he has the rabies, and \nthe revolver or policeman's polished baton is uncermonio", + "idences approaching in exactitude, \nat least, a degree of mathematical proof. 'Rabies' has not, while all others \nhave. The symptoms observed during life, as well as the signs found in \nthe dead body, in such diseases as smallpox, typhus fever and cholera, for \ninstance, are characteristic, decisive and constant. The symptoms in 'rabies' \nin man are extremely vague, conflicting and , inconsistent, and, further- \nmore, post-mortem study in man, as well as in canine, has yielded no re- \nsult of other than negative value. \n\n\"Much of the observation made of queer-acting dogs is made through \noptics disturbed by fear, and by persons who are incompetent to judge \nwhat they see, consequently if a canine froth at the mouth, run with his \ntongue out and carry his tail drawn under his body he has the rabies, and \nthe revolver or policeman's polished baton is uncermoniously called into \nservice. \n\n\"What nonsense! Such signs have been observed in dogs that have \nmerely been chased or beaten, or that are afflicted with ordinary canine \ndiseases. What if they are taken to a water trough and go into convulsions \nwhen they see the liquid. They are overheated and at a high tension \nof nervous excitement. Accordingly they conceive a craving for water, yet \nin such a state they are unable to compose themselves sufficiently to par- \ntake of it, and so the unquenchable craving throws them into the dread- \nful paroxysms which decides their fate. \n\n\"The same explanation serves for the supposed sufferers of rabies in \nman. Any human being suspected to be infected with rabies who is men- \ntally weak enough to work up a like nervous excitement to that I have \nj-ust cited in the canine will suffer parallel symptoms; the others bitten \nby ", + "usly called into \nservice. \n\n\"What nonsense! Such signs have been observed in dogs that have \nmerely been chased or beaten, or that are afflicted with ordinary canine \ndiseases. What if they are taken to a water trough and go into convulsions \nwhen they see the liquid. They are overheated and at a high tension \nof nervous excitement. Accordingly they conceive a craving for water, yet \nin such a state they are unable to compose themselves sufficiently to par- \ntake of it, and so the unquenchable craving throws them into the dread- \nful paroxysms which decides their fate. \n\n\"The same explanation serves for the supposed sufferers of rabies in \nman. Any human being suspected to be infected with rabies who is men- \ntally weak enough to work up a like nervous excitement to that I have \nj-ust cited in the canine will suffer parallel symptoms; the others bitten \nby so-called rabid mad dogs will suffer no ill effects unless it be from \nblood poisoning, infected by decayed teeth in the animal's mouth. In the \nlatter case the water symptoms do not present themselves if the afflicted \nare strong enough in mind to keep control of their nervous systems. \n\n\"I believe that many of the sufferers who develop the imaginary dis- \neases were bitten by animals suffering not from rabies, but from epilepsy \nor from gastro intestinal disease; nay, even by healthy dogs. The serious- \nness and oft-times fatal influence of terror and expectant attention, fos- \ntered by the excitement of popular alarm is equally attested by other \nepidemics of imitative nervous disorder, and is a familiar fact to those \nwho have carefully and scientifically studied the possible influences of \nmind on the body. \n\n\"From as far back as the fifteenth century, wh", + " so-called rabid mad dogs will suffer no ill effects unless it be from \nblood poisoning, infected by decayed teeth in the animal's mouth. In the \nlatter case the water symptoms do not present themselves if the afflicted \nare strong enough in mind to keep control of their nervous systems. \n\n\"I believe that many of the sufferers who develop the imaginary dis- \neases were bitten by animals suffering not from rabies, but from epilepsy \nor from gastro intestinal disease; nay, even by healthy dogs. The serious- \nness and oft-times fatal influence of terror and expectant attention, fos- \ntered by the excitement of popular alarm is equally attested by other \nepidemics of imitative nervous disorder, and is a familiar fact to those \nwho have carefully and scientifically studied the possible influences of \nmind on the body. \n\n\"From as far back as the fifteenth century, when the Alsatian pheas- \nants imagined they were changed to wolves, ran on all fours, howling \ndemonically and tearing children to pieces, and insisting that their limbs \nbe lopped off in order to convince others that the wolfish fur grew \ninward from their skins, to the present day when those dreading hydro- \nphobia bark and snarl like dogs, mew and spit like cats and are thrown \ninto convulsions at sight of water, the records of the disorder are replete \nto overflowing with delusion, superstition, hysteria and unconscious simu- \nlation. \n\n\"The tragi-comical case of a number of persons dying in the sixteenth \ncentury, after having eaten of a pig that had been bitten by a dog, which \nin turn had been bitten by another and believed to be a rabid one, found \nits counterpart a short time ago in Russia, where a medical editor and a \nprominent follower of Paste", + "en the Alsatian pheas- \nants imagined they were changed to wolves, ran on all fours, howling \ndemonically and tearing children to pieces, and insisting that their limbs \nbe lopped off in order to convince others that the wolfish fur grew \ninward from their skins, to the present day when those dreading hydro- \nphobia bark and snarl like dogs, mew and spit like cats and are thrown \ninto convulsions at sight of water, the records of the disorder are replete \nto overflowing with delusion, superstition, hysteria and unconscious simu- \nlation. \n\n\"The tragi-comical case of a number of persons dying in the sixteenth \ncentury, after having eaten of a pig that had been bitten by a dog, which \nin turn had been bitten by another and believed to be a rabid one, found \nits counterpart a short time ago in Russia, where a medical editor and a \nprominent follower of Pasteur suggested the treating of a number of per- \nsons in the Pasteur Institute at Odessa for no better reason than that \nthey had partaken of milk from a cow bitten by a suspicious acting dog. \n\n\n\n\"In order to determine how great the danger from 'rabies' was in \nthe United States about ten years ago, when Pasteurism was popularized \nin the country, I carefully followed up all the newspaper and medical jour- \nnal reports of alleged outbreaks of the malady, and in not a single case \nwas satisfactory evidence of its existence obtained. The reported outbreaks \nwere mostly located in or near two centers, Newark and Chicago. In the \nepidemic at Niles Centre, seven miles from Chicago, which led to a wild \nhunt and slaughter of the innocent canines in that village, the human \nsubjects were successfully cured by the 'madstone' — a harmless species of \nthe 'faith cure", + "ur suggested the treating of a number of per- \nsons in the Pasteur Institute at Odessa for no better reason than that \nthey had partaken of milk from a cow bitten by a suspicious acting dog. \n\n\n\n\"In order to determine how great the danger from 'rabies' was in \nthe United States about ten years ago, when Pasteurism was popularized \nin the country, I carefully followed up all the newspaper and medical jour- \nnal reports of alleged outbreaks of the malady, and in not a single case \nwas satisfactory evidence of its existence obtained. The reported outbreaks \nwere mostly located in or near two centers, Newark and Chicago. In the \nepidemic at Niles Centre, seven miles from Chicago, which led to a wild \nhunt and slaughter of the innocent canines in that village, the human \nsubjects were successfully cured by the 'madstone' — a harmless species of \nthe 'faith cure' in this case. But the subsidence of the panic was mostly \ndue to a sensible physician who declined to .make a premature diagnosis. \n\n\"At Newark, scientific tests were made, which showed that neither \nthe persons dying of alleged 'rabies,' the dogs that had bitten them, nor the \nchildren reputed to have been saved by the Pasteur treatment, had been \nafflicted with any such disease. \n\n\"Prof. Briggs, of the Carnegie Laboratory, and Law, of Cornell, inoc- \nculated dogs with material from the deceased pound-keeper, Neall, as I \ndid from the deceased Hertlin, and in every case with negative results. \n\n\"The veterinarian, Runge, kept the clogs bitten by the suspected animal \nin .quarantine for four months and then discharged them as not 'rabid.' \nSome children bitten by the same dog and not treated by Pasteur are today \nknown to me. They are as free from dis", + "' in this case. But the subsidence of the panic was mostly \ndue to a sensible physician who declined to .make a premature diagnosis. \n\n\"At Newark, scientific tests were made, which showed that neither \nthe persons dying of alleged 'rabies,' the dogs that had bitten them, nor the \nchildren reputed to have been saved by the Pasteur treatment, had been \nafflicted with any such disease. \n\n\"Prof. Briggs, of the Carnegie Laboratory, and Law, of Cornell, inoc- \nculated dogs with material from the deceased pound-keeper, Neall, as I \ndid from the deceased Hertlin, and in every case with negative results. \n\n\"The veterinarian, Runge, kept the clogs bitten by the suspected animal \nin .quarantine for four months and then discharged them as not 'rabid.' \nSome children bitten by the same dog and not treated by Pasteur are today \nknown to me. They are as free from disease as those who were sub- \njected to the treatment. \n\n\"Scores of observations might be added in bringing the review up to \ndate, all of which tend to show that the cases reported, including the eight \nBaltimore victims, were not sufferers of any trumped-up malady as 'rabies.' \nFrom what I have learned of those of the latter who died after receiving \nthe Pasteur treatment, I should say they were poisoned, either by the \ninoculations or by ptomaines from decayed teeth of the suspicious canine \nthat bit them. Of the others who are believed to' have been saved from \nthe dreadful disease by Gibier's hand, I am satisfied that in biting them \nthe animal didn't happen to get any of the poisonous saliva in the wound \nor that their systems were not susceptible to the dangers of the Pasteur \ninoculation. Science has proved that what is harmless to some persons \n", + "ease as those who were sub- \njected to the treatment. \n\n\"Scores of observations might be added in bringing the review up to \ndate, all of which tend to show that the cases reported, including the eight \nBaltimore victims, were not sufferers of any trumped-up malady as 'rabies.' \nFrom what I have learned of those of the latter who died after receiving \nthe Pasteur treatment, I should say they were poisoned, either by the \ninoculations or by ptomaines from decayed teeth of the suspicious canine \nthat bit them. Of the others who are believed to' have been saved from \nthe dreadful disease by Gibier's hand, I am satisfied that in biting them \nthe animal didn't happen to get any of the poisonous saliva in the wound \nor that their systems were not susceptible to the dangers of the Pasteur \ninoculation. Science has proved that what is harmless to some persons \nmay be deadly to others. The followers of the Pasteur treatment, how- \never, disregard this established fact. \n\n\"In Pennsylvania a number of persons were needlessly rendered un- \nhappy by a sensational report to the effect that 'rabies' had become epi- \ndemic in one of the State's prosperous villages. A large number of school \nchildren and several adults had been infected by dog bites. After several \nof the children and two of the adults had died, the dog — which was a pet — \nwas located. The animal was found to be suffering from epileptic fits, \ninduced by his having swallowed a chicken bone. The deaths caused by \nthe bites were undoubtedly due to the same cause as I have explained in \nregard to the Baltimore victims. \n\n\"As a whole, in all the cases reported as 'lyssa,' 'rabies' or 'hydropho- \nbia,' it was either not shown that the subject had been ", + "may be deadly to others. The followers of the Pasteur treatment, how- \never, disregard this established fact. \n\n\"In Pennsylvania a number of persons were needlessly rendered un- \nhappy by a sensational report to the effect that 'rabies' had become epi- \ndemic in one of the State's prosperous villages. A large number of school \nchildren and several adults had been infected by dog bites. After several \nof the children and two of the adults had died, the dog — which was a pet — \nwas located. The animal was found to be suffering from epileptic fits, \ninduced by his having swallowed a chicken bone. The deaths caused by \nthe bites were undoubtedly due to the same cause as I have explained in \nregard to the Baltimore victims. \n\n\"As a whole, in all the cases reported as 'lyssa,' 'rabies' or 'hydropho- \nbia,' it was either not shown that the subject had been bitten by a dog at \nall, or that the dog had been mad in the Pasteur sense. Indeed, the \nerrors that have been committed in this direction would be amusing were \nit not for other and tragical attendant features. \n\n\"Let it be inoculated in the public mind that the sensational symp- \ntoms which tradition assigns to rabies are fictitious, and, like the fear of \nwater which has given a name to the malcondition, never occurs after the \nbite of a dog; that it is no more possible for a dog to inoculate a man \nwith the tendency to bark and run on all faurs than it is for a man to \ninoculate a dog with the faculty of speech and an upright gait — then what \nhas been drifting through medical and newspaper literature as rabies would \ndisappear. \n\n\"If once thoroughly understood by the people at large, that supersti- \ntious fear and expectant attention may not al", + "bitten by a dog at \nall, or that the dog had been mad in the Pasteur sense. Indeed, the \nerrors that have been committed in this direction would be amusing were \nit not for other and tragical attendant features. \n\n\"Let it be inoculated in the public mind that the sensational symp- \ntoms which tradition assigns to rabies are fictitious, and, like the fear of \nwater which has given a name to the malcondition, never occurs after the \nbite of a dog; that it is no more possible for a dog to inoculate a man \nwith the tendency to bark and run on all faurs than it is for a man to \ninoculate a dog with the faculty of speech and an upright gait — then what \nhas been drifting through medical and newspaper literature as rabies would \ndisappear. \n\n\"If once thoroughly understood by the people at large, that supersti- \ntious fear and expectant attention may not alone develop serious nervous \nsymptoms, but, also actually cause death, many who assume themselves \nthreatened with some rational ill effects, such as ptomaine poisoning after a \n\n\n\n\ndog bite, would cultivate that healthful self-control, which was so happily \ninoculated by Dr. James Gordon Spencer in the Watertown case, and Dr. \nExton in the Arlington case.\" \n\nHerewith is reproduced Hugh Dalziel's entire treatise on this subject. \nHe is a noted authority in England and the author of several books on \ndogs and horses. You will see that he believes in hydrophobia, so you \nhave now both sides of the question to read, ponder over and digest so as \nto get a full and complete idea of the matter in all its bearings; \n\n\"Although the symptoms of this terrible disease have long been recog- \nnized and clearly stated by scentfic men, there is still, unfortunately, great \n", + "one develop serious nervous \nsymptoms, but, also actually cause death, many who assume themselves \nthreatened with some rational ill effects, such as ptomaine poisoning after a \n\n\n\n\ndog bite, would cultivate that healthful self-control, which was so happily \ninoculated by Dr. James Gordon Spencer in the Watertown case, and Dr. \nExton in the Arlington case.\" \n\nHerewith is reproduced Hugh Dalziel's entire treatise on this subject. \nHe is a noted authority in England and the author of several books on \ndogs and horses. You will see that he believes in hydrophobia, so you \nhave now both sides of the question to read, ponder over and digest so as \nto get a full and complete idea of the matter in all its bearings; \n\n\"Although the symptoms of this terrible disease have long been recog- \nnized and clearly stated by scentfic men, there is still, unfortunately, great \nignorance regarding it evinced by the general public — an ignorance fraught \nwith much danger to man, and the cause of much cruelty and death, often \nmost brutally inflicted on hundreds of poor dogs, more innocent of mad- \nness than the frantic crowd who do their best to hunt the poor frightened, \nnervous beast into that state. \n\n\"I have found the prevailing idea of a mad dog to be that of an \nanimal with glaring, bloodshot eyes, covered with the froth of his excite- \nment, and rushing wildly hither and thither in search of man or beast \nto bite; whilst a dog lost in a crowded town, and excitedly nervous finding \nhimself out of his knowledge, is often enough to raise the croy of 'a mad \ndog,' and with many a fit is a sign positive, and the occurrence of epilepsy \nhas been the incitement to canine murder in numberless instances. . \n\n\"It is quite tr", + "ignorance regarding it evinced by the general public — an ignorance fraught \nwith much danger to man, and the cause of much cruelty and death, often \nmost brutally inflicted on hundreds of poor dogs, more innocent of mad- \nness than the frantic crowd who do their best to hunt the poor frightened, \nnervous beast into that state. \n\n\"I have found the prevailing idea of a mad dog to be that of an \nanimal with glaring, bloodshot eyes, covered with the froth of his excite- \nment, and rushing wildly hither and thither in search of man or beast \nto bite; whilst a dog lost in a crowded town, and excitedly nervous finding \nhimself out of his knowledge, is often enough to raise the croy of 'a mad \ndog,' and with many a fit is a sign positive, and the occurrence of epilepsy \nhas been the incitement to canine murder in numberless instances. . \n\n\"It is quite true that the disease produces great nervous excitement, \nand creates a spirit of unrest — it also, in the first stages of its existence, \nincreases the flow of saliva — but not the emission of froth from the mouth, \nwhich is produced by the champing of the jaws in an epileptic fit; in rabies, \nthe discharge becomes thick and glutinous, and the sufferer may be seen \npaw'ng at his mouth to clear it, as though choked with a bone. The dispo- \nsition of the dog is often entirely changed, and one frolicsome and fond of \nbeing caressed may become sullen and shy, retiring into some quiet lair, \ngenerally selecting some dark corner, behind a large object. If out on the \nmarch he will rather evade man than seek company; and although biting \nfuriously at all and everything that obstructs his passage, rarely going out \nof his way to seek an enemy. He evinces a st", + "ue that the disease produces great nervous excitement, \nand creates a spirit of unrest — it also, in the first stages of its existence, \nincreases the flow of saliva — but not the emission of froth from the mouth, \nwhich is produced by the champing of the jaws in an epileptic fit; in rabies, \nthe discharge becomes thick and glutinous, and the sufferer may be seen \npaw'ng at his mouth to clear it, as though choked with a bone. The dispo- \nsition of the dog is often entirely changed, and one frolicsome and fond of \nbeing caressed may become sullen and shy, retiring into some quiet lair, \ngenerally selecting some dark corner, behind a large object. If out on the \nmarch he will rather evade man than seek company; and although biting \nfuriously at all and everything that obstructs his passage, rarely going out \nof his way to seek an enemy. He evinces a strong desire to tear and gnaw \neverything he gets hold of; nothing comes amiss to him, and the dispo- \nsition to bite is shown by his frequently snapping at imaginary objects \nin the air. Contrary to the generally received -opinion, and condemnatory \nof the name hydrophobia, erroneously given to this disease in the dog, the \npoor sufferer laps water greedily as long as his power over the muscles is \nretained, and #hen that is gone, plunges his head into the water to cool \nhis parched and burning mouth. In the latter stages, the dog may have \nconvulsions, but fits are not a premonitory, nor an early symptom, and their \npresence, independent of more certain evidence of rabies, should never give \nrise to fear. \n\n\"I can not do more than to indicate the more prominent and well- \nknown certain symptoms, and those who wish for fuller information on \nthe subject ", + "rong desire to tear and gnaw \neverything he gets hold of; nothing comes amiss to him, and the dispo- \nsition to bite is shown by his frequently snapping at imaginary objects \nin the air. Contrary to the generally received -opinion, and condemnatory \nof the name hydrophobia, erroneously given to this disease in the dog, the \npoor sufferer laps water greedily as long as his power over the muscles is \nretained, and #hen that is gone, plunges his head into the water to cool \nhis parched and burning mouth. In the latter stages, the dog may have \nconvulsions, but fits are not a premonitory, nor an early symptom, and their \npresence, independent of more certain evidence of rabies, should never give \nrise to fear. \n\n\"I can not do more than to indicate the more prominent and well- \nknown certain symptoms, and those who wish for fuller information on \nthe subject should consult the works of Youatt, and the more recent book \nof Dr. Fleming. \n\n\"Whilst too great care and caution cannot be used in dealing with a \ndisease so dangerous, I wish to warn my readers against that unnecessary \nand hysterical alarm which dethrones the reason, and predisposes to the \ngravest results. If there be reason to suspect a dog of madness, if his \nnatural disposition appears changed without a traceable cause, if he tears \nand bites at his bedding, pieces of wood, carpets, dirt, etc., if he be seen \nto paw at his mouth frequently, whilst no obstructive articles is in his \nthroat, if at intervals he snaps and bites savagely at objects real and \nimaginary, if, after these paroxysms, he be seen to stagger and fall, if he \nshow an insatiable thirst — if any or all of these symptoms be present, shut \nhim up where he can do no harm, and", + " should consult the works of Youatt, and the more recent book \nof Dr. Fleming. \n\n\"Whilst too great care and caution cannot be used in dealing with a \ndisease so dangerous, I wish to warn my readers against that unnecessary \nand hysterical alarm which dethrones the reason, and predisposes to the \ngravest results. If there be reason to suspect a dog of madness, if his \nnatural disposition appears changed without a traceable cause, if he tears \nand bites at his bedding, pieces of wood, carpets, dirt, etc., if he be seen \nto paw at his mouth frequently, whilst no obstructive articles is in his \nthroat, if at intervals he snaps and bites savagely at objects real and \nimaginary, if, after these paroxysms, he be seen to stagger and fall, if he \nshow an insatiable thirst — if any or all of these symptoms be present, shut \nhim up where he can do no harm, and call in to your aid a verterinary \nsurgeon. By allowing Him to study the case, you will do a public good; \nfor fortunately, cases of rabies are very rare, and it is only' by the careful \n\n\n\n\ninvestigation of them by men specially educated to undertake the duty, \nthat we can ever hope to discover a cure. \n\n\"Among the numerous superstitions that hang like clouds round ca- \nnine madness, obscuring any possibility of a clear view of it, 1 will refer \nto one only, most of them being altogether unworthy of notice. It has \nlong been a popular belief that a person bitten by a dog, even if the. ani- \nmal be in perfect health at the time, is never safe from an attack of \nrabies so long as the dog lives; for it is held, that should the dog become \nmad at any future period, however distant, the person bitten will also fall \na victim to the dis", + " call in to your aid a verterinary \nsurgeon. By allowing Him to study the case, you will do a public good; \nfor fortunately, cases of rabies are very rare, and it is only' by the careful \n\n\n\n\ninvestigation of them by men specially educated to undertake the duty, \nthat we can ever hope to discover a cure. \n\n\"Among the numerous superstitions that hang like clouds round ca- \nnine madness, obscuring any possibility of a clear view of it, 1 will refer \nto one only, most of them being altogether unworthy of notice. It has \nlong been a popular belief that a person bitten by a dog, even if the. ani- \nmal be in perfect health at the time, is never safe from an attack of \nrabies so long as the dog lives; for it is held, that should the dog become \nmad at any future period, however distant, the person bitten will also fall \na victim to the disease. Cases supposed to prove that rabies may be com- \nmunicated by a dog free from it are constantly cropping up, and I know \nof a case of a woman who is said to have died from hydrophobia, caused \nby the bite of a dog that was clearly proved to be free from rabies at the \ntime, and has remained so ever since. The woman, it appears, was in an \nupper room with her child, and the entrance of a small dog so alarmed \nher for her child's safety that she seized the intruder and threw it out of \nthe window, and was bitten in the struggle; the woman was taken ill and \ndied, showing all the symptoms of hydrophobia, and the surgeon who at- \ntended her certified that death was from that disease. 1 do not intend to \ndispute the opinion thus given, but I venture to say had the whole facts \nof the case been carefully investigated, say, by a jury of p", + "ease. Cases supposed to prove that rabies may be com- \nmunicated by a dog free from it are constantly cropping up, and I know \nof a case of a woman who is said to have died from hydrophobia, caused \nby the bite of a dog that was clearly proved to be free from rabies at the \ntime, and has remained so ever since. The woman, it appears, was in an \nupper room with her child, and the entrance of a small dog so alarmed \nher for her child's safety that she seized the intruder and threw it out of \nthe window, and was bitten in the struggle; the woman was taken ill and \ndied, showing all the symptoms of hydrophobia, and the surgeon who at- \ntended her certified that death was from that disease. 1 do not intend to \ndispute the opinion thus given, but I venture to say had the whole facts \nof the case been carefully investigated, say, by a jury of physicians of \nexperience, it would have proved that the bite of that dog had but a small \nshare in causing the woman's death. To me it appears as reasonable \nto believe that the dog could have bitten the woman without being in the \nsame room with her, as that the bite could communicate rabies when the \ndisease did not at that time exist. Such cases should not be passed by, \nbut thoroughly sifted by qualiled men, that the truth might be elicited and \nthe fears of the nervous allayed. The practical lesson to be learned from \nthis is, care and caution in dealing with dogs, especially strange ones, and \nto curb unnecessary alarm, which often brings about the evil it would \navoid. When an accident does occur, have the wound promptly cauterized \nto its full depth with caustic, and let nervous, in addition, obtain medical \nadvice. \n\n\"I recommend those having ", + "hysicians of \nexperience, it would have proved that the bite of that dog had but a small \nshare in causing the woman's death. To me it appears as reasonable \nto believe that the dog could have bitten the woman without being in the \nsame room with her, as that the bite could communicate rabies when the \ndisease did not at that time exist. Such cases should not be passed by, \nbut thoroughly sifted by qualiled men, that the truth might be elicited and \nthe fears of the nervous allayed. The practical lesson to be learned from \nthis is, care and caution in dealing with dogs, especially strange ones, and \nto curb unnecessary alarm, which often brings about the evil it would \navoid. When an accident does occur, have the wound promptly cauterized \nto its full depth with caustic, and let nervous, in addition, obtain medical \nadvice. \n\n\"I recommend those having much to do with dogs to carry in the \npocket at all times one of those wooden cases of caustic which costs but \nsixpence, and with this safeguard about them, and the presence of mind \nand nerve to use it promptly and thoroughly — taking care the caustic \nreaches as deep as the tooth did — the bite even of a mad dog will do them \nno harm. \n\n\"Since the above was written, ten years ago, rabies in dogs has un- \nfortunately been rather frequent, and a few years ago from the number \nof deaths from hydrophobia, caused by the bites from mad dogs, quite a \npanic arose, with the result that the attention of medical men and vet- \nerarians at home and abroad has been very much directed to its nature; \nas yet, however, no cure has been discovered, and I see no reason to \nalter what I have already said; but it will be useful very briefly to notice \none or ", + " much to do with dogs to carry in the \npocket at all times one of those wooden cases of caustic which costs but \nsixpence, and with this safeguard about them, and the presence of mind \nand nerve to use it promptly and thoroughly — taking care the caustic \nreaches as deep as the tooth did — the bite even of a mad dog will do them \nno harm. \n\n\"Since the above was written, ten years ago, rabies in dogs has un- \nfortunately been rather frequent, and a few years ago from the number \nof deaths from hydrophobia, caused by the bites from mad dogs, quite a \npanic arose, with the result that the attention of medical men and vet- \nerarians at home and abroad has been very much directed to its nature; \nas yet, however, no cure has been discovered, and I see no reason to \nalter what I have already said; but it will be useful very briefly to notice \none or two points of special interest. Latest researches seem to point \nconclusively that the rabid poison exists in the saliva, and in none of the \nother secretions. \n\n\"Although its propagation by a bite or by the poisoned saliva coming \nin contact with an abraised or highly vascular surface are clearly enough \nthe means of transmission and propagation, how it originates is unknown; \nexposure to great heat, feeding on salt meat, compelled abstinence from \nwater, and many other causes, have been suggested as a producing cause, \nbut proved not to be so. The old notion that it is peculiarly a disease of \nthe dog days, is fabulous, nor is it connected with the functions of procrea- \ntion, further than the present law in this country permits owners of bitches \nwhen in season to be fought over by excited males, furnishes excellent op- \nportunities for its spread as we", + "two points of special interest. Latest researches seem to point \nconclusively that the rabid poison exists in the saliva, and in none of the \nother secretions. \n\n\"Although its propagation by a bite or by the poisoned saliva coming \nin contact with an abraised or highly vascular surface are clearly enough \nthe means of transmission and propagation, how it originates is unknown; \nexposure to great heat, feeding on salt meat, compelled abstinence from \nwater, and many other causes, have been suggested as a producing cause, \nbut proved not to be so. The old notion that it is peculiarly a disease of \nthe dog days, is fabulous, nor is it connected with the functions of procrea- \ntion, further than the present law in this country permits owners of bitches \nwhen in season to be fought over by excited males, furnishes excellent op- \nportunities for its spread as well as being an insult to decency. It is the \nduty of men who keep dogs to have some knowledge of their nature, and \nthe law should punish the ignorance or carelessness that causes an offense \nand a danger to the public. \n\n\n\n\n\"Unfortunately no cures are yet known; such things as the Birling \nand the Webb's cures, and other pretended family secrets may be swept \naside. Medical men have tried every conceivable drug, and a few years \nago it was thought that a specific had been found in curari, but it proved \ndelusive. Hot and vapor baths have their votaries, just as half drowning in \nCrib, a pool in the Severn, was at one time believed in. \n\n\"Preventive measures are alone to be relied on, and the very old one \nof the Greeks, sucking the part, is excellent, and a small instrument has \nbeen invented which can be easily used; it is like an old-fashioned", + "ll as being an insult to decency. It is the \nduty of men who keep dogs to have some knowledge of their nature, and \nthe law should punish the ignorance or carelessness that causes an offense \nand a danger to the public. \n\n\n\n\n\"Unfortunately no cures are yet known; such things as the Birling \nand the Webb's cures, and other pretended family secrets may be swept \naside. Medical men have tried every conceivable drug, and a few years \nago it was thought that a specific had been found in curari, but it proved \ndelusive. Hot and vapor baths have their votaries, just as half drowning in \nCrib, a pool in the Severn, was at one time believed in. \n\n\"Preventive measures are alone to be relied on, and the very old one \nof the Greeks, sucking the part, is excellent, and a small instrument has \nbeen invented which can be easily used; it is like an old-fashioned breast \nexhauster, with the bell-shaped head and long tube, but with a round bell \nhalf way up the tube as well, which of course receives all that the operator \nsucks out of the wound and renders him quite free from danger. It is \nmade by a chemist in York, and can be bought through Maw, Son & Com- \npany, Aldergate street, London.\" \n\nHere is a sensible article on hydrophobia, published in Man's Best \nFriend, being an interview with 'John P. Haines, of New York City, the \nPresident of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Ani- \nmals, a man who has had considerable experience: \n\n\"Hydrophobia is one of the rarest of diseases, and it is the height of \nfolly to imagine that every dog that happens to suffer intensely from the \nheat is either mad or in danger of going mad. A mad policeman is every \nbit as dangerous as a mad dog, and p", + " breast \nexhauster, with the bell-shaped head and long tube, but with a round bell \nhalf way up the tube as well, which of course receives all that the operator \nsucks out of the wound and renders him quite free from danger. It is \nmade by a chemist in York, and can be bought through Maw, Son & Com- \npany, Aldergate street, London.\" \n\nHere is a sensible article on hydrophobia, published in Man's Best \nFriend, being an interview with 'John P. Haines, of New York City, the \nPresident of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Ani- \nmals, a man who has had considerable experience: \n\n\"Hydrophobia is one of the rarest of diseases, and it is the height of \nfolly to imagine that every dog that happens to suffer intensely from the \nheat is either mad or in danger of going mad. A mad policeman is every \nbit as dangerous as a mad dog, and probably in the past quite as many of \nthe former as of the latter have been mad.\" \n\n\"Mr. Haines quotes from high authorities when he says that in ninety- \nnine cases out of a hundred the poor brute which is destroyed while sup- \nposedly in the throes of rabies is merely suffering from excitement which \nwill cur? itself, and that a person bitten by an animal under such circum- \nstances is absolutely in no danger of serious results unless he permits him- \nself to become a victim of his own disordered imagination. Mr. Haines is \nhimself authority for the statement that the cases of death from hydropho- \nbia reported from time to time are wrongly diagnosed, and that, as a rule, \nthey result simply from worry. The weather has nothing to do with the \ncase, although no doubt dogs are less liable to sickness in cold weather than \nduring the hot spell, a state", + "robably in the past quite as many of \nthe former as of the latter have been mad.\" \n\n\"Mr. Haines quotes from high authorities when he says that in ninety- \nnine cases out of a hundred the poor brute which is destroyed while sup- \nposedly in the throes of rabies is merely suffering from excitement which \nwill cur? itself, and that a person bitten by an animal under such circum- \nstances is absolutely in no danger of serious results unless he permits him- \nself to become a victim of his own disordered imagination. Mr. Haines is \nhimself authority for the statement that the cases of death from hydropho- \nbia reported from time to time are wrongly diagnosed, and that, as a rule, \nthey result simply from worry. The weather has nothing to do with the \ncase, although no doubt dogs are less liable to sickness in cold weather than \nduring the hot spell, a state of affairs due perhaps almost as much to the \nthoughtlessness or ignorance of their owners as to the weather conditions. \n\n\"A dog that has been properly fed and is being so fed, will suffer \nmuch less discomfort than another which has been stuffed with food calcu- \nlated to heat the blood, and such a dog is, and especially when not over- \nweight, far more liabel to escape illness than the fat, badly-conditioned \nanimal that is quite 'above himself,' and ready to go wrong at any time. \n\n\"What are the dog days? They are the heated term in July and Au- \ngust, during which dogs are supposed to be peculiarly liable to rabies, or \ncanine madness. That is one answer, but there is a better. There are no \ndog days, because there is no time of the year when dogs are especially \nliable to rabies. There are no more cases of rabies in July and August \nthan i", + " of affairs due perhaps almost as much to the \nthoughtlessness or ignorance of their owners as to the weather conditions. \n\n\"A dog that has been properly fed and is being so fed, will suffer \nmuch less discomfort than another which has been stuffed with food calcu- \nlated to heat the blood, and such a dog is, and especially when not over- \nweight, far more liabel to escape illness than the fat, badly-conditioned \nanimal that is quite 'above himself,' and ready to go wrong at any time. \n\n\"What are the dog days? They are the heated term in July and Au- \ngust, during which dogs are supposed to be peculiarly liable to rabies, or \ncanine madness. That is one answer, but there is a better. There are no \ndog days, because there is no time of the year when dogs are especially \nliable to rabies. There are no more cases of rabies in July and August \nthan in December and January. Moreover, rabies is one of the rarest of \ncanine diseases. When you hear a cry of 'Mad Dog!' the chances are \nmany thousands to one that the dog is not mad. When you read in the \npapers of someone being bitten by a mad dog the chances are thousands \nto one it is not true. A person bitten by a mad dog is not doomed to \ndie a fearful death by hydrophobia. Not at all, for hydrophobia in a hu- \nman being is much more rare than rabies in a dog. Expert physicians \nwho have given special attention to the subject are convinced that hydro- \nphobia is never caused by the bite of a dog, but is simply a hysterical \nnervous disease caused by an unfounded dread. Don't take this for grant- \ned; but remember these facts: \n\n\"First, That there are more than a million chances to one that any \ndog which is supposed to be mad is not", + "n December and January. Moreover, rabies is one of the rarest of \ncanine diseases. When you hear a cry of 'Mad Dog!' the chances are \nmany thousands to one that the dog is not mad. When you read in the \npapers of someone being bitten by a mad dog the chances are thousands \nto one it is not true. A person bitten by a mad dog is not doomed to \ndie a fearful death by hydrophobia. Not at all, for hydrophobia in a hu- \nman being is much more rare than rabies in a dog. Expert physicians \nwho have given special attention to the subject are convinced that hydro- \nphobia is never caused by the bite of a dog, but is simply a hysterical \nnervous disease caused by an unfounded dread. Don't take this for grant- \ned; but remember these facts: \n\n\"First, That there are more than a million chances to one that any \ndog which is supposed to be mad is not mad at all; second, that, in all \nprobability, any dog by which a person may happen to be bitten is not \nmad; and third, that even if a person is bitten by a dog that is really \nmad, the danger of hydrophobia is very slight indeed. \n\n\"If you will note the following facts you will probably find them to \n\n\n\nbe quite different from the popular fancies by which most persons are mis- \nled. It is supposed that a mad dog dreads water. It is not so. The mad \ndog is very likely to plunge his head to the eyes in water, though he \ncannot swallow it, and laps it with difficulty. It is supposed that a mad \ndog runs about with evidences of intense excitement. It is not so. The. \nmad dog never runs about in agitation; he never gallops; he is always \nalone, usually in a strange .place, where he jogs along slowly. If he is \napproached by a dog or man h", + " mad at all; second, that, in all \nprobability, any dog by which a person may happen to be bitten is not \nmad; and third, that even if a person is bitten by a dog that is really \nmad, the danger of hydrophobia is very slight indeed. \n\n\"If you will note the following facts you will probably find them to \n\n\n\nbe quite different from the popular fancies by which most persons are mis- \nled. It is supposed that a mad dog dreads water. It is not so. The mad \ndog is very likely to plunge his head to the eyes in water, though he \ncannot swallow it, and laps it with difficulty. It is supposed that a mad \ndog runs about with evidences of intense excitement. It is not so. The. \nmad dog never runs about in agitation; he never gallops; he is always \nalone, usually in a strange .place, where he jogs along slowly. If he is \napproached by a dog or man he shows no signs of excitement, but when \nthe dog or man is near enough he snaps and resumes his solitary trot. \nIf a dog barks, yelps, whines or growls, that dog is not mad. The only \nsound a mad clog is ever known to emit is a hoarse howl, and that but \nseldom. Even blows will not extort an outcry from a mad dog. There-' \nfore*, if any dog, under any circumstances, utters any other sound than \nthat of a hoarse howl, that dog is not mad. It is supposed that the mad \ndog froths at the mouth. It is not so. If a dog's jaws are covered or \nflecked with white froth, that dog is not mad. The surest of all signs that \na dog is mad is a thick and ropy brown mucous clinging to his lips, which \nhe often tries vainly to tear away with his paws or wash away with wa- \nter. If your dog is bitten by any other dog, watch him carefully. If he \nis", + "e shows no signs of excitement, but when \nthe dog or man is near enough he snaps and resumes his solitary trot. \nIf a dog barks, yelps, whines or growls, that dog is not mad. The only \nsound a mad clog is ever known to emit is a hoarse howl, and that but \nseldom. Even blows will not extort an outcry from a mad dog. There-' \nfore*, if any dog, under any circumstances, utters any other sound than \nthat of a hoarse howl, that dog is not mad. It is supposed that the mad \ndog froths at the mouth. It is not so. If a dog's jaws are covered or \nflecked with white froth, that dog is not mad. The surest of all signs that \na dog is mad is a thick and ropy brown mucous clinging to his lips, which \nhe often tries vainly to tear away with his paws or wash away with wa- \nter. If your dog is bitten by any other dog, watch him carefully. If he \nis infected by rabies you will discover signs of it possibly in from six to \nten days. Then he will be restless, often getting up only to lie down \nagain, changing his position impatiently, turning from side to side, and \nconstantly licking or scratching some part of his head, limbs or body. \nHe will be irritable and inclined to dash at other animals, and he will \nsometimes snap at objects which he imagines to be near him. He will be \nexcessively thirsty, lapping water eagerly and often. Then there will be \nglandular swellings about his jaws and throat, and he will vainly endeavor \nto rid himself of a thick, ropy, mucous discharge from his mouth and \nthroat. If he can, he will probably stray away from home and trot slowly \nand mournfully along the highway or across the country, meddling with \nneither man nor beast, unless they approach him, and then ", + " infected by rabies you will discover signs of it possibly in from six to \nten days. Then he will be restless, often getting up only to lie down \nagain, changing his position impatiently, turning from side to side, and \nconstantly licking or scratching some part of his head, limbs or body. \nHe will be irritable and inclined to dash at other animals, and he will \nsometimes snap at objects which he imagines to be near him. He will be \nexcessively thirsty, lapping water eagerly and often. Then there will be \nglandular swellings about his jaws and throat, and he will vainly endeavor \nto rid himself of a thick, ropy, mucous discharge from his mouth and \nthroat. If he can, he will probably stray away from home and trot slowly \nand mournfully along the highway or across the country, meddling with \nneither man nor beast, unless they approach him, and then giving a single \nsnap. The only exception to this behavior occurs in ferocious dogs, which, \nduring the earlier stage of excitement, may attack any living object in \nsight. These symptoms of rabies are condensed from valuable information \nreceived from physicians of undoubted authority.\" \n\nThe following interesting article was written by Mrs. Sarah K. Bol- \nton, the eminent authoress, who has written many books on animals, and \nwho is a great friend of dogs, is clearly entitled to space in this book. \nMrs. Bolton's last book, \"Our Devoted Friend, the Dog,\" should be read \nby every dog lover. It is published by L. C. Page & Co., Boston, Mass.- \nSend and get it. \n\n\"Almost weekly or monthly in summer we have a 'mad dog' scare. \nSome dog has been frothing at the mouth, which is never a sign of rabies, \nbut of sickness or a fit; is chased by a crowd a", + "giving a single \nsnap. The only exception to this behavior occurs in ferocious dogs, which, \nduring the earlier stage of excitement, may attack any living object in \nsight. These symptoms of rabies are condensed from valuable information \nreceived from physicians of undoubted authority.\" \n\nThe following interesting article was written by Mrs. Sarah K. Bol- \nton, the eminent authoress, who has written many books on animals, and \nwho is a great friend of dogs, is clearly entitled to space in this book. \nMrs. Bolton's last book, \"Our Devoted Friend, the Dog,\" should be read \nby every dog lover. It is published by L. C. Page & Co., Boston, Mass.- \nSend and get it. \n\n\"Almost weekly or monthly in summer we have a 'mad dog' scare. \nSome dog has been frothing at the mouth, which is never a sign of rabies, \nbut of sickness or a fit; is chased by a crowd and after crawling under \nsome porch or shed for protection, is killed by the random and numerous \nshots of some policemen. \n\n\"We ought to learn from the experience of others that there is very \nlittle danger from the bite of a dog. Let any person ask a dozen men \nif they have ever been bitten by a dog and probably more than half will \nsay yes, in boyhood or later in life, with no evil results whatever. \n\n\"Dr. Gordon Stables, a prominent Englishman, says: 'All my life I \nhave been among dogs. I have written five books on them. I have han- \ndled as many as 30,000 dogs a year. I have been bitten very often, and \ncare no more for a bite than I do for the scratch of a pin; yet I have \nnever seen a case of rabies, and I do not believe such exists.' \n\n\"Surgeon General Thornton says: 'I have served in India for thirty- \nfive years, and was for ", + "nd after crawling under \nsome porch or shed for protection, is killed by the random and numerous \nshots of some policemen. \n\n\"We ought to learn from the experience of others that there is very \nlittle danger from the bite of a dog. Let any person ask a dozen men \nif they have ever been bitten by a dog and probably more than half will \nsay yes, in boyhood or later in life, with no evil results whatever. \n\n\"Dr. Gordon Stables, a prominent Englishman, says: 'All my life I \nhave been among dogs. I have written five books on them. I have han- \ndled as many as 30,000 dogs a year. I have been bitten very often, and \ncare no more for a bite than I do for the scratch of a pin; yet I have \nnever seen a case of rabies, and I do not believe such exists.' \n\n\"Surgeon General Thornton says: 'I have served in India for thirty- \nfive years, and was for many years in medical charge of a large Indian \ndistrict, with a population of 2,000,000. Six dispensaries where about \n100,000 people were treated annually were under my superintendence, \nyet, although dog bites were frequent, I never met a single case of hydro- \nphobia in a native Indian, and I believe that the experience of others who \nhave been civil surgeons in India is similar to mine.' \n\n\n19G iTYDROPITOmA. \n\n\"Dr. Stockweii, a celebrated authority on dog disease, says: 'Distem- \nper, toothache, earache, epilepsy and the whole class of nervous diseases to \nwhich dogs are subject are constantly taken for rabies. Personally, after \nmoio than thirty years' experience as- a dog owner and student of canine \nand comparative medicine, I have yet to meet with a genuine case of rabies \nin the dog, and of some scores of so-called rabid dogs submitted to me \nfor ins", + "many years in medical charge of a large Indian \ndistrict, with a population of 2,000,000. Six dispensaries where about \n100,000 people were treated annually were under my superintendence, \nyet, although dog bites were frequent, I never met a single case of hydro- \nphobia in a native Indian, and I believe that the experience of others who \nhave been civil surgeons in India is similar to mine.' \n\n\n19G iTYDROPITOmA. \n\n\"Dr. Stockweii, a celebrated authority on dog disease, says: 'Distem- \nper, toothache, earache, epilepsy and the whole class of nervous diseases to \nwhich dogs are subject are constantly taken for rabies. Personally, after \nmoio than thirty years' experience as- a dog owner and student of canine \nand comparative medicine, I have yet to meet with a genuine case of rabies \nin the dog, and of some scores of so-called rabid dogs submitted to me \nfor inspection I have found one and all to be suffering from other and \ncomparatively innocent diseases.' \n\n\"Dr. Charles W .Dulles, the eminent lecturer on the History of Medi- \ncine at the University of Pennsylvania, says: 'After 16 years of investigation' \n'he has failed to find a single case of hydrophobia 'that can be conclusively \nproved to have resulted from the bite of a dog or any other cause.' \n\nDr. Dulles says in regard to thej.reatment of a dog bite: \"I am strong- \nly opposed to the practice of cauterizing with silver nitrate. I have seen \nand treated very many dog bites, and have not used lunar caustic for 13 \nyears, and no person that I have treated has yet developed hydrophobia, \nor that the mortality of those treated by me is less than that of those \ntreated in Pasteur institutes. My treatment is simply through surgical \ncleaning and the appl", + "pection I have found one and all to be suffering from other and \ncomparatively innocent diseases.' \n\n\"Dr. Charles W .Dulles, the eminent lecturer on the History of Medi- \ncine at the University of Pennsylvania, says: 'After 16 years of investigation' \n'he has failed to find a single case of hydrophobia 'that can be conclusively \nproved to have resulted from the bite of a dog or any other cause.' \n\nDr. Dulles says in regard to thej.reatment of a dog bite: \"I am strong- \nly opposed to the practice of cauterizing with silver nitrate. I have seen \nand treated very many dog bites, and have not used lunar caustic for 13 \nyears, and no person that I have treated has yet developed hydrophobia, \nor that the mortality of those treated by me is less than that of those \ntreated in Pasteur institutes. My treatment is simply through surgical \ncleaning and the application of a simple antiseptic dressing for a few \ndays, with the positive assurance that there will be no danger of any dis- \nease.\" \n\nDr. Irving C. Rosse says in a paper read before the American Neuro- \nlogical Association, Philadelphia, June 3, 1895: \"In Asia Minor and in \nConstantinople, the home of pariah dogs, one never hears of hydrophobia. \nThe secretary of the Japanese legation in Washington tells me that he has \nnever known of the disease in Japan, and that in Korea, with more dogs \nthan any other country, such a thing as hydrophobia is unheard of. In \nLondon, with its five and one-half million inhabitants? but one case was \nreported in 1892.\" \n\nDr. Dulles finds from statistics gathered in the United States, that \nthere is only one hydrophobia case to four million inhabitants. Of 267 per- \nsons in the U. S. bitten by dogs supposed to be rabid,", + "ication of a simple antiseptic dressing for a few \ndays, with the positive assurance that there will be no danger of any dis- \nease.\" \n\nDr. Irving C. Rosse says in a paper read before the American Neuro- \nlogical Association, Philadelphia, June 3, 1895: \"In Asia Minor and in \nConstantinople, the home of pariah dogs, one never hears of hydrophobia. \nThe secretary of the Japanese legation in Washington tells me that he has \nnever known of the disease in Japan, and that in Korea, with more dogs \nthan any other country, such a thing as hydrophobia is unheard of. In \nLondon, with its five and one-half million inhabitants? but one case was \nreported in 1892.\" \n\nDr. Dulles finds from statistics gathered in the United States, that \nthere is only one hydrophobia case to four million inhabitants. Of 267 per- \nsons in the U. S. bitten by dogs supposed to be rabid, he says only eight \npersons have died. • \n\nMany of the best physicians recommended hot water baths for dog \nbites, as is done in India, rather than the Pasteur system, with its great \nexpense and doubtful results. Professor Peter, the able editor of the French \nMedical Journal, says: \"M. Pasteur does not cure hydrophobia — he gives \nit!\" A physician describes the system as the \"inoculating usually wholly \nuncontaminated human beings with the most terrible virus known to science \n— to-wit, that of hydrophobia.\" \n\n\"The Pasteur advocates admit that only from 5 to 10 per cent of per- \nsons bitten by a rabid animal ever have hydrophobia, with no treatment \nwhatever. The writer of this article has been bitten several times, and \nwould never allow the wound to be cauterized. \n\n\"Even if there be such a disease as hydrophobia in man, which is \nprobably blood poisoning", + " he says only eight \npersons have died. • \n\nMany of the best physicians recommended hot water baths for dog \nbites, as is done in India, rather than the Pasteur system, with its great \nexpense and doubtful results. Professor Peter, the able editor of the French \nMedical Journal, says: \"M. Pasteur does not cure hydrophobia — he gives \nit!\" A physician describes the system as the \"inoculating usually wholly \nuncontaminated human beings with the most terrible virus known to science \n— to-wit, that of hydrophobia.\" \n\n\"The Pasteur advocates admit that only from 5 to 10 per cent of per- \nsons bitten by a rabid animal ever have hydrophobia, with no treatment \nwhatever. The writer of this article has been bitten several times, and \nwould never allow the wound to be cauterized. \n\n\"Even if there be such a disease as hydrophobia in man, which is \nprobably blood poisoning ( a thorn of a rose, the prick of a pin, the scratch \nof a baby's finger nail, the point of a lead pencil stuck behind the ear, the \ncut on the neck of a stiff linen collar have all produced blood poisoning), \nand if there be such a disease as rabies in a dog, which is probably dis- \ntemper or epilepsy, it does not seem to be found among the homeless or \nunlicensed dogs, or those that roam the streets, which are the ones killed \nfrom the cruel supposition that they especially are dangerous. \n\n\"Dr. Matthew Woods, of Philadelphia, says: 'At the Philadelphia dog \npound, where, on an average, over 6,000 vagrant dogs are taken up an- \nnually, and where the catchers and helpers are frequently bitten, not one \ncase of hydrophobia has occurred during its entire history of 2 5 years, in \nwhich time 150,000 dogs have been handled.' \n\n\"At the dog shel", + " ( a thorn of a rose, the prick of a pin, the scratch \nof a baby's finger nail, the point of a lead pencil stuck behind the ear, the \ncut on the neck of a stiff linen collar have all produced blood poisoning), \nand if there be such a disease as rabies in a dog, which is probably dis- \ntemper or epilepsy, it does not seem to be found among the homeless or \nunlicensed dogs, or those that roam the streets, which are the ones killed \nfrom the cruel supposition that they especially are dangerous. \n\n\"Dr. Matthew Woods, of Philadelphia, says: 'At the Philadelphia dog \npound, where, on an average, over 6,000 vagrant dogs are taken up an- \nnually, and where the catchers and helpers are frequently bitten, not one \ncase of hydrophobia has occurred during its entire history of 2 5 years, in \nwhich time 150,000 dogs have been handled.' \n\n\"At the dog shelter in New York City the Superintendent told me he \nhad been bitten over a hundred times and paid no attention to it what- \never. In killing 50,000 unlicensed dogs each year, to the great shame of an \nindifferent money-getting city, New York has not found one case of rabies. \nLondon, Eng., kills nearly the same number, and has not seen a case \n\n\namong its unlicensed clogs. Among the thousands of dogs killed after the \nbrutal muzzling order in Washington, n. C, last year not one case of rabies \nwas found. Let the poor people keep dogs. They are good companions for \ntheir children, and do not lead to the workhouse or the jail. They are the \nbest guard for our houses where there are no police; indeed cheaper than \npolicemen, and usually more easily found when wanted. We spend money \nto give playgrounds and entertainments for children, and t", + "ter in New York City the Superintendent told me he \nhad been bitten over a hundred times and paid no attention to it what- \never. In killing 50,000 unlicensed dogs each year, to the great shame of an \nindifferent money-getting city, New York has not found one case of rabies. \nLondon, Eng., kills nearly the same number, and has not seen a case \n\n\namong its unlicensed clogs. Among the thousands of dogs killed after the \nbrutal muzzling order in Washington, n. C, last year not one case of rabies \nwas found. Let the poor people keep dogs. They are good companions for \ntheir children, and do not lead to the workhouse or the jail. They are the \nbest guard for our houses where there are no police; indeed cheaper than \npolicemen, and usually more easily found when wanted. We spend money \nto give playgrounds and entertainments for children, and that Is well, but \ntheir dogs give them more comfort, usually, than almost any other one \nthing, as boys and girls will universally testify. \n\n\"Let the dogs live. The cars will necessarily kill some. They are not \nlong lived at the best. They give us devotion, companionship, and ought \nto make us kinder and more gentle, from their helplessness and dependence \nupon us. They are good friends, to some very unfeeling people. Do not \nchain them up. Repeal our cruel laws. Let us, a professedly Christian city, \nbe as humane as the unchristian Turk, or the worshipers of Buddha in \nIndia. Let us honor ourselves by doing justice to the speechless. Let the \ndogs live.\" \n\nHere I give a cure for hydrophobia, a clipping, from a paper: \n\n\"The time between the biting of an animal by a mad dog and the show- \ning signs of hydrophobia is not less than nine days, but ma", + "hat Is well, but \ntheir dogs give them more comfort, usually, than almost any other one \nthing, as boys and girls will universally testify. \n\n\"Let the dogs live. The cars will necessarily kill some. They are not \nlong lived at the best. They give us devotion, companionship, and ought \nto make us kinder and more gentle, from their helplessness and dependence \nupon us. They are good friends, to some very unfeeling people. Do not \nchain them up. Repeal our cruel laws. Let us, a professedly Christian city, \nbe as humane as the unchristian Turk, or the worshipers of Buddha in \nIndia. Let us honor ourselves by doing justice to the speechless. Let the \ndogs live.\" \n\nHere I give a cure for hydrophobia, a clipping, from a paper: \n\n\"The time between the biting of an animal by a mad dog and the show- \ning signs of hydrophobia is not less than nine days, but may be nine months. \nAfter the animal has become rabid the scratch of a tooth upon a person or \nslobber coming in contact with a sore, or raw place, will produce hydropho- \nbia just the same as if bitten by a mad dog. \n\n\"Hydrophob'a can be prevented, and I will give what is known to be \nan infallible remedy for man and beast if properly administered. A dose \nfor a horse or cow should be four times as much as for a person. It is \nnot too late to give the medicine any time before the spasms come on. \nThe dose for a person is one and one-half ounces of elecamnane root bruised, \nput in a pint of new milk, reduced one-half by boil'ng; take all at once in \nthe morning, fasting until the afternoon, or at least a very light diet until \nseveral hours are passed. The second dose same as first, except take two \nounces of the root. The third same as t", + "y be nine months. \nAfter the animal has become rabid the scratch of a tooth upon a person or \nslobber coming in contact with a sore, or raw place, will produce hydropho- \nbia just the same as if bitten by a mad dog. \n\n\"Hydrophob'a can be prevented, and I will give what is known to be \nan infallible remedy for man and beast if properly administered. A dose \nfor a horse or cow should be four times as much as for a person. It is \nnot too late to give the medicine any time before the spasms come on. \nThe dose for a person is one and one-half ounces of elecamnane root bruised, \nput in a pint of new milk, reduced one-half by boil'ng; take all at once in \nthe morning, fasting until the afternoon, or at least a very light diet until \nseveral hours are passed. The second dose same as first, except take two \nounces of the root. The third same as the second. Three doses are all \nthat are needed and there need be no fear, as I know from my own experi- \nence, and know of numbers of cases where it was entirely successful. This \nis no guesswork. The persons alluded to had been bitten by their own dogs, \nwhich were then tied up to see if they were really mad. They proved to be \nmad and the remedy was successful. A physician told me he had known \nof the use of this remedy for over thirty years and never knew it to fail \nwhen properly administered. He related a case where a number of cows \nwere bitten, and penned half in one pen and half in another; to half the \nremedy was given and were saved. The other half died from hydrophobia.\" \n\nLet us not become insane on the hydrophobia question. Let the dogs \nhave plenty of water, don't tie them up in hot weather, and don't make the \npoor animal", + "he second. Three doses are all \nthat are needed and there need be no fear, as I know from my own experi- \nence, and know of numbers of cases where it was entirely successful. This \nis no guesswork. The persons alluded to had been bitten by their own dogs, \nwhich were then tied up to see if they were really mad. They proved to be \nmad and the remedy was successful. A physician told me he had known \nof the use of this remedy for over thirty years and never knew it to fail \nwhen properly administered. He related a case where a number of cows \nwere bitten, and penned half in one pen and half in another; to half the \nremedy was given and were saved. The other half died from hydrophobia.\" \n\nLet us not become insane on the hydrophobia question. Let the dogs \nhave plenty of water, don't tie them up in hot weather, and don't make the \npoor animals chase for miles after a bicycle, carriage or electric car on a hot \n•and dusty road. If there is a spectacle humiliating to those who wish to \nrespect their fellow man. it is the sight of a dog, in the last stages of ex- \nhaustion, struggling to keep up with some vehicle upon which his selfish \nmaster is taking his ease, unmindful of ils misery. \n\nThe following article was written by D. E. Salmon, D. V. M., Chief of \nthe Bureau of Animal Industry, in the Yearbook of the Department of \nAgriculture, issued at Washington, D. C, and as will be seen, he is a firm \nbeliever in rabies. I reproduce it as authority from the other side of the \nquestion. \n\nThis is the concluding speech to the jury by the \"Prosecuting Attorney,\" \nwhose duty it is to always find the prisoner guilty: \n\n\"The symptoms of rabies are such as we should expect from serious \ndisea", + "s chase for miles after a bicycle, carriage or electric car on a hot \n•and dusty road. If there is a spectacle humiliating to those who wish to \nrespect their fellow man. it is the sight of a dog, in the last stages of ex- \nhaustion, struggling to keep up with some vehicle upon which his selfish \nmaster is taking his ease, unmindful of ils misery. \n\nThe following article was written by D. E. Salmon, D. V. M., Chief of \nthe Bureau of Animal Industry, in the Yearbook of the Department of \nAgriculture, issued at Washington, D. C, and as will be seen, he is a firm \nbeliever in rabies. I reproduce it as authority from the other side of the \nquestion. \n\nThis is the concluding speech to the jury by the \"Prosecuting Attorney,\" \nwhose duty it is to always find the prisoner guilty: \n\n\"The symptoms of rabies are such as we should expect from serious \ndisease of the central organs of the nervous system: F'rsr, Irritation; sec- \nond, paralysis and death. The rabies virus appears to have little effect upon \nthe system until it reaches the brain and spinal cord. There it multiplies, \nsets up irritation, and finally interrupts the functions. \n\n\"Rabies is generally divided into two forms: First, furious rabies; \nsecond, dumb rabies. In the former the animal is irritable, aggressive, and \nbites nearly every object which comes its way; in the latter the muscles of \nits jaw are paralyzed almost from the first appearance of symptoms, and \nbeing unable to bite, the animal remains more quiet and tranquil. Essen- \ntilly the. two forms of the disease are the same, but owing to the parts \nof the brain attacked and the acuteness of the attack, paralysis appears \nmuch sooner in one of these forms than in the other. The ", + "se of the central organs of the nervous system: F'rsr, Irritation; sec- \nond, paralysis and death. The rabies virus appears to have little effect upon \nthe system until it reaches the brain and spinal cord. There it multiplies, \nsets up irritation, and finally interrupts the functions. \n\n\"Rabies is generally divided into two forms: First, furious rabies; \nsecond, dumb rabies. In the former the animal is irritable, aggressive, and \nbites nearly every object which comes its way; in the latter the muscles of \nits jaw are paralyzed almost from the first appearance of symptoms, and \nbeing unable to bite, the animal remains more quiet and tranquil. Essen- \ntilly the. two forms of the disease are the same, but owing to the parts \nof the brain attacked and the acuteness of the attack, paralysis appears \nmuch sooner in one of these forms than in the other. The saliva from a \ncase of dumb rabies is just as dangerous and virulent as that from a case \nof furious rabies. The dogs with dumb rabies are less dangerous simply \nbecause they are unable to bite and thus insert their saliva into a wound. \n\n\"The impression should not be formed that dumb rabies and furious \nrabies always represent two distinct types of disease, and that one may at \na glance classify every case as belonging to one or the other of these types. \nQuite the contrary. The typical cases belong to the two extremes of symp- \ntoms, and there are all graduations between the two. In fact, almost every \ncase of furious rabies sooner or later change into the dumb form, that is, \nthe final stage of rabies is almost invariably paralytic, and the dumb form \nin its typical development occurs when the paralysis appears on the first day \nof the disease. T", + "saliva from a \ncase of dumb rabies is just as dangerous and virulent as that from a case \nof furious rabies. The dogs with dumb rabies are less dangerous simply \nbecause they are unable to bite and thus insert their saliva into a wound. \n\n\"The impression should not be formed that dumb rabies and furious \nrabies always represent two distinct types of disease, and that one may at \na glance classify every case as belonging to one or the other of these types. \nQuite the contrary. The typical cases belong to the two extremes of symp- \ntoms, and there are all graduations between the two. In fact, almost every \ncase of furious rabies sooner or later change into the dumb form, that is, \nthe final stage of rabies is almost invariably paralytic, and the dumb form \nin its typical development occurs when the paralysis appears on the first day \nof the disease. The paralysis may not appear, however, until the second, \nor third, or some subsequent day. \n\n\"Again ,a dog does not necessarily bite everything about it even though \nit has rabies and its jaws are not paralyzed. It may be combative and \nfurious all of the time, or only a part of the time, or not at all. There is \nno disease in which the symptoms vary more than in rabies of the dog, \nand it is, consequently, impossible in any description of moderate length \nto give an idea of the different forms under which it may appear. \n\nFurious Rabies. \n\n\"Fleming has well said that it is a great and dangerous error to sup- \npose that the disease commences with signs of raging madness, and that \nthe earliest phase of the malady is ushered in with fury and destruction. \nThe symptoms appear very gradually, and at first there is only the slightest \nevidence of brain ", + "he paralysis may not appear, however, until the second, \nor third, or some subsequent day. \n\n\"Again ,a dog does not necessarily bite everything about it even though \nit has rabies and its jaws are not paralyzed. It may be combative and \nfurious all of the time, or only a part of the time, or not at all. There is \nno disease in which the symptoms vary more than in rabies of the dog, \nand it is, consequently, impossible in any description of moderate length \nto give an idea of the different forms under which it may appear. \n\nFurious Rabies. \n\n\"Fleming has well said that it is a great and dangerous error to sup- \npose that the disease commences with signs of raging madness, and that \nthe earliest phase of the malady is ushered in with fury and destruction. \nThe symptoms appear very gradually, and at first there is only the slightest \nevidence of brain disease. The animal's habits and behavior are changed. \nIt may be more restless and affectionate than usual, seeking to be near its \nmaster or mistress, fawning, licking the hands or face\", and apparently seek- \ning for sympathy or assistance. Such caresses are, however, extremely \ndangerous, for the animal's tongue, moist with virulent saliva, coming in \ncontact with a part where the skin is thin, abraded, or wounded, may fatally \ninfect the person with whom it is endeavoring to demonstrate its affection. \nThe smallest abrasion may be, as Bouley has impressively said, a door \nopened to death; and such a death! The instances in which hydrophobia \nhas developed from such inoculations are very numerous, and everyone \nshould be warned against this kiss of affection, which carries with it not \nonly death, but sufferings which are far more to be dreaded than the ", + " disease. The animal's habits and behavior are changed. \nIt may be more restless and affectionate than usual, seeking to be near its \nmaster or mistress, fawning, licking the hands or face\", and apparently seek- \ning for sympathy or assistance. Such caresses are, however, extremely \ndangerous, for the animal's tongue, moist with virulent saliva, coming in \ncontact with a part where the skin is thin, abraded, or wounded, may fatally \ninfect the person with whom it is endeavoring to demonstrate its affection. \nThe smallest abrasion may be, as Bouley has impressively said, a door \nopened to death; and such a death! The instances in which hydrophobia \nhas developed from such inoculations are very numerous, and everyone \nshould be warned against this kiss of affection, which carries with it not \nonly death, but sufferings which are far more to be dreaded than the fatal . \ntermination. \n\n\"In most cases dogs first become dull, gloomy, morose, taciturn, seek- \ning solitude and isolation in out-oMhe-way places, or retiring under pieces \nof furniture. But in this retirement they can not rest; they are uneasy \nand agitated; they lie down and assume the attitude of repose, but in a \nfew minutes are up again, walking hither and thither, 'seeking rest, but \nfinding none.' Occasionally this restlessness may disappear for a time, and \nthe animal become lively and affectionate; oftener it sinks into a sullen \ngloominess, from which even its master's voice rouses it but temporarily. \nIt becomes more and more desperate in its efforts to prepare a comfortable \nbed, pawing or scattering the straw, or, if in a house, scratching, tumbling \nand tearing cushions, rugs, curtains, carpets and everything of that kind \nwithin its reach. \n\n\"At thi", + "fatal . \ntermination. \n\n\"In most cases dogs first become dull, gloomy, morose, taciturn, seek- \ning solitude and isolation in out-oMhe-way places, or retiring under pieces \nof furniture. But in this retirement they can not rest; they are uneasy \nand agitated; they lie down and assume the attitude of repose, but in a \nfew minutes are up again, walking hither and thither, 'seeking rest, but \nfinding none.' Occasionally this restlessness may disappear for a time, and \nthe animal become lively and affectionate; oftener it sinks into a sullen \ngloominess, from which even its master's voice rouses it but temporarily. \nIt becomes more and more desperate in its efforts to prepare a comfortable \nbed, pawing or scattering the straw, or, if in a house, scratching, tumbling \nand tearing cushions, rugs, curtains, carpets and everything of that kind \nwithin its reach. \n\n\"At this period dogs may have aberrations of the senses, of the sight, \nhearing, and feeling, which cause hallucinations and lead them to think \nthat they are being annoyed by something, or that some animal or person \nis endeavoring to injure them. They crouch, ready to spring upon an ene- \n\n\n\nmy; they rush forward and snap at the air; they throw theselves, howling \nand furious, against a wall, as though they heard sounds beyond it. \n\n\"While at first the affected dog may not be disposed to bite, it be- \ncomes more dangerous as his hallucinations and delirium increase. The \nvoice of the master or of an acquaintance may dispel the aberrations tem- \nporarily and lead him to friendly demonstrations, but an unexpected move- \nment or touch may bring on another access and lead to a quick and un- \nexpected bite. \n\n\"The disturbance of the sensations leads to chills an", + "s period dogs may have aberrations of the senses, of the sight, \nhearing, and feeling, which cause hallucinations and lead them to think \nthat they are being annoyed by something, or that some animal or person \nis endeavoring to injure them. They crouch, ready to spring upon an ene- \n\n\n\nmy; they rush forward and snap at the air; they throw theselves, howling \nand furious, against a wall, as though they heard sounds beyond it. \n\n\"While at first the affected dog may not be disposed to bite, it be- \ncomes more dangerous as his hallucinations and delirium increase. The \nvoice of the master or of an acquaintance may dispel the aberrations tem- \nporarily and lead him to friendly demonstrations, but an unexpected move- \nment or touch may bring on another access and lead to a quick and un- \nexpected bite. \n\n\"The disturbance of the sensations leads to chills and itching. If the \nplace where the bite occurred is accessible the dog licks the scar, and \nlater bites and tears the tissues. This tearing of the flesh is not always \nconfined to the site of the inoculation, but certain regions of the body \nappear to lose their sensitiveness, and at the same time to convey to the \nbrain the sensation of itching. The animal in this case bites into its own \nflesh with apparent pleasure and satisfaction. \n\nSuch animals take food until the disease is considerably advanced, \nif it is something which can be swallowed without mastication; other- \nwise it is dropped after remaining a short time in the mouth. \n\n\"Difficulty in swallowing is an early symptom, and frequently leads \nthe unsuspecting owner to conclude that the animal has a bone in his \nthroat. A dog which appears to have a bone in his throat is on general \nprincip", + "d itching. If the \nplace where the bite occurred is accessible the dog licks the scar, and \nlater bites and tears the tissues. This tearing of the flesh is not always \nconfined to the site of the inoculation, but certain regions of the body \nappear to lose their sensitiveness, and at the same time to convey to the \nbrain the sensation of itching. The animal in this case bites into its own \nflesh with apparent pleasure and satisfaction. \n\nSuch animals take food until the disease is considerably advanced, \nif it is something which can be swallowed without mastication; other- \nwise it is dropped after remaining a short time in the mouth. \n\n\"Difficulty in swallowing is an early symptom, and frequently leads \nthe unsuspecting owner to conclude that the animal has a bone in his \nthroat. A dog which appears to have a bone in his throat is on general \nprinciples one of the most dangerous animals in existence. The supposed \nbone may be there, but on the other hand the symptoms which lead to this \nsupposition may be due to partial paralysis caused by rabies, and the owner \nmay be inoculated with the virulent saliva while thrusting his finger or \nhand in the dog's mouth to discover a bone which has no existence but in \nhis imagination. \n\n\"It is commonly believed that mad dogs have fear of water and are \nunable to drink, but there could be no greater mistake. In this respect they \ndiffer entirely from the human patient. They have no fear or dread of \nwater, but continue to drink until paralysis has progressed so far that \nthey are no longer able to swallow. The fact that a suspected dog is \nseen to drink or to wade into a stream is consequently no evidence that \nhe is not mad. \n\n\"When the furious sympto", + "les one of the most dangerous animals in existence. The supposed \nbone may be there, but on the other hand the symptoms which lead to this \nsupposition may be due to partial paralysis caused by rabies, and the owner \nmay be inoculated with the virulent saliva while thrusting his finger or \nhand in the dog's mouth to discover a bone which has no existence but in \nhis imagination. \n\n\"It is commonly believed that mad dogs have fear of water and are \nunable to drink, but there could be no greater mistake. In this respect they \ndiffer entirely from the human patient. They have no fear or dread of \nwater, but continue to drink until paralysis has progressed so far that \nthey are no longer able to swallow. The fact that a suspected dog is \nseen to drink or to wade into a stream is consequently no evidence that \nhe is not mad. \n\n\"When the furious symptoms come on, the dog leaves his home and \ngoes upon a long chase, with no apparent object in view other than to be \ntraveling onward. He trots at a rapid pace, eye haggard, tail depressed, \nindifferent to his surroundings. He flies at and bites dogs and persons \nwhom he meets, but usually does not apparently search for them, or even \nnotice them if they remain quiet. Dogs in this condition may travel many \nmiles, and finally drop from exhaustion and die. Often after an absence \nof a day or two they return to their home, exhausted, emaciated, covered \nwith dust and blood, and presenting a most forlorn and miserable appear- \nance. Those who have pity for such an animal and try to make it clean \nand comfortable, are in great danger of being bitten, for the disease has \nadvanced to a point where the delirium or insanity is most marked, and \nwhere a tre", + "ms come on, the dog leaves his home and \ngoes upon a long chase, with no apparent object in view other than to be \ntraveling onward. He trots at a rapid pace, eye haggard, tail depressed, \nindifferent to his surroundings. He flies at and bites dogs and persons \nwhom he meets, but usually does not apparently search for them, or even \nnotice them if they remain quiet. Dogs in this condition may travel many \nmiles, and finally drop from exhaustion and die. Often after an absence \nof a day or two they return to their home, exhausted, emaciated, covered \nwith dust and blood, and presenting a most forlorn and miserable appear- \nance. Those who have pity for such an animal and try to make it clean \nand comfortable, are in great danger of being bitten, for the disease has \nadvanced to a point where the delirium or insanity is most marked, and \nwhere a treacherous bite is most common. Doubtless the clog has no in- \ntention of injuring a friend, and would not do so did he net see that \nfriend transformed by his disordered vision into some distorted and un- \nrecognizable shape, which he thinks is about to injure him. But while \nwe may give the dog due credit for not intentionally and deliberately \ninoculating his friends with his fatal virus, let us not forget that the \ninoculation is no less deadly because it is the result of the abnormal working \nof a disordered mind. Whatever the sentiment may be which leads the dog \nto turn upon his master or mistress and inflict an injury, the duty remains \nthe same for the owner to take due precautions to prevent such an oc- \ncurrence. \n\n\"If the animal, instead of being allowed to escape, is kept confined, \nthe paroxysms of fury are seen to occur intermittently, or", + "acherous bite is most common. Doubtless the clog has no in- \ntention of injuring a friend, and would not do so did he net see that \nfriend transformed by his disordered vision into some distorted and un- \nrecognizable shape, which he thinks is about to injure him. But while \nwe may give the dog due credit for not intentionally and deliberately \ninoculating his friends with his fatal virus, let us not forget that the \ninoculation is no less deadly because it is the result of the abnormal working \nof a disordered mind. Whatever the sentiment may be which leads the dog \nto turn upon his master or mistress and inflict an injury, the duty remains \nthe same for the owner to take due precautions to prevent such an oc- \ncurrence. \n\n\"If the animal, instead of being allowed to escape, is kept confined, \nthe paroxysms of fury are seen to occur intermittently, or, in the absence \nof provacation, they may be entirely wanting. If excited, it howls, rushes \nupon objects that are thrust toward it, or throws itself against the bars of \nits cage and bites with great fury. \n\n\n\n\"As death approaches, the animal becomes exhausted and scarcely \nable to stand; the eyes are dull and sunken, and the expression is that of \npain and despair. Paralysis appears in the jaws or in the posterior ex- \ntremities and extends rapidly to other parts of the body. The animal, be- \ning unable to stand, lies extended upon its side; the respiration becomes \nmore and more difficult; there are spasmodic contractions of certain groups \nof muscles, complete prostration, and death. \n\n\"The ordinary course of the disease is four or five days; it may be \nas short as two or as long as ten days. \n\nDumb Rabies. \n\n\"When this form of the disease is typical", + ", in the absence \nof provacation, they may be entirely wanting. If excited, it howls, rushes \nupon objects that are thrust toward it, or throws itself against the bars of \nits cage and bites with great fury. \n\n\n\n\"As death approaches, the animal becomes exhausted and scarcely \nable to stand; the eyes are dull and sunken, and the expression is that of \npain and despair. Paralysis appears in the jaws or in the posterior ex- \ntremities and extends rapidly to other parts of the body. The animal, be- \ning unable to stand, lies extended upon its side; the respiration becomes \nmore and more difficult; there are spasmodic contractions of certain groups \nof muscles, complete prostration, and death. \n\n\"The ordinary course of the disease is four or five days; it may be \nas short as two or as long as ten days. \n\nDumb Rabies. \n\n\"When this form of the disease is typical, it comes on with restless- \nness, depression, a tendency to lick objects, and. paralysis of the muscles, \nwhich close the jaws. As a consequence of the paralysis, the lower jaw \ndrops, the animal is unable to close the mouth, the tongue hangs out, and \nan abundance of saliva escapes. The mucous membrane of the mouth be- \ncomes dry, discolored, and covered with dust. The animal remains quiet, \ndoes not respond to provocations, and appears to understand its helpless- \nness. As Bouley has said, the animal cannot bite and does not desire to bite. \n\n\"When dumb rabies follows a period in which the animal has been \naffected with the furious form, the desire and tendency to bite may be\" \nretaine deven after the jaw is paralyzed. \n\n\"The course of the disease is short, death usually occurring in from \ntwo to four days. \n\n\"The dumb form of rabies is very common", + ", it comes on with restless- \nness, depression, a tendency to lick objects, and. paralysis of the muscles, \nwhich close the jaws. As a consequence of the paralysis, the lower jaw \ndrops, the animal is unable to close the mouth, the tongue hangs out, and \nan abundance of saliva escapes. The mucous membrane of the mouth be- \ncomes dry, discolored, and covered with dust. The animal remains quiet, \ndoes not respond to provocations, and appears to understand its helpless- \nness. As Bouley has said, the animal cannot bite and does not desire to bite. \n\n\"When dumb rabies follows a period in which the animal has been \naffected with the furious form, the desire and tendency to bite may be\" \nretaine deven after the jaw is paralyzed. \n\n\"The course of the disease is short, death usually occurring in from \ntwo to four days. \n\n\"The dumb form of rabies is very common, and many persons know \nit as 'drop jaw' who have no idea of its true nature. \n\n\"Many of the common mistakes with reference to rabies arise from \nan imperfect knowledge of the symptoms. It is on this point that there \nis greatest need of educational work. Bouley has most earnestly warned \nus to 'distrust. a dog when it shows signs of illness; every sick dog should \nas a rule be suspected; more particularly distrust a dog when it be- \ncomes dull, morose and seeks for solitude, which appears not to know \nwhere to rest, which is always on the move, prowling, snapping at the \nair, and suddenly barking at nothing when all around is perfectly still, \nwhose countenance is somber, and only assumes its usual animated ex- \npression by brief starts; beware of the dog that seeks and scrapes inces- \nsantly, and exhibits aggressive movements against phantoms; and, fin", + ", and many persons know \nit as 'drop jaw' who have no idea of its true nature. \n\n\"Many of the common mistakes with reference to rabies arise from \nan imperfect knowledge of the symptoms. It is on this point that there \nis greatest need of educational work. Bouley has most earnestly warned \nus to 'distrust. a dog when it shows signs of illness; every sick dog should \nas a rule be suspected; more particularly distrust a dog when it be- \ncomes dull, morose and seeks for solitude, which appears not to know \nwhere to rest, which is always on the move, prowling, snapping at the \nair, and suddenly barking at nothing when all around is perfectly still, \nwhose countenance is somber, and only assumes its usual animated ex- \npression by brief starts; beware of the dog that seeks and scrapes inces- \nsantly, and exhibits aggressive movements against phantoms; and, finally, \nbeware, above all, of the dog which has become too fond of you, and is \ncontinually endeavoring to lick the hands or face.\" \n\nThe Period of Incubation of Rabies. \n\nThe period of incubation of a contagious disease is the time which \nelapses between the inoculation or exposure and the appearance of the first \nsymptoms. With rabies this period varies remarkably. It may be as short \nas six or seven days, and it occasionally exceeds one hundred days. In \nrare cases it has been reported on good authority that a year, or even \nfourteen months, elapsed between the time the animal was bitten and the \ntime when the disease manifested itself. The majority of cases develop \nin from three to seven weeks. \n\nDuring the greater part of the period of incubation the infected animal \nis healthy, and would not cause disease in any animal or person which it \nbites. T", + "ally, \nbeware, above all, of the dog which has become too fond of you, and is \ncontinually endeavoring to lick the hands or face.\" \n\nThe Period of Incubation of Rabies. \n\nThe period of incubation of a contagious disease is the time which \nelapses between the inoculation or exposure and the appearance of the first \nsymptoms. With rabies this period varies remarkably. It may be as short \nas six or seven days, and it occasionally exceeds one hundred days. In \nrare cases it has been reported on good authority that a year, or even \nfourteen months, elapsed between the time the animal was bitten and the \ntime when the disease manifested itself. The majority of cases develop \nin from three to seven weeks. \n\nDuring the greater part of the period of incubation the infected animal \nis healthy, and would not cause disease in any animal or person which it \nbites. The saliva may become virulent, however, two or three days before \nthe appearance of the first symptoms, and any animal or person bitten after \nthe contagion has contaminated the saliva is, of course, liable to contract \nthe disease. \n\nThere is a very erroneous and rather stupid belief, quite common, to \nthe effect that if a dog bites a person and becomes mad at any time \nthereafter the person so bitten will contract hydrophobia. This fallacy \nmay have arisen from some Instance In which a person had been bitten \n\n\n\nwithin a few days of the appearance of the symptoms of disease in the \ndog, and when the saliva was already virulent. However this may be, \nit is perfectly certain that a dog can not convey this disease when he \ndoes not have it or before he has himself contracted it. If, therefore, a \ndog does not show symptoms of rabies within a week ", + "he saliva may become virulent, however, two or three days before \nthe appearance of the first symptoms, and any animal or person bitten after \nthe contagion has contaminated the saliva is, of course, liable to contract \nthe disease. \n\nThere is a very erroneous and rather stupid belief, quite common, to \nthe effect that if a dog bites a person and becomes mad at any time \nthereafter the person so bitten will contract hydrophobia. This fallacy \nmay have arisen from some Instance In which a person had been bitten \n\n\n\nwithin a few days of the appearance of the symptoms of disease in the \ndog, and when the saliva was already virulent. However this may be, \nit is perfectly certain that a dog can not convey this disease when he \ndoes not have it or before he has himself contracted it. If, therefore, a \ndog does not show symptoms of rabies within a week from the time the \nbite is inflicted there is no danger of the person contracting the disease. \nThe only possibility of an exception to this rule is the very doubtful one, \nthat in extremely rare instances a dog may have rabies and recover from \nit without showing characteristic symptoms. A very few cases of this \nkind have been observed among dogs artificially inoculated, but it has \nnot yet been shown that their saliva became virulent, or that similar cases \noccur under natural conditions. The fact remains, however, that a person \nis in no danger of contracting rabies because a healthy dog has bitten him, \nwhich dog is afterward inoculated with rabies.\" \n\nThe following — that I found in some paper, is too good to leave out \nof this book: \n\n\"It is a pleasure to note that Superintendent Frael of the New York \nDepartment of Health comes out flat-foot", + "from the time the \nbite is inflicted there is no danger of the person contracting the disease. \nThe only possibility of an exception to this rule is the very doubtful one, \nthat in extremely rare instances a dog may have rabies and recover from \nit without showing characteristic symptoms. A very few cases of this \nkind have been observed among dogs artificially inoculated, but it has \nnot yet been shown that their saliva became virulent, or that similar cases \noccur under natural conditions. The fact remains, however, that a person \nis in no danger of contracting rabies because a healthy dog has bitten him, \nwhich dog is afterward inoculated with rabies.\" \n\nThe following — that I found in some paper, is too good to leave out \nof this book: \n\n\"It is a pleasure to note that Superintendent Frael of the New York \nDepartment of Health comes out flat-footed regarding the extreme rarity \nof rabies, asserting that what people suffer from is false or pseudo rabies \nbrought about by scare. He draws attention to the fact that during the \nlife of the New York Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, which \nwas started in 1894, no less than three millions of dogs and cats have been \nhandled. That the employes engaged in the work of collecting the strays \nnumber about thirty, and on an average everyone of them is bitten four \ntimes every month, or fifty times a year, and that some of the dogs' were \nsubsequently declared by the local authorities to be rabid. On this basis \nof computation there has been thirty thousand bites by all sorts of ani- \nmals and one hundred and fifty different men have been employed during \nthe twenty years, yet not a single case of hydrophobia has resulted, all that \nthe men ", + "ed regarding the extreme rarity \nof rabies, asserting that what people suffer from is false or pseudo rabies \nbrought about by scare. He draws attention to the fact that during the \nlife of the New York Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, which \nwas started in 1894, no less than three millions of dogs and cats have been \nhandled. That the employes engaged in the work of collecting the strays \nnumber about thirty, and on an average everyone of them is bitten four \ntimes every month, or fifty times a year, and that some of the dogs' were \nsubsequently declared by the local authorities to be rabid. On this basis \nof computation there has been thirty thousand bites by all sorts of ani- \nmals and one hundred and fifty different men have been employed during \nthe twenty years, yet not a single case of hydrophobia has resulted, all that \nthe men did being to cleanse the wound thoroughly and have it dresseu. \n\nOf course, we clog people, those of us who have had the greatest ex- \nperience Avith dogs, have always held similar views, and your correspon- \ndent's very simple remedy has for years been to turn the water faucet on \nthe wound, so as to thoroughly cleanse it, and while this is being done, \nget someone to take bicarbonate of soda, always to be found in every house- \nhold, or if not, then common baking powder, and make a creamy paste, \nwhich spread on a clean piece of linen and put that on the wound and then, \nbind it. After a while the emulsion will dry, but pour a little water on \nthe binding, so as to soak to the dressing, and that will do. You will \nhave no feeling of anything wrong and there is little question that it is \nthis feeling of something wrong that causes this", + " did being to cleanse the wound thoroughly and have it dresseu. \n\nOf course, we clog people, those of us who have had the greatest ex- \nperience Avith dogs, have always held similar views, and your correspon- \ndent's very simple remedy has for years been to turn the water faucet on \nthe wound, so as to thoroughly cleanse it, and while this is being done, \nget someone to take bicarbonate of soda, always to be found in every house- \nhold, or if not, then common baking powder, and make a creamy paste, \nwhich spread on a clean piece of linen and put that on the wound and then, \nbind it. After a while the emulsion will dry, but pour a little water on \nthe binding, so as to soak to the dressing, and that will do. You will \nhave no feeling of anything wrong and there is little question that it is \nthis feeling of something wrong that causes this pseudo-hydrophobia. \n\nDog men cannot be too emphatic in telling people not to be afraid \nof a dog bite, and if the United States would only pass a law to hang, \ndraw and quarter every managing editor of a paper that published a mad \ndog story, every doctor who told a patient or suggested to a patient the \npossibility of hydrophobia and towed the Pasteur institutes out to the \nmiddle of the Atlantic and sunk them with all hands, that would end \nrabies and the hydrophobia scare.\" \n\nAnd now read this: ' \n\n\"The late Dr. Michel Peter, the greatest clinical expert of France, \nsaid: 'Pasteur does not prevent hydrophobia; he gives it.' This opinion \nwas indorsed by such scientific leaders as Dr. T. M. Dalon, F. R. C. S., Sir \nBenjamin Ward Richardson, Dr. Charles Bell-Taylor, Surgeon-General \nCharles Gordon, of England, and Professor VonFrisch, of Vienna. The \n", + " pseudo-hydrophobia. \n\nDog men cannot be too emphatic in telling people not to be afraid \nof a dog bite, and if the United States would only pass a law to hang, \ndraw and quarter every managing editor of a paper that published a mad \ndog story, every doctor who told a patient or suggested to a patient the \npossibility of hydrophobia and towed the Pasteur institutes out to the \nmiddle of the Atlantic and sunk them with all hands, that would end \nrabies and the hydrophobia scare.\" \n\nAnd now read this: ' \n\n\"The late Dr. Michel Peter, the greatest clinical expert of France, \nsaid: 'Pasteur does not prevent hydrophobia; he gives it.' This opinion \nwas indorsed by such scientific leaders as Dr. T. M. Dalon, F. R. C. S., Sir \nBenjamin Ward Richardson, Dr. Charles Bell-Taylor, Surgeon-General \nCharles Gordon, of England, and Professor VonFrisch, of Vienna. The \ncelebrated Dr. A. Lutaud, editor-in-chief of the 'Jouranl de Medecine de \nParis,' said in that journal on September 16, 1899, referring to the savants \nat the Pasteur Institute: 'They have not diminished the mortality; they \nhave augmented it, in creating the 'madness of laboratories,' very often \nfatal, with which they have inoculated a great number of individuals.' \" \n\n\n \n\nTHE LAST GREAT CASE OF HYDROPHOBIA. \n\nThe man who wrote the following, that I found in a magazine called \n\"Everything,\" and I wish I knew the author's name, so as to credit him \nproperly, (and also to shake his hand, has a great brain, and full of com- \nmon sense), so here's the article, well worth reading: \n\n\"For one time in six thousand years as far as history records one \nman suffered death from hydrophobia caused by a dog licking his hand. \nThat is the story sent out and ", + "celebrated Dr. A. Lutaud, editor-in-chief of the 'Jouranl de Medecine de \nParis,' said in that journal on September 16, 1899, referring to the savants \nat the Pasteur Institute: 'They have not diminished the mortality; they \nhave augmented it, in creating the 'madness of laboratories,' very often \nfatal, with which they have inoculated a great number of individuals.' \" \n\n\n \n\nTHE LAST GREAT CASE OF HYDROPHOBIA. \n\nThe man who wrote the following, that I found in a magazine called \n\"Everything,\" and I wish I knew the author's name, so as to credit him \nproperly, (and also to shake his hand, has a great brain, and full of com- \nmon sense), so here's the article, well worth reading: \n\n\"For one time in six thousand years as far as history records one \nman suffered death from hydrophobia caused by a dog licking his hand. \nThat is the story sent out and that is the story that has caused the world \nto talk and inspired newspapers to write terrible head lines about what to \nexpect next. We do not believe that any man ever died from hydrophobia \ncaused by a dog licking his hand. In truth, outside of those who make \ntheir money in that way there is grave doubt as to whether there is any \nsuch thing as hydrophobia outside the patient's mind. If a man can be \nhypnotized by another man and made to think that he is a dog; and bark \nand howl; or be made to think he is a millionaire or a dancing master, as \npeople have been hypnotized, then a man can hypnotize himself, if he has \nthe power of hypnotism, and it is not a far cry to believe that a man who \nhas been bitten or a man who never saw a dog can hypnotize himself and \nmake believe that he has rabies, so-called and so defined; and die in", + " that is the story that has caused the world \nto talk and inspired newspapers to write terrible head lines about what to \nexpect next. We do not believe that any man ever died from hydrophobia \ncaused by a dog licking his hand. In truth, outside of those who make \ntheir money in that way there is grave doubt as to whether there is any \nsuch thing as hydrophobia outside the patient's mind. If a man can be \nhypnotized by another man and made to think that he is a dog; and bark \nand howl; or be made to think he is a millionaire or a dancing master, as \npeople have been hypnotized, then a man can hypnotize himself, if he has \nthe power of hypnotism, and it is not a far cry to believe that a man who \nhas been bitten or a man who never saw a dog can hypnotize himself and \nmake believe that he has rabies, so-called and so defined; and die in the \nthroes of agony. \n\nIn a recent number of Dumb Animals, that sterling paper published \nby George T. Angel, a writer in some other newspaper was copied. His \nname was J. M. Greene, and his article was addressed to The Editor of the \nTribune and is worth reading. We do not know anything about the Pasteur \nInstitute he describes, but we do know that hydrophobia is essentially ex- \naggerated. Mr. Greene said: \n\n\"Much has been written lately in the press regarding the great dan- \nger from the prevalence of 'hydrophobia' in New York city and elsewhere, \nand much more of the same terror will doubtless be written before the \nseason is far advanced. Will you allow me a brief space for a few ideas \non this subject? \n\n\"In the first place, if there be any one point absolutely certain and \nestablished, it is that the danger of getting the above disease ", + " the \nthroes of agony. \n\nIn a recent number of Dumb Animals, that sterling paper published \nby George T. Angel, a writer in some other newspaper was copied. His \nname was J. M. Greene, and his article was addressed to The Editor of the \nTribune and is worth reading. We do not know anything about the Pasteur \nInstitute he describes, but we do know that hydrophobia is essentially ex- \naggerated. Mr. Greene said: \n\n\"Much has been written lately in the press regarding the great dan- \nger from the prevalence of 'hydrophobia' in New York city and elsewhere, \nand much more of the same terror will doubtless be written before the \nseason is far advanced. Will you allow me a brief space for a few ideas \non this subject? \n\n\"In the first place, if there be any one point absolutely certain and \nestablished, it is that the danger of getting the above disease has been \ngreatly exaggerted, and that the great majority of alleged cases, of not \nonly 'hydrophobia' in man, but also 'rabies' in the dog, have been cases of \nsome other disease. It is also easy to see whence comes the influence \ncausing this dread and delusion. The year following the opening of the \nfirst 'Pasteur Institute' in Paris, in 1885, the number of 'hydrophobia' pa- \ntients treated in that city leaped to three thousand; previous to that, Paris \ncould boast of only about thirty 'cases' a year! True 'hydrophobia' is a \ndisease so rare that it is not considered worth mentioning in mortality re- \nports. Well known medical investigators who have been searching for \nmany years for authentic cases have failed to find one. Such are Dr. \nLutaud, of Paris; Dr. Bell-Taylor, of England; Dr. Charles W. Dulles, of \nPhiladelphia; Dr. E. C. Spitzke, of New Yo", + " has been \ngreatly exaggerted, and that the great majority of alleged cases, of not \nonly 'hydrophobia' in man, but also 'rabies' in the dog, have been cases of \nsome other disease. It is also easy to see whence comes the influence \ncausing this dread and delusion. The year following the opening of the \nfirst 'Pasteur Institute' in Paris, in 1885, the number of 'hydrophobia' pa- \ntients treated in that city leaped to three thousand; previous to that, Paris \ncould boast of only about thirty 'cases' a year! True 'hydrophobia' is a \ndisease so rare that it is not considered worth mentioning in mortality re- \nports. Well known medical investigators who have been searching for \nmany years for authentic cases have failed to find one. Such are Dr. \nLutaud, of Paris; Dr. Bell-Taylor, of England; Dr. Charles W. Dulles, of \nPhiladelphia; Dr. E. C. Spitzke, of New York; Professor J. W. Hearn, \nof Philadelphia; Dr. Hiram Corson and Dr. Thomas Mayo. It is a notor- \nious fact that, all over the world, societies and institutes that have the \nhandling of thousands of vicious dogs, frequently biting their keepers, \nnever hear of the disease. \n\n\"But spurious cases, caused by nervous dread, are common. As in \nthe case of Mme. Chevalier, of Paris, instances have occurred from 'sug- \ngestion' alone, where the patient has not been bitten at all! Such cases, it is \nno injustice to say, are the product of the morbid fear disseminated and \nfostered by 'Pasteur Institutes.' These concerns do a great business \nthroughout the world. But on what basis? I have before me a record, \ncarefully revised from year to year, which shows that up to January \n1st of the present year 1,857 deaths from 'hydrophobia' have occurred \namong patients who ", + "rk; Professor J. W. Hearn, \nof Philadelphia; Dr. Hiram Corson and Dr. Thomas Mayo. It is a notor- \nious fact that, all over the world, societies and institutes that have the \nhandling of thousands of vicious dogs, frequently biting their keepers, \nnever hear of the disease. \n\n\"But spurious cases, caused by nervous dread, are common. As in \nthe case of Mme. Chevalier, of Paris, instances have occurred from 'sug- \ngestion' alone, where the patient has not been bitten at all! Such cases, it is \nno injustice to say, are the product of the morbid fear disseminated and \nfostered by 'Pasteur Institutes.' These concerns do a great business \nthroughout the world. But on what basis? I have before me a record, \ncarefully revised from year to year, which shows that up to January \n1st of the present year 1,857 deaths from 'hydrophobia' have occurred \namong patients who have undergone the 'Pasteur treatment' according \nto directions, in many of which cases the animals which did the biting \nremained alive and well! In this record names, dates, and other particu- \nlars are given. \n\n\n\n\"The 'Pasteur method' depends for its commercial success on the \nmost colossal pretensions and distortion of facts and figures. Among its \n'patients' are numbered those bitten by 'rabid' dogs and those bitten by \nanimals only 'suspected!'. Again, dogs are often 'found' to have been \nrabid by postmortem examination and by inoculating other animals with \nportions of their brain or spinal cord, both of which methods are denounced \nas inconclusive by leading scientists, such as Dr. Colin, of Alfort, and Pro- \nfessor Fleming, of England. Many substances, such as common soap, \nwhen inoculated into animals, produce meningitis, the symptoms of which \nare almost i", + "have undergone the 'Pasteur treatment' according \nto directions, in many of which cases the animals which did the biting \nremained alive and well! In this record names, dates, and other particu- \nlars are given. \n\n\n\n\"The 'Pasteur method' depends for its commercial success on the \nmost colossal pretensions and distortion of facts and figures. Among its \n'patients' are numbered those bitten by 'rabid' dogs and those bitten by \nanimals only 'suspected!'. Again, dogs are often 'found' to have been \nrabid by postmortem examination and by inoculating other animals with \nportions of their brain or spinal cord, both of which methods are denounced \nas inconclusive by leading scientists, such as Dr. Colin, of Alfort, and Pro- \nfessor Fleming, of England. Many substances, such as common soap, \nwhen inoculated into animals, produce meningitis, the symptoms of which \nare almost identical with those of rabies; Surgeon-General Sternberg has \neven produced these symptoms in rabbits with his own saliva! Moreover, \nit is well known that, with no treatment whatever, from 90 to 9 5 per cent \nof those bitten by actually 'rabid' dogs recover. All these facts tend to \nshow that the statistics of the 'Pasteur Institutes' are absolutely farcical, \nand as a consequence they are ridiculed by every leading scientific author- \nity who has carefully investigated, and who charge them with actually \ncausing 'hydrophobia' in many patients by their inoculations with diseased \nanimal matter. This pernicious and most dangerous principle of deliber- \nately introducing into the life-current septic matter from 'rabid' animals, \nhas without doubt been the cause of numerous cases of 'paralytic rabies' \nor 'laboratory rabies' in patients. The late Dr. Michel Peter, the ", + "dentical with those of rabies; Surgeon-General Sternberg has \neven produced these symptoms in rabbits with his own saliva! Moreover, \nit is well known that, with no treatment whatever, from 90 to 9 5 per cent \nof those bitten by actually 'rabid' dogs recover. All these facts tend to \nshow that the statistics of the 'Pasteur Institutes' are absolutely farcical, \nand as a consequence they are ridiculed by every leading scientific author- \nity who has carefully investigated, and who charge them with actually \ncausing 'hydrophobia' in many patients by their inoculations with diseased \nanimal matter. This pernicious and most dangerous principle of deliber- \nately introducing into the life-current septic matter from 'rabid' animals, \nhas without doubt been the cause of numerous cases of 'paralytic rabies' \nor 'laboratory rabies' in patients. The late Dr. Michel Peter, the greatest \nclinical expert in France, said: 'Pasteur does not prevent hydrophobia; \nhe gives it.' This opinion was indorsed by such scientific leaders as Dr. \nT. M. Dalon, F. R. C. S., Sir Benjamin Ward Richardson, Dr. Charles \nBell-Taylor, Surgeon-General Charles Gordon, of England, and Professor \nVon Frish, of Vienna. The celebrated Dr. A. Lutaud, editor-in-chief of the \n'Journal de Medecine de Paris,' said in that journal on September 16, \n1899, referring to the savants at the Pasteur Institute: \"They have not \ndiminished the mortality; they have augmented it, in causing the 'mad- \nness of laboratories,' very often fatal with which they have inoculated a \ngreat number of individuals.' \n\n\"As the clanger of 'hydrophobia' in man has been viciously exag- \ngerated, so has been that of 'rabies' in the dog. It is safe to say that at \nleast 99 out of every 100 alleg", + " greatest \nclinical expert in France, said: 'Pasteur does not prevent hydrophobia; \nhe gives it.' This opinion was indorsed by such scientific leaders as Dr. \nT. M. Dalon, F. R. C. S., Sir Benjamin Ward Richardson, Dr. Charles \nBell-Taylor, Surgeon-General Charles Gordon, of England, and Professor \nVon Frish, of Vienna. The celebrated Dr. A. Lutaud, editor-in-chief of the \n'Journal de Medecine de Paris,' said in that journal on September 16, \n1899, referring to the savants at the Pasteur Institute: \"They have not \ndiminished the mortality; they have augmented it, in causing the 'mad- \nness of laboratories,' very often fatal with which they have inoculated a \ngreat number of individuals.' \n\n\"As the clanger of 'hydrophobia' in man has been viciously exag- \ngerated, so has been that of 'rabies' in the dog. It is safe to say that at \nleast 99 out of every 100 alleged cases are cases of ill treatment, heat \nprostration, fits, thirst, stomach trouble, epilepsy, or similar affections. \nA dog with true 'rabies' does not froth at the mouth; neither does he go \nout of his way to attack, but gives every indication of wishing to be let \nalone. These facts, however, have no weight with some people, whose \narrogance and bigotry regarding our relation to the 'lower animals' pass \ncomprehension. One swears the life of one child is 'worth all the dogs in \nthe world;' another would have all the clogs in the state muzzled on ac- \ncount of one case of alleged 'rabies.' Man spends his life in abusing and \nslaughtering his fellow-creatures; but, for-sooth, if some unfortunate mem- \nber of that species most faithful to man, wild with ill treatment, or the \ndisease above mentioned, rushes he knows not whither, beset by imagin- \nary foes", + "ed cases are cases of ill treatment, heat \nprostration, fits, thirst, stomach trouble, epilepsy, or similar affections. \nA dog with true 'rabies' does not froth at the mouth; neither does he go \nout of his way to attack, but gives every indication of wishing to be let \nalone. These facts, however, have no weight with some people, whose \narrogance and bigotry regarding our relation to the 'lower animals' pass \ncomprehension. One swears the life of one child is 'worth all the dogs in \nthe world;' another would have all the clogs in the state muzzled on ac- \ncount of one case of alleged 'rabies.' Man spends his life in abusing and \nslaughtering his fellow-creatures; but, for-sooth, if some unfortunate mem- \nber of that species most faithful to man, wild with ill treatment, or the \ndisease above mentioned, rushes he knows not whither, beset by imagin- \nary foes, then Man joyfully seizes the opportunity to attack the sufferer \nwith every convenient weapon, as in former days, under like conditions, \nhe treated his fellow-man! And then, if bitten by his victim, he resorts \nto an 'institute,' founded on and perpetuating the horrible sufferings of \nartificially maddened creatures (a supply of which, in a state of madness \nis constantly kept on hand, whether 'used' or not), whose poisoned tissues \nhe absorbs into his circulation as an antidote. Is not this a specacle for \nGods and men?\" \n\nThere is no doubt in this world but what two-thirds of the Na- \ntional Belly-aching is the direct result of imagination. There is no doubt \nbut what if a man can hypnotize another man, if he has the power he \ncan and does hypnotize himself, and if this be true, and it is an accepted \ntruth, then all some nerve-wracked fellow has ", + ", then Man joyfully seizes the opportunity to attack the sufferer \nwith every convenient weapon, as in former days, under like conditions, \nhe treated his fellow-man! And then, if bitten by his victim, he resorts \nto an 'institute,' founded on and perpetuating the horrible sufferings of \nartificially maddened creatures (a supply of which, in a state of madness \nis constantly kept on hand, whether 'used' or not), whose poisoned tissues \nhe absorbs into his circulation as an antidote. Is not this a specacle for \nGods and men?\" \n\nThere is no doubt in this world but what two-thirds of the Na- \ntional Belly-aching is the direct result of imagination. There is no doubt \nbut what if a man can hypnotize another man, if he has the power he \ncan and does hypnotize himself, and if this be true, and it is an accepted \ntruth, then all some nerve-wracked fellow has to do who insists that some- \nthing is the matter with him, is to imagine that a clog bit him and then \nkeep following up the idea and finally die like a dog might die with \nrabies. That is the long and the short of the matter in this world \n\n\nwhere Wall-Eyed Science is on the make and whe«re men must earn their \nbread. \n\nThe man who owns pets and loves his pets is a bigger man and a \nbetter man than the narrow souled and incomprehensible creature who \nis too stingy to feed them or too mean to want to give them a place after \nGod Almighty formed and fashioned them and sent them here for some \ngood purpose. \n\nHydrophobia is a dream — a self hypnotic state aided and abated by \nthose who want to cash the coin. That's all. \n\nI hope my readers have read all of the many pages devoted to hydro- \nphobia, (and these pages c", + "to do who insists that some- \nthing is the matter with him, is to imagine that a clog bit him and then \nkeep following up the idea and finally die like a dog might die with \nrabies. That is the long and the short of the matter in this world \n\n\nwhere Wall-Eyed Science is on the make and whe«re men must earn their \nbread. \n\nThe man who owns pets and loves his pets is a bigger man and a \nbetter man than the narrow souled and incomprehensible creature who \nis too stingy to feed them or too mean to want to give them a place after \nGod Almighty formed and fashioned them and sent them here for some \ngood purpose. \n\nHydrophobia is a dream — a self hypnotic state aided and abated by \nthose who want to cash the coin. That's all. \n\nI hope my readers have read all of the many pages devoted to hydro- \nphobia, (and these pages could have been put in this book-as advertise- \nments at $35.00 per page just as well,) as there was no trouble in getting \nthe ads — but this book was written to do good to dogs — and their owners — \nmuch in preference to the profits in coin — because it is — has been — and \nwill be my highest aim in life, to do good to dogs — the best, truest, and \nfaithful friend we have — four legs instead of two. " + ] + }, + "everything_about_dogs_medicle_terms.txt": { + "text_chunks": [ + "-\n\n(This classification of drugs and explanations is given because the \nterms are used to avoid verbosity). \n\nAlteratives. — Medicines which, if given in small and repeated doses \ngradually bring about a healthy state of the system without seriously aug- \nmenting the secretions — such as arsenic and its preparations, iodide of po- \ntassium, etc. \n\nAnesthetics. — Chloroform, or ether, drugs that deprive of sensation or \nfeeling. t ..^^ \n\nAnodynes. — Morphine or cocaine, drugs that assuage pain. \n\nAntiseptics. — Medicines that resist or check putrefaction, such as chlor- \nide of lime, carbolic acid, soda, creosote, etc. \n\nAntispasmodics. — Medicine that overcomes inordinate muscular action, \nfrom their sedative effects allaying spasms and convulsions, as chloroform \nor opium. \n\nAperients. — See Cathartics. \n\nAstringents. — Drugs used internally that contract muscular fiber and \n\ncheck diarrhea, hemorrhage and diabetes, used extensively to stop \nbleeding and diminish discharge from wounds, such as alum, gallic acid, etc. \n\nBlisters. — Agents used as counter irritants for internal inflammation. \nStrong liquid ammonia being a good and quick blister for a dog; it may be \napplied on a cloth or sponge held on the part to be blistered for about ten \nminutes. Spirits of turpentine is also good; wring a piece of red flannel \nout of hot water, sprinkle with turpentine, and apply to the part. Pure \nolive oil should afterward be applied to blistered parts. \n\nCordials. — Medicines that increase strength, stimulate the stomach \nand animate the spirits. Cordials are often given to hunting dogs after \na hard day's work in the field. Here is a good one to use. \n\nCordiane Ball. — Take powdered cardamon seeds 1 dram, oil of carra- \nways 10 drops, oil of ", + "diarrhea, hemorrhage and diabetes, used extensively to stop \nbleeding and diminish discharge from wounds, such as alum, gallic acid, etc. \n\nBlisters. — Agents used as counter irritants for internal inflammation. \nStrong liquid ammonia being a good and quick blister for a dog; it may be \napplied on a cloth or sponge held on the part to be blistered for about ten \nminutes. Spirits of turpentine is also good; wring a piece of red flannel \nout of hot water, sprinkle with turpentine, and apply to the part. Pure \nolive oil should afterward be applied to blistered parts. \n\nCordials. — Medicines that increase strength, stimulate the stomach \nand animate the spirits. Cordials are often given to hunting dogs after \na hard day's work in the field. Here is a good one to use. \n\nCordiane Ball. — Take powdered cardamon seeds 1 dram, oil of carra- \nways 10 drops, oil of cloves 5 drops, powdered gum acacia % dram, made \ninto a paste with syrup; dose for a greyhound or hunting dogs is one- \nfourth of this, given wrapped in an ounce of lean mutton. \n\nCarminatives. — Medicines that expel wind, such as oil of peppermint, \nginger, etc. \n\nCathartics, Purgatives, Aperients. — Medicines to cause discharges, \ncleansing stomach and bowels. Laxatives and mild aperients. \n\nCaustics. — Agents that destroy or decompose parts to which they are \napplied, used for proud flesh in wounds, to destroy warts, to sear the parts \nand prevent absorption of virus in case of bites, etc., etc. Nitrate of silver, \ncarbolic acid, nitric acid or the hot iron are the most active. \n\nDemulcents. — Agents to soften effecs of irritants, by sheathing the \nsurface, such as glycerine, gum acacia, and are used as a vehicle in giving \nsuch irritating articles as tur", + "cloves 5 drops, powdered gum acacia % dram, made \ninto a paste with syrup; dose for a greyhound or hunting dogs is one- \nfourth of this, given wrapped in an ounce of lean mutton. \n\nCarminatives. — Medicines that expel wind, such as oil of peppermint, \nginger, etc. \n\nCathartics, Purgatives, Aperients. — Medicines to cause discharges, \ncleansing stomach and bowels. Laxatives and mild aperients. \n\nCaustics. — Agents that destroy or decompose parts to which they are \napplied, used for proud flesh in wounds, to destroy warts, to sear the parts \nand prevent absorption of virus in case of bites, etc., etc. Nitrate of silver, \ncarbolic acid, nitric acid or the hot iron are the most active. \n\nDemulcents. — Agents to soften effecs of irritants, by sheathing the \nsurface, such as glycerine, gum acacia, and are used as a vehicle in giving \nsuch irritating articles as turpentine, oil of male fern, and many others. \n\nDiaphoretics. — Medicines to produce sweating, as sweet spirits of nitre. \n\nDiuxetics, — Remedies which increase discharge of urine, such as nitrate \nof potash, Venice turpentine, balsam copabia, etc. \n\nEmetics. — Agents used to produce vomiting. A dog's stomach is very \neasily acted on. Numerous medicines are used. Ipecacuanha wine is easy \nin its effects. Emetic tartar and common salt are useful emetics. . Dogs \neat grass to produce vomiting. \n\nEmollients. — Agents that soften or relax the parts applied to, such as \npoultices, camphorated oil, olive oil and fomentations. \n\nLaxatives. — See Cathartics. \n\nNarcotics. — Medicines to produce sleep and relieve pain. Morphine is \nused mostly for the dog. \n\nPurgatives. — See Cathartics. \n\nStimulants. — Medicine and liquors used to produce immediate but tem- \nporary increase of strength; gi", + "pentine, oil of male fern, and many others. \n\nDiaphoretics. — Medicines to produce sweating, as sweet spirits of nitre. \n\nDiuxetics, — Remedies which increase discharge of urine, such as nitrate \nof potash, Venice turpentine, balsam copabia, etc. \n\nEmetics. — Agents used to produce vomiting. A dog's stomach is very \neasily acted on. Numerous medicines are used. Ipecacuanha wine is easy \nin its effects. Emetic tartar and common salt are useful emetics. . Dogs \neat grass to produce vomiting. \n\nEmollients. — Agents that soften or relax the parts applied to, such as \npoultices, camphorated oil, olive oil and fomentations. \n\nLaxatives. — See Cathartics. \n\nNarcotics. — Medicines to produce sleep and relieve pain. Morphine is \nused mostly for the dog. \n\nPurgatives. — See Cathartics. \n\nStimulants. — Medicine and liquors used to produce immediate but tem- \nporary increase of strength; given in collapse, exhaustion, or in excessive \ndebility, when fever is not present. Sherry wine clear, whisky with a little \nwater added, or good port wine, are good. \n\nStomachics and Tonics. — Medicines to excite and strengthen the stom- \nach. Tonics are especially good in cases of debility following fever, dis- \ntemper and lowering diseases; mostly used for the dog are, quinine, iron, \ngentian, rhubarb ,etc. There are several condition pills now put up, espe- \ncially for dogs. Sergeants' Condition Pills, Glover's Tonic and Dent's \nCondition Pills are all good. Dr. Glover's is in liquid form. Either of \nthese will do the work. \n\nVermifuge. — Medicines to destroy or expel worms. \n\nClysters or Enemas. — These agents are mostly in the liquid form, and \nare administered for various purposes, as the softening and removal of \nhardened fceces, the allaying of spasm or", + "ven in collapse, exhaustion, or in excessive \ndebility, when fever is not present. Sherry wine clear, whisky with a little \nwater added, or good port wine, are good. \n\nStomachics and Tonics. — Medicines to excite and strengthen the stom- \nach. Tonics are especially good in cases of debility following fever, dis- \ntemper and lowering diseases; mostly used for the dog are, quinine, iron, \ngentian, rhubarb ,etc. There are several condition pills now put up, espe- \ncially for dogs. Sergeants' Condition Pills, Glover's Tonic and Dent's \nCondition Pills are all good. Dr. Glover's is in liquid form. Either of \nthese will do the work. \n\nVermifuge. — Medicines to destroy or expel worms. \n\nClysters or Enemas. — These agents are mostly in the liquid form, and \nare administered for various purposes, as the softening and removal of \nhardened fceces, the allaying of spasm or colic in the bowels, the destruction \nof worms, for checking diarrhea, and more rarely for nourishing the body. \nThe forms for clysters will be found in the parts of the work treating of \nthese ailments in which they are used. The means of injecting the clyster \nis usually the common bladder and pipe sold by druggists at 2 5 cents \neach, or what is greatly better, an india rubber bottle enema, which gives \nthe operator greater power, and is itself less trouble, being self-filling." + ] + }, + "everything_about_dogs_start_note.txt": { + "text_chunks": [ + "AT LAST! The crowning and final effort of my life — \nfor dogs — is accomplished, and this third and final edition \nof \"EVERYTHING ABOUT DOGS\" is out. \n\nMany days and nights 'till the clock would strike up to three in the \nmorning, have I sat at my desk and written, handicapped by my eyes, (one \nof them having been operated on and a cataract removed), and when 1 \nstarted this book I was afraid the strain on them would be more than they \ncould stand, but took the chance, for I felt it was my duty to dogs, because \nI knew how much good it would do dogs, to get to the dog owners of this \ncountry what is in this book, and my reward for all this labor of love is \never present within me, and I am now fully repaid, aside from the profit \nconsideration part of it in dollars, and this part not so great as it should \nhave been, due to the inflated cost of paper and everything else pertaining \nto attempting to get out a book in war times, but I never started to do \nanything and changed my mind, or failed to get through with it. I've had \nhuman friends \"change their minds\" — and fail me — in time of need, but \nnever a dog — and this is another \"difference\" between a man and a dog. \nThe word \"man\" used here, applies to both sexes in humans — as I have \nfound it, even if the women are now voting in several states. I want to \nsay, before going any further, that I am not writing through any spirit of \negotism or self-flattery, not \"throwing bouquets at myself\" — (never could \nstand for this in anyone), and I hope you will not misjudge me as to this, \nfor I've been truthful and honest all my life, and will keep it up this way. \nThere never was another \"dog book\" just like this — others may b", + "ed cost of paper and everything else pertaining \nto attempting to get out a book in war times, but I never started to do \nanything and changed my mind, or failed to get through with it. I've had \nhuman friends \"change their minds\" — and fail me — in time of need, but \nnever a dog — and this is another \"difference\" between a man and a dog. \nThe word \"man\" used here, applies to both sexes in humans — as I have \nfound it, even if the women are now voting in several states. I want to \nsay, before going any further, that I am not writing through any spirit of \negotism or self-flattery, not \"throwing bouquets at myself\" — (never could \nstand for this in anyone), and I hope you will not misjudge me as to this, \nfor I've been truthful and honest all my life, and will keep it up this way. \nThere never was another \"dog book\" just like this — others may be larger, \nmore pretentious, the language used of a higher grade — and all that, but \nthis book is what I believe, and feel, will accomplish its ami— to do good \nto dogs — and that's what I wrote it for. There is so much in the book \nthat is good (not all my own real knowledge), but this book means, and isr^— \n\n\nthe best knowledge that could be gathered together, from my experience of \nall my life in dogs, and of others, more wise than I. \n\nIt has all been done for dogs, my love for dogs, my earnest and upper- \nmost desire through all the many years of my life — do good to dogs, and 1 \nhave been hunting for — saving up — trying and digesting carefully, every- \nthing herein, so as to feel reasonably sure it was good for dogs, and the \nbook is put out with a most comfortable feeling that it will do a mighty \nlot of good to dogs. Humans may \"bite\"", + "e larger, \nmore pretentious, the language used of a higher grade — and all that, but \nthis book is what I believe, and feel, will accomplish its ami— to do good \nto dogs — and that's what I wrote it for. There is so much in the book \nthat is good (not all my own real knowledge), but this book means, and isr^— \n\n\nthe best knowledge that could be gathered together, from my experience of \nall my life in dogs, and of others, more wise than I. \n\nIt has all been done for dogs, my love for dogs, my earnest and upper- \nmost desire through all the many years of my life — do good to dogs, and 1 \nhave been hunting for — saving up — trying and digesting carefully, every- \nthing herein, so as to feel reasonably sure it was good for dogs, and the \nbook is put out with a most comfortable feeling that it will do a mighty \nlot of good to dogs. Humans may \"bite\" you, (watch out for that bite, \nfor I know), but never will your dog bite you — and harm you. Often \nbitten by dogs I have been, but the dog did not know he was biting his \nbest friend, but the humans who did \"bite\" me — they knew. \n\nMy father was a minister for forty years, and I used to have the idea \nthat I would get into Heaven on the \"family ticket,\" but I now believe, \nthat should I fail on this, that what I've done for dogs will pass me in — \n(or ought to) — anyhow, I've two chances. I made my will not long ago, \nand in it a provision as to a home for each of the dogs in the kennel when \nI am called away, (you should do the same), and when it's time to go to the \nmysterious beyond, about the last comforting feeling will be, that my loved \ndogs will be cared for nearly as well as I have done for them. \n\nIn a preface to a fo", + " you, (watch out for that bite, \nfor I know), but never will your dog bite you — and harm you. Often \nbitten by dogs I have been, but the dog did not know he was biting his \nbest friend, but the humans who did \"bite\" me — they knew. \n\nMy father was a minister for forty years, and I used to have the idea \nthat I would get into Heaven on the \"family ticket,\" but I now believe, \nthat should I fail on this, that what I've done for dogs will pass me in — \n(or ought to) — anyhow, I've two chances. I made my will not long ago, \nand in it a provision as to a home for each of the dogs in the kennel when \nI am called away, (you should do the same), and when it's time to go to the \nmysterious beyond, about the last comforting feeling will be, that my loved \ndogs will be cared for nearly as well as I have done for them. \n\nIn a preface to a former edition I said to own a thoroughbred dog, \nso as not to have to apologise to your friends when they saw your dog, \nbut I want to change this now — to, own a dog — any kind of a dog, even if \nnot pedigreed — just so it's a dog — so you can make that one dog happy. My \nheart aches, often, when I see a poor homeless cur on the streets, hungry \nand thirsty — and if it were possible, I would take that dog home — but there \nis a limit to everything. That night, after in bed, I lay awake, thinking of \nthat poor, homeless dog I met on the street in the city today. \n\nBy this time many who read this will have decided that I am a \n\"krank\" — so I am — as to dogs — and proud of it. The \"curs\" you see on \nthe streets, homeless and friendless, are to be blamed for, because of the \nowners of female dogs, that were not kept up, but were allowed to ", + "rmer edition I said to own a thoroughbred dog, \nso as not to have to apologise to your friends when they saw your dog, \nbut I want to change this now — to, own a dog — any kind of a dog, even if \nnot pedigreed — just so it's a dog — so you can make that one dog happy. My \nheart aches, often, when I see a poor homeless cur on the streets, hungry \nand thirsty — and if it were possible, I would take that dog home — but there \nis a limit to everything. That night, after in bed, I lay awake, thinking of \nthat poor, homeless dog I met on the street in the city today. \n\nBy this time many who read this will have decided that I am a \n\"krank\" — so I am — as to dogs — and proud of it. The \"curs\" you see on \nthe streets, homeless and friendless, are to be blamed for, because of the \nowners of female dogs, that were not kept up, but were allowed to run \nloose on the street when in season, (but should have been), and here is \nwhere the mongrels come from. There ought to be a law in every state \nthat when a female is in season, she must be kept confined till over it, or, \na penalty of a fine of twenty-five dollars, for here is where these \"curs\" \ncome from. If you see or meet one of these poor \"unfortunates,\" if you \ncan't give him a home yourself, try to get some friend to take the dog and \ngive it the home any and every dog deserves. \n\nTwenty-two thousand of my former two editions of this book were sold, \na wonderful record, beating the combined sales of all the other dog books \never published, and I only wish it were possible to publish the thousands of \nletters I have received unsolicited — for they have made my heart glad — \noften — when it needed it too. \n\n\nYou can't do too much for ", + "run \nloose on the street when in season, (but should have been), and here is \nwhere the mongrels come from. There ought to be a law in every state \nthat when a female is in season, she must be kept confined till over it, or, \na penalty of a fine of twenty-five dollars, for here is where these \"curs\" \ncome from. If you see or meet one of these poor \"unfortunates,\" if you \ncan't give him a home yourself, try to get some friend to take the dog and \ngive it the home any and every dog deserves. \n\nTwenty-two thousand of my former two editions of this book were sold, \na wonderful record, beating the combined sales of all the other dog books \never published, and I only wish it were possible to publish the thousands of \nletters I have received unsolicited — for they have made my heart glad — \noften — when it needed it too. \n\n\nYou can't do too much for dogs, and all you do for them they will re- \npay you a hundred fold. \n\nWhen you get a dog, arrange to care for it properly; provide a suitable \nplace for it to live and sleep, and especially see to it that your dog gets \nplenty of exercise, which is as essentially necessary as food and water to \nkeep it in health. \n\nWhen you take your dog for a walk, teach him to mind you; if he \nruns too far ahead, call him back, and never allow him to cross over the \nstreet ahead of you, as any dog is liable to do should he see another dog on \nthe other side. A dog's judgment is faulty as to how quick he can get over . \nIn front of a car coming, and when he sees the other dog he forgets all \nthis and doesn't see or hear the electric car or auto that is rapidly coming up \nor down the street. Many a dog has been killed this way, even when out \nw", + " dogs, and all you do for them they will re- \npay you a hundred fold. \n\nWhen you get a dog, arrange to care for it properly; provide a suitable \nplace for it to live and sleep, and especially see to it that your dog gets \nplenty of exercise, which is as essentially necessary as food and water to \nkeep it in health. \n\nWhen you take your dog for a walk, teach him to mind you; if he \nruns too far ahead, call him back, and never allow him to cross over the \nstreet ahead of you, as any dog is liable to do should he see another dog on \nthe other side. A dog's judgment is faulty as to how quick he can get over . \nIn front of a car coming, and when he sees the other dog he forgets all \nthis and doesn't see or hear the electric car or auto that is rapidly coming up \nor down the street. Many a dog has been killed this way, even when out \nwith his master or mistress, because they were not watching out for their \ndog. When you come to a street crossing, look and see if any car is coming; \nstop a second, see that your dog is behind you and that it stops; then, if \nthe coast is clear say \"All right, come on, Jack!\" Your dog can soon be \ntaught to follow and mind you. The writer has for years past taken out \nfrom fifteen to twenty dogs at a time every afternoon for a walk on the \nstreets of Cincinnati, and all under such control that by the crack of a whip \nthey would all stop at a crossing, and a second crack and say \"Go!\" over \nthey flew, and enjoyed it, too. With only one dog for a walk no danger need \never befall him if you are watching out for him as you should do. \n\nIf your dog gets into the bad habit of running and barking at a horse, \nbicycle or a person, break ", + "ith his master or mistress, because they were not watching out for their \ndog. When you come to a street crossing, look and see if any car is coming; \nstop a second, see that your dog is behind you and that it stops; then, if \nthe coast is clear say \"All right, come on, Jack!\" Your dog can soon be \ntaught to follow and mind you. The writer has for years past taken out \nfrom fifteen to twenty dogs at a time every afternoon for a walk on the \nstreets of Cincinnati, and all under such control that by the crack of a whip \nthey would all stop at a crossing, and a second crack and say \"Go!\" over \nthey flew, and enjoyed it, too. With only one dog for a walk no danger need \never befall him if you are watching out for him as you should do. \n\nIf your dog gets into the bad habit of running and barking at a horse, \nbicycle or a person, break him of this at once by calling him to you there \nand then; scold him and switch him sharply over his back — any dog can \nsoon be broken of this by proper punishment at the time, or of any fault \nif he is punished and knows what it is for. Whipping a dog after the \nfault does no good and is only an unnecessary infliction. Whipping is not \nnecessarily cruelty any more than it would be to punish your child when \nit needed it, and children need it oftener than dogs do. Get a rawhide, keep \nit handy, and when your dog needs it give him a few sharp cuts across the \nrump or back, which will smart and sting, and he'll remember it. Never \nstrike him over the head or kick him, which is brutal. Don't get angry \nyourself, keep cool, for the dog can notice this the same as your child could, \nand the punishment loses its effect. Your dog loves you fr", + "him of this at once by calling him to you there \nand then; scold him and switch him sharply over his back — any dog can \nsoon be broken of this by proper punishment at the time, or of any fault \nif he is punished and knows what it is for. Whipping a dog after the \nfault does no good and is only an unnecessary infliction. Whipping is not \nnecessarily cruelty any more than it would be to punish your child when \nit needed it, and children need it oftener than dogs do. Get a rawhide, keep \nit handy, and when your dog needs it give him a few sharp cuts across the \nrump or back, which will smart and sting, and he'll remember it. Never \nstrike him over the head or kick him, which is brutal. Don't get angry \nyourself, keep cool, for the dog can notice this the same as your child could, \nand the punishment loses its effect. Your dog loves you from the first hour \nyou have him, and he'll love you none the less for a deserved punishment. \n\nWhipping is not necessary with all dogs, scolding answering the pur- \npose in many cases. Dogs possess so much intelligence that a good scolding, \nespecially in older ones, will do just as well, and I consider it preferable. \nI have dogs now that act heart-broken when I scold them and continue so \ntill I again talk to them and \"make up\" by saying, \"Don't you know, Jack, \nthat you were a very bad dog?\" and. \"Now if you'll be good I'll forgive you, \n\n\nbut you mustn't do so any more.\" Then see how happy Jack is and how he'll \njump all over you for joy. \n\nYou can reason with all dogs. The \"punishment should fit the crime,\" \nand therefore use judgment. When your dog deserves praise, don't be \nstingy about giving it, but talk to him; he'll understand your", + "om the first hour \nyou have him, and he'll love you none the less for a deserved punishment. \n\nWhipping is not necessary with all dogs, scolding answering the pur- \npose in many cases. Dogs possess so much intelligence that a good scolding, \nespecially in older ones, will do just as well, and I consider it preferable. \nI have dogs now that act heart-broken when I scold them and continue so \ntill I again talk to them and \"make up\" by saying, \"Don't you know, Jack, \nthat you were a very bad dog?\" and. \"Now if you'll be good I'll forgive you, \n\n\nbut you mustn't do so any more.\" Then see how happy Jack is and how he'll \njump all over you for joy. \n\nYou can reason with all dogs. The \"punishment should fit the crime,\" \nand therefore use judgment. When your dog deserves praise, don't be \nstingy about giving it, but talk to him; he'll understand your words and \noaresses, and by his actions, the loving looks from his eyes and the wag of \nhis tail, he'll show you how much he appreciates it. \n\nAs to giving sulphur to dogs, this is an old tradition handed down \nfrom no one knows where, and here is where many dog owners make a \nmistake. If your dog gets sick your neighbor will say: \"Oh, give it some \nsulphur.\" Whoever invented this idea knew very little about dogs. Sul- \nphur in its place is all right, but a continual use of it to excess thins the \nblood, weakens the dog, and does harm far more than good. Many a poor \ndog has been overdosed with sulphur when it did not need it at all. I've \nheard of people keeping a lump of sulphur in the dog's drinking pan, and \nin this case it did no harm nor any good, for you can leave a lump of it \nin water for ten years and the dog never gets an", + " words and \noaresses, and by his actions, the loving looks from his eyes and the wag of \nhis tail, he'll show you how much he appreciates it. \n\nAs to giving sulphur to dogs, this is an old tradition handed down \nfrom no one knows where, and here is where many dog owners make a \nmistake. If your dog gets sick your neighbor will say: \"Oh, give it some \nsulphur.\" Whoever invented this idea knew very little about dogs. Sul- \nphur in its place is all right, but a continual use of it to excess thins the \nblood, weakens the dog, and does harm far more than good. Many a poor \ndog has been overdosed with sulphur when it did not need it at all. I've \nheard of people keeping a lump of sulphur in the dog's drinking pan, and \nin this case it did no harm nor any good, for you can leave a lump of it \nin water for ten years and the dog never gets any of it, because sulphur and \nwater do not mix, and it only serves to give the water a nasty taste in the \nimagination of the dog. Sulphur given about once a month in summer is \nall right for grown dogs; the proper dose being for large breeds, a good \nteaspoonful of flour of sulphur smoothly mixed in milk, to be given before \nbreakfast; an even teaspoonful for smaller breeds. It can also be given \nmixed up in molasses, which will, however, act more quickly as a physic. \n\nIf you live in a flat, or have no yard so the dog can get grass, you can \nplant some grass seed in a box and have it all the year around for your dog \nto eat. Get the seed of the kind of grass that dogs like — any seed store \nhas it — and you can just as well raise and keep grass for your dog as you \ncan raise flowers indoors. Keep box sitting on floor so dog can go ", + "y of it, because sulphur and \nwater do not mix, and it only serves to give the water a nasty taste in the \nimagination of the dog. Sulphur given about once a month in summer is \nall right for grown dogs; the proper dose being for large breeds, a good \nteaspoonful of flour of sulphur smoothly mixed in milk, to be given before \nbreakfast; an even teaspoonful for smaller breeds. It can also be given \nmixed up in molasses, which will, however, act more quickly as a physic. \n\nIf you live in a flat, or have no yard so the dog can get grass, you can \nplant some grass seed in a box and have it all the year around for your dog \nto eat. Get the seed of the kind of grass that dogs like — any seed store \nhas it — and you can just as well raise and keep grass for your dog as you \ncan raise flowers indoors. Keep box sitting on floor so dog can go to it when \nhe wants to. You provide the grass, and he'll do the rest. \n\nThis preface or introductory, is about all I can say — it seems to me it \nhas covered the subject, but read all the rest in the book, under the several \nheadings, so you don't miss anything of all the good things this book con- \ntains. \n\nSo I'll close, by dedicating the book to dogs, and their owners. \n\nFaithfully yours, \n\nAL. G. EBERHART. " + ] + } +} \ No newline at end of file