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MODERN FARRIER, 



method of preventing a relapse: and I invariably 

 pursue this system to the extent of three doses, ad- 

 ministering one every two days, and taking, at the 

 same time, especial care to keep the animal particu- 

 larly warm. If the calomel should operate contrary 

 to your intended purpose, that is, by promoting the 

 purging, it will be advisable to give the dog about 

 half a grain of opium, in twenty minutes from the 

 time he had the previous dose, being also particular- 

 ly careful that he is well and warmly supported.' 



Mr. Blaine has written largely, but rather con- 

 fusedly, on this subject. But, as a general rule, tlie 

 simplest remedies are the best. Simple food, warm 

 and dry shelter, and the occasional use of sulphur, 

 are the most effectual preventives. 



4. Fits. 



Dogs are subject to fits, and though these fits are 

 not very different in appearance from each other, 

 they arise from very different causes, and, conse- 

 quently, require very different treatment. The 

 epileptic fits, which are attended with strong con- 

 vulsions, attack dogs of all ages, and even those 

 which are apparently healthy. They generally arise 

 from costiveness, the distemper, &c. and are very 

 difficult of cure. In dogs of full habit, bleeding, 

 emetics, and occasional aperients, should be resorted 

 to. The following medicines have been recom- 

 mended : 



Calomel, - - - 12 grains. 



Powdered foxglove, - 12 grains. 



Powdered misletoe, - 2 drachms. 



Mix, and divide into nine, twelve, or fifteen par- 

 cels according to the size of the dog, and give one 

 every morning. After these have been fully tried, 

 in case the attacks do not relax, take — 



