TREATMENT OF THE DOG IN SICKNESS. 



In sickness the patient should ahuays receive the very kindest 

 treatment and be spoken to very gently. Rough or harsh han- 

 dling is peculiarly hurtful where affections are of a nervous char- 

 acter. 



When exhaustion is very great, and the patient absolutely refuses 

 to eat, soft, nutritious food should be forced down the throat by 

 first placing it in the mouth, then closing the jaws gently yet 

 firmly, and softly rubbing the windpipe with the hand, thus causing 

 the patient to swallow. Strange to relate, almost any sick dog 

 will eagerly eat meat which has been masticated by its attendant. 

 Warmth and perfect quiet are great factors of a complete and early 

 recovery. 



When convalescent the patient should have soft, nourishing food 

 (beef-tea and rice, etc.), and whenever meat is given it should be 

 hashed or cut as fine as possible. 



A little port-wine can always be given in this description of food 

 with beneficial results. Food should be administered in small 

 quantities and at short intervals. 



Bruises, Sprains, Etc. 



Spirits of turpentine 

 " hartshorn 

 Laudanum 

 Rape-oil 



Mix equal parts of above, forming a liniment, and anoint parts affected. 

 Where an abrasion exists, touch it with friars' balsam, and rub liniment around 

 the broken skin, not on it. 



Burns. 



Use equal parts of linseed-oil and lime-water, applying it freely 

 and as soon after the accident as possible. 



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