366 DR. LEGEAR'S STOCK BOOK. 



Tincture of iron 1 ounce. 



Tincture of aconite J dram. 



Whiskey ;J ounces. 



Mix, and give one teaspoonful three times per day. 



Continue this as long the the fever and hard breathing lasts. 



ECZEMA IN DOGS. 



Eczema is a non-contagious disease of the skin, characterized 

 by formation of scabs with more or less irritation and itchiness. 

 The skin becomes reddened, moist, and swollen, and the disease 

 has a tendency to spread over the body. 



Causes. Eczema may be caused from any irritation of the 

 skin, as applying caustic medicines, scratches, etc., but comes 

 more frequently from indigestion, injudicious feeding, want of 

 exercise, and bad blood. Eczema is not contagious, but in cer- 

 tain stages it may be transmitted to another dog by sleeping to- 

 gether for some time. 



Symptoms. There will be noticed great itchiness and a scurfi- 

 ness and scabby condition of the skin, with falling out of the 

 hair. Continuous scratching may form thickened rough por- 

 tions of the skin devoid of hair. In some cases the skin becomes 

 very much reddened and inflamed and causes the animal a great 

 deal of discomfort. 



Treatment. Great cleanliness is very essential in the treat- 

 ment of eczema. Give the dog a clean bed to sleep on, and keep 

 his kennel as clean as possible. Make a complete change in the 

 food. If the animal is fat, reduce the food and give a light, cool- 

 ing diet. If the animal is thin in flesh, give a good nutritious 



