Q4 OUR HOME PETS 



tend to the first symptom, for fits result, I be- 

 lieve, almost always, from days or weeks of 

 constipated bowels. 



If, however, the little sufferer does get so 

 far, and his friend makes up her mind to de- 

 vote a day or two to him, she can cure him. 

 First, the gravel must be removed from his 

 tray, and several thicknesses of soft old mus- 

 lin substituted, so that he will not be hurt, 

 nor get dirt in his eyes, if he does fall. Then 

 medicines for the difficulty should be fixed in 

 his water-cup, and the cage set down on the 

 table close at hand, where you can reach him 

 without moving. Next, you must provide 

 yourself with a small sponge saturated with 

 ether or chloroform, with a tight - covered 

 china, glass, or tin box in which to keep it. 



Do not read or sew and forget the bird, but 

 look at him every few minutes. If he begins 

 to reel on his perch and act as if he would 

 fall, snatch the sponge out of its box, thrust 

 your hand into the cage, and hold it under his 

 beak. It will act like a charm; he will stop 

 reeling, and stand steadily, looking a little 

 dazed. Then the danger is over for that time ; 

 replace the sponge, and wait again. You may 



