The Vet. Book 



Good nursing and an absolute regard for strict 

 hygienic measures will be found indispensable. 



As nourishment for dogs, Brand's essence, 

 beaten up eggs, and a very small amount of raw 

 meat given four or five times a day will do good. 

 Wincarnis is of service as a tonic and restorative ; 

 so is strong coffee. 



The chief danger is in connection with the 

 complications, more especially pleurisy, hence the 

 necessity for seeking professional advice. 



Dysentery 



In this disease the liquid evacuations are accom- 

 panied with a discharge of blood, and it is known 

 to cattlemen and shepherds under the title of 

 bloody flux. 



In some cases it is a specific disease, whereas in 

 others it arises from irritants. 



The lower end of the rectum is chiefly the seat 

 of the disease, therefore dysentery can sometimes 

 be checked by injections into the lower end of 

 the bowels. 



A tablespoonful of boiled starch, combined with a 

 teaspoonful of Hazeline and \ drachm of Laudanum 

 is useful in the case of the dog. Powdered Ipeca- 

 cuanha is an excellent remedy, but quite recently 

 a serum has been introduced for the treatment of 

 this disease in man, and it is possible that it will 

 become applicable to animals. 



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