DISEASES 85 



and one-thirtieth of a grain of arsenic three times a day; w« think she 

 will recover.-" 



Teething Fits often occur during the cutting of the first teeth, but 

 more frequently when the permanent ones are being irrupted. Lancing the 

 gums is sometimes resorted to, but as a rule a little opening medicine is all 

 that is needed. Convulsions are frequently present in these fits, as also in 

 those due to worms. 



Fits Due to Worms. — When these parasites are the producing cause, 

 that fact may be ascertained by examining the fasces voided during or just 

 after the fit, as some of them will probably be seen. Or the presence of 

 worms may be determined by the symptoms given under that head, and 

 to Worms you are referred. 



Feet, Sore. — Dogs that travel very much, sporting dogs that hunt 

 over rough ground or short stubble, are apt to get the pads of the feet 

 contused and worn thin. 



Treatment depends on extent of the injury. If feet are only tender 

 and slightly inflamed, bathe with cold water, afterward applying freely 

 the following lotion. 



Tincture of arnica Vs ounce 



Tincture of matico Vz ounce 



Tincture of opium 1 ounce 



Acetic acid % ounce 



Water enough to till a wine bottle. 



In severe cases apply a poultice of half bran and half boiled turnips. 

 If the inflammation is great, and the feet become swollen, hot and pain- 

 ful, so that the dog cannot stand, the general health suffers, as fever- 

 ishness and loss of appetite will reduce his strength; matter will form 

 in his feet or perhaps his soles will slough off. 



In such extreme cases, add linseed meal to the other ingredients and 

 pour a little olive oil over its surface. The dog- should have a mild aperient 

 and a dose of the following fever mixture: 



Powdered nitre 1 dram 



Sweet spirits of nitre ' % ounce 



Mindererus spirits 1 V2 ouncs 



Wine of antimony 1 dram 



Water 4 ounces 



Dose for a 30 lb. to 50 lb. dog would be a tablespoonful every four hours in 

 a little gruel. 



Dog should be kept on a light diet. Sometimes, for more speedy relief, 

 it is well to let the water out with a lancet, and in all respects these cases 

 should be treated as ulcers. 



