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and precautionary measures ought to be adopted. The 

 cough which precedes distemper is always accompanied by 

 dulness, and cold shiverings, with wasting of the flesh ; and 

 it is always dry and short in its character. Still there is 

 little perceptible diminution in his appetite. For this, the 

 following may be given with great advantage : — 



Febrifuge antimonial powder 6 grains, 

 Powdered nitre . . 8 grains, 



Lintseed-tea . . 1 gill. 



A cough arising from a cold is distinguished from that con- 

 nected with the distemper by its shortness and frequency. 

 If it is very severe, bleeding will be necessary, after which 

 give from one to three grains of emetic tartar, according to 

 the size of the dog. 



Sometimes cough is occasioned by worms ; when this is 

 the case, the coat stares, and the breath is very fetid. When 

 this is suspected, it must be treated as recommended for 

 worms, under its proper head. 



INFLAMMATION OF THE LUNGS. 



This is occasioned by colds, and many dogs die of it. It 

 is a complaint which, with the canine species, is very rapid 

 in its effects; and, therefore, must be speedily attended to. 



Symptoms. — An animal labouring under this malady holds 

 up his head, as if to give him more freedom in breathing ; 

 the pulse is much accelerated, with an oppressed beating of 

 the heart. 



Remedies. — The first remedy is bleeding, and that rather 

 copiously ; and a blistering mixture well rubbed in about 

 the region of the lungs and chest generally. Then give the 

 following mixture : — 



4 K 



