Treatment for Roup 341 



He recommends the application, to the diphtheritic 

 spots in the mouth and eyes, of a 2 per cent solution 

 of carbolic acid in water or a 2 per cent solution 

 of creoline, and that some of the same should be 

 injected in small quantities into the nostrils. The 

 removal of this diphtheritic membrane is recom- 

 mended if it can be accomplished without bleed- 

 ing. Tincture of iodine has been applied to the 

 diseased parts successfully. Boric acid, 15 grains 

 to an ounce of water, may be applied to the roof 

 of the mouth, nostrils and eyes. This application 

 is often made with benefit, and is considered 

 safe. Dr. Salmon further recommends the use 

 of chlorate of potassium and salicylic acid in 

 the following proportions: 2 grains of salicylic 

 acid and 35 grains of chlorate in 1 ounce of 

 water, to which may be added 1 ounce of glycer- 

 ine. This should be applied two or three times a 

 day on the diphtheritic spots and may be given 

 internally in doses of about a teaspoonful to 

 adult fowls. 



" Disinfect thoroughly by sprinkling the walls of 

 the building and the ground frequented by the 

 diseased fowls with carbolic acid water (1% ounces 

 of carbolic acid to a quart of water) . Wash feed- 

 ing-troughs, water-dishes, etc., with the same 

 solution. Cover the earth with straw or boards 

 and keep the fowls perfectly dry. 



"Mix with the soft food several hours before 



