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Observe carefully cleanliness, good and proper food, regu- 

 larity in feeding, plenty of exercise and pure, fresh air. 



9. Mammitis. 



Causes. — Mammitis is the result of separating the pups 

 from the mother too soon after whelping. This may be neces- 

 sary because of disease or death of the pups, or it may be the 

 result of indiscretion of the owner. Exposure to cold or an 

 injury may cause it. 



Symptoms. — There is soreness and a red appearance of 

 the milk glands. The secretion of milk is curdled and in 

 severe cases may be tinged with blood or pus. Abscesses 

 may form and break. High fever and loss of appetite always 

 accompany mammitis. 



Treatment. — When possible, if the bitch can be induced 

 to accept, allow a pup to suck. Give 



Epsom Salts 2 drams. 



Bicarbonate of Soda Yz teaspoonful. 



Mix in a little lukewarm water and give *wice a day 

 until the bowels are well relaxed. Bathe the milk glands 

 thoroughly twice a day with warm water, wipe dry and apply 

 goose oil. 



Should abscesses form lance them when ready and fol- 

 low the same treatment as outlined above. 



