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Mix and give as a powder. 



Keep the dog inside, dry, warm and comfortable and 

 feed light, nutritious food. 



4. Chorea. 



Chorea affects the nerves, causing the affected part to 

 jerk constantly. 



Causes. — It is very often noticed after a dog has had a 

 very severe attack of distemper, or it may be caused by an 

 injury. 



Symptoms. — There is a continual jerking of the muscles 

 around the affected part when the dog is resting. 



Treatment. — There cannot be much done for it after the 

 disease has once set in, but by giving from one-quarter to 

 one-half a dram of bromide of potassium twice a day on his 

 tongue with a spoon or in a little new milk, according to the 

 size of the dog, as soon as the disease is noticed, a cure will 

 result in the majority of cases. 



5. Overgrown Claws. 



This affection is mostly found in lap dogs and house 

 pets. 



Causes. — Lack of outdoor exercise which prevents dig- 

 ging and scratching in the ground is the principal cause. 



Symptoms. — The nails grow so long, if not cut, as to 

 curl round and pierce the sole of the foot, causing it to be 

 very sore. 



Treatment. — Cut off the ends of the claws with a pair 

 of clippers. Should the foot be sore, poultice for a few days 

 and apply vaseline. 



6. Rheumatism (Kennel Lameness). 



Causes. — Dampness and exposure may cause it. 



Symptoms. — It may affect any part of the body, but 

 usually is found to settle in the hind legs. In bad cases there 

 is fever, constipation and dryness of the nose. 



Treatment. — Give a physic of Epsom salts every day ; 

 two drams in lukewarm water is sufficient for an ordinary 

 dog. 



In addition to this give 10 to 30 grains (according to the 

 size) of salicylate of soda in a little water three times a day. 



