540 THE VETERINARY SCIENCE 



tion by whining and crying. Otherwise symptoms are simi 

 lar to those of the dog under similar conditions. 



The more common diseases affecting the cat are : 



1. Mange. — Treat this disease much in the same mannei 

 as in the case of a dog, regulating the treatment accordingly 



2. Diarrhoea and Dysentery. — Give: 



Paregoric 20 drops. 



Lime Water 1 teaspoonful. 



Brandy 10 drops. 



Mix and give every three or four hours. 



3. Constipation. — For constipation nothing is better than 

 a little castor oil, one-half to a teaspoonful every two or 

 three hours while necessary. 



4. Worms. — The symptoms and treatment for worms in 

 cats are similar to those of dogs. Regulate the dose ac- 

 cordingly. 



5. Colic. — The most noticeable symptom of colic is 

 crying. Give a mild laxative of castor oil, a half to a tea- 

 spoonful. Follow in a couple of hours with a pill of 



Calomel Ms of a grain or less. 



Opium V% of a grain or less. 



Regulate this dose of course to the size and condition of the 

 patient. . 



6. Jaundice or Yellows. — Give mild laxatives of castor 

 oil every day when necessary to keep the bowels regular and 

 a half teaspoonful of bicarbonate of soda in the drinking 

 water each day. 



7. Inflammation of the Bowels. — Follow the same treat- 

 ment as that given for colic. 



8. Fleas and Lice. — Treat in the same manner as dogs. 



9. Fits. — Fits are due to the same causes as those of 

 dogs. It may be added that too much meat or other indi- 

 gestible foods may account for them. In this case give a 

 laxative and remove the cause. 



10. Consumption, Wasting Away. — Give every attention 

 to the diet. Keep this as nutritious and easily digested as 

 possible. Keep up the physical condition by having a small 

 saucer of emulsion or pure cod liver oil always where the 

 patient can lap it. This is a good plan in all lung troubles 



