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Mr. Beckford recommends the following remedy 

 for hounds suspected of hydrophobia : after removing 

 them from the pack, on the slightest symptoms, 

 try: — 



On the first day — 



Turbith's Mineral - - - 8 grams. 



On the second day — 



Turbith's Mineral - - - 16 grains. 



And on the third day — 



Turbith's Mineral - - - 32 grains. 

 This is administered best in balls made of butter 

 and flour : the dog should be bled the day previous to 

 giving the first dose : if not looked to, the dog may 

 throw up the ball ; give it always on an empty sto- 

 mach, and after the third day, his usual feeding may 

 be restored. 



In hydrophobia, a dog loses all recollection of both 

 persons and places. 



The Distemper 



Is another fatal disease to which the dog is subject ; 

 and, at certain seasons, is very prevalent ; while at 

 other times but few cases of it occur. It is found 

 more frequently among young dogs and puppies, than 

 with such as have arrived at their full growth and 

 strength. 



Respecting this disease, almost every person who 



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