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distemper, bad feeding, cold and damp housing, debility, worms, 

 and chronic affections. 



Treatment. — The bowels shonld be kept in good condition 

 by giving oil. Iron and gentian are serviceable as tonics, five 

 or ten grains of each. Silver nitrate is highly recommended, 

 combined with ginger, in doses varying from one-sixth to one- 

 third of a grain, according to the size of the dog. If the dog is 

 in fair condition, and the season favorable, a cnre may be made. 

 If there is general debility and loss of flesh, a cure cannot be 

 effected. 



RHEUMATISM. 



Tihenmatism occurs in the dog in the acute and chronic forms. 

 The attack comes on rather suddenly, the joints swell, the pulse 

 becomes full and tense, the eyes blood-shot, the stomach de- 

 ranged, and the bowels costive. Severe pains run through the 

 articulation, the tongue is coated, the muzzle hot and dry, and 

 the poor animal howls with agony. The causes are numerous — 

 exposure to bad weather, remaining idle and wet after coming 

 from the water, damp kennel, luxurious living, etc. 



Chronic rheumatism is known as gout. There is pain in the 

 parts, the muscles are tender and the joints stiff, with but little 

 inflammation. The p'ain seems to be removed by exercise. 



TrexVtmext. — Give extract of colocynth, one scruple; calo- 

 mel, ten grains, powdered gamboge, two grains; aloes, ten grains. 

 Make into four pills, and give two at night and two in the morn- 

 ing. The dog should be wrapped in blankets, and a warm bath 

 may be used. The bowels should be kept in proper condition by 

 giving purgatives. Plasters may be applied to the spine. The 

 treatment of chronic rheumatism is similar to the treatment of 

 the acute form; consists of warm baths,, warm housing, a strict 

 attention to diet, and keeping the bowels in proper condition. 

 Stimulants may be applied to the parts. The spirits of camphor 

 is excellent for this. 



