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tives should be given occasionally; and powd. gentian, two grains; 

 iron snlphate, two grains, in pill twice a day, slioidd be used to 

 improve the general condition. 



The operation of paracentesis abdominus, or tapping, gives 

 temporary but seldom permanent relief. Great benefit has been 

 received from the use of iodine. The dog should receive a grain 

 of iodine at a dose, and gradually increase to two grains three 

 times a day. 



