Distemper 1 *0 [Distemper 



In complications affecting the lungs, as soon 

 as they are noticed the chest should be sewn 

 up in gamgee wool covered over with flannel. 

 I have no faith in ordinary liniments ; and 

 poultices, unless they are applied by a pro- 

 fessional hand, often do more harm than good. 

 In very acute cases the hair may be closely cut 

 off over a small patch on each side of the chest, 

 and strong liniment of iodine applied with a 

 camel's-hair brush. This may be repeated in 

 four hours, and again four hours later, if the 

 application has not made the skin inflamed and 

 swollen. Of course, the size of the patch must 

 vary according to the size of the dog — from a 

 five-shilling piece to the palm of the hand. 



No very special medicine is required unless 

 the heart is affected, which is often the case, 

 when the following mixture is useful : — 



From one 1 to four teaspoonfuls to be given 

 every four or six hours, according to the 

 severity of the symptoms. If the fever is very 

 high, from two l to ten grains of bicarbonate of 

 potash may be added to each dose. Some 

 brandy may also be given with advantage, from 



1 According to the size of the dog. See p. 86. 



