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tonic. This Restorer is used largely now in all cases 

 of weakness or debility, instead of the egg; it is 

 more nourishing and more easily digested. Use 

 Holden's Bird Cure No. i for diarrhoea. 



CONSTIPATION. From four to six drops of castor 

 oil dropped in the bird's mouth, or as an injection for 

 the rear passage, usually affords prompt relief. Give 

 apple or freshly grated raw carrot with a trifle of pul- 

 verized sugar on it. In severe, continued cases put 

 two drops of glycerine in a teaspoonful of warm, 

 soapy water, and give an injection of ten drops with 

 the dropper. A second injection, if needed, may be 

 given in a few minutes. Use Holden's Bird Cure No. 

 2 for constipation. 



EPILEPSY OR FITS. This is caused by too rich food, 

 over-eating, or too frequent mating, any one of which 

 may cause a partial suspension of the heart's action ; 

 or it may be caused by fright. When the bird is 

 attacked hold the cage in the fresh air and sprinkle a 

 few drops of cold water on the bird's head. If pos- 

 sible discover the cause. Hanging the cage in the 

 hot sun often causes fits. In such a case smelling 

 salts are required in addition to the water. The diet 

 should be carefully regulated ; perhaps too much 

 canary seed has been eaten. In that case give more 

 of the German summer rape seed, and every second 

 day a little cracker soaked in milk. 



RUPTURE, INFLAMMATION OF THE BOWELS. This 

 is caused by eating too stimulating food, or from 

 sour food or bad water. The symptoms are lan- 

 guidness, the bird rarely stands up on his feet as he 



