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the pulse is rapid and full, it is often a most valuable 

 remedy, but again at times it seems to fail utterly to re- 

 duce the heart's action, or it proves too depressing. If it 

 does not meet expectations after half a dozen doses, it had 

 better be discontinued. Hyposulphite of sodium is highly 

 valued by some experts. 



Our own plan of medication is sometimes after this 

 fashion, though our belief in its efficacy is not very strong. 



After one to two large doses of quinine and bromide 

 of potassium, we inclose in gelatin capsules 'No. 00 chlo- 

 rate of potassium, bromide of potassium, and three to live 

 grains of hyposulphite of sodium, all powdered fine, and 

 some quinine (one to two grains) ; in this put three to five 

 drops of tincture of aconite (if Fleming's, only one half 

 to one drop) ; give this to the patient, and then offer him a 

 drink of water, and, if he will not take this, a little milk. 

 By this method we know that the dog gets every particle 

 of his medicine, which is always an uncertainty when 

 given in liquid form, not to mention the worry arising 

 from the unpleasant taste, etc. 



However, such treatment must not be routine, or con- 

 tinued regardless of symptoms or for an indefinite time, as 

 we have already endeavoi-ed to point out. 



When the dog has passed the acute or febrile stage, he 

 must be treated according to the condition in which he is 

 found. If his appetite is poor, vegetable bitters, especially 

 nux vomica, are indicated. The citrate of iron and quinine 

 will, in such and most cases, be found an admirable remedy. 

 As soon as his stomach will bear it, cod-liver oil beaten up 

 with milk, or eggs and milk, will be most useful. All 

 dogs should be so fed as to build them up, and given tonic 



