Diseases Affecting the Liver 263 



be considerably reduced. Timely isolation should 

 constitute a means towards this end. The walking 

 of puppies is to a large extent a commendable 

 practice, but the more remote the walkers are the 

 better the chances of successful rearing, though un- 

 fortunately it often happens that too many hound 

 puppies are placed in the same village or neighbour- 

 hood, which renders association more liable to occur, 

 thus distributing such complaints as the one under 

 consideration. It is rather remarkable that when 

 the bilious form of distemper makes its appearance 

 in a kennel that this particular type of the malady 

 should be more or less prevalent throughout the 

 locahty. 



In this affection the animals must be kept warm 

 and in a dry kennel, as this materially contributes 

 towards a successful issue. Begin treatment by 

 giving five grains of grey powder in conjunction with 

 ten grains of bicarbonate of soda night and morn- 

 ing, until about six doses have been given. Follow 

 this treatment up with the powders according to the 

 following prescription : 



Powdered euonymin . . 6 grains. 

 Ammonium chloride . .1 drachm. 

 Powdered red cinchona bark 2 drachms. 



Mix and divide into one dozen powders, giving one 

 night and morning in a tablespoonful of soda-water 

 and milk. The best form of nourishment comprises 



