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treatment independent of any one remedy that 

 may be given. 



Treatment — The animal should be placed 

 in warm, dry quarters, and hygienic conditions 

 strictly observed. With puppies, at the start 

 give vermifuge, as nearly all have worms which 

 add greatly to the irritation of stomach, bowels 

 and nervous system. 



The bedding should be changed daily and 

 the apartment disinfected twice a week. 



Feed frequently on easily digested, nutri- 

 tious diet, such as beef tea or mutton broth, 

 tliickened with rice. Let all food be slightly cool, 

 and keep fresh cold water at all times within 

 reach of the animal. If constipation be present 

 give warm water and glycerine enemas, and an 

 occasional dose of castor oil if necessary. Should 

 the bowels become too much relaxed with any 

 tendency to inflammation, feed entirely upon 

 food, such as arrowroot, farina or corn starch 

 with well boiled milk, as even beef tea is some- 

 what of an irritation to the stomach and bowels. 



In the treatment of distemper, one great 

 object is to keep up the general strength, so 

 in case of extreme debility a little whisky in milk 

 or milk punches may be allowed. 



If your efforts are not successful and you 

 are in danger of losing one or more good dogs, 



