152 HUNTING DOGS. 



write a specialist. It would require fifty pages 

 of this book to go into the subject fully. 



RHEUMATISM. 



Acute rheumatism in the dog is similar to 

 that in the human body, effecting the joints. 

 iMuscular rheumatism settles in the muscles. 

 If given early 5 to 15 grains, twice a day, of 

 salicate of sodium is a most excellent preventa- 

 tive measure. A severe case demands more 

 elaborate care. 



RICKETS. 



Those accustomed to dogs have seen cases 

 of rickets. It is a constitutional or inherited 

 affliction, and attacks puppies most frequently. 

 Nothing can be done save kill the sufferer if the 

 attack is severe, or build up the health generally, 

 toward outgrowing the trouble, if mild. 



These are only a few of the ailments the 

 faithful dog is heir to; yet in a general way, a 

 healthy dog is no more subject to disease than 

 a healthy person, and in many cases the old 

 family watch dog will pass a long and useful 

 life with no more serious trouble than he can 

 readily cope with, with the assistance of nature. 



We add some practical advice from Mr. 

 Amer Braley of Dade Co., Florida, as to what 

 will cure canker in the ears of dogs, a prevalent 



