44 THE DOMESTIC AND LONG-HAIRED CAT 



feeding becomes necessary, only liquids such as 

 juice from beef, milk and egg or in extreme 

 cases, a small quantity of brandy. Use a med- 

 icine dropper. In severe case of gastric trouble 

 it is best not to force food the first thirty-six 

 hours. If the patient recovers, the most care- 

 ful attention must be given to the diet, as an 

 overfeeding, may upset the cat and cause instant 

 death. Feed small portions and several times 

 a day. When the cat is out of danger regular 

 feeding may be continued. I strongly avocate 

 the inoculation of all young stock v^ith serum 

 for distemper prevention. If it is contracted 

 after inoculation, it is usually only in a mild 

 form. A reliable veterinarian should be con- 

 sulted for this purpose. 



