MEDICINES TO KEEP ON HAND 49 



Bismuth — For stomach and bowel. 



Quinine Capsules — One gr. for colds and tonic. 



Pine-Tar — To burn as a disinfectant, one of the 



best after illness. 

 Mineral Oil — As a mild laxative. 

 Last but not least, Columbia Healing Powder — 



For all cuts and scratches. Handled by 



the ''Courier." 



The following description has been donat- 

 ed as a cure for piles. This has becomea com- 

 mon complaint among cats, and is caused by 

 constipation. The symptoms are lameness in 

 hind legs, sometimes constant washing of hind 

 parts, loss of appetite. Straining at stool. On 

 examination of the rectum, sores or ulcers will 

 be found and must be opened. If found to be 

 high in the rectum, a veterinary should be 

 called. 

 Pile Cure — V2 oz. vaseline,, have druggist mix 



with one-tenth amount of calomel. Bathe 



the parts with good pure soap and warm 



water and apply salve night and morning. 



In all cases of injury a good veterinary 

 should be consulted and if the animal can not 

 be helped, humanely destroyed. 



