14 DISEASES OF ANIMALS. 



hair affords a necessary ingredient in plaster ; their skins 

 protect our feet from injuries and the weather, and fur- 

 nish covering for books, carriages, trunks, and form the 

 best material for harnesses, saddles, bands, and many 

 other valuable purposes. Their horns supply combs, 

 and, with their bones, are used in a variety of ways. 



Sheep are a pattern of innocence and a symbol of 

 purity. In all nations, and in all ages of the world, their 

 flesh has been admired as a delicious and wholesome 

 food ; and they annually yield their warm and liberal 

 fleeces to defend us from rigorous cold, protect us from 

 inclement weather, and contribute to comfort, elegance, 

 and taste. 



The Hog, w\ile living, will make manure for the 

 farmer, being one of the most useful of manufacturers 

 for this purpose ; and at his death, he furnishes his 

 flesh for food, his bristles for brushes, and other impor- 

 tant uses, his fat for medical and culinary purposes, and 

 his oil for light. 



The Dog is distinguished for his courage and fidelity 

 in defending our persons and property : for his strong 

 attachment for his master ; and, in many cases, his sa- 

 gacity in saving the life of his friends, commands our 

 admiration, and commends him to our kindness and 

 attention. 



Poultry have strong claims upon our kindness and 

 care. They adorn our yards and fruit-trees with their 

 beautiful plumage and various lively actions. They 

 inform us of the approach of day. They furnish 

 quills for writing, and feathers for beds ; and their 

 eggs and flesh are a mild susienance for the invalid, a 

 delicious food for the hale, and a banquet to grace the 

 board of hospitality and elegance. 



Although different species of animals differ materially 

 m some respects, yet they are nearly the same in others, 

 [n regard to good, wholesome food, pure water, fresh 

 air, exercise, dieting, abstinence, protection from expo- 

 sure, kind treatment, and general management, the 

 »ame, or nearly the same rules and remarks apply to 

 ill ; and some few diseases, their causes, the treatment 

 ind lenedies are nearly the same in all. 



