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times give temporary ease ; but the last-named medicines 

 are to be resorted to only after due consideration, as they 

 greatly lower the strength. Stomachics and mild tonics 

 at the same time are to be employed ; but a cure is not to 

 be expected. The treatment cannot be absolutely laid 

 down ; but the judgment must be exercised, and when- 

 ever the slightest improvement is remarked every effort 

 must be made to prevent a relapse. 



HEPATITIS. 



LIVER complaints were once fashionable. A few years 

 ago the mind of Great Britain was in distress about its 

 bile, and blue pill with black draught literally became a 

 part of the national diet. At present nervous and urinary 

 diseases appear to be in vogue ; but, with dogs, hepatic 

 disorders are as prevalent as ever. The canine liver is 

 peculiarly susceptible to disease. Very seldom have I 



CHRONIC HEPATITIS. 



dipped into the mysteries of their bodies but I have found 



