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A simple remedy comprises the daily administra- 

 tion of a powder, composed of 



10 grains of carbonate of bismuth, 

 i pepsine. 

 5 charcoal. 

 5 bi-carbonate of potash. 



Place dry upon the tongue. Feed on liquids and 

 Spratt's malt milk, etc. If worms are the cause, 

 treat accordingly. 



Inflammation of the Stomach (Gastritis). 



The chief cause of this condition is the ingestion 

 of irritant poisons, but we are inclined to think 

 that it does occur in severe forms of distemper, and, 

 possibly too, through the presence of a large number 

 of worms in the stomach. 



It is a very serious condition. The most 

 prominent signs are acute pain in the belly, 

 vomiting, thirst and collapse. Its treatment calls 

 for professional assistance, but, in the mean time, 

 water must not be given, but milk and soda-water 

 be allowed, and the stomach requires all the rest 

 possible. 



Inflammation of the Bowels (Enteritis]. 



This is closely allied to the preceding condition, 

 in fact, the two are frequently intercurrent, their 

 causes being practically the same, whilst their 



