gS DOGS. 



every instance to diffuse the nerve force, which, concentrated in 

 one portion of the bowel, constitutes spasmodic coUc. 



Colic from impaction and flatulence requires other treatment. 

 {See Constipation, page 92. j 



COUGH. 



There are so many causes for cough that one remedy 

 cannot be named that is suitable for all, except for outward 

 application, and that remedy is Elliman's Embrocation. 



Cough is a symptom of disease rather than a distinct disease. 

 The irritation which makes an animal cough may be far 

 from the place (larynx) where the tickling sensation is felt, but 

 a counter-irritation over this region generally gives relief. 

 Mustard and other remedies, good in themselves, have the great 

 objection that they cannot be repeated if strong enough to have 

 any real value. Elliman's, while active in drawing out 

 inflammation, does not leave the skin in a condition to take on 

 erysipelas. 



A good internal medicine for coughs is that given at page 94, 

 or syrup of squills in ten to fifteen drop doses in water. {See 

 Bronchitis, page 93.) 



CRAMP. 



This term is applied to several diseases of dogs and in some 

 districts means colic, and in others rheumatism. 



Cramp, as we mean it, is contraction of muscles and temporary 

 loss of power over the voluntary movements. 



Causes. — Cold and exposure are the most common. Water 

 dogs being the most frequent victims. 



Treatment. — Elliman's is an absolute cure for it. Nothing 

 but a brisk rubbing with it is necessary. 



RHEUMATISM. 



Dogs more than any other domesticated animals suffer from 

 this painful disease. When afl"ecting the muscles of the chest 



