io6 DOGS. 



HUSK* 



This most troublesome disease is to be caught at any time 

 at the dogs' home or any infirmary where many dogs are kept, 

 and is a reason why they should be treated at home. 



Cause. — Infection. 



Treatment. — Compound ipecacuanha powder in doses of 

 from five to ten grains twice a day. 



Attention to the general health and a few doses of worm 

 medicine are also helpful. In pure country air the victims of 

 this disease sometimes recover when all remedies have failed in 

 London. 



INDIGESTION- 



A very large proportion of pet dogs suffer from the mistaken 

 kindness of their friends. Too much food, too often offered 

 them, the wrong kind, irregular meals, and sugar. Worms are 

 also a frequent cause. 



Treatment. — An aperient dose and change of diet. 



Prevention. — This can almost always be accomplished, 

 except where servants and children insist on feeding a pet 

 animal, and it is important to make them understand the bad 

 consequences which follow from such indulgence. 



When caused by worms, the enemy must be expelled {see 

 Worms, page 113). 



JAUNDICE, 



Cause. — Some obstruction of the liver. 



Treatment. — One to three grains of calomel fortwo mornings. 

 Rub the sides of the belly with Elliman's and give exercise 

 if the dog is able to walk. Fresh air and a milk diet. 



