90 CATS AND ALL ABOUT THEM 



Fits 



Fits are rather common amongst highly-bred cats, espe- 

 cially at the time of teething. I have found the following 

 course a most effectual one : Plunge the cat in a bath of 

 hot water right up to the neck. Place a rag soaked in cold 

 water on the head, and bathe the face. By these means 

 the cat will quickly recover. Bromide powders may be 

 given to avoid a frequent recurrence of fits, and they help to 

 soothe and quiet the nerves. 



Some cats are subject to fits. These may be caused by 

 worms or undue excitement. It may be well to give small 

 doses of bromide of potassium from time to time to soothe 

 the nerves. 



Chest, Throat, and Lungs 



I do not like to see a cat, who, so to speak, mews with- 

 out making any audible sound. This betokens weakness of 

 the chest or lungs. For these cats I should not advise 

 " lights " as food, for the lungs of cattle are often affected, 

 and thus your pussie's tendency to weakness in that quarter 

 would be aggravated. 



An easy and effectual remedy for sore throats in cats is 

 chlorate of potash. Take a pinch of the powder, open the 

 mouth wide, and drop down the throat. 



Ears 



All cats have the strongest objection to having anything 

 cold put into their ears. Therefore, if you use any lotion, 

 let it stand in hot water, so that the chill may be tzken off. 

 If Condy and water is used, let it be tepid. Use a sponge, 

 not a syringe, as the ear is a very sensitive organ. 



If you see your cat constantly scratching her ear you may 

 be pretty sure there is some hidden irritation. Make a 



