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increased till it causes redness of eyes or symptoms 

 of irritation of the alimentary tract, such as vomiting, 

 diarrhoea, etc. 



For Fits or Convulsions occurring in distemper, the 

 treatment already given above under distemper will 

 suffice, and, indeed, in all cases where the cause is not 

 known. The keeper will remember that these are only 

 symptoms, not necessarily an organic disease, and to 

 treat intelligently he will try to find what is causing 

 them, remembering that worms are a very common 

 cause. Again, if the fit occurs soon after a meal in a 

 dog of gross appetite, the treatment is obvious. If in 

 an old dog, and if he has noticed blindness on one side, 

 he may suspect some pressure on brain from tumour 

 or other cause. Therefore, find the cause, if possible. 

 Bromide of potash again will be valuable, and may be 

 combined with iodide of potash. 



It is unnecessary to go fully into diseases of the 

 heart, kidneys, etc., which really belongs more to the 

 veterinary surgeon. A simple diuretic, such as min- 

 dererus spirit or nitre, is useful in relieving kidney 

 irritation such as dogs often suffer from after hard 

 work. 



Mange. This malady is far too common in most 

 kennels, especially when one knows that it is prevent- 

 ible. The so-called red or virulent form is equally 

 easy to check if treated at once, though equally difficult 

 later, and we have found the various mercurial ointments 

 the most efficacious. The green oxide of mercury 



