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occurs clip it again. Spongia, as advised for roup, is a 

 remedy for this ailment also. 



SMALLPOX 



This disease, while rarely affecting pigeons in this 

 country, is sometimes found among voung pigeons, and 

 consists of an eruption of small pimples or pustules 

 about the head and upper portion of the neck. It is con- 

 tagious, and when you find a young bird affected quar- 

 antine him at once. Unless giving promise of a fine speci- 

 men, I would advise sacrificing it at once. If worth 

 saving, remove immediately to a warm, dry room, touch 

 the spots or pimples with a solution of blue vitriol, and 

 give as a medicine arsenicum, six pellets in a cup of 

 water, renewing every day. Give this remedy two or 

 three days, and if no improvement is noticed try rhus 

 tox in same proportions. 



SECOND DIVISION 



Diseases of the Lungs and Throat 



ASTHMA 



This disease, as in fowls and the human family, is 

 indicated by difficult breathing, the mouth is opened, 

 and the bird frequently gasps for breath;, sometimes 

 there is a slight wheezing sound accompanying every 

 inhalation of air. As it is natural for pigeons to breathe 

 entirely through the nostrils this is an indication that the 

 nostrils are obstructed either through inflammation or 

 some foreign substance. Bathe the nostrils and roof of 

 the mouth with warm milk and water, and when dry, 

 rub both well with camphorated oil. Give also spongia 

 in its water as for rouD. 



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