CHAPTER II 

 MEDICAL CARE 



Sooner or later, the owner will have occasion to 

 give his dog medical attention, either on his own 

 initiative or following the doctor's instructions, 

 therefore, a knowledge of how to proceed will be 

 of value to him. The successful treatment depends 

 almost as much, on the efficiency of the care and 

 nursing as on the medication. It is surprising how 

 few people know the simplest facts concerning the 

 care of a sick animal. 



Administiiation of Medicines 



There are various ways by which medicines may 

 be given. The most common route is by way of 

 the mouth. 



Oral — Liquids. — Many dogs object to taking 

 medicine, especially when it is in the form of a 

 liquid. With these animals it is necessary to use 

 force and an assistant is needed to help with the 

 operation. The dog should be placed on a table 

 in a sitting position with his back next to the as- 

 sistant's abdomen. The assistant should then grasp 

 the forelegs of the dog with his hand of the cor- 

 responding side, allowing the arms to press lightly 



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