Medical Care 



to mange parasites. Treatment of these conditions 

 depends, therefore, more on the correction of the 

 underlying condition than on the external applica- 

 tion of skin lotions. Remedies sufficiently strong to 

 destroy the mange organism are far too violent for 

 other skin disorders. To overcome or prevent these 

 conditions it has become a quite general practice to 

 put sulphur in the drinking water. While sulphur 

 is of unquestionable value in treating these condi- 

 tions, its administration in this manner is inefficient 

 because of the fact that it is not soluble and except 

 for the odor it imparts to the water has no effect. 

 At the present time there is no known distemper 

 cure. Treatment of this disease depends to a great 

 extent on hygiene, intensive feeding, and careful 

 nursing. Such medical treatment as is used must 

 be directed toward the abnormal sjonptoms present 

 in the individual case. No stock preparation can 

 be depended upon to carry out these intentions. The 

 use of serum has become quite extensive and in the 

 hands of a veterinarian who understands its actions 

 and indications, this type of medication may prove 

 of much benefit. 



Home Treatment 



It is neither possible nor necessary to call profes- 

 sional aid for all of the dog's minor ailments pro- 

 viding the owner is capable of discerning between 

 minor conditions and those of grave importance. 



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