376 THE VETERINARY DOCTOR. 
In general, it may be observed that the presence of lice and mites is 
often the cause of weakness and loss of condition, and that a search for 
them will be all that is necessary in many perplexing cases. 
Some diseases of little moment are mentioned in this work, as well as 
some of very rare occurrence, so that the field might be exhaustively | 
covered. It may be objected that too many remedies are recommended, | 
but it will be seen that they are often mentioned as alternatives, in recogni-| 
tion of the fact that one may be at hand when another is not. Any tech-) 
nical terms that may be found in these pages will be defined in the context, 
or by the cut on page 866 and the accompanying definition of “ points.” 
PRECAUTIONS IN SICKNESS. ! 
When fowls are sick they should be removed from the flock to avoid 
annoyance from others. If the disease is of an epidemic nature, as roup, | 
cholera and the like, a temporary hospital should be made, and be destroyed | 
when it is no longer needed. In cases of the two disorders just named, 
such a hospital should be more airy than usual. If the quarters used in 
these malignant: diseases are not destroyed, they should be thrown open 
and subjected to extreme cold, or be closely shut and raised to a degree of 
heat at least as high as 150° Fahrenheit; for which purpose a stove can be 
used. Boiling water dashed in large quantities on all parts will also be use- 
ful. Other measures recommended above for exhalations and insects may 
likewise be adopted to secure a thorough cleaning of the place. 
REMEDIES AND HOW GIVEN. 
For the sake of completeness and ease of reference, the requisite direc- 
tions for medicines and doses are given just as they are needed. A few 
observations are here made upon the particular effects produced by some 
leading remedies, with the best methods of administration. 
Special Mention of Remedies.—Cayenne pepper, asafcetida and gen- 
tian act as stimulants on the digestive organs. Do not buy the pepper that 
is adulterated or has otherwise lost its properties, and do not give it long 
at atime, nor in such large quantities as to make it distasteful. Ale is a 
good general stimulant. Garlic, onions and asafcetida favor a healthy ac- 
tion of the breathing-organs. The best known tonic is iron, a few drops 
of the tincture being administered in the feed, or a few rusty nails being 
put into the drinking-water, 
Another excellent tonic is the “ Douglass Mixture,” made as follows: 
Dissolve a pound of copperas (sulphate of iron) in two gallons of water, 
and thoroughly stir into this an ounce of oil of vitriol (sulphuric acid). 
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