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hours of the following, the quantity according to size and 

 species of dog : bicarbonate of potash, nitrate of potash, 

 and cream of tartar. When the bowels are relieved and 

 the fever abated, a long course of iodide of potassium. 

 After a warm bath and a thorough drying, it is well to 

 rub in the following liniment : 1 oz. of aconite liniment, 



2 oz. of compound camphor liniment, mixed, and well 

 rubbed into the affected parts. Diet moderate. 



This is a disease to which dogs are very prone, and is 

 caused by exposure to draughts, over-feeding especially, 

 damp kennels, and exposure to east winds. Pet dogs are 

 most liable, though it often affects sporting dogs. The 

 parts affected appear very hot and sore, and the dog has 

 difiiculty in moving. 



The dog must be kept warm, and a purgative given, 

 plenty of water to drink, in which a little nitre should be 

 mixed. If the rheumatism attacks the back, put hot 

 flannels round him frequently, and if in the legs, rub in 

 Blliman's embrocation. A little Dover's powder, from 



3 to 10 grs. twice a day, may be given ; the diet low — no 

 meat — but keep up its strength, and, as the dog recovers, 

 give a tonic. 



Rickets 



This is a diseased condition of the bones, but principally 

 attacking the fore legs. It is a disease peculiar to puppies, 

 and they get very emaciated, with ribs and hip bones 

 prominent, legs bandy and swollen. 



A course of Parrish's chemical food and cod-liver oil, 

 half a teaspoonful of the former and a dessert-spoonful 

 of the latter mixed, and given after feeding. Bathe the 

 legs twice a day with Tidman's sea-salt dissolved in cold 

 water. 



Spratts' bone-meal mixed with the food is very excellent 

 and a little lime-water mixed with milk. 



Skin Disease. See iVIange 



