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DISEASES OF DOGS. 



breath is hot ; the mouth and nose are di-y and hot ; the eyes are red 

 and inflamed ; the tongue is parched ; the pulse is weak and con- 

 siderably increased ; the discharge from the nose gradually becomes 

 thick and copious, and there is often violent sneezing. 



The patient should be placed in a tolerably warm room where 

 there is a fire, and if a kettle with a long spout be kept boiling so 

 that the steam is distributed through the apartment, it will prove 

 very beneficial to the dog. The fireplace will also ensure ventila- 

 tion, which is always important. In the first instance give to a 

 201b. dog 3gr. of true James's powder, and foz. of castor oil as a 

 mild laxative. For food, give broth or porridge. 



Fig. 9. CoAi FOR SrcK Dog. 



Where there is an accumulation of phlegm, and the animal 

 endeavours to dislodge it, give a dessertspoonful to a tablespoonful 

 of ipecacuanha wine, to act as an emetic. This will gi'eatly relieve 

 the patient. If the cough is troublesome, give from a dessert- 

 spoonful to a tablespoonful of the following mixture twice a day :— 

 Liquor morphise mur., 2dr. ; spirit of ether sulp. co., 2dr. ; tincture 

 of camphor co. , 3dr. j ipecacuanha wine, Idr. ; water to 3oz. . Or 3gr. 

 to 5gr. of benzoic acid will relieve the cough. Apply hot linseed 

 poultices to the chest and sides, and always place a coat upon the 

 dog (Fig. 9). 



