SOME COMMON AILMENTS 



I AM making no pretence of entering upon a 

 learned disquisition on the many diseases to 

 which canine flesh is heir, but I propose to set 

 down a few observations upon the commonest 

 ailments, and to indicate simple forms of 

 treatment. It is almost worth having sick- 

 ness in one's kennel in order to value the 

 increased sympathy and attachment that 

 spring up between master and patient. A 

 dog is a sensitive, highly-strung organism, 

 capable of appreciating to the full any 

 affection that may be bestowed upon him. 

 A good home nurse is sure to succeed 

 with dogs, for the common sense of the sick- 

 room may with advantage be carried to the 



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