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THE VETERINARY SCIENCE 
Observe carefully cleanliness, good and proper food, regu- 
larity in feeding, plenty of exercise and pure, fresh air. 
9. Mammitis. 
Causes. — Mammitis is the result of separating the pups 
from the mother too soon after whelping. This may be neces- 
sary because of disease or death of the pups, or it may be the 
result of indiscretion of the owner. Exposure to cold or an 
injury may cause it. 
Symptoms. — There is soreness and a red appearance of 
the milk glands. The secretion of milk is curdled and in 
severe cases may be tinged with blood or pus. Abscesses 
may form and break. High fever and loss of appetite always 
accompany mammitis. 
Treatment. — When possible, if the bitch can be induced 
to accept, allow a pup to suck. Give 
Epsom Salts 2 drams. 
Bicarbonate of Soda ^ teaspoonful. 
Mix in a little lukewarm water and give *:wice a day 
until the bowels are well relaxed. Bathe the milk glands 
thoroughly twice a day with warm water, wipe dry and apply 
g^oose oil. 
Should abscesses form lance them when ready and fol- 
low the same treatment as outlined above. 
