DOGS, CATS AND POULTRY 
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Bathe the parts twice a day with lukewarm water, wipe dry 
and apply the white liniment. 
7. Rheumatic Fever. 
This is merely a very severe attack of rheumatism ac- 
companied by much fever. Follow the treatment outlined 
in Section 6 and keep the diet rigidly free from meat. 
8. Fits or Convulsions. 
Fits are of three kinds, according to the cause and or- 
gans affected. 
Causes. — 1. Apoplectic fits are the result of brain trouble 
and usually result in sudden death. 
2. Epileptic fits are the result of cutting teeth or some 
other violent irritation. 
3. Ordinary fits are the result of some digestive derange- 
ment — worms, constipation, diarrhoea, etc. 
Symptoms. — In the first of these the dog suddenly falls, 
lies quietly, does not froth at the mouth and breathes heav- 
ily until death comes. 
Frothing at the mouth and grinding of the teeth are two 
symptoms always present in epileptic fits. 
Frothing and grinding may not be present in ordinary 
fits. 
Treatment. — Nothing can be done effectively for apo- 
plexy. 
A hot bath will often relieve epileptic fits in pups if 
caused by cutting teeth. If necessary give an injection of 
Warm Water ..j.. 6 tablespoonfuls. 
Ether 6 drops. 
This usually proves effective. In addition give 
Bromide of Potassium 2 grains. 
twice a day for a couple of weeks. 
