CHAPTER X. 
DISEASES AND TREATMENT OF CATS. 
1. Invalid Cats. 
1. Cleanliness is just as necessary in the treatment of 
cats as in the treatment of any other animal. They are by 
nature scrupulously clean in their habits, so that if given a 
chance will require little attention in this respect. A box 
containing a little dry earth is all that is necessary, placed 
where it is easily accessible. The contents should be 
changed frequently and the cat house thoroughly disinfected 
with sulphur fumes at stated periods. A little flowers of 
sulphur sprinkled on the bedding and among the hair of the 
cat's fur will keep away lice, fleas, etc. 
2. Giving medicine to a cat is not an easy matter, and 
requires patience and tact. It can be done in much the 
same manner as that outlined for dosing a dog, to which 
you are referred. 
3. Feeding invalid cats is quite a simple matter. The 
stomach is a pretty sure guide, together with the one pre- 
caution that the diet should be light, easily digested and 
nutritious. 
4. Kittens, when weaned, should be fed frequently — four, 
five or six times a day. Milk or milk and bread is a good 
diet. Slightly cooked or raw meat with bread is good for 
older cats. There are also prepared foods of good quality 
that may be obtained from reliable dealers, 
2. Cat Diseases. 
Cats . are very sensitive and show signs of being ill 
more noticeably than do most other domestic animals. 
Symptoms. — Generally speaking, the most noticeable 
symptoms are loss of appetite, dry scurfy coat, and a hot, 
dry condition of the nose. During the time such symptoms 
are noticed, there is a tendency to be alone, preferably in 
some dark corner, where, unless in pain, most of the time 
is spent in sleep. When in pain the cat indicates its condi- 
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