INFLAMMATION OF THE LUNGS. 
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and precautionary measures ought to be adopted. The 
cough which precedes distemper is always accompanied by 
dulness, and cold shiverings, with wasting of the flesh ; and 
it is always dry and short in its character. Still there is 
little perceptible diminution in his appetite. For this, the 
following may be given with great advantage 
Febrifuge antimonial powder 6 grains, 
Powdered nitre . . 8 grains, 
Lintseed-tea . . 1 gill. 
A cough arising from a cold is distinguished from that con¬ 
nected with the distemper by its shortness and frequency. 
If it is very severe, bleeding will be necessary, after which 
give from one to three grains of emetic tartar, according to 
the size of the dog. 
Sometimes cough is occasioned by worms ; when this is 
the case, the coat stares, and the breath is very fetid. When 
this is suspected, it must be treated as recommended for 
worms, under its proper head. 
INFLAMMATION OF THE LUNGS. 
This is occasioned by colds, and many dogs die of it. It 
is a complaint which, with the canine species, is very rapid 
in its effects; and, therefore, must be speedily attended to. 
Symptoms. —An animal labouring under this malady holds 
up his head, as if to give him more freedom in breathing , 
the pulse is much accelerated, with an oppressed beating of 
the heart. 
Remedies. —The first remedy is bleeding, and that rather 
copiously ; and a blistering mixture well rubbed in about 
the region of the lungs and chest generally. Then give the 
following mixture :— 
