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tion and disinfectants. Prof. Friedberger remarks that by in¬ 
oculation with attenuated virus, which produces a mild attack, 
an animal can be rendered immune for several years. In no 
disease does hygienic methods and good care show such good 
results as in distemper of the dog. Disinfect the discharges, 
especially of the respiratory passages and alimentary canal ; 
sprinkle surroundings and bedding with crude carbolic acid, 
5 per cent., or creolin solution (gm. 32.00 to water, 1 litre). 
There is no medicament that will abort a,n attack or which is 
a specific. We must treat the conditions that exist. I11 a mild 
attack good food, milk, raw eggs, chopped lean beef, clean cold 
water. Disinfect the alimentary canal as nearly as possible by 
administering hydrargyri chloride mitis, 0.006, every two 
hours, until free passage of bowels takes place; quinia, 0.200, 
every four hours. These remedies act together as antiseptics 
and antipyretics, whilst calomel is also a laxative and quinia a 
tonic. If there is pain give pul vis ipecacuanha et opii 0.200, 
or catnphora monobromata, 0.065. 
Either will relieve the pain and act as a sedative, as well as 
to help to keep up the strength. If the animal is extremely . 
languid strychnia, 0.001, hypodermically. Dust skin lesions 
with 
It Zinci oxide, 
Pulv. rad. indis floris. aa 2.00 
Pulv. amyli, 64.00 
Sig. Dusting powder. 
To loosen secretions inhalations of steam from hot water, to 
which has been added thymol or eucalyptus oil. Allow no dif¬ 
fusible stimulants ; clothe warm ; plenty of fresh air, taking 
care to avoid exposure. 
If intestinal parasites are present remove them by giving 
Tceniafuge. It Kamala, 
Orleoresin aspidium, aa 1.00 
Fast for twenty-four hours before giving the taeniafuge and follow in 
six hours with ol. olivae, 32.00. 
Ascarides. It Santoninum, 0-133 
Res. podophyllin, 065 
M. Sig. One morning and night for three days. 
Oxyuris . Enemas of solution of quassia or vinegar. 
