SF427 < o ■^t bV ^"^ .*:^i^ Qi »• ^^ V ^' <. O m % :4. «» ^ o > 0*9* "^ *> ^ ^0^ 1^. 4 o "^o .^ ^^ ^ - ^ ^ -<& .^^. ^1 ^ -J.^ - V2^ r^ ^ o % t. iiiiKiiiiiliiiiiiiii tiiiiiiiiniiilill!li:!iili:iii Iiiiitiiisiiiit iiililii', THE DOG. i -Jf ■ = MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH, I TREATMENT IN DISEASE. I ■^^^^^B^H PRESENTED BY DR. S. K. JOHNSON, Chitf Surgeon, New York Veterinary Hospital, 117 W. 2sth St., near 6th Ave., NEW YORK CITY. Telephone : 1885 Madison Square. iiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiii iiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiliiiiliiiiiiiii itiiii TWO COPIES pEoEiVt^i '. L lUrary of CoHgro8% Office of the FEB 151900 ogiater of Copyright Sk ■ 7/ 56G25 Cop3Tight. 1900, by DR. S. K. JOHNSON. SECOND copy. ■ flllM-IIIIIIKIIIIMII < llllllllllllHI Ill lIlllllllMlilllHIIIIIIMIMIIIIII'j INDEX. PAGE. Administration of Me- dicine 15 Asthma 30 Blotch 18 Brushing 13 Canker of the Ear 26 Care of the Sick U Colds 32 Constipation 35 Coughs.. 32 Diarrhoea 35 Disinfectants 14 Distemper 22 I Dyspepsia 10 j Ear Diseases 26 Eczema 18 Epilepsy 28 Exercise 12 I Eye Diseases 34 ! Feeding 10 Fits 28 Fleas ... 16 Food 10 PAGE. Grooming 13 Indigestion 10 Kennels 13 Lameness 36 Letter Department ... 40 Lice 16 Lumbago 33 Mange 18 Medicine, How to give. 15 Nursing 14 Parasites 16 Prefatory Note 7 Red Mange 19 Rheumatism 3 J Special Notice 40 Soap 16 Surfeit 19 Ticks 16 Veterinary Advice 36 Vomiting 35 Washing 13 Water 12 Worms — , ,.,,. fii ■ MIIIIMMI I Illllllllllllllllll I Mil 1 1 1 1 1 ■ I ■ 1 1 ■ I ■ 1 1 f DR. JOHNSON'S DOG REMEDIES. -«•^- Mange and Eczema Cure. ^ — Contains no poisoi acts mildly and quickly, and radically cures all forms skin diseases. Including internal treatment, 50 cents \ bottle. — Postage, 21 cents extra. Distemper Cure. „ ^. .^. ^ , ^ —For the cure of Distemper, Innuen loss of flesh and reduction of fever. In cases of fe\ there is an immediate reduction of temperature and c be given with safety to act simply as an antipyretic a febrifuge when occasion is necessary. Jftl.OO per bottle Postage, 17 cents extra. Canker Cure. ..... . ... rn ^ —A reliable cure for all forms of Lank 50 cents per bottle. — Postage, 8 cents extra. Vermifujce. _ ,. ^ , r ^ . n — Immediate relief and cure tor all vaneti of Stomach, Intestinal and Tape Worms. 50 cents p per bottle. — Postage, 6 cents extra. Fit Cure. — For the speedy cure of Fits and Convulsioi wnalever the cause. 50 cents per bottle. Postage, cents extra. Cousfli and Expectorant. ^ ^ ^ r., — For acute and Chron Coughs, Laryngitis, Bronchitis and Pneumonia. 50 cen per bottle. — Postage, 11 cents extra. Vegetable and Mineral Xonic. ^ t. ^■,-. ^■ —For Debilitatiii Diseases, loss of Appetite, and in Convalescence. cents per bottle. — Postage, 11 cents extra. Hye l^otion. — For all forms of Eye Diseases, Catarac Abscesses, Ulcers, etc., of the eyes. 50 cents per bottle. Postage, 8 cents extra. Blood Purifier. ,, , , . — Useful in over-heatejL conditions of th Blood, and wherever indicated, 50 cents per bottle.- Postage, 14 cents extra. L,inimeut. ^ ^ . . , >. . — tor Sprains, Bruises, Rheumatism and Pai lysis. 50 cents per bottle. —Postage, 14 cents extra. ■ ■IIIIIIIIIIIICIIIIIIIMIIIIMIIIIIIlnlllllllllllllllllllillillllllllllllllMlllilllllillltlllllM ■ IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMI Illllllllllllllllllllllltllllllllllllllllilllllllillllllllllltlllllllllllll DR. JOHNSON'S DOG REMEDIES. -<^^- kiiti-Constipatioii and l,iver l»ills— Excellent fn their action wherever indicated, especially on the liver. ■ 50 cents per bottle.— Postage, 4 cents extra. ligrestive PillS^Act quickly in all derangements of stomach, as Dyspepsia and Indigestion, They are great fat producers. 50 cents per bottle. — Postage, i cents extra. Lnti-Votuitlng- Pills^For the immediate relief of vomiting. 50 cents per bottle.— Postage, 4 cents extra. Marrhoea Pills^Servicable in Diarrhoea from v(rhat- ever cause. 50 cents per bottle. — Postage, i cents extra. HieumatiC rillS^Safe and speedy cure for Rheuma- tism and all rheumatic conditions. 50 cents per bottle. — Postage, 4 cents extra. Lstlima Tablets .—For the immediate relief and cure of Asthma. 50 cents per bottle. — Postage, 4 cents extra. Plea and Sliampoo Soap^The only Dog Soap on the market guaranteed to kill fleas. It surpasses all flea- killing preparations, and has no equal. It contains no poison, and if eaten by the Dog acts as a mild laxative The utmost care is taken in its manufacture, using only pure and rich oils. Besides killing fleas, it has a beneficia I action on the skin and coat of the Dog, making same smooth and glossy, and can be used all year around, as its shampooing, cleansing and disinfecting qualities are especially recommended. 35 cents per cake. These remedies can be obtained from your Druggist, at Off and Bird stores, and Sporting Goods dealers. Notify us nmediately if at places mentioned j'ou cannot obtain the imedies, and we will place same for sale at some Druggists I your vicinity. ) lllllllfl>llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllilillliilillll«MI|||lll|||IIIIMflMi>iii>MliiillMi«> GENERAL OFFICES OF NEW YORK VETERINARY HOSPITAL. PREFACE, HIS work is not intended as a com- plete treatise on the many and differ- ent diseases of the dog. It would be simply impossible in so short an edition to give full detail nor would it be practicable to give same. The author has refrained when possible from using technical phrases. The main object is to state principal symptoms in plain language 50 that the several diseases, etc., dogs are sub- jected to can be diagnosed and treated intelli- gently and promptly by any person. Having been for many years the consulting Veterinarian to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the author of this book desires to supplement the humane ivork in which the Society is engaged, by miti- gating in so far as he is able the troubles of our Canine friends when suffering ailments incident to their species. I The Canine departtnent of the New York Veterinary Hospital has been under the exclu- sive charge of canine specialists for the past 'if^hieen years and it is needless to state that uring that period an enormous number of dogs lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllllllltllllllllllllllllllllllllMIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIMI THE DOG. and cats have been treated. The success achieved in this department bears witness to the painstal^ing care, and the scientific and sl^illful attention given to this branch of the hospital. From the most trivial to the most serious cases, from the slightest to the most critical operations have been performed on dogs and cats. This immense experience, obtained by our specialists in the treatment of diseases, has resulted in the most perfect methods and remedies, which experience has proven to be the best, surest, and safest cure. The different and special diseases have been classified and proper reme- dies or specifics prepared to suit each case, so that at this date we are prepared to advise or prescribe for every curable disease with ^ ^^ SpeciJLCs, the same being compounded in Our Qi^x\ laboratory under the direct supervision of able chemists and veterinarians. IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMMIIIIIIIIIIIIKIIIIIIXKIIIIl!, THE NORMAL TEMPERATURE — PULSE — RESPIRATION. TEMPERATURE. {Per Rectum.') Ranges from 100^ to 102°. PULSE. {Taken at the Inside of Thigh.) Pulse at Birth, ranges from 130 to 160 beats per minute. Pulse during first three months ranges from 120 to 140 beats per minute. Pulse from three months to one year, ranges from 90 to 110 beats per minute. Pulse after one year of age, ranges from 70 to 90 beats per minute RESPIRATION. {Place Ear at either side of Chest.) Ranges from 15 to 20 per minute. The Temperaturet Pulse and Respiration should be taken when an animal is at rest. TO RESTRAIN A DOG. 9 Miiiiiiiiiiiiurrrmmxiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiikiiiiiitiiii 5 T H E D O G. I FOOD AND FEEDING. : l^^ogs have great digestive powers but diges- l tion is very slow, therefore one substantial meal : per day is all that is necessary, except those = animals performing work or having plenty of i exercise, to which two meals per day can be : given safely. The food should be nutritious and i wholesome, — preserves, candies, biscuits and § sweetmeats are injurious and hard to digest and i should never be given for fear of causing indi- 5 gestion and dyspepsia. You m^y kill by kind- : ness, in feeding contrary to these directions. : A dog should receive his meal at a regular hour : every day, — noon time is the best hour for : feeding, those animals receiving one meal per : day, morning and evening to those receiving two : meals per day, and don't permit the animal tc : exercise immediately before or after feeding ar : the process of digestion will be interfered with. : It is difficult to state the amount of food an = animal requires, you must watch and use your : own judgment. Our method is, viz. : to never = give a dog more food than he can partake of at i one time, a dog will not eat to excess, therefore = if he be given too much, a quantity of the food ■ ••■■• iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiritiiit'iKii'ii 10 T H li; D O G. : will remain, — in giving his next meal we reduce = the qu-'.nt.ty and only give the amount he = really consumed in his trial meal, we have in = this w?.y very simply found out the eating = capacity of the dog. — The rules here given per- = tain omy to dogs in health, sick dogs require = small quantities of food at short intervals, whilst = healthy animals require substantial meals at = long intervals — 12 to 24 hours. = Dogs are carniverous animals, and meat is = dog's natural food, — it should never be given in \ large quantities to such dogs who have little exer- = cise, as house and toy-dogs, and above all should | never be given in a raw state ; we have found \ that stale bread, biscuit, milk, oatmeal and | vegetables, mixed with meat, makes the most \ wholesome diet for dogs over four months of ; age, for puppies under four months we recom- i mend milk and crackers, with an occasional i bone, after the meat has been scraped off. i Bones are essential to the dogs economy, as \ I they not only supply phosphorous, but cleanse i 1 the teeth and aid digestion by the animal chew- - ing upon them and increasing salivation, — they should be given after feeding, as the animal is not so apt to swallow them, as food, thereby causing intestinal and stomach diseases, as gastritis and inflammation of the bowels. Have the bones (•ittiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiaiiiiiiioiaii ■■■■■■■■iiiiiiiiii ■iiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiit 11 ■ ■■■•■■■■■mil!! Ill liiiiiii III mil iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiii I II iiiiiii,,i,,,,,ii,, ,111111,1111,, THE DOG. very large and hard, making breaking or swal- lowing impossible. Never try to force a healthy dog to eat, when an animal refuses food it is an indication of some abnormality, and our speci- fics should he consulted. WATER ^.^["hould be given in abundance as it assists the different functions of the body ; always have a quantity within the animals reach that he may partake thereof at will. EXERCISE. ^§)ne of the essentials to a dog's health is exercise. As in human, out-door exercise di- verts the mind, and allows the lungs to breathe the vital oxygen. To young and growing dogs it is indispensable, it gives health, spirit, and form to the body, assists digestion and assimila- tion of food and relaxes the bowels. By carry- ing the dog in arms, or driving him about in a carriage, having him out for the so-called " airing" does not constitute exercise. As pre- viously stated, do not exercise immediately after feeding or on a full stomach. • ^■llillllil "■■••'•••MlllllilllllliliilllllllllilliillililllllllllllllllllllilMiiiiiiiiiiiiii 12 illlllllllllllMIIIIIIIIIMIIIilllllll"! IMIIIIIIIIIIIIfllMlllllltllllllllllllllll T HE DOG. WASHING AND GROOMING. ^^jj§|^ ashing is undoubtedly beneficial when in- dulged in moderately, — it is a mistake to bathe your dog daily thinking it is requisite, as in many instances it causes canker and oftimes deafness. Dogs having long hair require ablu- tions more frequently than short-haired dogs, — once a week is about correct, of course this depends upon the way the animal is groomed, and where he is housed. The water should be luke warm and use Our Shainpoo and Flea S(?aj>v/e\\ rubbed in; permit the lather to remain on for a few minutes and then rinse in cold water, — rub dry in warm room free from drafts and allow brisk exercise. Grooming is neces- sary where cleanliness and a fine coat is desired it also prevents matting in long-haired dogs. KENNELS. (J^IIIhe kennels should be dry, warm, and sunny. Cleanliness should be established above all. pedding can consist of either straw, excelsior, jjine shavings or sawdust. House dogs may be made comfortable upon a rug or mat placed on ihe floor, all out-door kennels should be elevated ii least six inches from the ground and have (roper drainage. fflllllllllll ■fllllilllllllllllllllllllllClllllllllllllllllllllllltllllllllllOMIIIIII 13 ■ ■■■■■iiiiMiiiiiiii-iii>iiMiii:iiiiiiiiiii THE DOG. DISINFECTION. isinfection of kennels is impefative if you wish your dogs to be free from odor, healthy and clean. — It prevents disease. A solution made by dissolving one ounce oiOur Flea Sou/ in a pail of hot water makes an excellent and non-poisonous parasitisite and disinfectant. We recommend the disinfecting preparations of the West Disinfecting Co. of New York. — They have been found superior to all other similar deodorizing agents. NURSING AND CARE OF THE SICK. '^irst. remove or isolate the patient from all other animals, if the disease be contagious or not, the apartment in which he is kept should be warm, sunny and free from drafts, be regular in the administration of medicine. — If animal refuses food he must be coaxed and tempted to eat with palatable food, or if necessary food must be forced down in order to sustain vitality. Food should be light, easily digestible and highly nutritious, — broth, eggs, milk, wines and brandies when indicated are advisable in small quantities. i iiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiaiiaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiifiiiiii:E(|. 14 ii IIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIKIIIItTIIIII THE DOG. HOW TO ADMINISTER MEDICINE. -^n some cases this is a difficult and trouble- some process, simply because judgment is neg- lected; it requires no strength and you must have a little patience. The following directions will assist you. ^'^ "^'''^ //// "^- /^'7.'./V;-._You can often disguise the presence of medicines by placing it in small pieces of meat or some deli- cacy, throw same to animal, which he will bolt or swallow without chewing. Another way is to take animal upon the lap, between the knees or idministration of Fluidf Administ Vi 4L r'afion ol Pills or Powderr Binder the left arm, the mouth is then opened by Placing hand over lips on each side and pressing ^me between the teeth, (thereby avoid being Mtten) , elevate the head and drop the pill or owder as far back on the tongue as possible, immediately close the mouth and hold it so, if |he dog then refuses to swallow, compress the liostrils and he will be forced to. — The same ■■■IIIIMIIIIII)lllllllill«Sllllililllllllllllll>ll>>l>>>lllllll>l>lll>ll>>>>>l>>ll<>>llllllll 15 ;fillllllllllllllllllllM nil Mil Mill mill IMIIIIMIMIIIIIIIIIMIHIIIII Mill III! ■!•■■■■••■ I T H E D O G. I directions apply to large dogs, only they are per- I mitted to stand on the floor. — To give Fluids i I Place animal in same position as above, — from I the angle of the mouth draw away the lip so as i to make a pocket or funnel and into the pocket i thus formed pour the medicine, holding the I head erect until the animal swallows. Tasteless I medicine may be given in soup or broth. I FLEAS AND LICE. ^vleas and lice are the pests of dog life, — they are more abundant in hot wheather and increase' very rapidly. Fleas are peculiarly constructed and void of wings, their principal attack are hairy animals; their limbs are so constructed that they can leap at will a great distance. They have three pairs of legs, the third or last pair passing from in front backward are very large, and it is from these they possess their leaping power. We have been experimenting for years and have at last discovered a remedy which we can positively recommend for the destruction of fleas, lice and vermin on dogs and cats, viz.: ^^> Johnsons Flea Soap. The bedding, lounging and sleeping places should be thoroughly sat urated with a 5 per cent solution of the soap| ■ IIIIIIIIIIMIIIIMIIM ■IIIIMIIIIilllllllllllliMillMIIMklMIIMMOOI'lll'llll""" ' 16 l\ THE DOG. (1 oz. soap to a pint of hot water) and we guaran- tee a permanent relief from this troublesome pest. Owners may possibly find several days after washing, upon close examination, fleas again on their dogs, this is due to the fact that the fleas in the house or bedding have not been thoroughly exterminated, and it is for this reason we ask you to spray the bedding, etc., used by the dog. Full directions for use will be found on every package of soap. MANGE AND ECZEMA. J^he term mange is generally used to denote any diseased condition of the skin which causes loss of hair and itching. MANGE affecting the canine race is of two varieties,— /7^///^;//,,,. ./«./ Sarcoptic. Both are contagious and are generally confounded Vfith various other non-contagious skin diseases as eczema, psoriasis, erysipelas, etc. Man^^c ^^ caused by a parasite and is therefore contagious. Eczema ^^ caused by a constitutional derange- ment occuring from injudicious food, too much meat, a diseased condition of the di- gestive organs, lack of exercise and mostly from the application of lotions and liniments contain- 18 IIIIUIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIililiiilliilillll THE DOG. ing corrosive sublimate, carbolic acid, etc., in rare cases eczema is caused by fleas. SARCOPTIC MANGE. Symptoms. Intense itching, you will observe that the skin of the affected part presents red spots or points that look like flea bites, these points soon become pustules and break and a watery fluid exudes which forms thick crusts that fall off and cause a loss of hair, the animal scratches these spots violently causing wounds. This disease may cover the entire body if not treated as soon as noticeable. FOLLICULAR MANGE. Symptoms. Inthis variety the parasite is deeply buried in the skin and is therefore not as contagious as sarcoptic mange. You will at first notice small rounded elevations that burst and exude a thick puss, the skin is chapped and thick, the itching is not as severe as in the sarcoptic variety. The disease first affects the skin of the head and may ex_ tend backward, sometimes covering the entire body. ECZEMA. This disease is also known as " red mange" or ''blotch," — it resembles eczema, tetter, or scald, affecting young children and in- fants. There are two forms of eczema in the dog. — 1st, that which is seen about the head and 19 UiiiMiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiimiiiiimiiiiMiiin uiiiimm'"""""""""" : THE DOG. back (along the spine), and 2nd that which mani- fests itself on the abdomen, under the arms, and between the thighs. This latter form is com- monly called "red mange." The symptoms of both forms are, redness of the skin, formation of pimples, which rupture, intense itching and loss of hair, causing nudeness of the parts. When an animal has once contracted eczema, there is a liability of reoccurence, and therefore we re- commend Our Vegetable and Mineral Tonic to be given for at least one month after attack, to thoroughly cleanse the blood and avoid reoccur- ence. Treatment of Mange and Eczema — To be brief, we can simply recommend the formula which we have used for years on thousands of cases, affecting a cure in each and every case beyond doubt. This formula, or combination of drugs is contained in our infallible Mange and Eczema Cure. We guarantee this preparation to radically cure all forms of mange and eczema if used faithfully with the internal remedy. It is advisable to first regulate the bowels by giv- ing Our Anti-Constipation Fills. Allow the animal plenty of exercise, feed lightly and regularly, and our preparation, if adhered to according to directions on each botde, will positively effect a cure. ■ill IIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIilllllMIIIIIIIIMIMIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIillllllllllilllilillll 20 iiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiDMiiisiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiMiiaiiiiii THE D O t». 5 DISTEMPER. = "CSLnder this heading it is impossible to give a = complete treatise of this disease, this article [ being intended only as a short synopsis to enable \ owners in making a correct diagnosis. : Everybody, from doctor down to kennel keeper, i have, as they imagine, some wonderful cure for I this disease, which may account for the great I percentage of death from distemper. The dis- I ease is curable if treated timely and correct, and I we will in this, as in other diseases, give you the I benefit of our extensive practice, by placing upon I the market Our Distempe}- Cure, which v/e are \ ever ready to vouch for. = Di^fonpe)- is a contagious disease and re- i sembles typhus fever in man, its principal attack : are dogs under one year of age, but older dogs 5 are not exempt. The disease is caused, accord- : ing to the latest scientific investigations, by i germs. The conditions that favor distemper E are [changeable or damp weather, bad food, i improper sanitary surroundings, and neglected : colds causing exhaustion. The principal cause = being contagion from other animals which he i may come in contact with, as at bench, dog 5 shows, etc. I Disteinper is not a necessary disease, as many ■■(•■■lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllidlllllllltllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllllllllllllMI 22 itiiiiiiiii iiiiiMiMi iiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii itiiir THE DOG. suppose, many animals pass through life with- out being subjected to it. Sv/iiMo/us — -^"^"^^1 refuses food, vomits, is constipated or has diarrhoea, fever about 103 degrees, pulse rapid and quick, great thirst, the nose is hot and dry, severe chills, husky and deep cough, discharge from eyes and nose, the membranes of eyes are red and inflamed, fits and convulsions, ulcers of the eyes, skin erup- tions, and in severe cases paralysis, jj^g ^ j^5 g^^^ convulsions must not be confounded with those that are caused by worms and teething, ^^^ ^^^ easily differentiate by all the other symptoms being observable. The Complications o^ ^^s- temper are almost too numerous to mention, among them are bronchitis, pneumonia, bloody diarrhoea, and worst of all chorea or St. Vitus dance, which in the majority of cases is incur- able. Treatmc72t — ^" ^^^^' ^^ ^^ other contagious diseases, the distempered dog must immediately be removed from all canine companions, and placed in a comfortable, warm and well ven- tilated compartment or kennel, and our infor- mation on nursing and care of the sick followed as closely as possible. We advise Q^/y Vermi- fi,,.^'^o be resorted to, to ascertain and make sure that the dog has not worms, as these are debili- ■ ■iiiiiiiiiaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiixiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiKiiiiKiKtiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriir 28 lilMllllllllllllllllllltlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll,,,,, THE DOG. tating and worrisome to a sick animal. Our Eye Lotion is next recommended to protect tlie eyes from ulcers and other complications. Our Distemper Cure has stood the test for years and if timely resorted to will not fail in effecting a speedy cure. When the animal shows im- provement, and is convalescent, there is nothing that will build up the system so quickly SiSpur Vegetable and Mineral Tonic. Food should be of a stimulating and nutritious nature. WORMS. ^!m„ orms in dogs produce more deaths than all other causes combined, and unless one is a very close observer, the symptoms arising from worms may be passed unnoticed and their dead- ly work progress without their presence being suspected. Their presence give rise to gastric disturbances, fits, convulsions and death. Most dogs, during some period of their lives, are troubled with worms, and their favorite loca- tions are the stomach and intestines. The varieties of intestinal parasites, or worms, are many. Tape and round worms are most com- mon. The roundworms are of a pale red or pinkish color, taper at ends, and are from 1 to 8 inches long. Tape worms are white and are composed of sections, are flat and indefinite ^■■Mlllilllllllllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll Illllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll 24 •■■•■■llllllllillIIIIIIIIIII'IIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIII>>lll>l>>>lllllll>IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII£ THE DOG. as to length. In trying to eradicate the tape- worm, it is essential to remove the head, for as lon^ as this portion remains, growth will continue, — be persistent therefore in adminis- tration of Our Vermifuge^ if you desire thorough eradication. Worms, or rather the ova or eggs of worms, are received in puppies through their mother's milk, or from dogs walking through or licking effete material from a dog with worms. Symptoms. — Emaciated condition, diarrhoea, or constipation, colicy pains, increase of appetite, or just the reverse, swelling of the abdomen, pale membranes, rough coat, break- ing out of the skin, loss of hair, cough, the nose hot and dry, convulsions, fits, bad odor from the mouth, — animal licks hind parts and drags him- self in a sitting position upon the ground. Treatment. — Almost everything under the sun, from powdered glass down to iron filings have been tried — poor dogs — for the cure of worms. Ancient treatment was very severe and killed more than cured. Our Vermifuge is a specific, — it does not contain poisons, is per- fectly harmless, and acts very mild, quick and is sure death to all varieties of worms. Ii^ the absence of worms in the stomach or intestinal ■ ■■lllllllllllll)lllill(lllllll>aaKH»»H»flfllllllllllllillil(lllllll>>>ll>lllll"I"MI>*""ll>^ 25 -• fflllllllllllllllllllllllllllllltllllllllllllllltlllllllllllllllMllftllllllllllllllllllllii I THE DOG. i — E canal it does not irritate, as other remedies, it j simply acts as a laxative and does not harm j whatsoever. Give Vermifuge q^ ^^i empty E stomach, and repeat dose in a few days, to be \ sure of thorough eradication. See directions on E each bottle for further information. i INTERNAL CANKER OF THE EAR. : Is an inflammation of the inner part of the : ear, or the passages leading to the ear proper I EXTERNAL CANKER,_attacks the mar- E gin or edge of the ear flap. If either form is E neglected the inflammation will spread, become E deep-seated, involve the cartilage and bones of E the ear, causing abscesses and deafness. This E disease should be treated soon as noticed, when E cure is easily effected, — if you neglect treat- E ment it makes it difficult to cure, and the E results are serious. This condition is mostly E seen among long-eared and haired dogs, on E account of filth accumulating inside the flap of E ear unseen by owner. : Causes of Internal Canker.^ Wet and cold E injudicious feeding, over-heating or too stimulat- I ing food, filth collecting in the ear, permitting the lllllilllliailllilllllllllllllilllllllllll 26 IIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIilllllllllllllMllllllilllllllllllll THE DOG. ears to remain damp and wet after bathing, and from impurities in tlie blood, wliicli is proven by the disease being associated with eczema, ^.v- tcnial canker is caused by bruises to the flap of the ear. Symptoms. — There is a repeated shaking of the head, flapping of the ears and scratching, \ the inside of the ear is red, inflamed, swollen, i hot and painful to the touch, an offensive dark- i colored discharge comes from the ears, and i itching is intolerable. The animal rubs his ears i along the ground, rolls about and cries pitifully, j '1 THE CANKER CAP. Treatment.— C\\2S\ge and decrease the diet, operate the bowels by giving Our Anti-Constipa- tion Cure, — moderate exercise. Thoroughly cleanse the ears, morning and evening, with warm water applied with a feather, cotton-wool, 27 THE DOG. or soft sponge, then dry and apply Ouk Canket Cure, as per directions. Internally, — give Our Blood Purifier in conjunction with Our Digestive remedy. It is essential to keep the ear from being scratched, in order to secure success and rapidity of cure, — for this purpose a cap (made ' of linen) should be placed over the animal's head and tied under the throat, as per illustra- tion. fn External Canker wash the sore spots with warm water and apply the Canker Cure night and morning. Be persistent in your treatment, as in some cases, from neglect, recovery is slow. FITS— EPILEPSY je of often occurence , especially in dogs under one year of age. They occur unexpectedly and last a variable period. They may be of a pro- longed muscular contraction or may consist of alternate contractions and relaxations. The animal quivers, falls, froths from the mouth, loses consciousness and struggles violently,— as stated, they may last fromi a few minutes to an indefinite time, — when the fit subsides there is a partial return of consciousness, and the animal lies quiet in an exhausted state, or darts off in ■■•■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii 28 THR DOG. some unknown direction, knocking his head and snapping as he runs, and will be found in some out-of-the-way place, possibly miles from the attack, in a panting and very weak condition. Those not versed in canine medicine will shout " mad dog," and many a poor animal is thus unnecessarily destroyed. G/z/vr. — Teething, worms, exhausting and debilitating diseases, constipation, nervous ex- citement, bad food, indigestion, and bruises to the head, — Bitches from nursing puppies, and from the poisons of certain diseases, as dis- temper. Treat?7ient. — During the fit nothing can be done except preventiug animal injuring himself Ascertain, if possible, the cause and remove the same. If due to worms there is nothing So quick and efficacious as Our Vermifuge ; if from indigestion or stomach troubles, first give Oin Anti-Co7istipaHon Cure and then Our Digestivf Remedy ; if from nervous excitement or from causes unknown, we recommend Our Fit Cure ASTHMA. 5Es a congestion of the mucous membrane of the bronchial tubes, seen mostly in old dogs who 50 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiia*aiiiiii«iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii(9iii'fkE;B THE t)OG. have been pampered and highly fed. Asthma may be hereditary, due to indigestion, or caused by the sudden changes of temperature, fat around the heart and pressing on the tubes, from the inhalation of dust or gases, and the presense of parasites in the bronchial tubes. Symptoms. — A wheezing sound is plainly heard when the animal breathes, breathing is difficult and labored, especially so after exercise or exertion, — and a dry and husky cough which may cause vomiting. Treatment. — If due to indigestion regulate the diet, feed once a day, and give Our Anti- Constipation Cure to act upon the liver and digestive organs — exercise moderately. Asthma, due to other causes, may be success- fully treated by administering Our Asthma Cure, which, as yet, has not failed to relieve and positively cure the most troublesome and serious cases. If the coughing is steady and continu- ous, immediate relief can be procured by giving an emetic, consisting either of mustard, hot water and salt, or of a teaspoonful of Ipecac. In convalesence, resort to Our Digestive Remedy or Our Vegetable and Alineral Tonic, as the case requires. 31 •tiiiilr«n»»«»« ( 35 THE DOG. Our Diarrhoea Specific or Fills will be effica cious. LAMENESS. yW^jay be due to damp and cold conditions, anc is quickly relieved by Our Liniment, which i; par excellent in this condition, in conjunctioi with the Blood Purifier. The Liniment v also sold in goodly quantities at our Hospita to human . beings, who praise it highly for it: bencCiCiai effects in Rheumatism, Lumbago Lameness, Sprains and Bruises, and have com- monly named it Horse Liniment. CORRESPONDENCE ^s solicited, and advice will be cheerfull> given gratis where Our Remedies j^i^y not have effected a positive cure, as complications ir! disease are often found, and especially where the owner might err in making a positive diagnosis as to the true disease or ailments, as many diseases have the same symptoms in common, but require different treatment. Our desire is to assist the purchaser of Otir Kemedtes and Specifics, ^nd to effect a positive cure, which we guarantee, if used as directed and where indicated. .>lltllllllllllll|fMlllllilllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllilll*IIIMI|lllllll»*lll*'MI>llll""' 36 o o X o < CL, o Q u S H Oi < w a a z 3 o u IIIIIIIMIIMIIIIKIIIIII III I ri 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 ■ I It 11 1 11 1 1 1 11 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 ■ 1 1 ■ i I ■ u ill 1 1 ■ 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Chloro = Naptholeum. The Best Antiseptic Dog Wash* c3g^J?§!!t=. «, c^^:?^to Healing Cleansing to the mW^m to the Hide. ^j^imZt ^^ Hair. '^^^:::xsjt=' ^! 1^^^^ •=Q^5ig>^ See that this TRADE MARK. appears on every package. Most R sliable Cure for iviaisioe: Sure Death to Fleas and other Parasites The Standard Disinfectant for Kennels. Used and recommended by the leading Veterinary Institutions of the United States F»RICKS: Bottles, 25c. Qt. Cans, 65c. Gallons, $1.50 Special Prices in larger quantities. 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