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Seniors of the f>^cU. 
 
Dogs, 
 
 How TO Care for Them in Health and 
 Treat Them When III. 
 
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 1903. 
 
THE LIBRARY OF 
 CONGRESS. 
 
 Two Copies Received 
 
 JUN 19 1903 
 
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 I! LASS ^ XXo. No. 
 
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 COPY B. 
 
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CONTENTS. 
 
 Dogs in Health, 9 
 
 Water, 9 
 
 Food, 12 
 
 Sleeping Quarters, ... • H 
 
 Homoeopathic Medicines, i5 
 
 Diseases of Dogs, 20 
 
 Materia Medica, 85 
 
 Index, 95 
 
We are two travellers, Roger and I. 
 
 Roger's my dog— come here you scamp ! 
 Jump for the gentleman— mind your eye ! 
 
 Over the table— look out for the lamp ! 
 The rogue is growing a little old ; 
 
 Five years we've tramped through wind and weather, 
 And slept out of doors when nights were cold ; 
 
 And ate and drank and starved together. 
 
 The Vas^abonds. Iroivbi'id^e. 
 
PREFACE. 
 
 There have been many books published, 
 large and small, on the treatment of the ills of 
 doo-s bnt none of them have been entirely sue- 
 cessful. Some are too large and too learned 
 for the average man and others too small and 
 meagre. Every owner of a dog has a greater 
 or less degree of affection for the animal, 
 probably greater as is shown by the rough, but 
 true, old maxim "never kick a dog unless you 
 can lick his master "—and would gladly cure 
 the dog when ill if he knew how and were 
 not put to too great an expense. For such 
 this book is designed— not for veterinarian but 
 for the people who own dogs. It does not re- 
 quire any very great degree of medical lore to 
 
8 Preface. 
 
 treat a sick dog and all that is requisite for the 
 treatment of a large majority of cases will be 
 found in this book plainly put and easily com- 
 prehended. A well-selected homoeopathic 
 remedy will act on a dog as on all animals, 
 with marvelous rapidity and with wonderful 
 benefit. The remedies cost but a trifle, and 
 those in the family medicine chest will answer 
 all purposes, as there is no need to give a horse, 
 dog or cow any "stronger" medicine than is 
 given to a baby. 
 
 Dr. Jas. T. Kent, of Chicago, has kindly re- 
 vised this work and added much original 
 matter to it. 
 
Voqs in r)caltb. 
 
 PERHAPS a very few preliminary remarks 
 on the treatment of dogs in health may 
 not be amiss here. Common sense, 
 backed by kindness, will pretty well cover the 
 whole ground in this particular; every one 
 should realize this, but every one does not think 
 of the matter in this light and it will do no 
 harm to call attention to it. A dog is to a 
 certain extent like a child, and a very little 
 kindness and thoughtfulness will go a long 
 ways with him. 
 
 Cdater. 
 
 For instance, reader, do you pay any atten- 
 tion to the subject of water for your dog? 
 
10 Dog's in Health. 
 
 Probably not; yet in tins respect with the 
 minimum of trouble to yourself you can give 
 your dog the greatest boon possible. The fol- 
 lowing personal experience illustrates the 
 point : 
 
 One summer, the writer was at a remote 
 seaside resort — far from the maddening crowd 
 and all that sort of thing. One day, two dogs 
 came trotting up on the porch wagging their 
 tails and generally conducting themselves as 
 though they had come to scrape acquaintance. 
 One was probably of the o-e/ii/s "cur" and we 
 afterwards gave him the name "Jack," the 
 other was a coach dog, left by his owner, and 
 he was in time known as "Spot." The writer 
 brought out a pan of good water and offered 
 it to his guests, and it was evident that they 
 appreciated the treat highly, for between them 
 they emptied the pan, though it held about a 
 
Dogs in Health. 11 
 
 quart. The next day both of them again ap- 
 peared, and after a tail-wagging greeting, went 
 over to the empty pan and then looked at their 
 entertainer in a reproachfully questioning 
 manner. The pan was at once refilled and 
 afterwards kept filled at all times. The 
 amount of water those two dogs drank was 
 simply astonishing. One very hot day they 
 both came rushing up on the porch, and Jack, 
 without waiting to greet his entertainer, went 
 for the pan at once and began drinking. Spot, 
 who though much larger was always a fol- 
 lower of the rather diminutive, tow-colored 
 Jack, stood by waiting his turn, but Jack did 
 not cease till he had emptied the pan, and it 
 had to be refilled for the other. In a very 
 short time the two dogs made the porch their 
 home. They were never given any food, 
 nothing but water, and certahily, as the 
 
12 Dogs in Health. 
 
 summer went on their condition materially 
 improved. It seemed to prove pretty conclu- 
 sively that to them the question of water was 
 of more importance than food. 
 
 food. 
 
 This must remain an open question as 
 breeders and dog experts differ on it widely. 
 Probably the common sense solution is to give 
 the dog a change in food when convenient. 
 Dogs are not gluttons, and a little wholesome 
 food contents them. As a rule, pet dogs are 
 fed too nnich. Puppies should be given a 
 diet of milk, varied with bread and milk, or 
 broth, and feed about once in three hours, un- 
 til old enough to eat meat. But on all these 
 points the owners of dogs are generally com- 
 petent to decide what is best. 
 
Took First Prize. 
 
14 Dogs in Health. 
 
 The bones, which dogs are fond of gnawing, 
 are not gnawed from hunger but for the lime 
 in them. The lime, it is affirmed by some 
 authorities, is necessary for the health of the 
 dog. The soft bones, such as the ribs of sheep 
 and the small joints are the best for young 
 dogs, as hard bones injure the teeth. 
 
 Sleeping Quarters. 
 
 When it is convenient the dog should have 
 a dry and comfortable place that he can feel is 
 his own for sleeping. Be assured the dog ap- 
 preciates such a comfortable place as much, 
 perhaps, as does a man. In summer it is not 
 needed so much, but in winter and during the 
 cold, raw seasons such a place is needed by 
 the dog:. 
 
Romocopatbic jVIcdicines. 
 
 HOMCEOPATHIC medicines are not 
 "specific" to anything save the disease 
 symptoms that are similar to those they 
 will cause in the healthy; hence, it is that in 
 carh disease almost any medicine may be called 
 for, as diseases are not entities but vary greatly 
 in different individuals, though called by the 
 same name. For example, one dog with a given 
 named disease may seek warmth, shivering at 
 any cold air, while another with the same dis- 
 ease, so far as the name goes, will seek cool 
 air. Certainly the same remedy will not suit 
 each case. 
 
 Strength. — Unless you are very familiar 
 
16 Homoeopathic Medicines. 
 
 with homoeopathic remedies, ask for the "reg- 
 ular strength," /. r., the third, in remedies 
 like .-lconitc\ etc., and the sixth, in others like 
 ArsoiiciiDi, etc. And always remember that 
 it is not the quantity of a drug that effects a 
 cure, but its Jionuvopathicity to the symptoms 
 of the disease. The prevalent idea that if an 
 infinitesimal dose will cure, a "stronger" one 
 will do the work better, and quicker, is a very 
 erroneous one. Arsciiiciini, or Arsenic, is a 
 grand remedy, but if you take it too strong 
 you get the poison effects. The sixth will give 
 all of the curative effects and none of the evil 
 effects. 
 
 Form of the Medicines. — Homoeopathic 
 remedies are prepared in several ways, /. c.^ in 
 pellet form, or as liquids or powders, and are 
 equally efficacious in any of these three forms; 
 use the form that is the most convenient. The 
 
Homoeopathic Medicines. 17 
 
 pellet form, as a rule, is preferable, as pellets 
 can be given dry on the tongue at any time. 
 
 Dose. — From 8 to 12 pellets, 5 drops of the 
 liquid, of the powder, as much as will lie on 
 the point of a pen-knife constitutes a dose, of 
 the three forms respectively. 
 
 Frequency of the Dose. — In cases that are 
 not acute give, as a general rule, from two to 
 three doses every twenty-four hours. In acute 
 cases a dose every two hours during the day is 
 sufficient. When there is visible improve- 
 ment, stop the medicine. 
 
 Keeping the Medicines. — Medicines should 
 be kept well corked and in a dry, dark place. 
 They may be purchased singly, but a case is to 
 be preferred, as when you have a case or a 
 medicine chest, you have them all and in one 
 place. If you have a family medicine chest 
 the medicines in it can be used, as there is no 
 2 
 
18 Homoeopathic Medicines. 
 
 difference between tliem and^^those used in 
 veterinary practice. 
 
 Administering the Medicines. — If given in 
 pellets, if the dog will not lick them from your 
 hand, open his mouth and drop them as far 
 back on the tongue as possible. If liquids are 
 used put the proper dose in a little water and 
 the dog will usually lap it up at once; if not, 
 open his mouth and put a spoonful of the 
 water in his mouth. 
 
For the Safety of the Pue 
 
Diseases of Dogs. 
 
 Distctnper* 
 
 OF all diseases to which dogs are subject, 
 perhaps distemper is the most frequent, 
 as it is also the most difficult to define. 
 It has been compared to typhoid, or to typhus 
 fever in man, though the comparison hardly 
 seems to be a good one. The disease seems to 
 be contagious. We say "seems to be," because 
 back of all " contagious " diseases, in man or 
 beast, is an element that no one can explain. 
 Of a dozen men or dogs, exposed to a conta- 
 gious disease a certain number may contract the 
 disease while the remainder, though equally ex- 
 posed, will escape. When we are able to ex- 
 
Diseases of Dogs. 21 
 
 plain this we will know more of ''contagions" 
 diseases than we do now. However, distemper 
 is to be mechanically classed as a contagious 
 disease. 
 
 It is more apt to attack young dogs, and 
 those known as "pure breed," than old dogs 
 and the dog rabble, but at any rate if a dog 
 shows signs of the disease it is best to isolate 
 him from the other dogs, if any be kept, about 
 the place. The symptoms of the disease vary 
 considerably. The following is the picture of 
 it drawn by Blaine : 
 
 "One of the earliest symptoms is a short, 
 dry, husky cough, which is followed by a less- 
 ening of the appetite, of the flesh, strength, 
 and spirits; the coat also begins to stare, and 
 the eyes to wink in a full light, as though pain- 
 fully affected by it; they also, if observed in 
 the morning, exhibit the remains of a little 
 
22 Diseases of Dogs, 
 
 hardened mucus, which may be seen adhering 
 to the inner corner of each, while a general 
 cloudiness of the eye steals over its surface; 
 the nose also is bedewed with a watery dis- 
 charge, greater or less as the membranous lin- 
 ings of the orbits and nasal cavities are more 
 or less inflamed, in which state it ma}^ some- 
 times remain for two or three weeks without 
 much alteration; it eventually, however, in- 
 creases, and changes from a limpid watery 
 fluid to a muco-purulent discharge (something 
 like the discharge from an abscess), which 
 flows down the face from the inner corner of 
 each eye, and as the disease becomes more in- 
 tense it frequently closes up the lids during 
 the night, and blinds the dog until his efforts 
 have opened them. The nasal discharge, which 
 is at first thin and watery, becomes muco- 
 purulent, and next one of direct pus, by which 
 
Diseases of Dogs. 23 
 
 his nose is no less closed up each morning by 
 the viscid exudations his eyes. As the inten- 
 sity of the inflammation extends, the cough 
 also, which was at first a sliglit huskiness (or 
 perhaps hardly existed at all, for in some cases 
 but little cough attended the early stages), in- 
 creases to a distressing, harsh-sounding, and 
 frequent attempt to forcing something up the 
 throat by an effort that appears compounded 
 of coughing and vomiting. To these appear- 
 ances are usually added wasting, weakness, 
 listlessness and lessening of the appetite also." 
 
 Remembering that dogs cannot relate their 
 symptoms, or feelings, we would be inclined 
 to regard the foregoing as being nearer to 
 grippe than to typhoid, or typhus. 
 
 Of this disease Hurndall says : "I look upon 
 distemper as a catarrhal fever, affecting, more 
 or less severely, the mucous membranes of the 
 
24 Diseases of Doqs. 
 
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 various canals of the body, the nervous system 
 being not infrequently implicated." 
 
 Ivord says : "A contagious disease of which 
 all dogs appear to carry the seeds in their sys- 
 tem, accompanied with fever and derangement 
 of most of the internal organs, and frequently 
 ending in chorea, paralysis or inflammation of 
 the lungs." If the seeds of the disease are in 
 the system it can hardly be termed a conta- 
 gious disease. 
 
 Moore says : "The symptoms present consid- 
 erable variations, which depend upon the 
 rapidity of the disease, the character of the 
 prevailing epidemic, and the local complica- 
 tion." 
 
 Mills after stating that the symptoms are 
 very numerous and varied, concludes that " it 
 will not be feasible to enumerate all the com- 
 binations that occur, as these are simply end- 
 
Diseases of Dogs. 25 
 
 less." From the foregoing, the reader will see 
 that "distemper," the worst of dog diseases, is 
 a rather meaningless term, and that the only 
 way to intelligently treat the disease is to in- 
 dividualize the cases, i. e.^ do not think of the 
 name of the disease, but look for the symp- 
 toms in the dog. 
 
 At the onset, if the dog is feverish, or 
 chilly and feverish by turns, and restless, give 
 him Aconite^ as this great polychrest arrests 
 more diseases in their incipiency than any 
 other remedy. 
 
 Or, should the dog appear dull, feverish and 
 stupid, "drunken looking," give him Gel- 
 semmm. The difference between the two is, 
 that Aconite has restlessness prominent, while 
 Gelsemiiim is characterized by a dull, sluggish, 
 besotted condition. These two, Aco7iite and 
 Gelsemmm^ are only of use in the beginning 
 
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 of the disease. If they do not check it resort 
 must be had to others as indicated. 
 
 Bryonia will be called for when the dog has 
 symptoms of bronchitis, which is known by 
 short, hurried breathing, as though the act 
 were painful, together with rattling of mucus, 
 a short dry cough, which may become moist 
 and loose, with blood streaked mucus. When 
 the mucus becomes "rusty" instead of being 
 blood streaked then should Phosphorus be 
 given. A dangerous stage. 
 
 Where a clear fluid runs from the nose and 
 eyes, either or both, and that symptom is very 
 prominent, accompained, it may be, by fever 
 and the other symptoms, Natriini niiir, will be 
 indicated. 
 
 When there is diarrhoea and exhaustion, i. e. 
 when the vital powers seem to sink, offensive 
 and acrid effusion from inflamed nose and 
 
28 Diseases of Doss. 
 
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 eyes, with great restlessness and constant 
 whining, then Arsenicum will be called for. 
 
 Should the month be more or less ulcerated, 
 breath peculiarily offensive, with bloody diar- 
 rhoea, Mercuriiis must be given. 
 
 Belladonna is called for especially when 
 the throat is inflamed and the eyes involved; 
 also, when the brain seems to be involved and 
 there are "fits." 
 
 Many readers, however, may know that their 
 dog has "distemper" and yet not be able to, 
 or have the time to, differentiate between the 
 various remedies. To these we would say, 
 give him Arsenicum for a few days and then 
 follow with Nux vomica. Indeed the majority 
 of cases will yield to this treatment. 
 
 Allopathic writers lay great stress on feed- 
 ing in this disease, and state that every means 
 should be employed to induce the dog to eat 
 
Diseases of Dogs. 29 
 
 so as to "sustain his strength." This, we 
 think, is a mistake. Give the dog access to 
 plenty of pure water, but do not try to force 
 him to eat. He is like a sick man, it may be, 
 to whom the very thought of food is disgust- 
 ing. Cure the disease by the indicated remedy, 
 and nature will soon supply the appetite when 
 the disease is conquered. 
 
 Influenza* 
 
 This disease so closely resembles distemper 
 in dogs that practically there is no difference 
 between them — the difference, probably, be- 
 tween "grippe" and influenza. It is indicated 
 by altered breathing, sneezing, fever and pros- 
 tration; watering eyes and nose. 
 
 Aconite., as a rule, at the beginning, will cut 
 the trouble short. If it does not then resort to 
 
30 Diseases of Dogs. 
 
 Nux vomica^ especially if there be constipation 
 or to Ai^senicum if discharges take on a puru- 
 lent character. 
 
 Laryngitis^ 
 
 This disease, in common parlance, is a 
 cronpy sore throat — larynx inflamed, with 
 difficulty in swallowing. 
 
 Belladoiina is probably the best remedy, 
 especially if there is an alteration in the dog's 
 voice and cough, these with undoubted inflam- 
 mation of the throat; or should it be especially 
 noticeable that the dog is averse to motion, 
 wants to remain quiet, then Bryonia will be 
 the better remedy, nelladonna is more for 
 acute inflammatory states and rather excitable 
 and feverish conditions, such as are noticeable 
 in eyes and demeanor. 
 
Diseases of Dogs. 31 
 
 pleurisy^ pneumonia. 
 
 Pleurisy is simply an inflammation of the 
 pleura, and the pleura is the membrane lining 
 the chest. If there is much effusion the dis- 
 ease is very dangerous. The dog exhibits 
 evidence of pain and has quick short breath. 
 
 Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs 
 themselves. A dog suffering from pneumonia 
 has great difficulty in breathing; inflamed 
 eyes, generally dry and hot nose, sits on his 
 haunches with extended head and open mouth 
 and does not rest easy when he lies down. 
 Pleurisy has repeated chills, while in pneu- 
 monia there is only one; also, in the latter 
 there is generally the "rust colored" sputa. 
 Pleurisy has "stitching" pains, while pneu- 
 monia is simply (as the word in the Greek 
 shows) difflcult breath. 
 
32 Disenses ofDo^s. 
 
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 If there is reason to suspect that the case is 
 one of pneumonia, Aconite will be a good first 
 prescription, and, indeed, it will also cover the 
 case should it be pleurisy. It is indicated by 
 hio-h fever, short breath and oppressed breath- 
 ing- of pneumonia and by the same general 
 symptoms in pleurisy, with its catchy breath, 
 pain on inhalation and short cough. As the 
 case progresses, Bryonia may be given with 
 advantage as an intercurrent remedy. 
 
 fevers* 
 
 Fevers may be brought on b)- man)- causes 
 — sudden change in temperature, jmnping in 
 cold water when over-heated, unusually violent 
 exercise, etc. 
 
 The eyes are red, swollen and watery, the 
 pulse rapid, the nose dry and hot, hot mouth. 
 
In Full Chase. 
 
34 Diseases of Doss 
 
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 thirst and restlessness. The dog gets up, turns 
 around, lies down again, yet has a drowsy, or 
 anxious look. 
 
 Aconite given every hour will, as a rule, 
 quickly terminate the attack. 
 
 If dog's eyes are unnaturally bright and he 
 seems delirious give Belladonna. 
 
 If heat becomes burning, there is great pros- 
 tration, constant thirst, nose and tongue dry 
 and cracked, Arsenicum is the remedy. 
 
 Where the fever is caused by an injury of 
 any sort, Arnica should be used. 
 
 Hstbma. 
 
 This is a complaint that affects old dogs 
 chiefly, as the young ones are not often affected 
 by it. Asthma is easily recognized by the 
 labored, wheezy, loud breathing, the panting 
 
Diseases of Doss. 35 
 
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 for breath that is not caused by violent exer- 
 tion; the appetite is not often impaired, but the 
 breath is apt to be bad and coat rough and al- 
 most mangy looking. 
 
 Ipecacuanha is a remedy for asthma that 
 comes on in spasms with rattling of mucus in 
 chest and tendency to vomit. 
 
 Niix vomica is suitable for asthma associated 
 with indigestion, and Arsenicum when the at- 
 tacks abate on coughing up some mucus. 
 
 The following by Dr. Robert T. Cooper, in 
 the Homoeopathic Review is interesting in this 
 connection though the case was not precisely 
 one of asthma: 
 
 "It can hardly be supposed to interest the 
 readers of the Homoeopathic Review to know 
 that I possess in my dog a fidus Achates, but 
 when I inform them that this dog has witnessed 
 the suns of fifteen summers, and that calculat- 
 
36 Diseases of Dogs. 
 
 ing a year of dog's life to be equivalent to (at 
 least) five of a man's, my dog must be a patri- 
 arch; and since, moreover, I am given to un- 
 derstand that my dog is, with his sister (sup- 
 posing her earthly existence unterminated), 
 the last of his breed— the loup-loup breed, 
 an extinct variety of dog — their interest can- 
 not fail to be roused. But the entertainment 
 will, I doubt not, be still further enhanced 
 when I declare that the combined influence of 
 antiquity and obesity combine to make a dog 
 pant, the best laid schemes of dogs and men 
 "gang aft a-gley," and panting continues until 
 death parts breathing and dog. And so I 
 thought it would be with my dog, till a friend 
 informed me of a canine fancier in Dublin 
 who cured all such difficulties with Bryonia. 
 Accordingly I procured some special pilules of 
 Bryonia^ third decimal, and gave him a few 
 
Diseases of Dogs. 37 
 
 doses, three or four at a time of these agree- 
 able medicatiients, and was surprised to find in 
 a week or two a most noticeable difference in 
 the breathing of my valued quadruped." 
 
 ''The improvement was not due to suggestion 
 either; for although I have a very good opinion 
 of my dog's intelligence, this belief is not such 
 as would lead me to ascribe to him a suscepti- 
 bility to the influence of this newest method of 
 treatment. He is, naturally a believer in drugs, 
 when the bases of these consist of sugar of 
 milk, and he evidently does not require any 
 suggestion to make the remedy tell with full 
 effect. While this pul mono-cardiac canine re- 
 generation was proceeding, a lady of seventy- 
 two asked me to prescribe something for her 
 panting breathing; after walking a short dis- 
 tance continued panting comes on, and when 
 she enters a shop she has to sit down and re- 
 
38 Diseases of Dogs. 
 
 main silent a minnte or two, notwithstanding 
 the polite bow and 'what may I show yon, 
 madam,' of the disposer of merchandise." 
 
 I had no difficnlty in assnring my lady 
 friend that all she required was to be treated 
 like a dog, and like a dog she was treated, 
 with the resnlts that the second dose of 
 Bryonia^ third decimal, relieved her breath- 
 ing." 
 
 Cold^ Coryza^ Catarrh^ Ozaena. 
 
 If the dog gets a "common cold," /. <?., 
 sneezes, is a little feverish, "runs" at the nose 
 and this state is noticed in time a few doses of 
 Aconite will quickly cure. 
 
 A form of catarrh will often follow dis- 
 temper, or a dog will be affected with a species 
 of catarrh, the same as a human being. Where 
 
Having Some Fun. 
 
40 Diseases of Doss 
 
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 tlie trouble is the sequel of distemper, /^alz 
 mur. will give more satisfaction, perhaps, than 
 any other remedy. It is a remedy especially 
 suitable for secondary forms of disease, es- 
 pecially of the lungs or nose. 
 
 Should the catarrh take the form known as 
 ozsena, in which the discharge is purulent, 
 fetid and more or less bloody, the remedies 
 called for are Auruin^ or Kali phos. It is dif- 
 ficult to give the differentiation between these 
 two remedies tmless it be '&\2XAurmn is called 
 for when there is reason to believe that the 
 bones are involved, and Kali phos. where the 
 condition of the system is depraved and the 
 discharges are peculiarly foul. 
 
 Rbeumatism. 
 
 Dogs, especially house-dogs, are nearly as 
 
Diseases of Dogs. 41 
 
 much subject to rheumatism as their masters. 
 And the disease is from the same cause — wet 
 and cold. 
 
 The shoulders and legs are stiff, and the 
 animal often limps, or holds up one paw and 
 shows evidence of pain, even howling some- 
 times when he puts the paw down. The 
 breathing may be accelerated. Affected parts 
 are tender to the toi:ch. 
 
 Aconite is the first remedy for the feverish 
 state. 
 
 Rhus tox. where there is great stiffness, 
 swollen joints, great tenderness, and worse 
 when beginning to move. This remedy will 
 probably cure more cases than any other. 
 Give it every two hours. 
 
 Bryonia is especially indicated when the 
 animal evinces great disinclination to move. 
 The Rhus case on the contrary is restless, ap- 
 
42 Diseases of Dogs. 
 
 patently the pain causing him to move, while 
 the Bryonia case only feels the pain acutely 
 when moving. 
 
 Another remedy to be considered is Diil- 
 caniara^ which should be given in cases where 
 every cold, damp day the dog shows signs of 
 rheumatic pains. 
 
 In cases where the pain is not so much in 
 evidence, in what might be termed chronic 
 rheumatism, Stilphiir once a day is the remedy. 
 Nux vomica can also be considered. 
 
 In a German Journal there is a case related 
 of a Newfoundland dog who rescued a child 
 from icy water. The boy was none the worse 
 from his icy bath, but "the dog sickened and 
 was in pain. He would drag himself along, 
 taking little notice of anyone even though 
 petted. Four or five times daily he was beset 
 with cramps, always when moving about; the 
 
Diseases of Dogs. 43 
 
 do^ would then stand still and wince, his hind 
 legs would twitch, and he would alternately 
 raise one and then the other, the embroca- 
 tions and liniments of the veterinarian proving- 
 of no avail. Be/ladonna and then Cocciihis 
 were administered, but the hoped for relief did 
 not come. The dog was failing fast when at 
 last Nux vomica 3 was administered, one dose 
 a day, and after eight doses the dog was cured, 
 barring a slight lameness. In other respects 
 the dog is in as good spirits and as healthy as 
 before." 
 
 The following case was reported by a cor- 
 respondent of Leip. Pop. Z. flier Horn.: 
 
 The Royal Forrester Luban, of Burg, wrote: 
 ' My vSkye terrier, Romeo, which I may men- 
 tion is of very great value, having been bought 
 by me two years ago for 600 marks, has been 
 suffering four weeks with rheumatism. Symp- 
 
44 Diseases of Dogs. 
 
 toms : He will suddenly writhe, raise up his 
 back high and remain standing with his head 
 hanging down and moaning. If he is even 
 touched, he will cry out aloud. The pulse 
 beats high, the heartbeat is irregular, the 
 jugular artery swells up and you can see the 
 blood rushing through it. Put into his 
 kennel, the dog will remain in this position, 
 hold up his left forefoot for about ten minutes. 
 Then he will lie down for a long time, very 
 much exhausted,' Aconite., Bryonia and Rhus 
 did no good. E. K. diagnosed the case to be 
 rheumatism of the heart and prescribed Cactus 
 grand, and Kalniia lat.., which completely 
 cured in two weeks' time, and the dog took 
 first prize at the kennel show at Dusseldorf. 
 The following case is related by Dr. Maench : 
 A superb setter dog, warm from exertion, 
 jumped into a cold stream and for nearly a year 
 
Diseases of Dog's. 45 
 
 had been apparently hopelessly lame, notwith- 
 standing all the efforts of the allopathic veter- 
 inarians. "The dog seemed to be worse when 
 trying to get np from his bed. He would yelp 
 and howl from pain, and turn and twist piti- 
 fully till he gained his legs. The small of the 
 back must be lame for he waddled when walk- 
 ing, especially at first, and when trying to rise, 
 his hind legs for a time drag on the floor. As 
 no one seemed able to help him he would have 
 been shot, but for his being so excellent a 
 hunter. He was given J^/ms tox.^ morning 
 and evening. 'About a week later a fine setter 
 trotted past me, and a hundred yards behind 
 him I encountered Mr. B. On inquiry the dog 
 proved to be the one who a week before was 
 given the Rhus tox. The little pellets had 
 worked like magic' " 
 
Diseases of Dogs. 47 
 
 Sore Cbroat* 
 
 This may be recognized by sneezing, hoarse 
 cough and noisy breathing, and the hot in- 
 flamed appearance of the throat. On grasp- 
 ing the dog's throat between the thumb and 
 finger, the dog will give evidence of pain and 
 often a lump may be felt. 
 
 Belladomia is the first and best remedy, 
 every half hour. 
 
 Spoiigia for noisy breathing. 
 
 If case gets no better give Hepar sjilph. 
 
 Mr. Joseph Borkhalder, V. S., related this 
 case in Homoeopathic Recorder: "A dog was 
 brought to me which had not eaten anything 
 for four days and could not swallow. I pre- 
 scribed Belladomia and Merciirhts^ to be given 
 alternately every two hours. In four days the 
 dog was as well as ever." 
 
48 Diseases of Dogs. 
 
 Cougbing* 
 
 Coughing, as a rule, is a mere syinptoiii of 
 some other disease. But if there is no appar- 
 ent disease the cough may be treated as fol- 
 lows : 
 
 Dry, convulsive, and especially if in evi- 
 dence at night, give Belladonna. 
 
 Caused by cold, damp weather. Dulcamara. 
 
 With rattling of mucus, gagging or vomit- 
 ing, Ipecacuanha. 
 
 Short, dry, frequent. Aconite. 
 
 When cough is seemingly very painful, 
 Bryonia. 
 
 Diarrhoea* 
 
 Where evacuations are bloody and there is 
 
Diseases of Dogs. 49 
 
 evident straining, Mercurms is indicated, every 
 two honrs. 
 
 With great thirst, foul evacuations, debility 
 and trembling of the limbs, Arsenicum. 
 
 Colic, gripes, with slimy evacuation and 
 pains coming at regular intervals, Colocynth. 
 
 Sulplmr will follow well after any of the 
 above named remedies and will often cure 
 when the others have failed, and is the proper 
 remedy when other remedies have only 
 partially cured. 
 
 The following case was reported by Dr. 
 Jas. T. Kent, owner of a number of fine dogs, 
 in Journal of Homoeopathies : 
 
 "Belva, an Irish water spaniel, was taken 
 suddenly with dysentery. Stools bloody, slimy, 
 frequent, scanty. She would strain as if she 
 could not finish the stool and pass but a small 
 gob of mucus mixed with blood. She was 
 given Mercuriiis and quickly cured." 
 4 
 
50 Diseases of Doi^s. 
 
 ^5' 
 
 The straining, frequent, scanty and bloody 
 stools, were here the guide to the remedy. 
 
 Dr. Kallenbach, of ITtrecht, relates the case 
 of a fine poodle dog that would be attacked 
 two or three times a day with spasms in the 
 abdomen, during which it would roll about 
 the floor, uttering pitifiil cries and sometimes 
 ending in downright convulsions. Veteri- 
 narians said the sickness, an ulceration of the 
 bowels as in chronic typhus, was incurable. 
 "I gave the dog, as a matter of experiment 
 four doses of Arsenic inii^ after which two more 
 of the spasmodic attacks occurred. Then he 
 was given four more doses of that remedy, 
 which completed the cure, and the dog is in 
 good health yet. Five years later I cured 
 another case of this disease with the same 
 remedy." 
 
Diseases of Dogs. 51 
 
 Constipation. 
 
 Caused by improper food, lack of exercise 
 or liver disease. 
 
 JVux votnica for a few days followed by 
 Sulphur every two hours will generally effect 
 a cure. 
 
 For old fat dogs give Opium. 
 
 When accompanied with pain give Plum- 
 bum. 
 
 Prolonged straining to pass a soft or normal 
 stool, Alumina. 
 
 Cdorms. 
 
 Dogs are very subject to worms, which are 
 passed with the feces and at times are vomited. 
 Their presence may be determined by the 
 
52 Diseases otDo^s 
 
 fy' 
 
 general irritability, restlessness, unsociability, 
 variable appetite, and offensive breath. 
 
 Cm a will cure most cases. 
 
 Sulphur is a good remedy to finish with. 
 
 For round worms, Santoniiie. 
 
 For pinworms, Sabadilla. 
 
 The doo- often draos himself across the floor 
 on his hinder parts to scratch the anus ; a sure 
 sign of pinworms. Sabadilla will often cure. 
 
 Liver Disease* 
 
 May be caused by cold, damp weather or ex- 
 tremely hot weather; also want of exercise. 
 
 May be diaguosed by the vomiting of yellow- 
 ish, or greenish fluid, general yellowish ap- 
 pearance of dog about the eyes and skin, loss 
 of appetite and desire for solitude. 
 
 Nux vomica is the remedy for house dogs, 
 
Scotch Collie " Eclipse.- 
 
54 Disenscs of Dors 
 
 ^5' 
 
 especially if the disease is accompanied with 
 constipation. 
 
 Mercitriiis for yellow and dirty appearance. 
 
 If these fail give Natruni siilpJi. 
 
 Vomiting^ 
 
 Usually it is nature's means of relieving the 
 stomach of some substance that disagrees and 
 it signifies nothing more, unless it be persist- 
 ent. 
 
 Violent vomitino- and retchino- calls for 
 Ipcc iciiaiilia. 
 
 Vomiting of bile, constipation, Niix vomica. 
 This remedy is especially adapted to house 
 dogs. 
 
 Vomiting of green slime, with drooling, 
 Natriini sulph. 
 
 Long standing cases when every drink of 
 
Diseases of Dogs. 55 
 
 water is vomited as soon as it reaches the 
 stomach, with debility and emaciation, Ar- 
 senicufn. 
 
 With total loss of appetite, Antifnonium 
 criid. 
 
 E. C. Sayre, V. S., reported the following 
 case in Americian Veterinary Review : A 
 small terrier had been vomiting for several 
 days. The only peculiar thing about it is that 
 every time it drank it induced vomiting, and 
 there was great thirst. This I thought was 
 a clear case for Arsenic^ for we find in the 
 proving of Arsenicitni \ 'Great thirst, vomit- 
 ing, aggravated by drinking cold water.' I 
 gave Arsenicum^ but to my surprise was tele- 
 phoned for the next day to call and see the 
 dog which had not improved. On careful 
 questioning I found that the vomiting did not 
 occur until about fifteen minutes after drink- 
 
56 Diseases of Dosrs 
 
 *>' 
 
 ing. In the proving of Phosplionis we find: 
 ' Gieat thirst, vomiting of water as soon as it 
 gets warm in the stomach.' Phosphorus was 
 given, and that was the last of the vomiting." 
 This case shows the precision of homoeo- 
 pathic remedies and the necessity of a thorough 
 acquaintance with the homoeopathic materia 
 medica. 
 
 Raematuria^ 
 
 This means blood in the urine, which may 
 occur from a variety of causes. 
 
 Cantharis every two hours will cure. 
 
 JSepbritis. 
 
 Nephritis is inflammation of the kidneys. 
 It is not a common disease, but dangerous. 
 
Diseases of Dogs. 57 
 
 It may be brought on by wet or cold, over-ex- 
 ertion, or strain. 
 
 The loins are tender, the hind legs stiff and 
 carried wide apart; mouth and nose, dry and 
 hot; thirst; urine passed with difficulty and in 
 small quantities, high colored; appetite gone; 
 disinclination to move, though dog is apt to 
 turn his head to look at his loins, the seat of 
 the pain. 
 
 Aconite is the remedy for the first stages of 
 the disease as indicated by the fever, thirst, etc. 
 
 Ca7itharis comes in when urine is voided 
 with difficulty, only a few drops at a time; 
 bloody. 
 
 If urine is passed very bloody, Terebinthina 
 is the remedy. 
 
 If the disease is caused by over-exertion. 
 Arnica can be given as an intercurrent with 
 benefit. 
 
58 Diseases of Dogs. 
 
 The following clinical case appeared in 
 HomceopatJiic Recorder: 
 
 "A young- dog, the property of E. was 
 thrown into a pond while the water was cold ; 
 in consequence the animal caught a terrific 
 cold, some force of which seemed to spend it- 
 self upon the kidneys. Upon visiting the 
 canine patient, the animal was found to be 
 feverish, the posterior parts stiff apparently 
 from the manner in which it dragged itself 
 about; the lumbar region upon pressure seemed 
 painful, the urine was passed with pain and 
 strangury, it being of a darker color, more con- 
 centrated and bloody somewhat at times, es- 
 pecially after the disease had progressed a few 
 days. The stools were passed at long inter- 
 vals and were dry and hard." 
 
 "As the disease process had begun appar- 
 ently from the ^^Wxvi^ Aaviite was given every 
 
A San Bernard. 
 
60 Disenses of Bop's. 
 
 ^' 
 
 lialf-hour, in water. The animal was well 
 covered and given soft nnirritating food, fresh 
 drinking water and kept in a well protected 
 place. The Acojiitc ameliorated the primary 
 symptoms somewhat and was continued to be 
 given. Finally the slight hcematnria appear- 
 ing CaiitJiaris was given in alternation, which 
 two medicines together in the course of about 
 ten days led to a cure." 
 
 Cystitis* 
 
 This disease is an inflammation of the 
 bladder. 
 
 It is caused by exposure to wet or cold, or 
 may be brought on by violent exercise after 
 dog has been tied up for several days. 
 
 The symptoms are ineffectual attempts to 
 pass water, and what does pass is apt to be 
 
Diseases of Dogs. 61 
 
 clouded and discharge usually ends with a 
 few drops of pus. Hind legs tremble and belly 
 is hot and distended. 
 
 Belladonna given every half-hour will cure 
 most cases. But if case shows no signs of 
 improvement then change to Cannabis sat. 
 
 Gonorrhoea, Balanitis^ 
 
 An inflammation of the glans penis and 
 mucous lining of prepuce, caused by unclean- 
 liness, infection or excessive coition. 
 
 It is shown by constant discharge of matter. 
 
 Give Me r cur ins every three or four hours 
 while discharge continues, Cantharis if dis- 
 charge of urine is difficult. Wash parts with 
 warm water containing some tincture of Cal- 
 endula, about a tablespoonful to the pint. 
 
 Gleet, which is a chronic gonorrhoea, charac- 
 
62 Diseases of Dogs. 
 
 terized by discharge of thick yellow or white 
 mucus, also requires Mcrcurius. 
 
 ArsoiiciDu aud Thuja have also been used 
 in the treatment of this disease. 
 
 Inf latnination of the Ccat9» 
 
 This occurs generally a few days after the 
 pups are born and if it is not arrested sup- 
 puration may take place. It is often so pain- 
 ful that the mother will not suckle the pups. 
 
 Aconite every two hours will generally give 
 prompt relief. If no better after the first day 
 gi\'e Phytolacca. 
 
 A meat diet should not be given during the 
 continuance of the disease. 
 
 Boils. 
 
 For boils appearing on any part of the body 
 
Diseases of Dogs, 63 
 
 Hcpar sulpli. is the remedy; after they have 
 opened change to Silicea. 
 
 parasites* 
 
 The only way to free a dog from fleas or lice 
 is to kill the parasites. Wash dog thoroughly 
 and rub him with Sulphur ointment ox Crealirie 
 in weak solution. Also see to it that his old 
 bedding is destroyed and the kennel thoroughly 
 disinfected. Internally give Sulphtct^. 
 
 IMange. 
 
 Mange is a species of itch. The hair comes 
 off in patches and skin is dry and scaly, with 
 red spots, and the animal is always scratching 
 itself. Internally give the dog Sulphui^ and 
 wash him thoroughly and rub the affected 
 parts with Sidphur ointjnent. 
 
64 Diseases of Do^rs, 
 
 i-y' 
 
 Sepia for dr)- iiiange. 
 
 Arse flic II )}i for scabby, red and inflamed sores. 
 
 In HonicEOpathy diseases are recognized by 
 name for the sake of convenience only, for 
 the same disease by naufic may reqnire different 
 remedies according to symptoms as is evidenced 
 by the two following cases of mange reported 
 bv Professor J. T. Kent, \\\ Journal oj Honuvo- 
 patJiics, which shows that the symptoms must 
 o^overn the choice of a remedv. 
 
 "Jennie L., English setter bitch, was affected 
 with mange in patches here and there on the 
 sides and belly. She wanted to lie near the 
 grate, dreaded the cold, open air, and would 
 whine when washed. Got Hcpar siilph. and 
 soon recovered." 
 
 "Max, English setter dog, took mange. It 
 began under the jaws and spread down the 
 neck and there were patches on the belly. He 
 
Diseases of Dogs. 65 
 
 was sensitive to heat, would lie under an 
 open window, and wanted to be out of doors; he 
 would <^o under the hydrant when water was 
 running. He got Pulsatilla and rapidly re- 
 covered, and remained well for some time. 
 It started up again and more Pulsatilla cured 
 him permanently." 
 
 The first remedy was selected because the 
 dog was averse to cold and to water, while the 
 other wanted both. Two true homoeopathic 
 cases. 
 
 Sore feet* 
 
 When paws are painful, swollen and bleed- 
 ing from hard running or any external cause 
 wash them clean and apply a lotion of Ainiica 
 tiucture^ one part of Arnica to twenty parts 
 water. If suppurating apply pure Succus 
 5 
 
Diseases of Dogs. 67 
 
 Calendulce. Rest, of course, is essential. If 
 feverish give Aconite internally. When sup- 
 puration sets in give Hepar siilph.^ every two 
 hours. 
 
 Burns or Scalds^ 
 
 Burns or scalds are best treated by applying 
 the tincture of Urtica tire?is. 
 
 Hbscesses and Cumors, 
 
 An abscess is a swelling, hot and inflamed 
 that increases in size until it bursts and matter 
 is discharged. 
 
 If attended with much fever give Aconite. 
 
 Hepar stilph. will hasten the ripening of the 
 abscess. 
 
 After abscess has burst give Silicea to 
 hasten healing. 
 
68 Disenscs ofDoijs. 
 
 t->' 
 
 There are two species of tmnors, hard 
 luinors (indurated), and the sac or ba^-, 
 (enc\'sted). Neither are painful. 'rhe\- are 
 caused by wounds, bruises, or heredity. 
 
 Hard tumors can be cut out, or if this be 
 undesirable, give internally IViytolacca every 
 day; if this fails give Calcaica //nor. 
 
 Encysted tumors can be opened and let the 
 contents escape. If they are the direct result 
 of a blow, Ar)ii:a internally will sometimes 
 remove them. Silicca is the remedy to be 
 given internally for encysted tumors not the 
 result of injury. If there is excessive heat and 
 burning give a few doses of xA.}'sc)iicu))L 
 
 Hpoplexy. 
 
 Over-fetl house dogs like o\'er fed men are 
 subject to attacks of apoplexy. The dog 
 
Diseases of Do^^s. 09 
 
 sta^j^crs, IIk- muscles twitch and be falls un- 
 conscious. 
 
 Exercise and less food are the means by 
 which this disease may be prevented. 
 
 At the onset of the attack ^ive Aconite 
 every fifteen minutes. 
 
 Belladonna if the le^s and body jerk. 
 
 Apis for total unconsciousness and heavy, 
 noisy breathing-. 
 
 paralysis. 
 
 Total or partial loss of muscular power in 
 any part of the body. Its cause is obscure 
 — brain disease, injury or following other dis- 
 eases. It must n(A be confused with rheu- 
 matism; of this however there is little danger 
 if it be observed that in paralysis there is no 
 inflammation. 
 
70 Diseases of Doss. 
 
 to' 
 
 ^Y/Lv I'oniica is the remedy for the majority 
 of cases. This failing tr)- Rhus to.\\ two doses 
 a day. 
 
 epilepsy* 
 
 Epilepsy or "fits'' may come from a variety 
 of causes, such as heredity, worms, eating to 
 much raw flesh, etc. 
 
 The dog falls to the ground, yelps, struggles, 
 froths, etc.; in fact a regular "fit." 
 
 BcUaio:uia is the remedy during the attack; 
 give several doses in quick succession. 
 
 Xux I'ODiica will do well as a preventive of 
 future attacks; o-ive once a dav for a few 
 weeks. 
 
 If caused by worms Ciua is the remedy. 
 
 For involuntary twitchings of the muscles 
 (chorea) give Belladoiuia. 
 
Diseases of Dogs. 71 
 
 Opbtbalmia. 
 
 Ophthalmia, sore eyes; eyelids and eyeballs 
 inflamed. 
 
 The disease may originate from a variety of 
 causes, /. <"., injuries, change of temperature, 
 etc. 
 
 The eyes are very sensitive to the light, they 
 water or discharge mucus, or are glued to- 
 gether. 
 
 Aconite on first sign of inflammation will 
 abort the disease. Every half hour a dose. 
 
 If relief does not follow soon give Belladonna. 
 
 For profuse watering of the eyes give 
 Enphrasia. 
 
 Discharge of mucus, eyes glued shut, Mer- 
 citrhts every two hours. 
 
 When more violent symptoms subside give 
 
72 Disenses of Doss. 
 
 ^' 
 
 a dose of Sulphur daily for two or three days. 
 
 If caused by a blow give Arnica. 
 
 Wash the eyes with tepid water. 
 
 Dr. H. Fisher, {Zeitschr. filr Horn. Thier.) 
 gives the following concerning this disease : 
 
 "In such cases I have the eyes washed with 
 Euphrasia — forty drops of the tincture in half 
 a pint of lukewarm water — three times daily. 
 Internally I give Sulphur with Euphrasia 
 every two hours and have, even in the worst 
 cases, cured the disease." 
 
 fistula Lacbrymalis, 
 
 Fistula lachrymalis is evidenced by tears or 
 pus running from the dog's eyes. It is caused 
 by some obstruction of the ducts, which in 
 time is forced out, leaving a fistulous opening. 
 
 Silicea and Calcarea carb. are the remedies. 
 
Diseases of Do^s. 73 
 
 '^5 
 
 Try the first named daily for ten days, when, 
 if no improvement; try the other. 
 
 Cataract* 
 
 Cataract is opacity of the crystalline lens, 
 causing blindness. The cause is obscure, but. 
 seems to be mostly from old age, though not 
 always. Homoeopathic remedies have cured 
 many cases in man and beast. 
 
 Calcarea Jiuorica is the remedy that seems 
 to cure more cases than any other remedy. 
 Give it once a day. 
 
 Cannabis sativa has also cured some cases. 
 
 The following case was reported by B. von 
 Reich berger : 
 
 "I recently made a fine cure in a magnificent 
 Newfoundland dog. A friend possesses such 
 a dog and is fairly crazy about him. About 
 four weeks ago I visited him and found him 
 
iJjscnscs of Dogs. 75 
 
 quite despondent; his favorite Pluto had be- 
 come blind. I examined the dog and found a 
 dense white covering- over both eyes; he was 
 stone blind. On inquiry I was told that Pluto 
 had a festering sore on the head which was 
 very much inflamed for several days. Presently 
 the eyes became inflamed also, and the animal 
 became blind in both eyes. I comforted the 
 owner, assuring him that his dog would re- 
 gain eyesight inside of a week. I prescribed 
 once every two hours, two drops of the first 
 dilution of Cannabis saliva in a teaspoonful 
 of water and, at the same time, a few drops of 
 this mixture between the separated eyelids 
 every two hours. On the third day the dog 
 began to see, for though the eyes still looked 
 opaque he walked everywhere. In five days 
 the eyes were as clear as ever, not a trace of 
 the opacity remaining. As Pluto was a well- 
 
7(> Diseases of I)i)g's. 
 
 kiunvii and fa\ored personality in the whole 
 town this cure created niiieh surprise/' 
 
 liif Uituniation of the 6ar, 
 
 An inflanimatiou of the inner ear ending- in 
 an offensive discharge. 
 
 It niav l)e recoo-nized bv the doo- shakino- 
 his head, nibbing the ear against something 
 and howling from pain. 
 
 BelladoN/ia i^ the first remedy, every half 
 hour. 
 
 When discharge sets in give MticiinKs 
 twice a day. 
 
 If dog be weak and discharge is excoriating 
 give .-lrsrfn\ii?fi. 
 
 For scurf)- ears give Sidp/iitr once a day, or 
 Arscfiic'nin if scurf is scah- and the ears hot. 
 
Diseases of Dogs. 77 
 
 Broncbocele* 
 
 This is an enlarg-emeiit of the thyroid gland 
 recognized by an enlargement of the neck 
 without inflammation or redness. It is also 
 known as goitre and wen. 
 
 These hard swellings are often difficult to 
 trace both in man and beast. Calcarea Jiiior. 
 has perhaps, cured more of such cases than any 
 other remedy; it is especially indicated when 
 the swelling is notably hard. 
 
 Cdarts. 
 
 Warts may grow on any part of the body. 
 Cutting them out does not free the system from 
 its warty condition; this can only be done by in- 
 ternal medication, and the best remedy to do it 
 with is Thttja — and in a rather high potency, 
 
78 Disenses of Dos'S. 
 
 *>' 
 
 say, the 30tli. It may be well to give as an in- 
 tercuiTent remed\- a dose of SiiJpJnir occasion- 
 ally, also of a rather hioh potency, if the 
 remedy does not seem to act after a week or 
 two. 
 
 TJnija is Hahnemann's " sycotic " remedy, 
 and the warts for which it is especially in- 
 dicated are those of a moist, fig-like or canli- 
 flower natnre. 
 
 Causticu)}i is also a remedy of nnnsnal 
 valne in the treatment of warts, as is also 
 Calca)-ca ca)-b. 
 
 Don't bnrn, cauterize or excise the warts 
 from a dog ; it is a cruel and nseless proceed- 
 ing, though in harmon\- with the growing 
 error that to cnt away the visible evidence of 
 a diseased state and to lull or suppress its 
 pain is the chief end of medicine. True 
 medicine reaches the constitutional cause of a 
 
Diseases of Dogs. 79 
 
 disease, and removing^ that the man or beast is 
 made sound. Pnit this condition is not reached 
 by the use of the knife or external means. 
 
 Slobbering* 
 
 If the dog slobbers to an unusual extent 
 give him a dose or two of Mcrciirins^ which 
 will be especially indicated if the mouth be 
 in an unhealthy condition. 
 
 Canher in the JMoutb. 
 
 Recognized by swollen gums, " proud flesh," 
 
 and discharge of bloody and offensive matter. 
 
 The best remed}- is Mcrciirius^ once a day. 
 
 This failing try Calcarca carb.^ Carbo vcg.., 
 or Nitric acid. 
 
so Pisc\'iscs (>l P(\l;s. 
 
 Zccth. 
 
 vSlu>ul(l a Noiinj^- (U\l;\s tcctli docax unualur- 
 ally a low doses of /\'/(()S()///u/ will arrest the 
 trouble. 
 
 SliouUl yon ha\c reason to beliexe that the 
 doi^- sniTcrs from toothaehe .lAvvvz/vV/.v will 
 t;i\e him ease, thoui^h should you be able to 
 deriniteh loeate the trouble aud tiud the tooth, 
 or iL^uurs lu>t and swollen, . /<<v//A" woidd be 
 the better remedy. 
 
 Iiiflaiiinutioii of the Conguc. 
 
 Shotdd the tongue beeome inflamed, whieh 
 sometimes oeeurs, renderim^ swallowiui^ ex- 
 trenieh- dilheult, s^i\"e the do^- .l(<)////(\ and 
 this failiui; to i;i\e prcHupt relief resort to />(/- 
 
Diseases of Doj^s. 81 
 
 Where a vesicular eruption appears on the 
 tongue j^^ive McrcMrius. 
 
 vSiir^ical treatment is beyond the scope of 
 til is book and shonld such treatment be re- 
 quired it is best to call in a veterinarian. 
 However, Homoeopathy can ^ive great aid in 
 the treatment of wounds of many sorts. 
 
 Arnica. For the ill effects of blows, con- 
 tusions, falls, etc.. Arnica is the remedy. 
 Apply the tincture, diluted, one part tincture 
 to twenty parts water, to the hurt place, and 
 give the potentized Arnica internally. Where 
 there is no evidence of injury externally, yet 
 the dog evidently feels the effects of it, give 
 Arnica 3 internally. 
 
 Calendula, This is the remedy for bleed- 
 6 
 
Diseases of Dogs. 83 
 
 ing wounds. Use the tincture, or, better still, 
 the Succus Caleiidiilce ^ diluted one-half with 
 water. It heals all raw or bleeding surfaces 
 with marvelous rapidity and prevents sup- 
 puration. 
 
 Ledum. This is the remedy for all puncHcred 
 wounds. Apply Ledimi tincture, diluted with 
 two parts water, externally to the wound and 
 at the same time give Ledinn 3 internally. 
 
 The following, illustrating the use of 
 Lediim^ appeared in the Medical Advance.^ 
 being a report of the discussion of the meet- 
 ing of a homoeopathic medical society : 
 
 Dr. Kent: I have just one dog story. The 
 dog belonged to John Belcher. This dog be- 
 came too much interested in a cow that was 
 going throiigh the process of labor. The dog 
 persisted in his attentions until the cow turned 
 on him and hooked him through the hind 
 
84. 
 
 Diseases of Dogs. 
 
 leg-. It was a punctured wotnid and stiffness 
 followed its healing, so he was no longer able 
 to pose as a ten thousand dollar dog. It 
 seemed to be chronic stiffness and induration. 
 I sent a dose of Ledum, which restored him 
 to usefulness and his proper place as a prize 
 dog. I understand his price has risen since. 
 
jVIatcria jVIedica. 
 
 THE following is a concise enumeration 
 of the leading indications for the chief 
 remedies named in this book : 
 Aconite. — Restlessness, anxiety, fear, shiver- 
 ing, alternating with fever. Inflammation, 
 congestion, fever. Skin, or nose, hot and dry. 
 A remedy suitable at the beginning of nearly 
 all acute diseases. 
 
 Antimonium crudum. — Irritable, tongue 
 white, dislikes being in the sun. Poor appe- 
 tite. Hot swelling of knee joints. Callous 
 excrescences. Excoriated nostrils. Disordered 
 stomach. 
 
86 Materia Medicn. 
 
 Apis. — Inflammatory conditions of urinary 
 organs. Dropsy. No thirst. Puffy swellings. 
 Sudden starts in sleep. Avoids warm room. 
 
 Arnica. — Useful, internally and externally, 
 for eft'ects of blows, concussions, shocks and 
 excessive exertion. 
 
 Arsenicum. — Prostration, burning pain, 
 great thirst. Scaly, scurfy skin. Seeks 
 warm places. Acrid, excoriating discharges. 
 Wasting away. Evacuations dark and of- 
 fensive. In case dog has been bitten by 
 another do^- oive Arsenicum. 
 
 Aurum metallicum. — Foul ulcerations; dis- 
 charge of fetid matter from the nose. Ozsena. 
 Diseases attacking the bones. 
 
 Belladonna. — Unnaturally bright eyes, wild 
 look, pupils dilated. Eyes inflamed. Throat 
 red and swollen — sore throat; difliculty in 
 swallowing. Convulsive movements. ]\Iouth 
 
Materia Medica. 87 
 
 hot, skin red and hot. Red rashes. Hot throb- 
 bings. 
 
 Bryonia. — Oppressed breathing, difficnlt and 
 painful. Remains quiet, worse on motion. 
 Tenderness of parts to the touch. Constipa- 
 tion. Rheumatism. Pneumonia and inflam- 
 matory state of lungs and pleura. Cough dry 
 and painful. Panting on slight exertion. 
 
 Calcarea carbonica. — Poor condition, now 
 no appetite, now a voracious one. Hair falls 
 off. Rough coat. Enlarged glands. Good 
 during dentition. Abscess in teeth or jaw. 
 Unnatural sweating. Flabbiness. 
 
 Calcarea fluorica. — For hard or stony tumors 
 or swellings. Cataract. Varicose veins. Goitre. 
 Bronchocele. 
 
 Calendula. — For external application to all 
 bleeding, raw or suppurating parts. Heals in- 
 juries quickly. 
 
88 Materia Meclica. 
 
 Cantharis. — Affections of bladder, urinary 
 and generative organs; burning pains; tender- 
 ness in affected parts; straining to pass urine; 
 bloody urine; urine passed in small quantities; 
 skin hot. Dog howls from pain. 
 
 Carbo vegetabilis. — Windy colic, much dis- 
 charge of wind. Sluggish, gangrenous, fetid 
 ulcerations or sores. Cold sweats. Distention 
 of abdomen. Foul evacuation with rapid loss 
 of strength. Husky cough with oppressed 
 breathing. 
 
 Chamomilla. — A good remedy for minor ills 
 of puppies, diarrluica, harsh coat, hot nose, etc. 
 Unnatural diminution of milk or it is of poor 
 quality. Retention of milk. Sore teats. 
 Bad tempered, sensitive, high-bred dogs. 
 
 Chelidonium. — Useful in liver disease and 
 jaundice, indicated by unnatural yellowness. 
 
 Cina. — ITseful for the cure of worms — roui>h 
 
Materia Medica. 89 
 
 coat, emaciation, yet with unnatural appetite. 
 Grinding of teeth. Goes well with Sulphur as 
 an intercurrent. 
 
 Colocynth. — Especially useful in painful 
 and severe colic. Diarrhoea follows eat- 
 ing. 
 
 Dulcamara. — This remedy is chiefly in- 
 dicated by its modality "worse in damp 
 weather " — rheumatism, stiffness, diarrhoea, 
 cough, etc., that always come on in cold, damp 
 weather. 
 
 Euphrasia. — Useful in affections of the eyes. 
 Eyes red, swollen with yellowish or stringy 
 mucus. Eyes glued together. Ophthalmia, 
 cannot bear the light. Discharge of tears, 
 scalding. Much secretion in nostrils. No ap- 
 petite but thirsty. Mucus in throat. 
 
 Gelsemium. — vStrong indications for this 
 remedy are dullness, drowsiness and torpidity. 
 
90 Materia Medica. 
 
 Watery discharge from nose, sneezing — grippe. 
 Legs and body weak and trembling. 
 
 Hepar sulphuris. — Slight injnries suppurate 
 or heal slowly. Swollen glands. To promote 
 suppuration. Unhealthy skin. Mange. Cracks. 
 Fissures. Muffled. Suffocative cough. Pimples 
 and yellowish eruptions. Shivers and seeks 
 the fire or warm place. 
 
 Ipecacuanha. — Asthma. Vomiting. Frothy 
 fermenting evacuations in diarrhoea. Suffoca- 
 tive cough. 
 
 Kali muriaticum. — A remedy useful in 
 many diseases in their secondary stage. White 
 .or grayish mucous discharges. White or gray- 
 ish phlegm, are guides to its selection. 
 
 Kali phosphoricum. — This is especially use- 
 ful in all states of adynamia, deca}^, loss of 
 power and general physical breakdown, not 
 caused by old age. Foul ulcers, foul dis- 
 charges, foul breath. Nervous, no ambition. 
 
Materia Medica, 91 
 
 Kreosotum. — A remedy for early and rapid 
 decay of the teeth. Teeth dark or black. 
 
 Ledum. — A remedy internally and exter- 
 nally for punctured wounds. Also useful for 
 inflammation and swelling of the lower ex- 
 tremities. 
 
 Mercurius vivus. — Useful in many affec- 
 tions. Catarrh, sore throat, enlarged glands, 
 bleeding gums, moist oozing eruptions, mange, 
 yellowish appearance, liver diseases, loose 
 cough, slimy evacuations, diarrhoea with much 
 straining, before and after, and unhealthy 
 sweat, 
 
 Mercurius corrosivus. — The especial field 
 for the use of this remedy is bloody diarrhoea, 
 dysentery, flux. 
 
 Natrum muriaticum. — The especial indica- 
 tions for Natrum fuur. are clear^ watery dis- 
 charges from eyes or nose, that do not excori- 
 
92 Mntcrin Mcdicn. 
 
 ate, like the discharoes of .Irsrn. White, 
 frotliv inueus in mouth. Mueh sneezing-. 
 Seeks open air. 
 
 Nux vomica. — A very useful remedy for 
 dogs who are simply ''out of eondition/' Loss 
 of appetite. Piles, l^neasiness after food. Con- 
 stipation, feces large and hard. Rheumatism. 
 Nose stuffed up. 
 
 Opium. — Comatose, drowsy states. Consti 
 pation. Bodv bends backwards. Heat in the 
 head. Nervous system apparently insensible. 
 Slow, heavy breathing. Hlack evacuations. 
 Lockjaw. Apoplexy. 
 
 Phosphorus. — Coat loses all its gloss. Pro- 
 fuse sweats, llair drops off in patclies. Gen- 
 eral weakness. Evacuations loose. 
 
 Phytolacca. — l\^eful in cancerous affec- 
 tions. Rough, dry sore throat. Induration 
 or suppuration of breast or teats. 
 
Materia Mcdica. 93 
 
 Plumbum. — Useful for severe cases of con- 
 stipation. 
 
 Pulsatila. — The dog dislikes heat or warm 
 places and seeks the open air or cool places. 
 Catarrhal affections. Flow of thick yellow 
 or greenish mucus. Useful before and during 
 parturition. Mange. 
 
 Rhus toxicodendron. — Very useful in 
 strains and sprains, given internally. Affec- 
 tions of tendons and ligaments ; joints. 
 Rheumatism where animal moves and whines 
 from pain, yet apparently is better from 
 motion. Rheumatism brought on by cold and 
 wet. Stiff, rigid back. Itching, inflamed 
 eruptions. 
 
 Silicea. — Useful in diseases of long stand- 
 ing. Diseases of bones and periosteum. Fistu- 
 lous ulcers and sores. Follows Hepar stdph.^ 
 after abscess has opened. Dog in poor condi- 
 tion, sweats easily on least exertion. Weak. 
 
94 
 
 Materia Medic a. 
 
 Sulphur. — Follows well after almost any 
 remedy to complete cure. Useful in skin dis- 
 eases. Mange. Sluggish abscesses. Coat rough 
 and dirty. 
 
 Spongia. — Wheezing, croupy, hollow cough; 
 difficult breathing. 
 
 Thuja. — For warts and cauliflower excres- 
 cences. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 A Life Saver, 46 
 
 A San Barnard, 59 
 
 A Scrap, • • • . . .... 26 
 
 Abscesses, 68 
 
 Aconite, 85 
 
 Antimonium criidum, . 85 
 
 Apis, 86 
 
 Apoplexy, 68 
 
 Arnica, 86 
 
 Arsenicum, 86 
 
 Asthma, 34 
 
 Aurum metallicum, 86 
 
 Balanitis, 61 
 
 Belladonna, 86 
 
 Boils, 62 
 
 Bronchocele, 77 
 
 Bryonia, 87 
 
96 Index. 
 
 Calcarea carbonica, 87 
 
 Calcarea fluorica, 87 
 
 Calendula, 87 
 
 Canker in the mouth 79 
 
 Cataract, 73 
 
 Catarrh, 38 
 
 Cantharis, . . 88 
 
 Carbo vegetabilis 88 
 
 Chamomilla, 88 
 
 Chelidoniuni, 88 
 
 Cina 88 
 
 Cold, 38 
 
 Colocynth 89 
 
 Constipation, . 51 
 
 Coryza, 38 
 
 Coughing, 48 
 
 Cystitis, .... .60 
 
 Diarrhoea, 48 
 
 Diseases of Dogs, 20 
 
 Distemper, 20 
 
 Dogs in Health 9 
 
 Dose, 17 
 
 Dulcamara, 89 
 
Index. 97 
 
 Ear, Inflammation of the, 76 
 
 Epilepsy, 70 
 
 Euphrasia, cSg 
 
 Feet, Sore, . . .- 65 
 
 Fevers, 32 
 
 Fistula lachr^^malis, 72 
 
 Food 12 
 
 For the safety of the public, 19 
 
 Frequency of dose, 17 
 
 Gelsemium, 89 
 
 Gonorrhoea 61 
 
 Hsematuria -54 
 
 Hepar sulphuris, 90 
 
 Homoeopathic medicines, 14 
 
 Inflammation of the Ear, 77 
 
 Inflammation of the Teats 62 
 
 Inflammation of the Tongue, 80 
 
 Influenza, 29 
 
 Ipecacuanha, 90 
 
 7 
 
OS hulcx. 
 
 Kali iiiurialicuiu 90 
 
 Kali phosplioricuin 90 
 
 Krcosotuin, . 91 
 
 Larvni;itis. 31^ 
 
 Lediiiii 91 
 
 Li\-cr diseases 52 
 
 Mange 63 
 
 Materia Mediea. . S5 
 
 Medieines, Administering 17 
 
 Medieines, l'\)rni of 16 
 
 Medieines. Strength o{ 15 
 
 Merenrius vivus 91 
 
 Mereurius corrosivus 91 
 
 Month. Caneer in 79 
 
 Natrnni nuiriatienni. 01 
 
 Nephritis, 5(> 
 
 Nux voniiea 92 
 
 0\\ Guard 66 
 
 C^phthalniia 71 
 
 Opium 02 
 
 Ozeena 3^ 
 
Index. 99 
 
 Paralysis, 69 
 
 Parasites, 63 
 
 Phosphorus, 92 
 
 Phytolacca, 92 
 
 Pleurisy 31 
 
 Plumbum, 93 
 
 Pneumonia 31 
 
 Pointing, 82 
 
 Pulsatilla, 93 
 
 Puppy vShow, 74 
 
 Rheumatism, .40 
 
 Rhus toxicodendron, 93 
 
 Scalds, 67 
 
 vScotch Collie "Eclipse," 53 
 
 vSilicea, . • . 93 
 
 vSleeping quarters, 14 
 
 Slobbering, 79 
 
 Sore feet, . 65 
 
 Sore throat, 47 
 
 vSulphur, 94 
 
 Spongia, 94 
 
100 Index. 
 
 Teats, Inflainination of, ... 62 
 
 Teeth 80 
 
 Thuja, 94 
 
 Tongue, Inflammation of the, «So 
 
 Took iMrst Prize, 13 
 
 Tumours, 67 
 
 Vomiting, 54 
 
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