THE KENNEL.

Otago Witness, Issue 4057, 15 December 1931, Page 28

THE KENNEL.

By

Terror.

Fancier* and breeders of dogs iro sordially invited to contribute to thio column. “Terror” will endeavour to make thie department aa interestnig and up-to-date a* possible, but in •rder to do thia be must have the cooperation of his readers, hence ha trust* this invitation will be aheertully responded to.

Mr R. Tregea, Royal crescent. Musselburgh, has a nice litter of live Silkies by Tahuna Squire and Tahuna C'olecn. These puppies have a double cross of Tahuna Toby blood, a very fine Silky procured by the late Fred Rogen in Australia. He had an unbeaten career in the show ring. I learn that Mr Tregea has disposed of three of this litter. I gather from northern papers that a movement is on foot which if brought to fruition will inevitably lead to the same state of disorganisation as now prevails in Australia owing to the existence of too many controlling bodies. There is talk of a New Zealand Kennel Council, with sub-committees in all the chief centres. It is being pointed out by those opposed to this new movement (and wisely. I think) that the New Zealand Kennel Club is the property of the dog fanciers of New Zealand, and any organisation which seeks to undermine its influence and retard its progress must be combated by every force and method which is compatible with dignity and straight dealing. If you have to punish a dog for some misdeed, catch him in the act and punish him immediately. Retarded punishments are unnecessary cruelty, as then the dog does not know why he is being punished. Say “ Shame ” while administering punishment. and use a light cane or whip, not a heavy stick. Soon the dog will learn to associate the word with the actual punishment. Later that word “ Shame ’’ alone, uttered in a sharp voice, iu most cases will suffice to keep the dog to time.

A Sagacious Dog.—Since the dawn of history the dog has been one of man’s most faithful companions, guardian of his home, playmate of his children, shepherd of his floeks, partner of his explorations. Mre Alice Frost, former resident of Caldwell, Idaho, U.S.A., was pinned beneath her wrecked automobile. ” Bleeding from numerous cuts and w’ith several fractured ribs, her life was slowly ebbing away. Her fox terrier Rin Tin saw what was needed to be done, and worked for an hour to dig a hole around and beneath Mrs Frost, until she was able to release herself.

TREAT PROMPTLY. —Various Prescriptions.—

Because of the changeable weather, the wetness and the cold, the winter time is a trying time for many dogs, which suffer from various ailments. Prompt action is one of the first essentials in the successful treatment of animals.

Where coughs or colds occur a good plan is to get loz of ipecacuanha wine, 3dr of tincture of squills, 2dr of tincture of belladonna, 2 Idr of carbonate of ammonia, and water to make 4oz. A dose is a teaspoonful for small dogs and up to a dessertspoonful for larger ones. In the ease of ear canker syringe with spirits of wine and lukewarm water t 1 in 20). Dry with cotton wool. Blow in a little boric powder or equal parts of finely powdered iodoform and subnitrate of bismuth. For loss of hair take 2dr each of tincture of cantharides and oil of rosemary, 4dr of glycerine, and Boz of water. Rub in twice a day. Keep the lotion out of the eyes. When dealing with ringworm wash with a strong so.lution of permanganate of potash. Then anoint with iodine ointment or paint with tincture of iodine. A good purgative consists of equal parts of castor oil. syrup of buckthorn, and salad oil, well mixed. For Small dogs give half a teaspoonful and increase up to two tablespoonfuls for large dogs. A satisfactory pill for small dogs can be made with 12gr extract of colocynth, Cgr of extract of jalap, 6gr of extract of gentian, 3gr of podophyllun, and ligr of gingerine. Mix into 12 pills and give one to two early in the morning. For certain skin diseases 2oz oil of tar, loz each of sulphur sublimate, sulphur nig. and autim nig., and 20oz of train oil rubbed in twice a day will be found efficacious. A useful embrocation for rheumatism consists of loz of liniment of eapsicunij 2oz each of liniment of belladonna ana liniment of soap, and loz liniment of chloroform. Rub on twice daily, and give one teaspoonful to a tablespoonful every five hours of 3dr of ealycilate of soda, 40gr of iodide of potash, 2dr of bicarbonate of potash, 2dr of tincture of colchicum, and 4oz of water. When treating asthma or heavy breathing give aperient medicine with Idr to 3dr of liquor morphia, Idr to 3dr of Hoffman's spirit, Idr to 4dr of paregoric,

2dr to Bdr of syrup of squills, and lloz to 6oz of water. According to the size of the dog, give one teaspoonful to one tablespoonful three or four times daily. Give raw or cooked meat in small quantities and no other food. For cuts dress with Friar’s balsam, tincture of calendula, carbolic zinc, thymol, or antiseptic ointment. Bites or stings may be dressed with strong carbolic ointment. A valuable dressing for wounds is made with eucalyptus oil, loz, and olive or linseed oil added to make Boz. Dab on the wound several times.

Constipation can be overcome with warm soap-and-water enemas. Feed raw bullock’s liver and give plenty of exercise. Give 10 drops of liquid extract of cascara bark and five drops of nux vomica in water.

For the treatment of eczema mix loz of ’Wright’s solution of coal tar, Idr of Goulard’s extract of lead,, loz of glycerine boracis, and Boz of rain water. Mix we’ll and bathe three or four times a day.

When dysentery occurs take 2dr of chlorodyne, 4dr of prepared chalk and the same amount of tincture of catechu, 4dr of sol. gum acacia, and 6oz of water. One teaspoonful- to a tablespoonful should be given every three or four hours. Another remedy is 40 drops of laudanum mixed with loz of castor oil. Half of that quantity is sufficient for a small dog. In treating sprains mix 4dr each of tincture of hydrocyamus and methylated chloroform, loz spirits of camphor, and 2oz of soap lininjent. Apply with friction.

Chorea or St. Vitus dance often follows distemper. Give 20 to 40 drops of Easton’s syrup in water twice daily after food. In severe cases give two to five drops of tincture of nux vomica and the same quantity of liquor of arsenalis in water night and morning for three weeks.