Dogs that live in freedom, although exposed to changes of temperature and weather, are not so liable to attacks of catarrh as are those more delicately reared, in whom a sudden change from the close atmosphere of the room to the open air, or exposure to a shower of rain, frequently will produce a cold. First symptoms are shivering and evident languor, succeeded by a hot, dry nose, with a thin discharge at first, but which gradually thickens. If the disease proceed, a hot skin, dullness about the eyes, with other evidence of fever, follow, according to the severity of the case. There is more or less discharge from the nose, sometimes accompanied with sneezing; and if severe, and the bronchial tubes affected, a cough will be the result. It'is pretty well understood, when applied to ourselves, that a cold uncared for, is most likely to lead to serious illness; and it is no less true of the dog. (See also Ozaena). In puppies the symptoms of common cold may be mistaken for those of distemper; and in older dogs, if unchecked and uncared for, it is likely to lead to bronchitis, inflammation of the lungs, or other dangerous disease. It is, therefore, very necessary to pay attention to the first appearance of a deviation from health in this direction, mindful of the old proverb - "A stitch in time saves nine."

A coat placed on the dog, as previously advised under Bronchitis. Some hardy animals will need no further care than an extra warm bed, and a warm supper; but others will require more attention.

If conjointly with other symptoms mentioned, there is a scantiness of urine, and costive bowels, give a dose of aperient medicine, followed by a few doses of the Fever Mixture:

Powdered Nitre............................ 1 dram.

Sweet Spirits of Nitre........................ 1/2 ounce.

Mindererous Spirit ........................... 1/2 ounce.

Wine of antimony .......................... 1 dram.

Water ..................................... 4 ounces.

Dose for 20 to 50 pound dog, one tablespoonful every four hours in a little gruel. Smaller, or younger dogs, a teaspoonful to a de-sertspoonful.

Remove any discharge from the eyes with warm water. If they are inflamed, bathe with the following lotion: Boracic acid, powdered, 1 scr.; distilled water, 6 oz. To allow the dog to breathe freely, the nose must be bathed, which will tend to prevent accumulation of mucus. During con-valesence the following is useful: Easton's Syrup 1/2oz., water to 6 ounces. Dose, a desertspoonful to a tablespoonful twice a day after food. Here is where, in place of this, I would use Eberhart's Tonic Pill. Unless the cold has engendered some more dangerous complaint, this treatment will be all that is required. If the cough be severe, use some cough remedy. See Cough.