The Angora cat; how to breed train and keep it; . horoughly wash the cat in resin ointmentthickened with sublimed of sulphur and then dilutedwith oil of juniper. Another good preparation is adressing consisting of sixteen parts each of sublimedsulphur and whale oil blended with one part each ofmercurial ointment and oil of turpentine. Of course, inusing such preparations one has to be specially carefulthat the ointments are not allowed to remain too thickor too long on the cat without removing, because theanimal is very apt to lick itself dry and is sure to takeinto its stomach any washes, etc


The Angora cat; how to breed train and keep it; . horoughly wash the cat in resin ointmentthickened with sublimed of sulphur and then dilutedwith oil of juniper. Another good preparation is adressing consisting of sixteen parts each of sublimedsulphur and whale oil blended with one part each ofmercurial ointment and oil of turpentine. Of course, inusing such preparations one has to be specially carefulthat the ointments are not allowed to remain too thickor too long on the cat without removing, because theanimal is very apt to lick itself dry and is sure to takeinto its stomach any washes, etc., that may be on itsbody. Thus, if possible, if one wishes these ointmentsto remain on the cat for some time, it would be well tomuzzle the cat for a time each day that the sores mayheal without running the chances of the cat being sickfrom swallowing the preparations. In feeding, wewould suggest the simplest diet, such as cereals wellcooked, and a little fish, cooked. Meat would be injuri-ous, as it tends to heat the system, which of course at. DISEASES OF THE CAT. 47 this time is dangerous. Allow the cat as much fresh airand exercise as possible, and keep its face cool and itseyes thoroughly washed out in warm water. There aremany things one could use to speedily cure mange andother skin diseases, but in treating a cat it is quite un-like a dog because one must be cautious that he doesnot poison the cat from putting on preparations whichwould injure it if allowed to get into the stomach. Where the presence of any kind of poison isPoison, suspected, prompt and energetic action is neces-sary. The first thing to be done is to excitevomiting so as to eject the poison as soon as possiblefrom the stomach, or to neutralize its action by the useof antidotes, A liberal dose of luke-warm water, slightlysalted, generally has a good effect, but it is safest to useat once sweet oil or melted lard. After such an experi-ence a course of cod liver oil is advised with a generousdiet. There a


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