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acid. The medicinal agents to be employed are such as are seda- 

 tive, or tonic to the nervous system. Of all such agents the 

 bromides claim a foremost place. Given in full doses, the bro- 

 mides tend to induce a quiet sleep, with brain rest and recupera- 

 tion. If beneficial, they should be repeated until a cure or im- 

 provement is apparent. When bromides fail, potassium iodide 

 may be found useful. 



During a convulsion a rectal injection of ten to fifteen grains 

 of chloral hydrate in warm water will cut short an attack and 

 put the animal into a quiet sleep, almost immediately. 



When the fit is over the animal should be kept in a quiet, 

 dark place until the excitement or stupor has completely passed. 



As a part of my report, I include a tabulated statement 

 showing the causes of the deaths occurring among the mammals 

 of the Zoological Park during the past year. 



Respectfully submitted, 



W. Reid Blair. D. V. S., 



Veterinarian and Pathologist. 



