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which, however, usually succeed each other in fully developed 

 cases. Yet the furious phenomena may be entirely omitted, 

 and again the victim may die in the early furious stage and 

 the paralytic form not appear. The first symptoms of the 

 furious form are a change in the disposition of the animal, 

 which is manifested by distress and uneasiness and restless- 

 ness. Easily excited. .A.t this stage the dog does not usually 

 show a disposition to bite : he is still docile and obej'S orders, 

 though not so quickly as in health : he soon seeks solitude in 

 the straw of his kennel : periods of restfulness befall him, 

 alternating with marked excitement ; he still shows affection 

 for his master, and may even be more affectionate than is his 

 habit. He may, however, be irritated by strangers or be much 

 surprised by a touch or gentle blow, and here may inflict a bite. 



The appetite is still good, and may even be excessive. 

 Soon the restlessness becomes marked, constantly in motimi, 

 apt to tear carpet, rugs, or any obstacle. 



He shows sign of delirium, looking off into space, appar- 

 ently seeing some imaginary' object : at times he will attack 

 an imaginar\- enemy. He will still respond to his master's 

 voice, but his attention cannot be held for any length of time. 

 At this early stage the voice becomes modified, and this may 

 be regarded as one of the most typical symptoms. Instead of 

 the clear and sharp bark, which is natural, the latter part of 

 the note becomes prolonged and of a higher pitch, going off 

 into a plaintive cry. which has been likened to a dog fatigued 

 in a chase. Although this symptom is a striking one, and 

 quite constant, it may be lacking at times, and certain dogs 

 remain quiet in spite of all attempts to excite barking. The 

 appetite diminishes, and at about this time food is taken with 

 more or less difficulty, and soon it is refused, swallowing being 

 painful and difficult. The animal may appear to have a bone 

 in his throat, a symptom which often tempts the owner to 

 make a dangerous examination for the obstruction. The 

 excitement is marked and the animal is now furious. If a 

 stick or other article is presented to him, he seizes it with 



