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absence of paralysis, by the swollen extremities, and by the stag- 

 gering gait denoting general weakness in influenza. 



Give the differential diagnosis between spinal meningitis 

 and azoturia. 



See Azoturia. 



What is the prognosis ? 



Mild cases usually recover if no complications arise. 

 Severe cases, especially when down, are apt to prove fatal. 



Outline the treatment. 



Place the animal in slings, give a purge, after which give 

 belladonna every two or three hours till the action of the purgative 

 is established. Aconite may be indicated and can be given with 

 belladonna. 



After the action of the cathariiic, give strychnine in one-grain 

 doses and gradually increase till the physiological effect is obtained. 



Draw off the urine daily; give enemas to aid the purge, and 

 apply liniments or blisters locally. 



After a time, exercise to tone up the muscles. 



