34 PNEUMONIA. 



If the limit of the disease is reached, and resolution commenced, recov- 

 ery promises to he rapid, and there is little or no danger of a renewed 

 attack. In the stage of resolution, tonic remedies are indicated, the quinine 

 can be discontinued, and some combination of iron be substituted. The 

 elixir calisaya bark, iron and strychnine, in teaspoonful doses before feed- 

 ing, is an admirable tonic. It is sometimes difficult to secure a reliable 

 preparation however, in which event the following mixture will be found 

 useful — 



R Ferri et Ammonise Cit. Siss. 

 Tr. Nucis Vomicae 3ij 



Tr. Cinchona) Comp. giv 



Ft. Mist. Sig. Dose one teaspoonful three times dailj- before feeding. 

 Cod liver oil should be added to the treatment, and given in tablespoonfnl 

 doses after eating or mixed with the food. As soon as the animal is fairly 

 convalescent a solid diet may be allowed, meat raw or cooked as he seems 

 to prefer, in fact anything within reason that he will eat, and the quantity 

 need not be much restricted. Exercise in the open air in pleasant weather 

 should be early encouraged. 



In event the lung breaks down, and the disease passes into the stage of 

 purulent infiltration, there is little or no hope for the animal. The only 

 treatment is to crowd the stimulants and nourishment. 



Recent authorities have advised the use of chloral hydrate, to combat 

 the pain in pneumonia. The writer feels that there are decided objections 

 to its use, from its peculiar depressing action on the heart, which organ 

 throughout the disease needs to be stimulated and strengthened. 



