60 Professor Halford. 



the right jugular vein of a middle-sized bitch, heavy 

 in pup. 



Result. Immediately after the injection she mic- 

 turated, and about eight minutes after, she had an 

 evacuation. 



11.30. An additional four drachms of the ex. erg. 

 liquid, were thrown into the left jugular vein. 



Result. Immediately on being placed on her legs, 

 she began to stagger; this continued for some time. 

 She then lay down ; some spasms of the abdominal 

 muscles were noticed, which soon passed off. Kespira- 

 tion easy, but quick. Heart's action quiet, but 

 irregular. 



Noon. Bitch quiet, lying down. Respiration more 

 regular. 



1 p.m. Still quiet, but no specific effect of the 

 ergot. 



2.0. Very sick ; but in about an hour got much 

 better. 



7.0. Lively, and running about. 



September 8. Some time in the night the bitch 

 had pupped, passing five, all dead. 



7 a.m. Another pup was passed. 



9.0. Another pup. Bitch very lively, and takes 

 her food. 



The pups appear about five or six weeks old. No 

 sign of hair on the skin, and the claws were not fully 

 formed. 



