460 THE IMPROVED ART OF FARRIERY. 



most of the remedies that are prescribed being falla- 

 cious : never attempt to hang a dog in this state of 

 the disease, as serious consequences may result from 

 such a proceeding ; the most speedy and effectual me- 

 thod of destruction is to shoot him. 



We will now refer to the several sorts of madness 

 peculiar to the canine race ; the most dangerous ot 

 which is, Rabies ; this is attended with hot and fiery 

 symptoms, when the dog sets off running in one straight 

 line if possible, regardless of all minor obstacles, and 

 biting every living creature that presents itself in the 

 way : one certain symptom of this malady is, that every 

 dog, be he ever so courageous, will avoid coming in 

 cor tact with one that is mad ; and being attacked, will 

 howl, and instead of attempting to retaliate, will make 

 every effort to disengage itself. 



The Dumb Madness, lies principally in the blood, 

 and causes great irritation in the throat : the dog will 

 not feed, and keeps his mouth wide open, as if he were 

 choking. In this case, the following dose may be ad- 

 ministered : — 



Juice of Black Hellebore - 4 ounces. 



Juice of Spatula Putrida - 4 ounces. 



Rue 4 ounces. 



Strain these well, and add : — 



Unprepared Scammony - - 2 drachms. 

 This must be forced down the throat, and the dog 

 held in such a position as to prevent his throwing up 

 the medicine : this must be followed by bleeding of 

 the veins of the gums. 



Falling Madness lies in the head, and has a 

 semblance to fits, for which it may easily be mis- 

 taken ; the animal reels and falls down. Try in this 

 case — 



