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The inflammation may subside, or terminate in suppura- 

 tion. 



The abscess when formed is generally single, but there 

 may be several in pyaemia. 



In a case recently before our notice, which was ushered 

 in by violent frenzy, followed shortly by great depression, 

 coma, and death, a large abscess was found occupying a 

 large area of the right cerebral hemisphere. 



Treatment — Bleeding is indicated in inflammation of 

 the brain and its membranes when the fever is high and 

 the excitement and restlessness very marked. 



In cases of inflammation of the structures occurring in 

 the course of a specific fever, or in some primary constitu- 

 tional disease, bleeding is generally harmful. 



In all cases, a cathartic should be given at once, as soon 

 as the case is seen. 



Locally, ice, or cloths steeped in cold water or some 

 evaporating lotion, should be applied to the head during 

 the stage of excitement. The animal should be removed 

 from all noises, and kept as strictly quiet as is possible. 



Internally, liquor ammonise acetatis and potassium bicar- 

 bonate may be given three times daily. 



In the stage of irritation, potassium bromide or chloral 

 hydrate may be given in addition. 



These remedies may be given in the water, if the animal 

 continues to drink. 



The diet should be light and nutritious. 



If paralysis and impaired sensation still continue after 

 the abatement of the acute symptoms, a smart blister 

 may be applied to the poll, and should be repeated if 

 necessary. 



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