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ehanical congestion of the lips take place. They should be 

 scarified and bathed, and the head elevated byaneans of a sling. 



EPILEPSY. 



This disease is seldom seen in the horse, but frequently in the 

 dog. It is characterized by complete loss of consciousness for a 

 short time, with spasmodic contraction of the muscles. In young 

 dogs epileptic fits are associated with dentition and worms in the 

 intestinal canal or stomach. 



Symptoms. — The animal in apparent health is seen to stagger 

 and stare, then fall in a convulsive fit and froth at the mouth. 

 The attack lasts three or four minutes, after which he gets up, 

 walks about in a dull manner, but soon recovers. 



Treatment. — In treating this affection the bromide of potash, 

 in half-ounce doses, should be given. A purgative should be ad- 

 ministered, as six drachms of aloes. If teething is the cause, 

 the offending teeth should be extracted. If due to worms in the 

 stomach or intestines a vermifuge should be given. The con- 

 dition will be dealt with more fully in the chapter on dogs. 



VERTIGO. 



This condition is due to some lesion of the brain. It may be 

 due to temporary congestion, to cerebral tumors, or anything 

 that interferes with the flow^ of blood to or from the brain. 

 Gastric derangement will cause it. Over-study causes the con- 

 dition in man. 



Symptoms. — The animal usually stops while being driven, 

 elevates the head, staggers and falls, lies thus awhile, and in a 

 short time gets up, shakes himself, and appears to be all right. 



Treatment. — Give six drachms of aloes, and follow with 

 half-ounce doses of the bromide of potash every four hours. 

 Some animals subject to this trouble are extremely dangerous. 



