LY. 

 DISEASES OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM. 



EPILEPSY. 



This frequently occurs in clogs as the result of intestinal de- 

 rangement, as worms. It is frequently a result of distemper, and 

 follows teething in the puppy. 



Symptoms. — The patient falls to the ground, froths at the 

 mouth, etc. The attack lasts three or four minutes, followed by 

 dullness, from which the dog soon recovers. 



Teeatmeat. — See that the patient gets plenty of air. A piece 

 of wood should be inserted between the teeth to prevent biting 

 the tongue. Calomel, one grain; tartar emetic, one grain, made 

 into a pill should be given. Potassium bromide, in twenty-grain 

 doses, should be given every two hours until the fits cease. Fits 

 may be warded off by seizing the dog by the nape of the neck 

 and dashing cold water in his face. 



CHOREA. 



This ie an in^egular distribution of nerve power, characterized 

 by convulsive, involuntary, twitching of some muscle or set of 

 miiscles. It sometimes follows distemper, and may affect one or 

 two limbs. It sometimes pervades the whole system. 



Symptoms. — There is a spasmodic, jerking action in one leg 

 or shoulder, seen particularly when the dog is lying down. When 

 standing, there is a sinking of the head and neck. It sometimes 

 affects principally the muscles of the neck and face. If a ease of 

 chorea be neglected, this spasmodic action of the muscles spreads 

 over the body, and the dog lies extended with ever>' limb in con- 

 stant and spasmodic action. 



Chorea is oftenest seen in young animals, and is a result of 



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