Distemper] °3 [Distemper 



A seton may also be placed in the back of 

 the neck just behind the ears, and galvanism 

 may also be tried. 



As to the treatment of distemper fits, if they 

 are noticed at the commencement, before they 

 have become severe, something may be done. 

 Large and frequent doses of bromide of strontia 

 should be administered, from 3 to 15 grains, 1 in 

 from a teaspoonful 1 to a tablespoonful of water 

 every three or four hours at first, or so long as there 

 are any fits ; when they cease, give the medicine 

 less often — say, every six hours, or four times a 

 day. After a few days, three times a day will 

 be often enough for the medicine, and later twice 

 a day. If there is no diarrhoea, give aperient 

 medicine, and feed on a very light and sloppy 

 food, as bread, with soup or milk, Benger's food, 

 egg and milk, etc. Keep the dog absolutely 

 quiet, and in the dark as much as possible. 



When the bromide in laro-e doses is continued 

 for some time, one often notices weakness or 

 partial paralysis of the limbs ; this passes off 

 when the medicine is discontinued. 



As to the treatment of chorea, I know of no 

 specific ; in fact, medicine has little or no effect 

 over this disease at all. Strong doses of medicine 

 like nux vomica or Easton's syrup do more harm 

 than good during the early stages, whereas later 

 small doses of these drugs are beneficial. Directly 

 the twitching is noticed the bromide of strontia 

 should be given, from two l to ten grains three 

 times a day. In the course of a week, if the 

 1 According to the size of the dog. See p. 86. 



