228 THE DOG IN DlSi-^ASE. 



a little paregoric, or, better, Dover's powder, on account of 

 its favoring the action of the skin and kidneys, may be given. 

 Bleeding has been recommended in very sthenic cases. 



Chlorate of potassium has a good reputation in diseases 

 of the respiratory tract, and is favorable, it is thought, to 

 the oxidation of the l)lood. As it is somewhat depressant 

 to the heart, its action should be carefully watched. 



In the early stage the author likes to give, m a gelatin 

 capsule, powdered bromide, acetate, and chlorate of potas- 

 sium with tincture of aconite. After this is swallowed, 

 the dog may be given water to drink to dissolve and 

 dilute the dose. Being thirsty, he is only too glad to get 

 the liquid. He may relish buttermilk or sour milk, and it 

 will be useful at this period. At night fifteen grains of 

 Dover's powder, with a like quantity of bromide of potas- 

 sium, in capsules, will be useful in securing rest. 



It is important not to give aconite if the heart be weak, 

 even if rapid, and it should be stopped if it does not with- 

 in a moderate period quiet the circulation, as a depressant 

 action may set in later and prove dangerous. 



Death in pneumonia is nearly always by heart-failure, 

 and this organ must therefore be most carefully observed 

 throughout. 



Assuming that resolution has begun, the general 

 strength is to be maintained. If the apj^etite is not good 

 and the temperature is not high, vegetable bitters — as nux 

 vomica, cinchona, gentian, etc. — will be useful ; also qui- 

 nine, citrate of iron and quinine, etc. 



During convalescence the treatment already recom- 

 mended for other diseases of the respiratory system is 

 suitable. If the temperature runs very high, quinine in 



