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nostrils, perhaps open mouth, with numerous evidences of 

 imperfectly aerated blood. 



Diagnosis. — Is very easy, but the cause is not so readily 

 made out in all cases. 



Treatment. — In the spasmodic form the dog should be 

 removed to a small chamber, in which tar or kindred sub- 

 stances may be burned, especially if the symptoms arise in 

 connection with bronchitis. 



Paper dipped in a solution of saltpeter and tincture 

 of stramonium and then dried may be burned with relief 

 to the patient sometimes. 



If the dog be gross and overfed^ his diet must be cut 

 down and simplified. This is a clear case for feeding only 

 once a day. 



The liver and digestive organs generally may be bene- 

 fited by the timely administration of a compound cathartic 

 pill at night, follov.^ed by Epsom salts in the morning, 

 while the compound rhubarb pill may be given daily for a 

 time. 



"When associated with bronchitis, the indications are to 

 treat that disease, of which it is but a sort of superadded 

 symptom. In the case of tumors, removal, if possible, is 

 indicated. If this can not be done, attention to the general 

 health and condition of the dog may alleviate the distress. 



Iodide of potassium in small doses, gradually increased 

 and kept up for a considerable time with intermissions, 

 may effect a complete or partial cure. The dose may be 

 from one to five grains, though some dogs do not tolerate 

 this remedy any bettei* than some people. 



Tuberculosis. — This, in pulmonary or other form, is 

 very rare in the dog, though it may be induced. When it 



