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motion had somewhat subsided, and I pronounced her out 

 of danger. She finally recovered without much subsequent 

 treatment. 



It is my opinion, that this case had its origin in derange- 

 ment of the digestive organs, and constipation ; for, after the 

 exhibition of the tonics, — " bitters," — which aroused the ac- 

 tion of the stomach, the animal passed an immense quantity of 

 black, foetid excrement. The quantity was so great that it 

 occasioned remarks on the subject from all who visited her. 



HYDROPHOBIA. 



There are generally some circumstances connected with a 

 case of hydrophobia which afford a clue to its real nature. It 

 often happens that evidence conclusive is furnished, that the 

 animal has been bitten by a rabid dog. If this be the case, all 

 doubts are at an end. 



Symptoms, — In the early stages of the disease, there may 

 be nothing in the symptoms to excite suspicion as regards the 

 true character of the affection ; they may merely denote ap- 

 proaching illness ; but if the animal has been bitten by a rabid 

 dog, or any other animal, and has become inoculated with the 

 virus, which is usually communicated through the medium of 

 the saliva, then any slight deviation from health, as shown by 

 suspension of rumination, or by any other abnormal condition 

 which may attract the attention of the farmer, is the precursor 

 of the dreadful malady which is to follow. The most marked 

 symptoms of hydrophobia are — protrusion of the eyeballs, the 

 conjunctivial membrane is very much reddened, and, in fact, all 

 the visible surfaces of the eyes, nostrils, and mouth are much 

 inflamed. The animal is ripe for mischief, bellows occasionally, 

 will paw and tear up the ground with its horns, and on the 

 least excitement will become more dangerous than a rabid dog, 

 — trying, however, to do injury, to friend or foe, with its horns 

 rather than with its teeth. 



The rabid cow or ok will drink water, if it can swallow ; 

 in fact, it generally suffers from intense thirst ; but the fact is, 

 the poor creature cannot swallow a drop. The least attempt 



