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to time : the weight curve furnishes valuable information as to the course of 

 the disease. 



4. Auscultation. The development of pulmonary lesions can be detected 

 and followed by auscultation. 



5. Condition of the alimentary canal. Observation should be kept upon 

 the animal's appetite and it is highly important to notice if it suffers from 

 diarrhoea, etc. 



6. Urine. Does the urine contain pus, blood albumin, etc. ? 



7. The appearance of the animal. Whether the animal is lively and active 

 or dull and quiet, the condition of its coat whether rough and badly kept or 

 smooth and well tended, as well as the position assumed by the animal (whether 

 lying on its side or curled up) are all important facts which should be noted. 

 The appearance of twitchings, convulsions or signs of paralysis should also 

 be carefully watched for. 



Observation of the clinical condition must be subsequently supplemented 

 by an examination of the tissues, fluids and exudates for micro-organisms. 



