DOGS. 



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without those progressive appearances which gene- 

 rally precede and indicate the rabid state. They arise 

 from various causes, to which the remedial treatment 

 to be pursued must have reference, or the result will 

 not be so beneficial as it would otherwise be. The 

 following are the most prominent 



Symptoms. The dog suddenly stands, as if 

 frightened, and in a few moments springs up two or 

 three feet high, falling again as if shot; his tail, 

 limbs, or some parts of the body, are much con- 

 vulsed: frequently, he froths at the mouth and grinds 

 his teeth; and sometimes his eyes are turned up, and 

 his face distorted: his breathing is generally hurried, 

 and he often pants excessively, and his bowels are 

 evidently constipated, or, in other words, confined. 



Some dogs, when taken, have a violent heaving of 

 the chest, and appear almost suffocated; they then 

 suddenly dart forward, and fall prostrate on the 

 ground, exhibiting the convulsive motions of the 

 limbs, and frothing at the mouth; the dog being, in 

 other respects, in a great measure insensible. 



Causes. Fits often accompany an attack of the 

 Distemper; in which case they are considered as an 

 unfavourable symptom, particularly if accompanied 

 by a wasting of the body. Worms in the intestines, 

 by the irritation they occasion, often induce fits. 

 Costiveness, or a foul state of the bowels, is another 

 means of producing fits; they also arise from the 

 irritation which accompanies teething. When they 

 arise from rearing too many puppies from one 

 mother, they usually prove fatal. 



Remedy. While the fits are on, sprinkle the face 

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