274 '^f^^ Management and Diseases of the Dog. 



venient form of administering strychnia, is prescribed in 

 from I to 2 grains twice daily, and may be gradually in- 

 creased after the third or fourth day, in proportion to the 

 requirements of the case.* The dose of iron (sulphate) is 

 5 to lo grains, quinine i to 2 grains. 



Local measures are of often serviceable in paralytic 

 affections, as counter-irritations, setons, and galvanism. 



When walking, if only imperfectly performed, is within 

 the power of the animal, it should be daily but not tiringly 

 insisted on. 



The diet should be nourishing, easy of digestion, and 

 slightly relaxing. 



In all cases of paralysis particular attention to the 

 material of which the bed is composed, and its dryness, is 

 most essential. Straw, dried fern, or heather, form the most 

 suitable materials. Whichever is used should be on a per- 

 forated boarded floor, and as far removed from the ground 

 as may be necessary to health. (See " Kennel Arrange- 

 ments.") 



When the affection is established in such a manner as to 

 render the animal helpless, the patient should not be 

 allowed to lie too long in one position, otherwise trouble- 

 some sores are apt to arise. In cases where they do, fuller's 

 earth, alum and flour — one part of the former to three of 

 the latter, or the oxide of zinc ointment or lotion, are the 

 most suitable applications. 



In confirmed and chronic paralysis, complete recovery 



* It may be well, perhaps, to observe that in the administration of 

 this drug extreme care is required, particularly in the increase of the 

 dose and the times at which it is given. When any alteration is made 

 in the quantity, it should be very gradual. The best time for the patient 

 to have it is shortly after feeding, and the hour should always be the 

 same. Neglect in these matters has caused many fatal issues in what 

 might otherwise have been satisfactory cases. It is advisable, also, in 

 leaving the medicine off, to gradually and not suddenly suspend it. 



