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COMPARISON OF ETHER WITH CHLOROFORM. 



Thus it can be seen that considering both drugs to be prop- 

 erly administered, all the advantages are in favor of chloroform, 

 except safety. 



Ether is to be preferred for dogs, cats and other small and 

 young animals. 



Chloroform is especially dangerous for dogs, though horses 

 stand it very well indeed. 



The safety with which chloroform may be administered to 

 horses frequently makes operators careless ; that is, they "force" 

 the drug ; they do not allow sufficient air for dilution, and though 

 the patient may not die from the immediate effects of the drug, 

 his existence may be terminated in a few days from Pneumonia 

 or Broncho- Pneumonia (mechanical), due to the irritating effects 

 of the drug. 



