Care and Diseases of Breeding Animals 



cation or systemic poisoning. The dog suddenly 

 becomes restless and breathes rapidly. In from fifteen 

 minutes to an hour the animal loses control of her 

 legs and is unable to move. The legs and head are 

 extended and rigid except for a violent twitching 

 of the muscles. The breathing becomes very diffi- 

 cult and can be heard at some distance. 



Treatment. — The dog should be rushed to the 

 doctor with all possible haste. In case this is im- 

 possible she may be given lo to 15 grains of 

 sodium bromide in tablet form. This may help 

 the condition but is rarely sufficient to counteract 

 the violent convulsions. Enemas may be given and 

 hot towels wrapped about the bqjiy. Liquids of 

 any nature absolutely must not be given by the 

 mouth since the dog is unable to swallow and they 

 would be carried down into the lungs. 



