236 TYPHOID PNEUMONIA. 



Tebatment. — Having determined the existence of the 

 malady, or, what is equally important, the tendency of the 

 organism to take it on, the treatment should be prompt and 

 energetic in character, otherwise thepatient will die. 



The attendant should carefully regard every circumstance 

 associated with the disease, such as the character of the season; 

 the age and vital condition of the patient. Is the malady an 

 epidemic one ? if so, what are its general characters ? Is the 

 patient young or old, strong or feeble ? Does the disease lin- 

 ger ? Is the pulse irritable and feeble ? Does the patient 

 breathe hurriedly ? Does he cough, and is the cough emitted 

 freely, or is the act restrained, or is the cough soft and feeble ? 

 Is the disease associated with the formation of Abscess between 

 the jaws ? All the above particulars (and others might he 

 enumerated), the veterinary attendant should be alive to, or the 

 patient may be past the chance of recovery before the existence 

 of the disease is known. 



The best remedies, in general, are — Arsenicum 2, Aromatic 

 Ammonia, Chlorate of Potass, Whiskey, and Port Wine. 



Arsenicum. — Use the Arsenicum of the 2nd; administer 

 it in 2-drachm doses several times a day. 



Chlorate of Fotass. — Chlorate of Potass is a salt which 

 contains a large amount of oxygen. I have repeatedly given it 

 in this disease with marked benefit. Give it in 2-drachm doses, 

 mixed with half a pint of water. It may either be given alone, 

 or in alternation vrith the Arsenicum. If alternated with the 

 latter, its administration will be more frequent ; in which case, 

 one drachm of the salt will be sufficient for a dose. 



Aromatic Ammonia. — Respecting the use of this drug, see 

 page 229. 



WhisTcey and Port Wine. — The action of spirits upon the 

 living tissues is not only to stimulate, but also to preserve 



