174 The Management and Diseases of the Dog. 
employed successfully; and in woman a desperate case has recovered after 
the intravenous injection of liquor ammoniz (i to 3). 
“As a last resource, and to substitute healthy for poisoned blood, 
transfusion had also been practised in woman, and with good results. 
The experiment is worth trying in the parturient fever of animals. 
“With regard to the diminution of temperature, quinine has been highly 
lauded. Bleeding is certainly not to be recommended. If the temperature 
continuously remains very high, then the application of cold water to the 
surface of the body is indicated. The cold water may be applied to the 
. larger animals by means of cold wet sheets, wrapped round the body, and 
kept cold for an hour or two at a time by pouring on water at intervals, by 
means of a small vessel. Smaller animals may be put in a gradually-cooled 
bath. 
“The skin must be well-dried after the application of the cold water, and 
with the larger animals a dry blanket should be thrown over the body. The 
stable (or kennel) must be kept scrupulously clean and well ventilated. 
Tonics and good food must be allowed when recovery is taking place, and 
the sequel@ of the disease treated according to their indications.” 
PUERPERAL FITS AND MANIA 
Occasionally occur soon after parturition, probably arising 
from some abnormal condition of the nervous system, arising 
from septic influence. 
Symptoms. — The bitch exhibits unusual restlessness, 
associated with scanty secretion of milk. The countenance 
has a wild, unnatural expression. Alarm is manifested at 
the least noise, and handling the animal increases its excite- 
ment. : 
The offspring are either ignored or violently mangled, if 
not devoured. Suddenly the animal becomes rigid and 
falls over flat on its side. The fit quickly passes off, if 
no interference takes place, but recurs if any alarm is 
occasioned. The pulse is very rapid, the tongue dry and 
furred, skin hot and dry. Bowels torpid, or the opposite in 
excess. 
Treatment. — Removal of whelps. Administration of 
bromide of potassium, subcutaneous injection of morphia. 
In severe cases chloral hydrate. Diet—-Brandy, milk and 
egg mixture, when able to take it without excitement. If 
constipated, enemas. 
