274 The Management and Diseases of the Dog. 
venient form of administering strychnia, is prescribed in 
from 1 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 Io 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. 
