315 The Management and Diseases of the Dog. 
A seton, if not already inserted, should be placed imme- 
diately in front of the chest, and its action excited as 
quickly as possible. Turpentine is, I think, the best agent 
for this purpose. 
Hot linseed-meal poultices, applied to the sides, are ex- 
ceedingly beneficial, They should be covered by a hand- 
kerchief brought under the girth, and tied over the back, 
but not too tightly, so as to compress. the walls of the chest. 
These should be repeatedly renewed, and followed, if the 
animal is not relieved in six hours, by mustard plasters. 
With regard to internal remedies, diffusible stimulants 
are best adapted to such cases. I recommend the adminis- 
tration, toa small dog, of a teaspoonful of brandy and water 
{equal parts of each), with two to four drops of chlorodyne 
every hour; double the quantity for a full- sized terrier 
treble for a lara dog. 
Beef-tea, mutton-broth, or milk in which silat biscuit or 
bread has been soaked and broken down, should be given 
with a spoon, unless voluntarily taken, two or three times 
during the day. 
If there appears danger of suffocation, emetics may be 
administered until vomiting is induced. The ipecacuanha 
-wine in some cases answers well—dose from fifteen to 
‘thirty drops in a little warm water. 
When the acute symptoms have subsided,—which the 
‘breathing becoming laboured and panting, the heart’s 
‘action steadier, pulse less frequent and softer, and .an 
occasional deep-drawn sigh will denote, the brandy may 
be given at longer intervals, the chlorodyne suspended, and 
the tincture of iron substituted in five, ten, or. fifteen drops, 
in proportion to the size of the dog. The body must be 
kept warm, but fresh air is throughout absolutely necessary ; 
therefore ample ventilation, without draught, should be 
allowed. This is a point on which I am most particular 
Often and often again have I- found my little: patient, 
through the mistaken kindness of its fair owner, smothered: 
