DOG. FIBRINOUS PNEUMONIA. 



Breeds most liable. Causes, over-exertion, cold baths, clipping, exposure 

 in cold, distemper. Symptoms, chill, fever, disturbed breathing, cold ex- 

 tremities, cough. Treatment, dietary, nursing, laxative, nauseant, febrifuge, 

 moist jacket, mustard, stimulants, tonics, heart tonics and careful nutri- 

 tion during convalescence. 



Pneumonia in birds. Causes, exposure, neglect, foul coops, hot, close 

 houses, etc. Symptoms, erect plumage, drooping head, wings, and tail, 

 dark comb, gaping, panting, cough, crepitation. Treatment, hygienic, lax- 

 ative, febrifuge. 



This is a frequent affection in hounds. In hunting or cours- 

 ing dogs, the causes are Uke those operating in the horse. The 

 clipping of long haired dogs in inclement weather, swimming 

 dogs in winter without afterwards drying or heating them by ex- 

 ercise, and shutting them out of doors at night, when accustomed 

 to a warm dwelling, are occasional causes. It sometimes occurs 

 epizootically and frequently supervenes during distemper. 



The chief symptoms of chill, fever, and difficulty in breathing 

 are like as in other animals, while the results of auscultation and 

 percussion are more satisfactory than in any other domestic ani- 

 mal. The dog sits on its haunches to facilitate breathing ; his 

 elbows turned out, his mouth open and his tongue protruded. 

 Coldness of the ears and a short quick cough are usually marked 

 symptoms. 



Treatment. The general care applicable to other animals is 

 equally demanded here. The diet should consist of mild broths, 

 or farinaceous foods with a little gravy if necessary to render it 

 palatable. 



Bleeding from the jugular has been recommended and may be 

 admissible at the outset of the disease in a very few appropriate 

 cases. If costiveness exists a tablespoonful of castor oil may be 

 given (more or less according to the size of the animal) , follow- 

 ing this up by the tartar emetic, nitre and sugar recommended 

 for bronchitis. The poultice jacket is of great value. Mustard 

 poultices may later be applied to the sides of the chest. Stimu- 

 lants, tonics and nourishing diet may be required during conva- 

 lescence, or when the disease assumes a low type. 

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