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The same treatment may be adopted as in pneumonia, with this 

 difference that salicin may be given freely, derivatives pushed, 

 and when effusion has taken place, active diuretics are specially 

 indicated, and hence tincture of squills (a teaspoonful) may be 

 made to replace the nitre. Digitalis, and potassium iodide may 

 be usefully employed, and quinine, gentian or strychnia may be 

 added. In advanced and obstinate cases, or where danger exists 

 from rapid effusion, the liquid may be drawn off with a cannula 

 and trochar as in other animals. 



