36 THE MANAGEMENT AND DISEASES OF THE DOG 



ASTHMA (Spasmodic) 



Differs from the former in that it comes on in paroxysms, 

 often of almost a tetanic nature, and is usually unaccompanied 

 by any inflammatory symptoms. It is more amenable to 

 treatment than the previous form, but is liable to return sud- 

 denly and without warning. 



Predisposing Causes. — A previous attack, or hereditary 

 disposition. 



Exciting Causes. — Prolonged dyspepsia ; flatulence ; ante- 

 rior spinal irritation ; sudden changes of temperature; irritar 

 ting efiluvise. 



Symptoms. — Sudden and labored respiration, occurring at 

 intervals ; dry cough during the paroxysm, with or without 

 expectoration ; exertion frequently produces retching and 

 vomiting. 



Treatment. — An emetic at the onset is advisable. If the 

 paroxysms continue, small doses of stimulants should be ad- 

 ministered, as a teaspoonful of brandy and water, with three 

 or four drops of spirits of camphor. When the attack occurs 

 after a meal an aperient is indicated. 



The instructions given for the preceding form regarding 

 diet, will apply to spasmodic asthma. Overloading the 

 stomach, and exertion after a meal, should especially be 

 avoided. 



PLEUTIISY. 



Or inflammation of the investing membrane of the lungs, and 

 that lining the thoracic cavity, may be associated with pneu- 

 monia (pleuro-pneumonia) or exist as an independent dis- 

 ease. 



Predisposing Causes.— V>€ai\\ty, disease of the lung.s, cr 

 any of the predisposing causes of inflammation, 



