42 THE MANAGEMENT AND DISEASES OF THE DOG. 



and clammy ; the pulse is imperceptible, and death closes tli( 

 scene. Such, briefly, may be described as the leadin; 

 symptoms in the several stages of pneumonia. 



Treatment. — Pneumonia admits of no delay in treatment 

 immediately symptoms of the imalady are presented, ou 

 course must be promptly decided. The same remarks as t( 

 the advisability of bleeding and physic in pleurisy an 

 equally as applicable here. Stimulants and counter-irrilatioi 

 a're decidedly indicated ; in protracted pneumonia the latte; 

 may be carried to the extent of a canthafidine application 

 and the seton is especially serviceable ; the necessity o 

 bodily warmth, the admit. ance of a reasonable amount o 

 fresh air, and a nutritious diet, must not be forgotten. Iroi 

 and cod-liver oil, after the more active symptoms have abated 

 will naturally assist in promoting convalescence. It is nov 

 pretty generally acknowledged that consolidated lung ii 

 capable of regeneration, and I have had myself practica 

 experience of that fact. Dr. Chambers observes : " I have nt 

 doubt, in my own mind, that the way in which consolidatec 

 lung recovers is by the exudated fibrin breaking down int( 

 pus, and being expectorated, whilst the obstructed air vesicle: 

 regain their elasticity and capacity for performing their func 

 tions. This is a strong argument for an ample supply ol 

 nutriment during the regenerative process." 



CONSUMPTION. 



This decimating disease of mankind extends to the lowei 

 animals, and dogs are frequently subjects in which its fata' 

 seeds are sown. 



Predisposing Causes. — Hereditary taint, close confinement 

 bad air, unwholesome food, and breeding in and in. 



Exciting Causes. — Preceding diseases, as distemper, pneu 

 monia, catarrh, scrofula, asthma. Sudden changes of tempera 

 ture, damp habitation. 



