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tonics, such as Blaud's pills, one pill three times a 

 day, or a granule composed of 



IJ Strychnin arsenate gr. 1-128 



Iron arsenate, 



Quinin arsenate, aa gr. 1-64 



Nucleln solution min. iv 



M. Give one half to three, three times dally, or give ferri 

 et quininae arsenas, two to ten grains, three times daily. 



Chronic Bronchitis 



This is a sequel to cases of acute bronchitis which, 

 owing to neglect or other reasons, merge into the 

 chronic. It runs a varied course of from a few weeks 

 to several months. 



Symptoms. — Continual coughing and expectora- 

 tion is a symptom of chronic bronchitis. The cough 

 is easily started by exertion or excitement, and the 

 expectorated matter is tenacious and often of an 

 offensive odor. The pulse and temperature as a 

 rule are disturbed but little, although in some cases 

 the latter may be slightly elevated. The animal's 

 appetite is variable, and it generally loses flesh, and 

 becomes more or less emaciated. 



Treatment. — The treatment consists in controlling 

 the cough and the exhibition of expectorants, steam- 

 ing with stimulating medicated inhalations, and the 

 administration of tonics. 



In this condition "Guaialyptol," a combination of 

 guaiacol, eucalyptus, camphor, and phenic acid in 

 oil has a markedly beneficial effect upon the mu- 

 cous membrane and disinfects the entire respiratory 

 tract. Cod-liver oil is also a most valuable re- 

 constructive and should be given a trial. A liberal 

 diet must be prescribed, and, as in all diseases 

 of the organs of respiration, the importance of 

 proper hygienic conditions must not be overlooked. 



