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limb ; this was somewhat improved by blistering, and subse¬ 
quently disappeared upon steady working. 
The treatment of the second case was similar, but in this he 
used acetate of potash instead of ammonia. This hors^ had a 
return of the trouble within five weeks after recovery, when he 
repeated the treatment and in addition gave half a pound of bi¬ 
carbonate of soda every six hours. The recovery from this 
(though a severe attack) was very rapid and complete. 
Dr. Johnson said that he had found in many of these cases 
that the urine, though to all appearances albuminous, was 
practically free from albumen, but was loaded with an excess of 
salts. He said many of these cases so closely simulate para- 
plilegia that a correct diagnoses is difficult. 
Dr. Hoskins thought many cases resembling azoturia are 
incorrectly diagnosed on account of the many cord lesions, and 
said he had found in many cases that on first drawing the urine 
was very light, assuming a darker color as the disease pro¬ 
gressed. He agreed with Dr. Allen in the belief that the 
weather has a great effect on the disease, yet in some countries 
they have it in extremely hot weather. He found in many cases 
the urates and hippurates amounting to 25 per cent., while in the 
normal urine there are but 3 to 5 per cent. The Germans use 
cold packs of ice and bran along the spine, and claim good re¬ 
sults. 
Dr. Dintz reported having two cases in June, one being 
driven over 20 miles. The recovery in each case was good. 
Dr. Johnson cited a case in a two-year-old, after having done 
a very fast mile on a very cold day, becoming worse for three 
or four days, yet making a complete recovery in three weeks. 
He also described the operation upon the corticle zone for par¬ 
alysis in man. 
Dr. Hoskins spoke of a number being recorded in the city 
directory as veterinarians who were not registered as such with 
the city prothonotary. 
The meeting adjourned to reconvene Tuesday, April 14,. 
1896. W. L- Rhoads, Secretary. 
PENNSYLVANIA STATE VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION. 
REPORT OF CORRESPONDING SECRETARY.* 
Mr. President and Gentlemen :— 
This year now drawing to a close has been an exceedingly 
* Read at the meeting March 4, 1896. 
