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resists, which is often the case with canines, the more chloro¬ 
form some embryos nse, thinking that by so doing they are 
doing their duty to control the excitation and struggling that 
follows at this stage. Should the animal absorb into the blood 
a large quantity of the drug during an inspiration, which is 
often the case, it may and does prove fatal by paralyzing the 
heart. I have seen canines pass away by careless anaesthetists, 
pushing the chloroform as if it was water, while, on the other 
hand, when fully anaesthetized, I have pushed it to a high de¬ 
gree, and carelessly at that, before death took place. I believe 
there is more danger arising from the anaesthetist than from 
the drug when administered to canines. I am fully aware that 
chloroform paralyzes the heart and ether stimulates it. During 
the entire operation the anaesthetist should keep one finger on 
the submaxillary artery ; he should have his ear well trained, 
so as to know exactly every inspiration and expiration that 
is taking place. Should there be any stertorous breathing, 
the lower jaw should be brought forward, chin elevated, and 
the tongue pulled forward. Snoring is an indication of com¬ 
plete anaesthesia. By touching the cornea with the finger be¬ 
fore the knife is used will generally indicate if anaesthesia is 
complete, so as to proceed with the operation. Should there 
be any reflex more of the drug should be used until all reflexes 
are abolished. 
Contraindications : Diseases of the heart and lungs, pleuritic 
effusion, great nervous agitation (in the latter condition a hypo¬ 
dermic of morphia will often intensify and prolong the effects 
and relieve the agitation). 
Dangers: A fluttering and feeble or wiry pulse, pro¬ 
longed excitement during the first stage and cyanosis. 
No Auto-Truck in England.— East year there were sold 
in England 1009 Shire horses of all ages at an average price of 
^463 head. The growth of industrial enterprises has stimu¬ 
lated the demand for heavy draft horses and there is no' pros¬ 
pect of their being supplanted by electrical or cable power in 
the heavy-truck service .—{Breeders Gazettei) 
