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an irritation. Soon a discharge from the nose and mouth takes 
place ; this later may be ropy or frothy. Bronchitis exists, 
which is detected upon ausculation by the presence of ronclii, 
at first sonorous, later mucous. Often this form of distemper 
runs into broncho-pneumonia, which must be regarded as a com¬ 
plication. Laryngitis and pharyngitis are invariably present, 
and as the disease progresses opacity of the cornea, leucoma 
or even keratitis may occur. 
(£) Gastro-intestinal.—Most often the first manifestation 
that presents itself is persistent vomiting ; especially does this 
occur when the animal takes food. The buccal membrane is 
hot and dry, tongue furred, either white or brown, offensive 
breath ; dyspepsia, accompanied by a diarrhoea, which is foetid 
and frothy or mixed with blood and mucus. Occasionally con¬ 
stipation exists, but it is invariably followed by diarrhoea ; ab¬ 
domen is tucked up and colicky or constant pains occur. It is 
in this type of distemper that the temperature rises gradually ; 
tympanitis exists ; visible mucous membranes are pale or dirty. 
Excessive prostration and rapid emaciation are well marked in 
the gastro-intestinal type of distemper. 
(c) Nervous.—This type may be divided into three forms, 
i. Hydrophobic, characterized by the fiery eye, hot cranium, 
excitement, restlessness. Dog runs about, falling over objects 
or runs into the wall ; acts just as if there was loss of vision ; 
salivation occurs, often delirious, as is shown by the meaning¬ 
less bark. This soon gives place to prostration, stupefaction, or 
even coma. 
2. Chorea. Twitching of muscles in various parts of the 
body, especially the muscles of the jaw, head, limbs or 
thorax. 
3. Paralytic. Often the hind limbs are the first affected by 
paralysis ; may extend all over the body. 
(d) Rheumatoid.—Is shown by violent pains or tenderness 
in any or every part of the muscular apparatus. If affected 
parts are touched, animal cries out. Pains are often more pro¬ 
nounced in the lumbar region, the shoulder or haunch. There 
