The following, which sometimes, but not necessarily, occur with 
distemper, I classify as complications, viz: Fits, Chorea, Paralysis, 
Pneumonia or Broncho-Pneumonia, Jaundice, and Inflammation of 
the Bowels, all of which will require treatment independent of any 
one remedy that may be given. 
Distemper Fits differ from ordinary epilepsy inasmuch as 
the animal does not rush about violently, but will lie prostrate upon 
one side, champing the jaws and frothing slightly from the mouth, 
the duration of which is indefinite—perhaps lasting for hours. 
This I consider the worst feature in distempers. In ordinary 
epilepsy, the attack usually subsides in from 10 to 20 minutes. The 
latter will be more thoroughly entered into later on under the 
heading of Fits. 
Chorea makes itself apparent by a constant twitching of the 
muscles. It may be local or general and usually yields to treat¬ 
ment if given at the start, but when of long standing it is almost 
useless to attempt to do anything for it. I have known bitches so 
afflicted to recover on being bred, the trouble disappearing en¬ 
tirely. 
Paralysis in distemper is usually only partial, affecting the 
spine and hind quarters, causing loss of power, inability to rise, 
etc. It will first be observed by an uncertain wavering gait be¬ 
hind. 
In Pneumonia the respiration is quick and oppressed, the ab¬ 
dominal muscles being employed in the act. An occasional cough, 
not violent, a frothy expectoration, either white or of a rusty color. 
If the ear is placed against the side over the region of the lungs 
a cracking sound or crepitation may be detected. In broncho¬ 
pneumonia the mucus rattle will be observed. 
Jaundice will be marked by the following symptoms, viz.: 
uneasiness while sleeping, loss of appetite, thirst, the foeces dark 
and thin at first, later on dry and grayish in color, colicky pains, 
and membranes of the eyes and mouth, also the urine of a deep 
yellow shade. 
Inflammation of the Bowels is indicated by extreme thirst, 
tenderness of the abdomen, colicky pains, mucoid and bloody dis¬ 
charges from the bowels. 
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