Symptoms

At first restlessness, then pain, as evinced by the dog's sharp cries, followed by twitchings of the muscles, jerkings of the head, snapping of the jaws, and foaming at the mouth; then convulsions, which may intermit for a short time, during the interval the animal uttering sharp, shrill, ear piercing cries, to be stifled by a recurring spasm.

Treatment

If possible, give an emetic. This can, however, rarely be done after the convulsive stage has set in. Then the dependence must be on chloral hydrate, from twenty to thirty grains, administered by the rectum. Of a mixture of this agent, (one drachm to an ounce of water), a tablespoonful contains thirty grains of the chloral. After giving the injection, pressure should be made against the anus, to prevent its being evacuated. If in twenty minutes the convulsions have, not ceased, repeat the injection, dose being the same. When the convulsions are finally con-trolled, allow the animal to sleep as long and quietly as possible, and when he arouses up and shows a disposition to move about, give, every three or four hours, one teaspoonful of aromatic spirit of ammonia well diluted, and continue at intervals until perfectly conscious.