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2nd.—The animal presents a somewhat brighter appearance, although it stands
still for long periods. The head is held upright. The visible mucous membranes are
clear and no fresh petechiæ have invaded the conjunctivae. The pulse is strong and
regular and the abrupt, jerky beat has been replaced by a larger one, but the tension
remains high. The appetite is fairly good. Temp. A.M. 37.6ºC. P. 56. R. 12. The
hæmatozoon is absent from the blood. Temp. 1 P.M. 38°C. Urine, turbid, yellow in colour,
Sp. Gr. 1,010, acid, contains no albumen. Ten grains of Arsenic were given during the
twenty-four hours. Temp. 5 P.M. 38.5°C. P. 60. R. 12.
3rd.-The condition of the animal is unchanged. Temp. A.M. 37.4ºC. P. 52. R. 12.
The hæmatozoon is absent. Temp. 1 P.M. 37.6°C. Urine, turbid, yellow in colour, Sp.
GR. 1,012, acid in re-action, contains no albumen. The treatment is to be discontinued from
this date. Temp. 5 P.M. 38.5°C. P. 56. R. 16.
4th.—The condition of the animal is unchanged. Temp. A.M. 37.3 O . P. 52. R. 12.
The hæmatozoon is absent from the bood. Temp. 1 P.M. 38°C. Urine, turbid, yellow in
colour, Sp. Gr. 1,016, acid in re-action, contains no albumen. Temp. 5 P.M. 39.l°C. P. 60.
R. 12.
5th.—The condition of the animal is unchanged. Temp. A.M. 38°C. P. 40. R. 8.
The hæmatozoon is absent. Temp. 1 P.M. 38.3ºC. Urine, turbid, orange in colour, Sp. Gr.
1,020, alkaline, contains albumen 1/4th. Temp. 5 P.M. 39-2°C. P. 56 R. 12.
6th.—Since the Arsenic was discontinued, the animal appears to be losing condition.
The visible mucous membranes remain clear, and there is an absence of petechias. Temp.
A.M. 38.3°C. P. 56. R. 12. The hæmatozoon is absent. Temp. 1 P.M. 38.7°C. No urine
passed during the day. Temp. 5 P.M. 39.1ºC. P. 68. R. 12.
7th.—The condition of the animal is unchanged. Temp. A.M. 37.8°C. P. 64. R. 12.
The hæmatozoon is absent. Temp, 1. P.M. 38.5ºC. Urine, passed but none collected.
Temp. 5 P.M. 39.4°C. P. 64. R. 12.
8th.—The animal presents a dull appearance. The visible mucous membranes are
injected, and there are few small petechiæ on the membranæ nictitantes. The pulse is
frequent and the beat somewhat forcible, but regular. Breathing tranquil, respirations
12. The appetite is good and the faeces natural in character. Temp. A.M. 37.6°C. P. 52.
The hæmatozoa have returned and are now few in the blood, after an absence of eleven
days. Temp. 1 P.M. 37.8°C. Urine, turbid, orange in colour, Sp, Gr. 1,022, acid in re-action,
contains no albumen, and no crystals. Temp. 5 P.M. 39.2°C. P. 76. R. 12.
9th.—This morning the animal is weaker. There are numerous and extensive petechias
invading both conjunctivae. There is, however, no swelling of the extremities, sheath, or
under-surface of the abdomen. The pulse, which last night had increased in frequency,
has now fallen to 55, the respirations remain the same as before. The appetite remains
good. Temp. A.M. 37.2°C. R. 12. The hæmatozoa are numerous in the blood. Temp.
1 P.M. 38.6°C. Urine, turbid, orange in colour, Sp. Gr. 1,028, acid in re-action, contains no
albumen, or crystals; death took place at 5.30 P.M.
AUTOPSY.—The
body is well nourished. There is swelling and œdema of the
extremities and under-surface of the abdomen extending forward on to the front of the
chest.
Thorax.—There is no fluid in the pleural cavities or adhesions of the pleuræ.
Lungs.—Present a few extensive sub-pleural extravasations of blood, and there is
localized emphysema of the apices and anterior and inferior borders. On section and pres-
sure fluid containing air exudes from the cut surfaces of both organs.
The 'pericardial cavity contains six ounces of a turbid, amber-coloured fluid.
Heart is enlarged and weighs 6 lbs. 3/4 oz. The external surface of the organ is free
from sub-peri cardial petechiæ. On section, the right auricle and ventricle contain firm
blood clots dark in colour, and the internal linings of the cavities are found to be blood-
stained, but there are no extravasations. The left auricle and ventricle are nearly empty ;
the latter is contracted, and presents a few sub-endocardial extravasations, principally
involving the musculi-papillares.
Liver.—Small, weighs 9 lbs. 12 1/2 ozs. There are signs of old perihepatitis. On section,
the tissues present a healthy appearance.
Spleen—Is enlarged and weighs 2 lbs. 6 ozs. There are numerous sub-capsular
petechias. On section, the tissues are dark in colour, but firm in consistency.
Kidneys.—The right weighs 1 lb. 8 ozs ; the left 1 lb. 6 1/2 ozs. On section the organs
present a healthy appearance.
Stomach is somewhat large. The cuticular portion is healthy. The villous portion is
stained yellow in colour, but the mucous membrane presents a healthy appearance, and there
are no Spiroptera tumors.
The Small and Large Intestines present a healthy appearance.
B 1086—28 ap