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2nd.—The condition of the animal is unchanged. Temp. A.M. 37.6° C. P. 28. R. 16.
The hæmatozoon is absent from the blood. Temp. 1 P.M. 38.6°C. Urine, turbid, viscid,
yellow in colour, Sp. Gr. 1,046, alkaline, contains no albumen. The morning dose was
omitted so that three grains of Arsenic were given during the twenty-four hours. Temp. 5
P.M. 38.7°C. P. 32. R. 12.
3rd.—There appears to be no change whatsœver in the animal's general condition.
Temp. A.M. 37.6°C. P. 32. R. 12. On microscopical examination of the blood, one hæmato-
zoon was found in two coverglass specimens. Temp. 1 P.M. 38.4° C. Urine, turbid, viscid,
yellow in colour, Sp. Gr. 1,042, alkaline, contains no albumen. The dose of Arsenic was in-
creased to grs. v twice daily. Temp. 5 P.M. 38.8°C. P. 32. R. 12.
4th.—This morning the animal presents a somewhat dull appearance. The visible
mucous membranes are tinged a yellow colour and there are a few petechias on the conjunc-
tivas. The pulse is regular—32, and the respirations normal in frequency—12. The appetite
is good and the fæces natural in character. Temp. A.M. 38°C. The hæmatozoon is absent
from the blood. Temp. 1 P.M. 38.8°C. Urine, turbid, viscid, creamy-yellow in colour,
Sp. Gr. 1,040, alkaline, contains no albumen. Nine grains of Arsenic were given during
the twenty-four hours. Temp. 5 P.M. 38.8°C. P. 28. R. 16.
5th.—The animal still remains dull, but is easily roused. The visible mucous membranes
now present an orange appearance and there are several large, claret-coloured petechias
on either conjunctiva and lachrymation is well marked. The pulse is regular—32. Respira-
tions 12. There is no sign of œdema about the extremities or the under-surface of the abdo-
men. The appetite is excellent. Temp. A.M. 38.7°C.
The hæmatozoon is again present in
small numbers in the blood. Temp. 1 P.M. 39.7°C. Urine, turbid, viscid, yellow in colour,
Sp. Gr. 1,038, alkaline, contains no albumen. Nine grains of Arsenic were given during the
twenty-four hours. Temp. 5 P.M. 89.7°C., P. 36. R. 16.
6th.—The animal steadily holds its own and has not perceptibly lost flesh during the
past few days. The condition of the membranes is unchanged. The frequency of the pulse
has slightly increased since yesterday—40. Respirations 12. The appetite continues to be
very good. Temp. A.M. 39.5°C. The hæmatozoa are few in the blood. Temp. 1 P.M.
40.1°C. Urine, turbid, viscid, orange-yellow in colour, Sp. Gr. 1,036, alkaline, contains no
albumen. Ten grains of Arsenic were given during the twenty-four hours. Exercise stopped.
Temp. 5 P.M. 39.8°C. P. 40. R. 12. At 5.30 P.M. an Urticarial rash limited in extent broke
out, fairly marked on either side of the neck and shoulders, but particularly so on the inner
side of the thighs and perineal region. The individual patches are exceedingly distinct, the
largest being one inch in length by 3/5" inP.M. breadth, ovoid in form and raised; the smallest
the size of a two-anna piece.
7th.—The animal is distinctly brighter this morning ; no sign of the eruption is visible.
The membranes continue to present an orange colour, but the conjunctivae are free from
petechias, although lachrymation is still present. The pulse is regular—32. R. 16. The
appetite is very good. Temp. A.M. 39.2.°C. The hæmatozoon is absent from the blood.
Temp. 1 P.M. 39 . 7°C. Urine, turbid, viscid, orange in colour, Sp. Gr. 1,038, alkaline,
contains no albumen. Ton grains of Arsenic were given during the twenty-four hours.
Temp. 5 P.M. 39.8°C. P. 32. R. 12.
8th.—The condition of the animal is unchanged. Temp. A.M. 39.3°C. P. 28. R. 12. The
hæmatozoon is absent from the blood. Temp. 1 P.M. 39.4°C. Urine, turbid, viscid, orange-
yellow in colour, Sp. Gr. 1,046, alkaline, contains no albumen. Ten grains of Arsenic were
given during the twenty-four hours. Temp. 5 P.M. 39.4°C. P. 36. R. 12.
9th.—The condition of the animal is unchanged. Temp. A.M. 39.1°C. P. 36. R. 12.
The hæmatozoon is absent from the blood. Temp. 1 P.M. 39 . 5°C. Urine, turbid, viscid,
greenish-yellow in colour, Sp. Gr. 1,044, alkaline, contains no albumen. Ten grains of
Arsenic were given during the twenty-four hours. Temp. 5 P.M. 39.2°C. P. 36. R. 12.
10th.—The animal presents a somewhat dull appearance. The visible mucous mem-
branes still retain the yellow tinge, but there are no conjunctival petechias. Lachrymation
is present and the conjunctival membranes somewhat red and injected owing to the effect of:
the Arsenic. There is, however, no sign of œdema about the limbs or abdomen, and the
animal is not losing condition. The pulse is regular and the breathing normal in character
and frequency. Temp. A.M. 39°C. P. 32. R. 12. The hæmatozoon is absent from the blood.
Temp. 1 P.M. 39.7°C. Urine, turbid, viscid, orange-yellow in colour, Sp. Gr. 1,036, alka-
line, coutains no albumen. Ten grains of Arsenic were given during the twenty-four hours.
Temp. 5 P.M. 39.6°C. P. 40. R. 12.
11th.—The condition of the animal is unchanged. Temp. A.M. 38.6°C, P. 32 R. 12.
The hæmatozoon is absent from the blood. Temp. 1 P.M. 39°C. Urine, turbid, viscid,
yellow in colour, Sp. Gr. 1,040, alkaline, contains no albumen. Eleven grains of Arsenic
were given during the twenty-four hours. Temp, 5 P.M. 39.5°C. P. 32. R. 12. The animal
was exercised in the morning and evening.
12th.— The condition of the animal is unchanged. Temp. A.M. 3S.7°C. P. 32. R. 12.
The hæmatozoon is absent from the blood. Temp. 1 P.M. 39.5°C, Urine, turbid, viscid.