xxvi
R.
Cinchona Alkaloids 3iss.
Liq. Arsenicalia
3x.
Aquam ad.
3xii bis. die. S.
5th.—The animal looks dull; one large petechia on the conjunctival membrane of the
right eye; the membranes have assumed a yellow colour ; the pulse is small and hard and
very jerky ; the loss of condition is becoming very evident, especially about the quarters,
and the sheath is more œderaatous. There is a line of ulceration running from the corner
incisor teeth of the upper jaw on both sides, along the junction between the gums and the
hard palate. The sub-maxillary gland continues in the same state but there is still no
tenderness on pressure. The appetite remains good and the fæces are normal in character.
Temp. A.M. 40.5°C. P. 52. R. 36. The hæinatozoa are few in the blood. Temp. 1 P.M.,
40.4°C. Urine, viscid, turbid, orange in colour. Sp. Gr. 1,038. Alkaline, no albumen,
crystals of Carbonate and Oxalate of Lime. Temp. 5 P.M. 40.4°C. P. 60. R. 36. Adminis-
tered two doses of Arsenic and Cinchona Alkaloids during the 24 hours.
6th.—There is very little change in the animal's condition. Temp. A.M. 40.5° ,C. P.
64. R. 44. The hæmatozoa are few in the blood. Temp. 1 P.M. 40.7°C. Urine, turbid, viscid,
orange in colour. Sp. Gr. 1,032. Alkaline, no albumen, crystals of Carbonate and Oxalate
of Lime.
R.
Liq. Arsenicalis $x.
Cinchona Alkaloids 3ii.
Aquam ad. 3xii. bis. die. S.
Temp. 5 P.M. 41°C. P. 60. R. 64.
7th.—The patient this morning presents all the symptoms of high fever, the respirations
are hurried and very frequent. The pulse is quick, small and hard, beating 56 to the minute.
The animal appears dull and distressed; the swelling of the limbs and sheath has slightly
increased in size; notwithstanding these symptoms, the appetite is remarkably good. Temp.
A.M. 40.4°C. P. 56. R. 64. The hæmatozoa are few in the blood. Temp. 1 P.M. 39.8°C.
Urine, viscid, turbid, greenish-yellow with a heavy sediment. Sp. Gr. 1,038. Alkaline,
albumen a faint trace. Temp. 5 P.M. 39.2°C. P. 60. R. 44. The animal received two doses
of the medicine during the 24 hours.
8th. —The animal is much brighter this morning, the visible mucous membranes are
much cleaner and the yellow tinge is less marked. The lymphatics on the inside of both
hind limbs are prominent and the fore-limbs are œdematous, hot, and painful on pressure.
The pulse has improved in character, is full and stronger and hot and hard. Temp. A.M.
38.5°C. P. 56. R. 40. The hæmatozoa are absent from the blood. Temp. 1 P.M. 39.6°C.
Urine, turbid, viscid, dirty orange in colour. Sp. Gr. 1,042. Alkaline, albumen absent,
crystals of Carbonate and Oxalate of Calcium, no casts. Temp. 5 P.M. 39.3°C. P. 56. R. 60.
Two doses of the medicine were given during the 24 hours.
9th.—The animal is again somewhat dull this morning, the skin is hot and the œdema
of the extremities has increased and remains painful on pressure. The ulceration on the
edge of the gums and hard palate are undergoing the healing process. The pulse is full
and regular and the heart-beats very quick and irritable. Temp. A.M. 39.1°C. P. 64.
R. 40. There are no hœmatozoa in the blood. Temp. 1P.M. 40.2°C. Urine, turbid, viscid,
dirty greenish-yellow in colour. Sp. Gr. 1,050. Alkaline, albumen 1/34th. Temp. 5 P.M. 39.7°C.
P. 64. R. 56. Two doses of medicine were administered to the animal during the 24
hours.
10th.—The animal appears somewhat brighter this morning; the pulse is full and
regular, but continues hard and frequent, and there is some jugular regurgitation. The
respirations are less in frequency, but the abdominal muscles are used more than is
natural. The oedema of the limbs and sheath continues to increase very gradually and the
loss in condition is more marked daily. The visible mucous membranes are clear and pale.
Temp. A.M. 39.5°C. P. 64. R. 24. There are a few hæmatozoainthe blood. Temp. 1 P.M.
40°C. Urine, turbid, viscid, orange in colour. Sp. Gr. 1,042. Alkaline, albumen a trace.
The Arsenic is to be increased to grains vi and the Cinchona Alkaloids to 3iiss per dose.
Temp. 5 P.M. 40.7°C. P. 60. R. 44. Two doses of medicine were administered during the
24 hours.
11th. — The condition of the animal is about the same as yesterday, with certain
exceptions. The heart-beats are not so jerky, and the jugular regurgitation has disappeared.
The oedema of the extremities still continues and is tender on pressure. Temp. A.M. 39.1°C.
P. 60. R. 28. There are a few hæmatozoa in the blood. Temp. 1 P.M. 40.3°C. Urine,
turbid, viscid, orange in colour. Sp. Gr. 1,044. Alkaline, no albumen, crystals of Carbonate
and Oxalate of Calcium. Temp. 5 P.M. 40.4°C. P. 64. R. 52. Two doses of medicine were
administered during the last 24 hours.
12th.— The animal is rather dull and the snuffling respiration continues. There is a
slight discharge from the nasal passages, but the membranes are clear and present no
petechias. The pulse is small, hard and frequent and the respirations accelerated. The
animal is rapidly falling off in condition. Temp. A.M. 38.8°C. P. 64.R. 32. The
hæatozoa are absent from the blood. Temp. 1 P.M. 40.°C. Urine, viscid, turbid, orange