| Tincture Nux Vomica, | 1 drachm. |
| Water to | 6 ounces. |
Doses: From one[1] teaspoonful to a tablespoonful three times a day after food.
Later, the following mixture may be tried:—
Recipe: The Mixture:
| Iodide of Potassium, | 36 grains. |
| Water to | 6 ounces. |
Doses: From one[1] teaspoonful to a tablespoonful three times a day.
A seton may also be placed in the back of the neck just behind the ears, and galvanism may also be tried.
As to the treatment of distemper fits, if they are noticed at the commencement, before they have become severe, something may be done. Large and frequent doses of bromide of strontia should be administered, from 3 to 15 grains,[1] in from a teaspoonful[1] to a tablespoonful of water every three or four hours at first, or so long as there are any fits; when they cease, give the medicine less often—say, every six hours, or four times a day. After a few days, three times a day will be often enough for the medicine, and later twice a day. If there is no diarrhœa, give aperient medicine, and feed on a very light and sloppy food, as bread, with soup or milk, Benger’s food, egg and milk, etc. Keep the dog absolutely quiet, and in the dark as much as possible.
When the bromide in large doses is continued for some time, one often notices weakness or partial paralysis of the limbs; this passes off when the medicine is discontinued.