The abolition of zymotic diseases and of other similar enemies of mankind / by Sir Thomas Watson.

  • Watson, Thomas, Sir, 1792-1882.
Date:
1879
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Credit: The abolition of zymotic diseases and of other similar enemies of mankind / by Sir Thomas Watson. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by the Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine, through the Medical Heritage Library. The original may be consulted at the Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine, Harvard Medical School.

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    Frequently, with his head erect, the dog utters a short and very peculiar howl; or if he barks it is in a hoarse, inward sound, totally unlike his usual tone, terminating generally with this characteristic howl. The respiration is always affected ; often the breathing is very laborious ; and the inspiration is attended with a singular grating, choking noise. On the fourth, fifth, or sixth day of the disease he dies, occasionally in slight convulsions, but oftener without a struggle. It is a common and misleading mistake to think that the rabid dog, like the hydrophobic man, will shun water, and that if he takes to a river it may safely be concluded that he is not mad. On the contrary, as I have already hinted, there is no dread of water, but unquench- able thirst; the animal rushes eagerly to water, plunges his muzzle into it, and tries to drink, but often is unable to swallow from paralysis of his lower jaw, which prevents him from shutting his mouth.