Transactions of the Royal Medico-Botanical Society of London / edited by W. H. Judd.

Date:
1839
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    Exp. XIII. January 16/4. At 2 o’clock P. ]\I. A drachm of Extractum conii (Battley’s prepa- ration,) dissolved in an ounce of milk, was put down the throat of the same ferocious old cat. 15 m. p. • This extract is producing its effect, for she is already blinking and stupid, growls in a subdued tone, but has complete command of her limbs. 30 m. p. She lies sleeping, but no effect is yet evident from the ac- tion of the muscles. 4 o’clock. She is dozing, but is easily disturbed by accidental noises. 30 m. p. When roused, she possesses free use of her legs. 5 o’clock. She still continues under the influence of the medicine, yet her muscles did not become affected during this experiment. Exp. XIV. January 16/4. At 4 o’clock P. M. A drachm of the Extract of Conium (Allen’s pre- paration,) was given to a large full-grown cat. 30 m. p. She exhibits, at present, no change of condition, and is walking about. 6 o’clock. She lies blinking, and moves reluctantly, occasionally stretching her hind legs. 15 m. p. She is reposing in her natural position. 30 m. p. Was roused, and again stretched her hind legs. 6 o’clock. Is still drowsy, but exhibits no other symptoms worthy of mention. Exp. XV. January 2^rd. At 4 o’clock P. ]\I. A drachm of Extractum conii (Allen’s prepa- ration,) was injected into the stomach of the ferocious old cat. 30 m. p. She lay blinking and growling in a subdued tone, but walked naturally when compelled, having the free use of her limbs.