Inability to breathe as the result of nearly drowning. In treating never attempt to make dog swallow while in an unconscious state; inject stimulants under the skin, such as from ten 'to twenty drops of brandy. Dash hot and cold water over the head alternately and make the attempt of artificial respiration as follows, when due to partial drowning: Hold the dog up with his head downward for a minute, so as to allow the water to run out of his lungs, then place the dog on his back, draw the tongue out, and with the hand placed on the lower part of the chest where the latter meets the abdomen, press downwards and forwards with some little force, then suddenly raise the hand to allow the chest to expand. This should be repeated every three or four seconds.