THE AKMY HORSE. TY 



of nutritious elements in the blood. It may also result from an 

 infected Avound. 



Symptojiis. — The lirst symptom noticed will he lameness in 

 one leii' and swelling on the inside of the thigh. The swelling 

 gradually surrounds the whole limb, continuing downward 

 until it reaches the foot. Th;^ limb is excessively tender to the 

 touch and is hehl up. 'I'he breathing is increased, pulse hard 

 and quick (80 to 100), and the temperature may reach 100°. 

 The bowels early become constipated and the urine scanty and 

 high colored. Occasionally the lymi)hatic glands in the groin 

 undergo su])puration, blood poisoning may supervene and 

 prove fatal. 



Treatment. — Fomentations with warm water, to be continued 

 for one hour and repeated several times daily. Give a physic 

 composed of to 8 drams of aloes, 1 dram ginger, and water to 

 make a ball. Give at once. After the physic has oi)erated give 

 4-ounce doses of nitrate of potash twice daily. After the pain 

 diminishes, moderate exercise and hand rubbing will be of 

 benefit. If the glands suppurate, open, and wash them out with 

 an antiseptic. The irrigations must be continued until the 

 gland is well. 



If caused by a wound, similar treatment should be pursued, 

 together with thorough disinfection of the wound. If, after 

 one week, the swelling still remains, give potassium iodide, 2 

 drams, twice daih' until it is reduced. 



