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the matter is completely discharged ; otherwise, a second 

 tumour may be formed, which frequently proves difficult of 

 nire. After the matter is dislodged, a small quantity ot 

 Friar's balsam should be injected into the cavity of the 

 tumour daily. It will be found that where tumours break 

 spontaneously, the lips of the wound, from having uneven 

 edges, will be more difficult to cure. 



At this stage of the complaint, if there is no unusual 

 degree of fever, the following laxative draught should be 

 [idministered : — 



Barbadoes aloes . . 2 drachms, 



Castile soap . . .1 drachm, 



Common salt . . .4 ounces, 



Water .... 1 pint, 



[f there is much fever, with difficult breathing, proceeding 

 from an affection of the chest and the lungs, it will be 

 necessary to resort to bleeding. But it ought to be clearly 

 ascertained whether this oppression proceeds from the swell- 

 ing of the throat; for if it does so, then bleeding would be 

 injurious, because it would have a tendency to retard the 

 progress of the suppuration. Cooling medicines will be 

 beneficial at this time. Two or three doses of the following 

 cooling prescription will be found beneficial : — 

 Nitre . . . .1 ounce, 



Tartar emetic . . .2 drachms. 



If there is no fever, the animal will soon manifest a desire to 

 (3at, His food should principally be oatmeal gruel and bran- 

 mashes, with a supply of green meat, consisting of cut grass, 

 or tares. Should these not keep the bowels sufficientl}'- open 

 — which is of great importance in diseases of this kind^ 

 then the above laxative must be given : this will have the effect 

 of preventing eruptions, Avhich sometimes follow the strangles; 

 and notliing more will be required, if it operates freely. 



