49S MODERN FARRIER. 



12. Inflammation of the Lungs. 



This disorder is accompanied by a quick, though 

 laborious, breathing, and a rapid, though oppressed, 

 beating of the heart, the following powder should 

 be administered : 



Powdered foxglove, - 12 grains. 



Tartar emetic, - - - 3 grains. 

 Nitre, - - _ - l drachm. 



IVIix and divide into six, nine, or twelve powders, 

 and give one every two or three hours. 



12. Coughs. 



AVhen a young dog coughs much, shivers, is dull, 

 and wastes, though he may eat as usual, it is ex- 

 ceedingly probable that he is breeding the distemper, 

 and the mode of treatment should be accordingly. 



Sometimes a young full-grown dog has a short 

 occasional cough, which may likewise produce nau- 

 sea, vwith the accompaniment of staring hair and 

 disagreeable breath. This kind arises usually from 

 worms. 



A cough, arising from a common cold, may be 

 distinguished from any other by its particular short- 

 ness and frequency, though resembling the cough of 

 the distemper. If considerable, bleeding will be 

 proper ; after which, an emetic of one, two, or three 

 grains of emetic tartar (according to the size of the 

 dog) may be given ; if this be not convenient, a tea- 

 spoonful to a dessert-spoonful of common salt wdU 

 answer the purpose. 



13. Asthma. 



This disorder generally proceeds from confinement 

 and over-feeding. The best cure is a diminution of 



