DR. LEGEAR'S STOCK BOOK. 21 



Sweet nitre 1 ounce. 



Alcohol 2 ounces. 



Nitrate of potash 2 drams. 



Water 1 pint. 



Mix, and give as a drench twice a day until the animal 

 is better. 



Steaming the head by having the animal inhale- the steam of 

 hot water containing a little carbolic acid, camphor, or turpen- 

 tine, is beneficial in bad cases. Apply our Liniment, and give 

 our Condition Powders regularly until the cough and discharge 

 from the nose .entirely stops. 



LARYNGITIS SORE THROAT. 



Laryngitis is an inflammation of the lining membrane of the 

 Jarynx (the upper part of the windpipe). It is a serious affection, 

 ai;d -very often causes the death of the animal. 



Causes. Are about the same as those causing catarrh: as, ex- 

 posure to cold and wet, changes in the weather, draughts of cold 

 air, giving certain irritating medicines, etc. 



Symptoms. About the first thing noticed is a cough, followed 

 by a difficulty in swallowing, so that the water, and in some cases 

 the food, is returned through the nose. The mouth is hot, and 

 froth dribbles from it. Pressure on the throat causes a violent 

 fit of coughing. The animal usually stands with his head "poked 

 out." The membrane in the nose becomes red. The discharge 

 from the nostrils, if profuse and coming away freely, is to be re- 

 garded as a good sign. 



Treatment. During an attack of sore throat, the horse should 

 be laid off work, and fed on soft, easily digested food: as, bran 



