28 DK. LEGEAR'S STOCK BOOK. 



TRACHITIS. 



This is an inflammation of the lining membrane of the trachea 

 (windpipe). 



Cause. It is generally due to the presence of some foreign 

 body, or exists as a complication of sore throat. 



Symptoms. The breathing is somewhat labored, and on plac- 

 ing the ear to the windpipe a rattling sound may be- plainly 

 heard. There is usually a discharge from the nose. 



Treatment. Clip off the long hair over the course of the wind- 

 pipe, and apply Dr. LeG ear's Liniment, or put on a mustard 

 plaster. Give, in each bucket of the animal's drinking water, 2 

 drams of chlorate of potash. Clothe the patient well, and keep 

 out of draughts, and don't allow the animal to breathe very cold 

 air. 



BRONCHITIS. 



Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining membrane of the 

 tubes which branch from the windpipe and carry the air to and 

 from the lungs. It is more dangerous when the .smaller tubes are 

 affected. 



Causes. The disease may be caused by exposure to cold and 

 wet, sudden changes in the weather, standing in draughts of cold 

 air, improperly giving medicine as, forcing it down, or giving 

 it through the nose, a part of it passing into the windpipe, thence 

 to the bronchial tubes, causing inflammation. A drench should 

 never be given through the nose. Other causes are, breathing 

 irritating gases and smoke,, foreign bodies getting into the parts, 

 etc 



