30 DR. Li:(ii-:Aifs STUCK I>OOK. 



Sweet nitre 2 ounces. 



Alcohol 2 ounces. 



Water 1 pint. 



Mix. 



If the bowels are constipated, give injections per rectum of 

 warm water. Don't give a purgative; don't bleed. 



HAEMOPTYSIS BLEEDING FROM THE LUXGS. 



Causes. Bleeding from the lungs is often associated with 

 congestion of the lungs, bronchitis, pneumonia, etc. Aside from 

 these conditions' the principal cause is the performance of some 

 severe exertion when not in suitable condition; most commonly 

 met with in trotting and running horses, and in those in fine 

 condition. 



Symptom*. When the blood conies from the lungs the ani- 

 mal has a cough, and the blood is frothy and comes from both 

 nostrils. The ear may be placed against the windpipe along its 

 course, and if the blood is from the lungs a gurgling or rattling 

 sound will be heard. 



Treatment. It is very seldom this trouble needs any internal 

 treatment. If the blood is profuse and continues for any length 

 of time, give: 



Turpentine 1 ounce. 



Ha w linseed oil 8 ounces. 



Mix, and give as a drench, and repeat in one hour if 

 necessary. 



One ounce tincture of iron may be given in one pint of water. 

 Keep the animal quiet and in a cool place for several hours. If 



