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the coughing i,s severe, give 1 ounce tincture of opium as a 

 drench in 1 pint of water. 



CONGESTION OF THE LUNGS. 



Congestion of the lungs is simplv an excess of blood in th;i 

 vessels of the parts affected. It may be considered as the first 

 stage of inflammation. 



Causes. Congestion of the lungs in the horse is usually 

 caused by being put to rapid work and severe exertion when the 

 animal is not in a fit condition to undergo more than moderate 

 exercise. Driving an animal while suffering from certain dis- 

 eases, as simple catarrh,, distemper, etc., keeping in damp, badly 

 ventilated stables, impure air, draughts, etc., are all causes of 

 congestion of the lungs. The disease runs its course within a 

 period varying from 8 or 10 hours to several days. 



Symptoms. Most any intelligent person should be able to 

 recognize a case of congestion of the lungs when caused by over- 

 exertion, as the history of the case is sufficient to point out the 

 trouble. The animal is noticed to stand with his head down, legs 

 spread out, breathing becomes very difficult, with flapping of the 

 nostrils,. cold sweats break out, and the ears and extremities soon 

 become deathly cold, which is well marked during cold. weather. 

 If the pulse can be felt at all, it will be found to be quick and 

 weak. The temperature gradually rises, there is trembling of the 

 flanks, and by placing your ear to the sides of the chest the char- 

 acteristic sounds (a kind of snoring sound) of congestion of the 

 lungs are heard. 



Treatment. The treatment of this trouble should be prompt 

 and energetic. Give some good diffusible stimulant as: 



