212 CHAPTER 22. 



When, as is often the case, notwithstanding hand-rubbing and band- 

 ages, the legs remain persistently cold, the best plan is to apply ammonia 

 liniment to them and then to replace the bandages. 



The chest should be well fomented by means of a blanket wrung out 

 of hot water and applied to the sides. This may be covered with a 

 waterproof sheet to keep in the heat and moisture, and after each fomen- 

 tation the surface should be slightly stimulated with weak ammonia 

 liniment to prevent any untoward action from the effects of cold air on 

 the partially dried parts. 



If signs of recovery do not become apparent, the disease will probably 

 extend to the lung tissue or to its covering membrane, and we shall 

 probably have the case complicated with Pneumonia or Pleurisy. A 

 horse may die of pure Bronchitis, but in fatal cases the disease generally 

 runs into pneumonia or pleurisy before death. 



430. Signs of recovery. 



Nature assisted by the above remedies generally brings about a favor- 

 able change in a few days. The pulse, although still quick, becomes 

 more distinct, the breathing more tranquil and regular, the feverish 

 symptoms decrease, the cough becomes of a stronger character, and there 

 is a discharge of mucus from the nose. The membrane lining the 

 nostrils assumes a more natural colour, the mouth feels more moist and 

 cooler, the animal lies down comfortably, and the appetite returns. 



An early and copious mucous expectoration and a change from the 

 small crepitation to a mucous rale, or in the later stage an abundant 

 muco-purulent expectoration with the return of the natural respiratory 

 murmur in the chest, and a continuance of warmth in the legs are very 

 favorable signs. Sometimes a slight diarrhoea is the turning point of the 

 disease, and it is not advisable to check it unless it becomes severe. 



431. After-treatment. 



When the patient is recovering the nasal discharge may be encouraged 

 by steaming the head. But if such is not the case, the fidgeting and 

 steaming will do more harm than good. 



If thorough recovery appears to be retarded by persistent debility, 

 some vegetable tonics may be beneficial in restoring tone to the system. 

 As a rule, however, they are not required after this disease. 



43 la. Congestion of the Lungs. 



A congested condition of the capillary vessels of the lungs may exist 

 independently of the presence of actual inflammation, or it may accom- 

 pany Pneumonia, or may be present during the progress of many other 

 inflammatory affections. It is especially prevalent as a result of extreme 

 exertion, such as a hard day's hunting when the animal is not in proper 

 condition. 



This state of pulmonary hypersemia may also be caused by the influ- 

 ence of badly-ventilated and ill-drained stables, confinement on board 



