48 XAYIX ox THE HORSE. 



groins and slieatli. A discharge from tlio nose, of a yellow 

 mucus, takes place after a few days, and this is regarded as a 

 favorable symptom. The tongue is covered with a thick coat, 

 and saliva runs freely, except in some cases, when the mouth 

 and tongue are very dry and red. 



In a favorable case, the symptoms before described gradu 

 ally become less severe, and finally disappear. The ordinary 

 duration of an attack, properly treated, would be but a few 

 days; if left to nature, it may run its course in a week or two. 

 Catarrhal fever may terminate in suppuration or abscess of 

 the glands under the jaw, or may run into inflammation of 

 the lungs, or even glanders, if neglected or improperly treated. 



Causes. — The exact cause of this disease is not very satis- 

 factorily understood. It may be regarded as one of those 

 diseases originating in cold, and assuming an epidemic form. 



Treatment. — Fresh air, good clothing, and bedding are very 

 useful measures for the comfort of the patient. If the limbs 

 are cold, bleed the horse to the extent of only from two to 

 four quarts. Then give the following: 



Take — Powdered blood-root 2 ounces. 



Powdered gentian 2 ounces. 



Sulphur 2 ounces. 



nces. 



Saltpeter 2 ou 



Mix, and give one tea-spoonful twice a day, in a pint of flax-seed tea. 



The limbs should be vrell rubbed with flannel cloths. 

 A mild cathartic may be necessary. The following is a 

 suitable one: 



Take— Aloes 1 ounce. 



Ginger 2 drams. 



Mix, and give in warm water. 



Blister the under and forward part of the throat, using the 

 ^^ liquid Mister.''^ 



Let the horse have slop-feed and plenty of salt. 



