DISEASES OF THE HORSE 31 



Kinds of Cough: Many writers give several dif- 

 ferent varieties, but for sake of convenience I will divide 

 them into two forms, namely: Acute and Chronic. 



Cause: Acute Coughs are generally due to sudden 

 exposure to cold, drafts and are the forerunning symptom 

 of a disease of the organs of breathing. 



Chronic Coughs are associated with, and often a result 

 of, sore throat, lung fever, pleurisy, bronchitis, broken 

 wind, influenza, nasal gleet, catarrh, glanders, heaves and 

 distemper. 



Tkeatment: Under each disease of which a cough is 

 a symptom, I have also prescribed to include its sup- 

 pression. The following prescription is reasonable in 

 price, yet very effective in all forms of cough: Tannic 

 Acid, one ounce; Potassi Chlorate, four ounces; Potassi 

 Nitrate, four ounces. Powder well and mix with Black 

 Strap Molasses, one pint; placing container retaining 

 the above in hot water assists in dissolving. When this 

 is thoroughly mixed add Pine Tar one pint, and place 

 one tablespoonful well back on the tongue with a wooden 

 paddle every three or four hours, according to the 

 severity of the cough. 



Sometimes a liniment applied to the throat and wind- 

 pipe has a good effect, and I would recommend the fol- 

 lowing on account of its penetrating qualities: Aqua 

 Ammonia Fort., two ounces; Turpentine, two ounces; 

 Raw Linseed Oil, four ounces. Mix and apply twice 

 daily, shaking the contents of the bottle well before 

 using. 



COLT CONSTIPATION 



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Cause: Improper digestion of its mother's milk, es- 

 pecially when overheated or not allowed to nurse enough. 



Symptoms : The colt appears stupid ; does not care to 

 move about, but lies flat on either side and shows signs 

 of great pain. 



