112 THE VETERINARIAN 



COUGH 



(Acute and Chrome) 



As a cough is a symptom of various diseases, these 

 in addition to the cough should be treated. 



Ejnds of Cough: Many writers give several dif- 

 ferent varieties, but for the sake of convenience I will 

 divide them into two forms, namely : Acute and Chronic. 



Cause : Acute coughs are generally due to sudden ex- 

 posure to cold, drafts and are the forerunning symptom 

 of a disease of the organs of breathing. 



Chronic Coughs are associated with, and are a result 

 of sore throat, lung fever, pleurisy^ bronchitis, catarrh 

 and tuberculosis. 



Tkeatment : Under each disease, of which a cough is 

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

 sion. The following prescription is reasonable in price, 

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

 one ounce; Potassi Chlorate, four ounces; Potassi Ni- 

 trate, four ounces. Powder well and mix with Black 

 Strap Molasses, one pint, placing container retaining the 

 above in hot water, which 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. 



COWPOX 



(Variola) 

 Cause: Investigations lead us to believe that it is 

 due to a protozoa. So far, the true micro-organism has 



