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THE DISEASES OF THE HORSE. 



chest, or even more remote parts, intensifying and mul- 

 tiplying the symptoms. 



Remedy. — Good nursing; soft or green food. Perfect 

 sanitary surroundings. Steam head where catarrhal symp- 

 toms are troublesome. Fomentations or poultices hasten 

 tardy abscesses. Sodium sulphite and potassium chlorate 

 in the drinking water oppose fever and blood poisoning. 

 Sweet spirit of niter and quinine also for blood poisoning. 

 Cleanse discharging abscess daily with carbolic oil. Iso- 

 late ; disinfect premises. Milk, eggs, beef tea, with ale 

 or wine if the animal is weak. When at grass, shelter 

 at night. For doses, see pages 13 to 29. 



Tracheotomy affords instant relief, and is a safe op- 

 eration. The incision is made at the point indicated in 

 the annexed cut. Should it be made higher than this, 



Fig. 4. Performing the operation of Tracheotomy by Lamp Light. 



the tube will interfere with the application of a poultice. 

 Provided with a needle and thread, make a longitudinal 

 incision three or four inches in extent' down to the wind- 

 pipe. After the windpipe has been pierced and the ani- 

 mal is in some measure relieved, draw the thread through 



