BRONCHITIS OR INFLAMMATION 



especially long hay, results in an aggravation of the evil — 

 whilst a periodical dose of linseed oil will be found of 

 assistance to him. (See Coughs^ Grunting, Hay, Roaring, 

 Whistling) 



Bronchitis or Inflammation of the bronchial tubes is 

 scarcely a disease for the amateur to treat single-handed, 

 but still circumstances may easily arise under which he is 

 compelled to do his best for the horse. 



Symptoms. — A quick pulse, high temperature, and rapid 

 breathing, accompanied by dulness and a redness of the lining 

 of the eyelids, and generally by a nasty dry cough which 

 clearly causes pain ; whilst there is an unmistakable rattling 

 sound produced by the air passing through the bronchial 

 tubes if one's ear is placed against the sides. 



Treatment. — The horse should be placed in a large, airy 

 box, but entirely out of the reach of draughts, and his back 

 and sides fomented with hot water. After he has been dried, 



rub linament on his chest 

 and put on warm clothing ; 

 rub the legs well and put on 

 woollen bandages. If the 

 breathing becomes worse 

 linseed poulticesor mustard 

 may be applied to the sides, 

 and he may be allowed to 

 inhale steam, the water in 

 the nose-bag being mixed 

 with chaff to prevent its 

 splashing. Give him plenty 

 of cold water to drink, 

 but knock off all his dry 

 food, feeding him on gruel, 

 mashes, green meat, or 

 scalded carrots. (See Fom- 

 entations, Gruel, Mashes.) 

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Inhaler for use in cases of Bronchitis. 



