POINTING 



dangerous disease, and frequently leaves traces behind it, so 

 no time should be lost in sending for professional advice. 



Symptoms. — A short, hacking cough, accompanied by 

 quick breathing, and frequently by a rattling noise if the ear 

 is applied to the region of the lungs. The horse stands with 

 his legs apart, and there is a discharge of a rusty colour 

 from his nostrils. 



Treatment. — Place him in a dry box, quite free from 

 draughts, but in which he can get plenty of fresh air ; clothe 



Pneumonia Poultice. 



him well and bandage his legs, foment his chest with hot 

 water, and rub with liniment, or apply a mustard plaster or 

 linseed poultice to the region of the lungs. If his strength 

 fails, give a couple of ounces of brandy every few hours, but 

 do not delay sending for the veterinarian. (See Bandages, 

 Poultices^ 



Pointing. — A horse is said to point when he stands with 

 the point of his toe resting on the ground and his heel off 

 it or vice versa. This may be the result of his being tired, but 



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