156 DISEASES OF THE HORSE. 



and then pns escapes into the larynx and nares of the nose. 

 Hence, the persistent discharge which is so characteristic 

 of o'landers. 



Treatment. The same as for glanders: generous diet, 

 tonics and stimulants, with the sulphite of soda and the 

 Spanish fly. (See Glanders.) 



(4.) Effusion of Serum. — Hydrothorax is one of the 

 ways in which pleurisy terminates, and when this effusion 

 is extensive, not much hope of recovery may be expected. 

 Cures, however, have been made by drawing off the fluid 

 by means of a trocar pierced through between the ribs 

 into the chest. 



(5.) Adhesions. — The surface of the lungs becomes 

 attached to the sides of the chest by fibrous bands of great 

 strength, another common result of pleurisy. Nothing 

 can be done but to keep up the health and strength by 

 good feeding, etc. 



When animals do not thrive and pick up their spirits 

 and flesh after cases of pleurisy, some of these various 

 conditions may be reasonably expected to be present. 



(6.) Congestion of the Lungs. — The lungs are liable 

 to become congested, when they are overcharged with blood. 



Symptoms. The horse blows, his nostrils are very much 

 expanded, he is heaving at the flanks, and is the picture of 

 distress and stupidity. 



Cause. Weakness and want of power in the blood vessels 

 to contract and empty themselves. 



Treatment Allow free access to cool air, clothe the body 

 and bandage the legs to encourage the blood to the skin 

 and legs, and give the following mixture : Sweet spirits 

 of nitre, half an ounce; powdered carbonate of ammonia, 

 half an ounce; mix in a bottle of cold gruel, in the 

 form of a drink. If these articles are not at hand, give 



