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become thick. Sometimes it remains thick after distemper. 

 Inflammation of the gland may also cause this condition. 



Symptoms. — A heavy thickening behind the jaw bone 

 and below the ear is the most noticeable symptom. 



Treatment. — Blistering is the best treatment. Use the 

 following mixture as a sweat blister: 



Iodine 1 dram. 



Iodide of Potassium 1 dram. 



Vaseline, or lard 1 ounce. 



Mix thoroughly together and there will be enough to 

 blister the glands on both sides of the throat. Rub it in well, 

 then tie his head up so that he cannot rub his neck. After 

 three days grease with some lard and keep greasing every 

 third day till the blister is off. If by this time the swelling 

 has not gone down it is advisable to repeat the blister. 



18. Inflammation of the Parotid Gland. 



This is the salivary gland situated below the ear and 

 between the back part of the jaw bone and the neck. 



Causes. — It generally results from a bruise of some kind. 



Symptoms. — There is a large, painful swelling just below 

 the ear, on the affected gland of either side. It is so painful 

 the horse can hardly eat. nr dnnk, and he stands with his 

 head poked out. 



Treatment. — Bathe profusely and frequently with hot 

 water containing a little vinegar and saltpetre. After rubbing 

 dry apply white liniment and rub it in well. Next apply a 

 poultice of boiled turnips and bran, or linseed meal and bran, 

 about half and half. Change the poultice three times a day, 

 and bathe and rub with liniment each time the poultice is 

 changed. This will check it and drive it away. If it does 

 not check the inflammation the gland will fester, form matter 

 and come to a head. It is well to let it come pretty well to 

 a head before attempting to open it. It is ready to lance or 

 open when there is a soft spot from which the hair generally 

 falls. When you press your finger on this spot then take it 

 off, the matter presses the skin back to its place quickly. 

 With a sharp knife or lance give the skin over the soft spot a 

 little nick. This may be done without any danger of bleed- 

 ing. Press the matter all out and keep on bathing and poul- 

 ticing till the swelling has entirely gone down. When healed 



