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the neck, thighs and over the back. See Fig. 26. The swell- 

 ing has been known to get so bad in some cases that patches 

 of the skin dropped off, leaving raw sores, and where the 

 nostrils became swollen to such an extent as to cause suffo- 

 cation, There are peculiarities well worthy of attention 

 regarding these swellings, namely, that they make their 

 appearance very suddenly and move from one position upon 

 the body to another. Exercise often reduces them, only to 

 appear again worse than before. Should the lining of the 

 nose be affected there is danger of the lungs becoming also 

 affected. 



The general symptoms noticeable are dullness, slightly 

 heavier breathing than natural, weak but otherwise natural 

 pulse and slightly impaired appetite. 



Treatment. — It runs its course in from three to thirty 

 days. Place the animal in a comfortable box stall, attend to 

 his general comforts and keep him warm. Give 



Raw Linseed Oil V* pint. 



Spirits of Turpentine 1 ounce or 4 dessertspoonfuls. 



Mix together and give as a drench, repeating every three 

 days until relieved. Give a teaspoonful of chlorate of potash 

 three times a day on the tongue with a spoon until better. 

 Feed on nutritious, light, soft food with plenty of boiled 

 flaxseed in it to keep the bowels loose. Do not apply any- 

 thing externally unless the swelling breaks, after which bathe 

 three times a day. After bathing apply the white lotion. 

 Never, in any case, attempt to open any of these lumps, as it 

 only does harm. Bleeding is good in the early stages of the 

 disease if the animal is strong enough to stand it. Be very 

 careful in nursing to avoid a relapse, which is liable to cause 

 death. The after treatment should be directed to building up 

 the system by regular exercise and wholesome, nutritious 

 food. Give the following tonic mixture: 



Sulphate of Iron % pound. 



Ground Gentian Root J4 pound. 



Mix thoroughly and give a teaspoonful three times a day 

 in the feed. 



6. Distemper (Strangles). 



This is very common among Canadian and American 

 horses. It receives the name "strangles" from the peculiar 

 suffocating noise made in breathing. Young animals from 



