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and raw eggs mixed in the gruel are excellent also. 

 A compress over the lungs does much good. The 

 compress should be made out of heavy cloth, fre- 

 quently rinsed in cold water and then placed over 

 the lungs where they are covered with heavy, dry 

 cloths. On recovery, rub the sides of the chest 

 so as to thoroughly dry the surface. A mustard 

 plaster, after the compress has been removed, is 

 quite generally used. A stimulating medicine may 

 be given during the early stages. Use a drench, 

 consisting of 8 tablespoonfuls of whiskey to 4 table- 

 spoonfuls of sweet spirits of niter. If the animal 

 is in very great distress, give a drench every two 

 or three hours consisting of 8 to 10 drops of Flem- 

 ing's tincture of aconite, 2 tablespoonfuls of lau- 

 danum mixed with a pint of cold water. 



After the animal is on the road to recovery, stop 

 the use of these medicines and give a tonic consist- 

 ing of nitrate of potash or saltpeter and ground 

 gentian root, half and half. Give a teaspoonful 

 three times a day. While the animal is sick, a little 

 boiled flaxseed mixed with a soft food will keep the 

 bowels regular. It is not wise to give purgatives, 

 hence it is wise to give an injection consisting of 

 warm soapy water, so as to empty the bowels. From 

 two to four weeks of rest and care should be 

 allowed for complete recovery. 



INFLUENZA. — A specific disease of the horse 

 affecting the mucous membrane of the air passages. 

 When the mucous membrane of the eyelids is af- 

 fected, pink eye results. Sometimes the mucous 

 membrane of the intestines is affected, in which 

 case colic or inflammation of the bowels results. 

 The common cause is exposure to cold. If no work 

 be required, plenty of fresh air be supplied, no drafts 

 admitted and careful nursing otherwise, the disease 



