96 THE EQUINE HOSPITAL FORMULARY. 



Glossanthrax. 



Whilst horses suffering from anthrax may die in less 

 than twenty-four hours, glossanthrax is not generally fatal 

 until about three days have elapsed. Vesicles appear on 

 the sides and dorsum of the tongue, and on the buccal 

 mucous membrane of the mouth and lips. The tongue is 

 swollen, hard, and dark-coloured, and hangs from the 

 mouth, whilst the breath is very foetid. It is, moreover, 

 often lacerated by the teeth, and deglutition becomes 

 difficult. When the vesicles have burst, they leave an 

 ulcerated surface. The constitution becomes seriously 

 affected, and the animal generally dies in about twenty-four 

 hours afterwards. The structures around the throat often 

 become inflamed and swollen, thus constituting anthracoid 

 angina. The temperature reaches 105°. 



Draught. 

 Salicylate of sodium, three drachms. 

 Water, six fluid ounces. 

 This draught may be given thrice daily. 



Gargle. 

 Acid solution of nitrate of mercury, six minims. 

 Water, one fluid ounce. 

 This gargle may be used thrice daily. 



Gargle. 

 Boric acid, one part. 

 Glycerine, five fluid parts. 

 Water, seven fluid parts. 



Gargle. 

 Permanganate of potassium, eight grains. 

 Water, one fluid ounce. 



