128 THE EQUINE HOSPITAL FORMULARY. 



Parotitis. 



Hot fomentations, or linseed poultices, or Preistnitz' 

 poultices, or inrubbing of warm oil. Sometimes a cantha- 

 rides blister or the application of tincture of iodine may be 

 advisable. If pus forms, and there be marked fluctuation 

 or dyspnoea, make an incision in a line parallel to the course 

 of the large vessels, taking care to avoid them, the nerves, 

 and the parotid duct. Some authorities (Moller) advise 

 cutting first through the skin and thick connective tissue, 

 and then gently thrusting the forefinger into the abscess. 

 Sometimes, so great is the dyspnoea, that even tracheotomy 

 may be in question, before the enlarged gland can be incised. 

 Tonics coupled with stimulants facilitate recovery. 



Parturient Fever. r 



This occurs in from one to three days after parturition, 

 and generally ends in recovery, if due care be taken. The 

 diet should be laxative and restricted in amount. A mild 

 oleaginous purgative should be given. The most useful 

 drugs are liq. amm. acet., spirit of nitrous ether, and two- 

 drachm doses of salicylic acid given thrice daily. 



Pediculi, or Lice. 



Compound Liniment of Stavesacre. 



(1) Powdered stavesacre-seeds, two ounces. 

 Soft soap, two ounces. 



Boiling water, suflScient to make twelve fluid ounces 

 in all. 

 Boil well for twenty minutes, or even as long as one hour, 

 and then wash oflf. 



(2) Powdered stavesacre-seed, two ounces. 

 Olive-oil, one fluid ounce. 



Adeps, eight ounces. 



