82 The Ailments of Horses, 



Stomach, inflammation of. — Vege- 

 table and mineral poisons of various kinds 

 are capable of causing inflammation of 

 the stomach. 



According to the nature of the irritant 

 so must the treatment be. 



The symptoms resemble those of in- 

 flammation of the bowels. 



Strangles. — This is chiefly a disease of 

 colthood and fillydom. In its simple 

 and usual form it is denoted by the 

 formation of an abscess beneath the 

 jaw. 



The swelling interferes with the free 

 inlet and outlet of air. 



Treatment. — Two courses are open to 

 the owner. He may either order the 

 swelling to be fomented or pouhiced 

 with hot applications, or he may apply 

 a blister. We think that there need be 

 little hesitation in recommending the 

 latter. 



The abscess, when ripe, can be opened 

 or allowed to burst. Then keep the part 

 open for a few days, dressing with an 

 antiseptic. 



Irregular strangles implies that the 

 abscess is removed from its usual situa- 

 tion. This form is dangerous. Abscesses 

 often form in connexion with vital 

 organs. 



Stringhalt. — This disease is denoted 

 by the sudden catching-up of the limb. 

 It is fairly common in the hind limbs. 

 Both light and heavy horses suffer 

 from it. 



It is an unsoundness. Sometimes the 



