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shown in some horses, by the water running through the nose 

 when he drinks with the head very low. 



The horse's chances for recovery, and his whole future 

 history, will now^ depend entirely upon the condition he is 

 in, and the care that is taken of him. Let him remain in 

 a low, damp stable, half lighted, and scarcely ventilated at 

 all, and his present condition will rapidly degenerate into 

 glanders. As it is, the case is sufficiently obstinate to re- 

 quire time and not a little patience to remove it. But with 

 fidelity and perseverance in the treatment, a cure may. be 

 effected in nearly every instance. 



TREATMENT. 



This, of course, will be very similar to that for distemper. 

 Wash out the nose well with the little mop and the tobacco 

 mixture, every day, for two weeks, or until the discharge has 

 ceased. Bathe his throat with some of the mixture, as hot 

 as it can be made without scalding the skin. This is to be 

 applied every day with a large cloth. If his condition seems 

 to indicate the desirability of a second bleeding, take not to 

 exceed three pints more of blood. Give one pound of sul- 

 phur and half a pound of resin, in four doses — one dose 

 each day. Should there be any cough remaining, try the 

 distemper mixture, and continue using it as long as it seems 

 necessary. 



There is still some danger of infection. In addition to keep- 

 ing dry tobacco-leaves in the manger of the diseased horse, 

 the stable should be fumigated once a week for a month. 



The feed must be light and moist. Good pasture, open 

 air, and mild exercise will greatly accelerate recovery. Do 

 not keep the horse in-doors, if the weather will permit of 

 his being out. If in winter, let him have a liberal propor- 

 tion of green feed, such as carrots, potatoes, turnips, or cab- 

 bage. At the same time, exercise him moderately each day. 



For all the diseases described in this chapter, the remedy 

 mentioned under Section VII, in Chapter XXIV, will be 

 found highly valuable as a purifier of the blood. 



