280 The Care of Animals 



Sulfate of iron (pulverized) 2 ounces 



Nux vomica seed (pulverized) 1 ounce 



Gentian root (pulverized) 2 ounces 



Nitrate of potash (pulverized) 2 ounces 



Mix the ingredients thoroughly, and give a tea- 

 spoonful in the feed three times daily. Steam the 

 head and spray the nostrils once daily with the follow- 

 ing : Boric acid, 2 drams ; warm water, 1 quart. In 

 some cases, there is a collection of pus in one of the 

 cavities of the head. It is best to trephine (cut open) 

 the bone and wash out the cavity with the above 

 solution. Such a measure greatly hastens the cure of 

 the disease. 



Other diseases that resemble chronic catarrh are 

 the ulceration of a molar in the upper jaw, and 

 glanders, described elsewhere (Chapter XVI). 



BRONCHITIS 



Inflammation of the bronchial tubes is one of the 

 most common diseases that attack domestic animals. 

 It is usually acute, but may be chronic. It is often 

 associated with pneumonia or inflammation of the 

 lungs. 



Exposure to cold and dampness, especially when 

 warm, is the most common cause; also foreign sub- 

 stances, such as smoke or medicines, that irritate the 

 bronchial tubes. It sometimes follows sore throat and 

 often starts as a severe cold. 



Bronchitis usually begins with a chill, which may 

 last from five minutes to an hour. It is followed by 



