282 The Care of Animals 



the carbonate or chlorid of ammonia, given three 

 times daily, is excellent to promote the discharge of 

 mucus. After the first acute symptoms have subsided, 

 a mustard plaster may be applied to the lungs. The 

 food and water and general care should be the same 

 as recommended for pneumonia. Two weeks should 

 be allowed for a complete recovery. 



CONGESTION OF THE LUNGS 



This is an engorgement of the lungs with blood. 

 While it is one of the symptoms of acute lung disease 

 (congestion preceding inflammation), it may occur with- 

 out any complications. It is a common disease among 

 horses during the winter season. 



Congestion of the lungs usually occurs in horses 

 which are too fat and lack sufficient exercise. If to 

 these conditions is added a foolish or drunken driver, 

 the disease may be confidently expected. 



The horse is distressed for breath, and wants to 

 stop ; he sweats freely, frequently turning his head 

 toward his side; there is trembling of the muscles 

 and an anxious expression of the face. The breathing 

 is rapid and labored; the flanks heave rapidly; the 

 nostrils are dilated and the mucous membrane is con- 

 gested and red. 



Stop work, loosen the harness, and blanket warmly. 

 Rub the legs to promote circulation, and apply a cold 

 compress to the lungs. After the first acute symptoms 

 have subsided, give stimulants, such as alcohol in two- 

 ounce doses, or carbonate of ammonia in one -ounce 



