congestiotnt of the lungs. 



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ized by sprinkling on a little chloride of lime ; too much of it 

 ViTOiilcl have an aggravating effect upon the mucous membrane. 



Congestion of the Lungs. 



Symptoms. — It is first noticeable by the horse having a severe 

 chill or shivering fit. He refuses his food, hangs his head between 

 the fore legs or upon the manger, will not move or lie down, 

 breathing quick, panting like. The nostrils arc expanded, the 

 head thrown forward ; the countenance expresses pain and great 

 prostration. (See cut."^ The pulse is sometimes full and quick, 



Fig. 768. — Horse with congestion of the lungs. 



but generally quick and weak, scarcely perceptible ; the membrane 

 of the nose and eyes bright red, tending to purple ; ears and legs 

 are very cold, with a cold, clammy sweat at the extremities. 



When occurring after a hard ride or drive, the horse will 

 become tired and sluggish in his action ; he will perspire profusely, 

 and almost refuse to proceed, except with the greatest difficulty ; 

 he will stand with his elbows turned outward, heaving violently 

 at the flanks ; as before explained, the nostrils are dilated, and 

 the ears and extremities cold ; the pulse is oppressed, or almost 

 imperceptible at the jaw ; the mucous membranes of the nose and 

 eyes are reddened. When of a milder nature, as often occurs in 

 horses suffering from catarrh which have been subjected to a fast 

 drive and exposed to cold draughts, he is seized with a trembling 



