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follows, and there is danger of suftbcation, take from four to six 

 quarts of blood from the neck vein, rub alcohol or other stim- 

 ulant on the legs, rubbing well with the hand, and apply hot 

 cloths to the sides and loins, and cover up with dry blankets, so 

 as to induce a free perspiration, and thereby assist in relievino- the 

 lungs. 



There is some difference of opinion among practitioners in 

 relation to bleeding for congestion. Dr. Summerville, who is a 

 very able and successful practitioner, instructed the writer as fol- 

 lows : " If there is much congestion, it is necessary to give prompt 

 relief, which can be done best by taking four to six quarts of 

 blood quickly from the neck vein, stimulate the sides and leo-s, 

 and give fever medicine as for pleurisy." While he condemns 

 bleeding for pleurisy or inflammation of the lungs, he says, "In 

 a severe attack of congestion, bleeding cannot only be resorted to 

 with safety, but, as above stated, is indispensable ; but must not 

 be carried too far, merely to assist the lungs to throw off" the load 

 of blood forced upon them, and to give the medicine prescribed a 

 chance to operate." Prof. Williams also advises the same treat- 

 ment. While he condemns bleeding as a general rule, he advises, 

 where congestion is so great as to endanger asphyxia, bleeding a 

 little (from four to six quarts), promptly. 



Pneumonia — Inflammation of the Lungs, 



As before explained, is inflammation of the substance of the lungs. 

 Causes. — It is often a sequel of neglected or improperly treated 

 catarrh. It may also, as stated, be accompanied by pleurisy. A 

 frequent and we may say the most common cause, is exposing the 

 horse while warm to a sudden change of temperature, by allowing 

 him to stand in a cold draught of air, etc. ; getting chilled or wet; 

 washing the belly and legs immediately after exercise and allow- 

 ing the horse to get chilled; removing from a warm to a cold or 

 from a cold to a warm stable, or cold applied to ihe surface of a 

 heated animal, by which the blood is driven from the skin and 

 extremities to the internal organs. Any slight cold or sore throat 

 may run into pneumonia. Driving rapidly against a cold wind, 

 especially after being confined to the stable for some time, is a 

 common cause, and a horse should be watched carefully after such 



