140 DISEASES OF THE HORSE. 



cases, however, of greater severity, linseed gruel, anti- 

 mony, and nitre should be given with an unlimited 

 supply of water. 



SORE THROAT. 



Sore throat is a frequent attendant on a common 

 cold, or in other words, it is an extension of the former 

 disease. 



The first symptom of sore throat is a gurgling 

 sound in the larynx, with inability to swallow any- 

 thing harsh without causing great irritation of the 

 mucous membrane, which will call forth a subdued 

 hitching cough, the performance of which gives evident 

 pain. 



It will also be perceived that he is unable to 

 swallow his water without considerable effort. 



The treatment should consist of immediate change 

 of food, and a paste formed of mustard and vinegar 

 should be rubbed on the throat and under the jaw, and 

 should be repeated every two days, until the attack 

 yields to the treatment. 



Physic is highly improper in this case. The food 

 should be cooling, but nourishing, consisting of linseed, 

 boiled barley, or malt dust, with bran mashes, or the 

 horse will soon fall off in his condition, which will 

 necessitate his being eased in his work for some time 

 to come. 



