48 General Principles of Veterinary Medicine, 



injudicious, as if the tongue be stretched it does not aid in 

 pressing back the fluid, which gravitates as the tongue is 

 pulled upon, and the larynx and pharynx advance; — the 

 animal may thus be choked. 



FIG. 7. — HOLDING A HORSE FOR DRENCHING. 



Thirdly, If an animal makes an effort to cough, rather 

 lose the draught than risk the danger of choking, which so 

 readily occurs if fluid be suddenly thrown over the tongue. 



Fourthly, Entice efforts of swallowing, should the horse 



