104 Diseases of the Horse. 



of influenza or the epizooty; or from some foreign body 

 which has accidentally or purposely been thrust up the nose; 

 or from the growth of polypi, cancer, etc. 



Symptoms. — The horse may and may not have a cough ; 

 his condition is unthrifty, his coat poor, appetite irregular, 

 and bowels loose or constipated ; or again none of these gen- 

 eral symptoms is present. 



There is a discharge from one or both nostrils. It is ir- 

 regular in quantity, bluish white in color, rather thick and 

 sticky, generally foul smelling. Small ulcers and excori- 

 ations may be seen on the membranes of the nostrils — but 

 not the characteristic, pit-like depressions of glanders. The 

 membrane is also changed in hue, and often swollen and 

 thickened. 



The question constantly occurs in these cases whether we 

 have to do with a case of glanders ; and not unfrequently it 

 is a difficult one to answer, until the case has been watched 

 for several weeks. It is prudent to be on the safe side, and 

 recommend the animal be separated from all others, and his 

 attendant to exercise great caution in handling him. 



Treatment. — If there is a foreign body or a polypus 

 present, it must be removed. 



When no such obvious cause is to be found, the nostril is 

 to be syringed daily with an antiseptic, cleansing wash, as : — 



No. 43. Tincture of chloride of iron, 1 oz. 



Water, 1 qt. 



To be used once a day. 



A sharp fly blister should be laid upon the face over the 

 chambers and sinuses of the nose. This often brings about 

 prompt improvement. 



Chloride of lime should be sprinkled in the bottom of the 

 manger, so that the horse when eating is constantly inhaling 

 its odor. 



