92 DISEASE OF THE HOESE. 



start the nose running freely. Complete this treatment with judi- 

 cious 1 rest and care. 



To relieve obstinate inflammation of the throat and air-passages, 

 apply a good liniment to the throat and chest. This will stimulate 

 the surface. 



Strangles, or Distemper. 



This form of sore throat has for its design the throwing off of 

 some poisonous matter from the system. You should keep up the 

 strength of the animal, and hasten suppuration. The horse's neck 

 becomes sore and stiff, and there is an enlargement which is hard 

 at first; the nose discharges matter. The horse generally becomes 



Strangles, or Distemper. 



worse, and, when very bad, causes suffocation ; he is able to eat very 

 little, and he loses strength rapidly. A poultice of warm vinegar and 

 bran, freely used and changed as often as it becomes dry, will do 

 much good if applied until the enlargement becomes soft, and can be 

 opened. 



Another treatment is to take spirits of camphor, one part ; spirits 

 of turpentine, two parts; laudanum, one part. Apply to the 

 neck with a brush three or four times a day until soreness is pro- 

 duced. After each application, put three or four thick pieces of 

 flannel over the parts, binding them on with a bandage. When 

 the tumor comes to a bead or point, open it to allow the 



