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and occasionally, in the more malignant form, in deep-seated 

 lymphatics and in internal organs. 



Distemper nsnally runs a reasonably regular course with a ten- 

 dency to recovery with comparatively simple treatment. ]\Iild 

 eases require nothing further than a mild laxative with soft feed, 

 such as mashes with sliced carrots, apples or potatoes; protection 

 against sudden changes in temperature by blanketing and a lib- 

 eral allowance of drinking water. In more severe cases febri- 

 fuges will have to be given. One-half ounce doses of nitrate of 

 potash and epsom salts in soft feed, or in the drinking water, will 

 be found of marked benefit. 



When abscess formation is taking place, warm fomentations or 

 poultices may be vised. As soon as fiuctnation is felt, the sup- 

 purating glands shonld be opened at the most dependent part, 

 curetted and washed out with a mild antiseptic solution, followed 

 by the injection of one-half ounce of tincture of iodine or Lugol's 

 Solution. 



A rest of from one to tw^o weeks, with a gradual return to work 

 will prevent relapse or complications. The complications which 

 may occur are laryngitis, pharyngitis, severe bronchitis and some- 

 times pneumonia. 



Abscesses may form in the brain, media-stinum or abdominal 

 cavity. Roaring, as a result of severe inflammation of the throat, 

 is occasionally an annoying sequel. Chronic bronchial cough is 

 a frequent complication and calls for special treatment. ^lost of 

 these conditions may be prevented by rational treatment during 

 the acute attack, and the protection of the animal against draughts 

 or a sudden chilling of the body. 



COKYZA (COIJ) IN THE IIEiU)) 



Coryza is inliammation of the mucous membrane of the nose and 

 sinuses of the head and eyes. It is very common in young, green 

 horses, and develops shortly after their arrival after having under- 

 gone the ordeal of a long shipment in cars, with the attendant ex- 

 posure en route. 



Symptoms : Sneezing, fiery red condition of the mucous mem- 

 branes (congestion), discharge from nose and eyes, slight eleva- 

 tion of temperature, with partial loss of appetite and general 

 appearance of dullness. While coryza in itself is not a serious 



