418 STRANGLES. 



In this state the patient may remain for a considerable 

 time; when, if proper treatment be adopted, recovery may 

 gradually supervene, or the inflammation may become more 

 active, and pass into the suppurative stage; in which case 

 recovery will be doubtful, especially if the deeper seated 

 structures are affected, and the purulent matter should be 

 discharged into the chest. 



Pathogi^omonic Peoops. — 'EEGrLAR Steai^gles. — The 

 youth of the animal. The appearance of a purulent ahscess, 

 and development of the same ivithin the suh-maxillary space. 



Ieeegulae Steangles. — The youth of the animal. The 

 appearance of purulent abscesses upon one or more localities of 

 the hody, associated with Strangles in its regular form. 



Teeatment oe Eegulae Steangles. — The best remedies 

 and modes of treatment to pursue with Strangles, in its regular 

 forms, are — Hepar Sulphuris and Mercurius, Sesquichloride of 

 Iron, and Iodide of Iron ; also Blisters, Poultices, Hot "Water 

 fomentations. Tracheotomy, "Warmth, and a generous diet. 



Hepae Sulphueis and Meectjeius. — The administra- 

 tion of Hepar Sulph. is considered beneficial in aiding a 

 rapid formation of purulent matter. It also relieves the sore- 

 ness of the throat so common in this disease. Use it in 

 2-drachm doses of the 3rd dilution, mixed with 2 ounces of 

 water ; it may either be given alone, or in alternation with 

 half- drachm doses of Mercurius of the 2nd trituration. If 

 these remedies are used in alternation, give them morning 

 noon, and night. 



Sesquichloeide of lEOiN". — Iodide of Ieon. — These are 

 medicines to use when the patient is convalescent, especially if 

 the animal is left by the disease in a weak and debilitated 



