THE HORSE 171 



Abscess 



An abscess or swelling on the face should always 

 awake suspicion of a decayed tooth, and if on ex- 

 amination such proves to be the case, removal of 

 the tooth is the only remedy. 



Cataeeh 



Acute inflammation of the mucous membrane of 

 the nose and air-passages. 



SyinjJtoms. — Loss of appetite, staring coat, 

 watery discharge from the nostrils, followed by 

 swollen glands under throat, and perhaps sore 

 throat. 



Causes. — Atmospheric changes, such as when 

 first bringing a young horse into the stable ; neg- 

 lect ; bad management. 



Treatment. — ^Eemoval to a cool box ; plenty of 

 clothing ; flannel bandages ; carrots or green food, 

 and warm mashes (laxative diet). This disease, if 

 taken in time, Avill not develop seriously, and no 

 medicine is required. If, however, it is neglected 

 at first, and the patient in a few days is worse in- 

 stead of better, a veterinary surgeon must be called 

 in, as there is always danger of complications, such 

 as bronchitis, pneiimonia, etc. 



