produced by the imperfect oxygenization of the blood from 

 the blocking up of the bronchial tubes. 



Favorable symptoms are shown by the falling of the pulse 

 and temperature of the body, the breathing getting more na- 

 tural, the cough symptoms relieved, and by the return of 

 the appetite. The signs of danger are an increased and 

 tremulous pulse, the breathing more painful, the nasal mem- 

 brane of a bluish hue, and bloody froth hanging from the 

 mouth. These, with paroxysms while the animal is coughing, 

 are fatal signs. 



Treatment. — The remedial measures for this disorder 

 are indicated by the symptoms. As there is great weakness 

 and prostration, no blood-letting is admissible. Steaming 

 the nostrils, &:c., are all out of date. Experience has proved 

 they do more harm than good ; they belong to the time when 

 the block-wheeled cars were in fashion. 



In the early stage of this disease, before there is increase 

 of mucus (or in the dry state), it is well to bring down the 

 pulse to something like its normal state. For this purpose 

 60 to 80 drops of aconite in a pint of water is the best thing ; 

 this may be given every second hour. This is a medicine 

 that may do much harm if given in the next stage of the 

 disease, so considerable experience is requisite to meddle 

 with it. 



To soothe and relieve the cough, take of: 



Carbonate of ammonia, j Make up with gentian 

 Camphor. r liquorice or a little 



Extract of belladona. ) linseed meal. 



(One drachm of each for a ball, to be given three times a 

 day.) 



Roll up the ball, when made, in tissue or some thin paper ; 

 it will be handier to give in this form. One of this kind of 

 balls is to be given three times a day, as gently as possible. 



Have the sufferer removed to a loose, airy place ; bandage 

 the legs; put on light, warm clothing. Give one ounce of 

 nitre in his drink — it will help him. In addition to what 



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