126 PR^TTS POINTERS ON THE HORSE 



CHOKING. 



Choking affects an animal according to the different 

 parts in which the obstacle may be lodged. Of course, 

 the most simple means, if it can be reached, is to place 

 the hand in the mouth and remove it. If this cannot be 

 done, it requires an instrument expressly made for that 

 purpose. If it is a high choke, the animal throws up its 

 head and lowers its hind quarters. If it is a low choke, 

 the animal refuses to eat, and when drinking, the water 

 will be ejected by way of the nostrils. There is a dis- 

 charge from the nose ; saliva runs from the mouth and 

 breathing is difficult. 



If it is a low choke, Pratts Food, Pratts Animal 

 Regulator or Pratts Condition Powder should be given 

 frequently in double doses in gruel form, to physic the 

 animal and keep the bowels loose. 



As per our note on page 119, however, we give the 

 next best remedy, as follows : Two fluid ounces of 

 laudanum ; two fluid ounces of sulphuric ether ; mixed 

 in half pint of water, and given in one dose. 



Pratts Remedies give strength and assist a horse to 

 combat against pain or distress. In an accident of this 

 kind they will prevent his running down rapidly, which, 

 in itself, is of much value. 



