PRATTS POINTERS ON THE HORSE 131 



The first symptom is the development of the germs 

 in the poisoned blood ; these germs increase in immense 

 quantities all over the animal's body, the horse shivers, 

 his ears and legs become cold, his coat rough, appetite 

 poor ; sore throat, with trouble in swallowing, naturally 

 follows ; there is usually a swelling between the jaws ; 

 the eyes become dull and the lids swell, the nostrils are 

 dry and dark red, followed soon by a thin, water>' dis- 

 charge, and still later on by a thick, acrid matter ; the 

 temperature will probably run up from loi to 103, and 

 if proper treatment is not given within a day or two, the 

 temperature may run up as high as 104 or 105, in which 

 case a heavy cough will develop, and the horse will act 

 as if in great pain, the eyes will become filmy and nearly 

 closed. 



As soon as any of the above symptoms are noticed, 

 the horse should at once be well blanketed, removed from 

 all draughts, and given plenty of pure air, cold water 

 frequently given in small quantities, and his strength 

 kept up by feeding him anything that he will eat. 



When the swelling between the jaws comes to a 

 head, a cut should be made to allow the pus to run out. 

 If swelling does not come to a head, apply Pratts Vet- 

 erinary lyiniment with a brush night and morning. 



