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23otassium dissolved in a bucketful of drinking water, one nour before 

 eaeli meal for two or tliree weeks if necessary. Do not put tlie animal 

 at work too soon after recovery. Allow ample time to regain strength. 

 This disease is prone to become chronic and maj' run into an incurable 

 case of thick wind. 



It has been stated that it will be a difficult matter for the non-i3ro- 

 fessional to discriminate between bronchitis and pneumonia. In fact 

 the two diseases are often associated, constituting broncho-pneumonia; 

 therefore, the reader should carefully studj^ the symi)toms and treat- 

 ment of x^ueumonia. 



CHRONIC BRONCHITIS. 



This maj' be due to the same causes as acute bronchitis, or it may 

 follow the latter disease. An attack of the chronic form is liable to be 

 converted into acute bronchitis by a very slight cause. This chronic 

 affection in most instances is associated with thickening of the 

 walls of the tubes. Its course is slower, it is less severe, and is not 

 accompanied with as much fever as the acute form. If the animal is 

 exerted the breathing becomes quickened and he soon shows signs of 

 exhaustion. In many instances the animal keeps up strength and 

 appearances moderately well, but in other cases the appetite is lost, 

 flesh gradually disappears, and the horse becomes emaciated and 

 debilitated. It is accompanied by a cough, which in some cases is a 

 husky, smothered, or muffled excuse for a cough, while in other cases 

 the cough is hard and clear. A whitish matter is discharged from 

 the nose, which may be curdled in some instances. If the ear is 

 placed against the chest behind the shoulder-blade, the rattle of the 

 air passing through the mucus can be heard within. It is stated that 

 the right side of the heart may become enlarged to such an extent 

 that it is easily felt beating by placing the hand against the chest 

 behind the right elbow. 



Treatment. — Generally the horse is kept at work when he is affected 

 with this form of bronchial trouble, as the owner says "he has only a 

 deep cold." It is true that some authorities express the ox3inion that 

 work does no harm, but they arc mistaken. Rest is necessary, if a 

 cure is desired, as even under the most favorable circumstances, a cure 

 is difficult to effect. The animal can not stand exertion, and should 

 not be compelled to undergo it. Besides, there is a great x)i*obability 

 of acute bronchitis supervening at any time. 



The animal should have much the same general care and medical 

 treatment prescribed for the acute form; if material benefit has not 

 been derived give the following: Powdered nux vomica, 3 ounces; 

 powdered arsenic, 70 grains; iiowdered sulphate of copper, 3 ounces; 

 mix together and divide into thirty-four powders. Give a i)owder 

 mixed Avith l)ran and oats every night and morning. An application 

 of mustard ai^plied to the breast is a beneficial adjunct. If all other 



