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flanks heiving, the countenance haggard, and ever}' other appear- 

 ance of suffocation. IIow was this brought about? The heart and 

 muscles were not accustomed to the sudden and severe strain put 

 upon them; the heart became unable to perform its work; the blood 

 accumulated in the vessels of the lungs, which eventually became 

 engorged with the stagnated blood, constituting congestion of the 

 lungs. 



The animal, after having undergone severe exertion, maj'^ not exhibit 

 SLTiy alarming symptoms until returned to the stable ; then he will be 

 noticed standing with his head down, legs spread out, the ej'es wildly 

 staring or dull and sunken. The breathing is very rapid and almost 

 gasping, the body is covered with perspiration in most cases, which, 

 however, may soon evaporate, leaving the surface of the body and 

 the legs and ears cold; the breathing is both abdominal and thoracic; 

 the chest rises and falls and the flanks are powerful!}' brought into 

 action. If the pulse can be felt at all it will be found beating verj' 

 frequently, one hundred or more to a minute. The heart may be felt 

 tumultuously thumping if the hand is placed against the chest behind 

 the left elbow, or it may be scarcely perceptible. The animal may 

 tremble all over the bod}'. If the ear is placed against the side of the 

 chest a loud murmur will be heard, and perhaps a fine crackling sound. 



ISTo intelligent person should fail to recognize a case of congestion 

 of the lungs when brought on by overexertion, as the history of the 

 case is sufficient to point out the ailment. The disease may also arise 

 from want of sufficient pure air in stables that are badly ventilated. 

 In all cases of suffocation the lungs are congested. It is also seen in 

 connection with other diseases. 



Treatment. — If the animal is attacked by the disease while on the 

 road stop him immediately. Do not attempt to return to the stables. 

 If he is in the stable make arrangements at once to insure an unlim- 

 ited supply of pure air. If the weather is warm, out in the open air 

 is the best place, but if too cold let him stand with, head to the door. 

 By no means have him walked, as is sometimes done. Let him stand 

 still; he has all he can do if he obtains sufficient pure air to sustain 

 life. If he is encumbered with harness or saddle remove it at once 

 and begin rubbing the body with cloths or wisps of hay or straw. 

 This stimulates the circulation in the skin, and thus aids in relie\'ing 

 the lungs of the extra quantity of blood that is stagnated there. If 

 you have three or four assistants let them go to work with enthusiasm, 

 rub the body and legs well, until the skin feels natural; rub the legs 

 until they are warm, if possible; rub in over the cold part of the legs 

 an application of the liniment recommended for the same purpose in 

 the treatment of bronchitis, but do not apply it to the chest. When 

 the circulation is reestablished, i)ut bandages on the legs from the 

 hoofs up as far as possible. Throw a blanket over the body and let 

 the rubbiner be done under the blanket. Diffusible stimulants are the 



