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Treatme7it.— This varies very little from the treatment of bron- 

 chitis and pneumonia, but as frequently stated lieretofore, pleurisy 

 is so liable to be complicated with either of the diseases named, the 

 variation in the treatment may be considered as merely adjunct 

 treatment of the pleuritic complication. 



The instructions in regard to the general management of bronchitis 

 and pneumonia must be adhered to in the treatment of pleurisy. 

 Comfortable quarters, pure air, warm clothing to the body and band- 

 ages to the legs, a plentiful supply of pure cold water, the laxative 

 food, etc., in this case are equally necessary and efficacious. The 

 hot applications applied to the chest as directed in the treatment of 

 pneumonia are very beneficial in pleurisy, and should be kept up 

 while the symptoms show the animal to be in pain. 



During the first few days, when pain is manifested by restlessness, 

 do not apply the liniment to the sides of the chest, as it ^^n\l not only 

 irritate the animal and increase the restlessness but will heighten the 

 fever as well. After four or five days, when the symptoms show that 

 the acute stage has somewhat subsided, the liniment may be well 

 rubbed over the affected part with benefit, as it will greatly promote 

 the absorption of the effusion. The application may be repeated on 

 alternate days until several applications have been made. From the 

 beginning the following drench should be given every six hours: 

 Solution of the acetate of ammonia, 3 ounces; spirits of nitrous ether,' 

 1 ounce; bicarbonate of potassium, 3 drains; water, 1 pint. 



If the patient becomes debilitated the stimulants as prescribed for 

 pneumonia should be used according to the same directions. The 

 same attention should be given to the diet. If the animal will par- 

 take of the bran mashes, scalded oats, and grass, it is the best, but 

 ]f he refuses the laxative diet then he should be tried with different 

 kinds of food, and allowed whichever kind he desires. 



In the beginning of the attack, if the pain is severe, causing the 

 animal to lie down or paw, the following drench should be given: 

 Tincture of opium, 2 ounces; raw linseed oil, 13 ounces. If the pain 

 continues, the tincture of opium may be repeated within four or five 

 hours. 



If the case is not progressing favorably in ten or twelve days after 

 the beginning of the attack, convalescence is delayed by the fluid in 

 the chest failing to be absorbed. The animal becomes dull and weak 

 and evinces little or no desire for food. The breathing becomes still 

 more rapid and difficult. An effort must now be made to excite the 

 absorption of the effusion. An application of the liniment should be 

 rubbed over the lower part of both sides and the bottom of the chest. 

 The following drench should be given three times a day, for seven or 

 eight days if it is necessary and appears to benefit: Tincture of the 

 perchloride of iron, 1 ounce; tincture of gentian, 2 ounces; water, 1 

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