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LUMPY JAW. — See Actinomycosis. 



LUNGS, CONGESTION OF.—A filling of the 

 lungs with blood. This is very common with 

 horses in winter and is most frequently due to a 

 chill. Animals that have been put to heavy work, 

 or are in a weakened condition, are frequently sus- 

 ceptible if left standing in a draft while still warm. 

 Sluggishness is noticed, first followed by trembling 

 at the flank, heavy breathing; the pulse will be 

 noted as quick, but weak; a gurgling sound will 

 be noted if the ear is placed against the chest. The 

 best treatment is such as gives quick relief. If at 

 work, place the horse at rest at once in the stable 

 and cover with blanket. Have plenty of fresh air 

 admitted, but do not allow a draft to blow over the 

 patient. Assist circulation as much as possible by 

 rubbing of the legs and apply cold pad to the chest. 

 A mustard plaster applied over the chest is very 

 good. A good drench consists of alcohol in 2 

 ounce doses, well diluted in water; at the same 

 time another drench consisting of 4 tablespoonfuls 

 of sweet spirits of niter and 2 tablespoonfuls of 

 laudanum, mixed with a pint of water, is also very 

 good. If the conditions indicate that the lungs 

 are full of blood, add 10 drops of Fleming's tincture 

 of aconite to the drench. The drenches may be 

 given two or three hours apart until relief comes, 

 at which time quiet is advised, although a little 

 gentle walking for exercise is advisable. 



From this time on treat the animal as a patient, 

 giving easily digested foods. A tonic consisting of 

 ground gentian root and nitrate of potash, half and 

 half, is excellent. Give a teaspoonful of this in the 

 feed three times a day. 



