PATHOLOGY. tS$ 



of matter from the nostrils. The method of prac- 

 tice Ave have found most effectual for the cure of 

 the distemper is as follows : 



Frequent bleeding in small quantities, about 

 three pints at a time, and a hair bag, containing a 

 large mash, nearly scalding hot, should be fastened 

 on the head and round the nostrils, so as the patient 

 may inhale the whole of the hot steam ; and the 

 mash should be changed four or five times a day. 

 This will relax the inflammation of the throat, and 

 promote a more free discharge of matter from the 

 nostrils. 



If there be much fever, which is generally the 

 case, half an ounce of nitre, difsolved in two quarts 

 of water in which bran has been steeped, may be 

 given, a little warm, at one time, or used as his 

 ordinary drink. And if there be any difficulty in 

 his breathing, the Weeding may be increased to 

 three or four quarts the first time, and afterwards 

 in small quantities, or as symptoms may direct. 



The horse should be moderately warm clothed, 

 and should frequently be gently exercised ; and if 

 oats are given, they should be bruised, and steeped 

 in hot water. 



