CHAPTER I. 

 Internal Complaints. 



INFLAMMATION OF THE LUNGS. 



This complaint makes its appearance in animals pre- 

 disposed to it, when subjected to wet and cold sties. 

 It is also induced by their being too hastily changed 

 from poor feeding to that which is rich. 



Remedies. — In the highly inflammable state, with 

 much cough, cooling aperients may be given. The 

 following has been found effectual in affording 

 relief : — 



Cream of tartar . . . . i J ounce, 



Saltpetre J ounce, 



Tartarised antimony . . . i drachm 



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to be dissolved in warm water, and mixed with the 



food. The same quantity to be repeated every 



twelve hours, until an abatement of the complaint is 

 apparent. 



QUINSY. 



This complaint manifests itself by a quickness of 

 the breathing, and is often accompanied by a wheezing 

 sound. 



Remedies. — Clean, plentiful, and dry bedding is of 

 the first importance ; and give a spoonful of tartarised 

 antimony in the food, every twelve hours. If swell- 



