DISEASES OF THE RESPIRATORY ORGANS. 



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companied by a roaring noise. This roaring sometimes becomes clironic 

 after recovery from the disease. 



Treatment. — In the earliest stage the treatment consists in removing 

 the animal to a loose box, with an abundant supply of fresh air, but no 

 draughts. The diet must be restricted to soft food. Use the steaming 

 bag, as recommended for coryza, and keep it constantly applied, renew- 

 ing the hot water as often as required, unless it appears to distress the 

 horse; in which case remove it for a time and then readjust. One or two 

 ounces of chloroform added to the water first poured in, will be likely to 

 contribute to the relief of the animal. Apply hot fomentations to the 

 throat, and tie it up with warm dry flannel. (Fig. 63.) 



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Fig. 63. 

 Neck tied up in flannel. 



Grass is by far the best food, but when it cannot be procured, carrots, 

 or bran mash, or linseed gruel may be substituted. Hay is wholly inad- 

 missible, as it cannot be properly masticated, and its long, dry fibres 

 will be certain to cause irritation in the throat. 



So long as swallowing is difficult, all medicine should be given in the 

 animal's food or water, the latter being kept always within reach. De- 

 mulcent drinks, such as linseed tea, hay tea, or gruel are useful and often 

 acceptable. 



The warmth of the body must be maintained by clothing, and the legs 

 should be wrapped in flannel bandages. At intervals, according to the 

 circumstances of the case, the bandages should be removed, and hand- 

 rubbing applied until warmth is restored. 



In the early stage of the affection, Gamgee recommends the use of a 

 confection of : 



