72 VETEKINARY MEDICINE AND SUKGEEY. 



case after the dry stage has contmued for some time, and during the 

 second or moist stage, such diffusible stimulants as 



Carbonate of sodium, 



Camphor, 



Extract of belladonna aa. 3 i. 



or half an ounce of sweet spirits of nitre in a little water, repeated 

 every four or six hours, are very beneficial, and may be given from time 

 to time as may be required. 



The inexperienced horse owner should very carefully consider the 

 symptoms, and if not quite sure what is the right course to pursue with 

 regard to the internal administration of medicine, had better confine him- 

 self to following the directions as to the loose box, water bathing, warm 

 clothing, laxative food, and nitre (Capt. Hayes). 



As the disease progresses, it is of the utmost importance to sustain 

 the strength of the patient as far as possible, by giving him soft, nutri- 

 tious food, by most attentive nursing, and by warmth applied to the body 

 by means of clothing, etc. 



It is necessary to call the particular attention of the reader to the 

 distinction in regard to diet, which exists between the premonitory and 

 the later stages of the attack. In the former the patient must be deprived 

 of all grain, and fed on laxative diet. Such timely measures, combined 

 with the loose box, will possibly ward off the impending attack, or at 

 least prevent its becoming serious. 



As a general rule, these diseases terminate quickly and favorably, and 

 without any after injurious affects, when thus treated. When the system 

 is unduly lowered, or the fever is aggravated by the use of violent blisters, 

 we have reason to fear an unfavorable termination. 



CONGESTION OF THE LUNGS. 



Synonym. — Pulmonary apoplexy. 



Deflnition. — This disorder is distinct from inflammation of the 



lungs and consists in an engorgement of the pulmonary blood-vessels. 



Etiology. — Generally it is brought on by unaccustomed and sustained 

 exertion, and more commonly occurs in hot weather and in fat horses. 



