THE HORSE, ITS DISEASES. S2h 



the effusion is re-absorbed the animal will recover. If not, the pulse 

 loses its full tone, and again becomes hard and quick. The breathing is 

 again difficult and attended with lifting of the flank and loin. The nose 

 and head is extended, the nostrils are dilated, with signs of suifocation. 

 The pulse at length becomes weak, thrilling at each beat until at length 

 the animal wavers, staggers, falls and dies. 



An attack of pleurisy is often taken by those unacquainted with the 

 disease for spasmodic colic. This error, if made, will probably be fatal 

 to the animal affected. In colic the pulse is natural at the commence- 

 ment, and the paroxysms of pain are of short duration. In pleurisy the 

 artery is thin, the pulsations seem to strike the fingers, but the stroke is 

 *hort. The pain is continuous, the body hot, but the feet generally cold. 



What to do. — The same general care as in bronchitis and inflammation 

 of the lungs is to be observed. If there is a chill, wrap the horse com- 

 pletely in blankets wrung out of hot water, and cover with dry ones. 

 When removed, do so a little at a time, rubbing dry, and re-clothe warmly. 

 If iaken in its earliest stage, give : 



No. 58. >i Ounce laudanum, 



^ Pint linseed oil. 



This will often prove effective ; if not, repeat the dose in a few hours 

 For an ox, give double this dose. If the symptoms increase, apply a 

 strong mustard poultice to the side of the chest, or a blister. No. 53 

 may be applied to the chest. The bowels should be kept mod-erately 

 open. If effusion of water takes place, give 6 drachms of acetate of 

 potassa once or twice a day in a pail of water. The following will be 

 found excellent in place of the last named remedy, if there is weakness 

 *nd a rapid pulse (70 to 80), and scanty urine : 



¥0. 59. K Ounce tincture of chloride of iron, 



}i pail water. 

 Give as a drink twice daily. 



The effusion of water not jdelding, the chest may be tapped with a 

 trochar. Divide the skin with a lancet, between the eighth and ninth 

 rib and near the lower end. Be careful the air does not enter. Draw 

 •ff only a part of the water if it produces a shock. In this, one should 

 have the advice of a veterinarian. Repeat in 24 to 48 hours. The ani- 

 mal should be kept up with sulphate of iron, two drachms, twice a day, 

 in water, with stimulants and easily digestible and nutritious food. 



It is absolutely necessary, after effusion of water has taken place, that 

 the urine should be passed freely to assist absorption. To this end th« 

 following will be indicated : 



