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parotid glands, which are_ situate immediately 

 beneath the ear. Sliould no unusual heat or 

 tenderness be observ^ed in these swellings, apply 

 the stimulating ointment recommended for 

 strangles ; but it' they feel hot, be painful, and 

 appear to be in a state of active inhanmiation, 

 a poultice is the best remedy. If the eyes be 

 inflamed and watery, a rowel should be in-, 

 serted under the jaw; and if the inflammation 

 in the throat be so considerable as to render 

 swallowing pamful and difficult, a blister will 

 afford great relief. Hot bran mashes should 

 be given frequently, which will not only serve 

 to keep the bowels open, bu't will act as a 

 fomentation to the inflamed membranes, since 

 the horse will be constantly iniialing the 

 vapour which escapes from them. >Should he 

 be costive (which is not likely to happen while 

 he is taking bran mashes), let clysters be 

 injected occasionally. The head and chest, 

 as well as the body, should be well clothed, 

 the legs frequently hand-rubbed, and, a large 

 quantity of litter allowed ; by these means he 

 will soon be restored to health. Should a 

 cold be attended with a considerable deoree 

 of fever, or should the appetite go off, and 

 the flanks work quicker than ugual, it jb 



