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Effect of a Cold. 



CATARRH, OR COLD. 



Cold is of common occurrence, and 



may lead to very serious consequences if 



neglected. If looked to in time, with a 



little rest and nursing, the system will soon 



resume its normal condition. 



The usual symptoms are, a little increase 



of pulse, a slight discharge from the nose 



and eyes, the hair roughed, not much 



appetite, and some cough, which is some- 

 times severe. 



Blanket warmly, give aconite as for 



fever. Nurse by giving bran mashes, etc. 

 If the case is serious it may run into general 

 inflammation of the air passages, as bronchitis 

 or laryngitis. Would aim to keep up the 

 strength, giving fever medicine, alternating 

 with belladonna. Put on a bag, made of 

 coarse, loose cloth, into which put some 

 bran on which throw an ounce or two of 

 turpentine. Hang the bag on the head, same 

 as in cut, being careful not to have it so tight 

 around the nose as to heat or scald and be 

 oppressive. A few repetitions of this will 

 cause the nose to run freely. Rest and care 

 will usually do the rest. 



If there v is obstinate inflammation of the 

 throat and air passages, any good liniment 



Steaming the Nose 

 of a Horse having 

 Cold. 



