84 THE HORSE. 



accompanied with as much fever as acute. The general symptoms are 

 the same and the non-expert is apt to say, "the horse has a touch of 

 tironchitis;" but as the animal does not improve he at last is forced to 

 commence treatment. 



What to Do. Do not work the animal. Rest is necessary if a 

 cure is desired. Give the same general treatment prescribed for the 

 acute form. If the animal is not benefitted to a marked degree, give 

 the following: powdered nux vomica, three ounces; powdered arsenic, 

 seventy grains; powdered sulphate of copper, three ounces; mix to- 

 gether and divide into thirty-six powders. Give a powder mixed with 

 bran and oats every night and morning. 



If all other treatment fails, try the following: hydrocyanic acid 

 (Sheller's strength), twenty minims; nitrate of potassium, three drams; 

 bicarbonate of soda, one ounce; water, one pint. This dose should be 

 given every morning and evening for one or two weeks, if necessary. 



Congestion of the I<ungs. Inflammation of the lungs is always 

 preceded by congestion, or we may say congestion is the first stage of 

 inflammation. Congestion is an excess of blood in the parts affected. 

 Congestion may exist as an independent affection, and is generally 

 caused by over-exertion when the animal is not in a fit condition to un- 

 dergo more than moderate exercise. 



Symptoms. If the animal is taken ill on the road, he will slacken 

 his pace, show a desire to stop, and may stagger and even fall. The 

 nostrils will be dilated; the flanks heaving; the countenance haggard; 

 and every other appearance ot suffocation will be evident. If the 

 symptoms do not appear until returned to the stable the horse will be 

 found with his head down; legs spread out; eyes wildly staring or dull 

 and sunken; breathing rapid and almost gasping; body covered with 

 sweat, which may soon dry, leaving legs and ears cold; breathing both 

 thoracic and abdominal; the chest rises and falls and the flanks are 

 powerfully brought into action. If pulse can be felt at all, it will be 

 very frequent, often reaching one hundred or more a minute. The ani- 

 mal may tremble all over, and if the ear is placed against the side of 

 chest, a loud murmur or perhaps a fine crackling sound will be 

 heard. 



Treatment, If taken on the road, do not attempt to return to the 

 stables. If in the stable give plenty of pure air. If weather is warm, 

 open air is best. Let the animal stand still; he has all he can do to get 

 enough pure air to sustain life. If possible set three or four men at 



