248 , LABTNGITIS. 



In numerous esses, a large Abscess will gradually form 

 within the submaxillary space ; which, untU ripe, and the eon- 

 tents are evacuated, wiU increase the severity of the general 

 symptoms. 



If the excessive soreness of the larynx does not partly sub- 

 side within two or three days after the free exit of purulent 

 matter from the nostrils, or after the evacuation of the contents 

 of an abscess within the submaxillary space. Scarlatina may 

 probably supervene. 



Pathognomonic Symptoms. — The Pathognomonic Symp- 

 toms of this disease are — excessive tenderness within the larynx 

 (which is evinced by the animal on slight outward pressure of 

 the organ), accompanied viith a spasmodic, suffocative cough; 

 the hreathing also heing attended with snoring and wheezing 

 sounds, which arise within the larynx. 



Causes. — Exposure of the animal to cold and wet. 



Teeatment.— The best remedies in general for this disease 

 are, Mercurius, Belladonna, Hepar Sulph. Ehus Toxicodendron ; 

 also, Poultices, Fomentations, Steaming the head, BHsters to the 

 neck, and, in numerous instances, the operation of Tracheotomy. 



Mercurius, Belladonna, Separ Sulphurius, and Rhus Toxi- 

 codendron. — These medicines are to be used in the manner 

 described at page 228, in the article " Epizootic Catarrh." 



Poultices and I'omentations. — These are also to be applied 

 in manner as directed at pages 153 and 156. It wiU often 

 prove beneficial if the limbs of the patient are fomented in 

 addition to the neck. This practice sooths the system, and 

 affords comfort and quiet to the animal. Por directions relating 

 to it, see page 156. 



