418 STRAITGLES. 



In this state the patient may remain for a considerable 

 time; when, if proper treatment be adopted, recovery may 

 gradually supervene, or the inflammation may become more 

 active, and pass into the suppurative stage; in which case 

 recovery will be doubtful, especially if the deeper seated 

 structures are affected, and the purulent matter should be 

 discharged into the chest. 



Pathogfomonic PEoors. — Eegtoab Stbawgles. — The 

 tfouth of the animal. The appearance of a purulent abscess, 

 and development of the same veithm the sub-maxillary space. 



IeeeguI/AB Steangies. — The youth of the animal. The 

 appearance of purulent abscesses upon one or more localities of 

 the body, associated teith Strangles in its regular form. 



Tebatment oe Eegtjlae Steangies. — The best remedies 

 and modes of treatment to pursue with Strangles, in its regular 

 forms, are. — Hepar Sulphuris and Mercurius, Sesquichloride of 

 Iron and Iodide of Iron ; also Blisters, Poultices, Hot "Water 

 Fomentations, Tracheotomy, Warmth, and a generous diet. 



Separ Bulphiwis and Mercurius. — The administration of 

 Hepar Sulph. is considered beneficial in aiding a rapid forma- 

 tion of purulent matter. It also relieves the soreness of the 

 throat so common in this disease. Use it in 2-drachm doses of 

 the 3rd dilution, mixed with 2 ounces of water ; it may either 

 be given alone, or in alternation with half-drachm doses of 

 Mercurius of the 2nd trituration. If these remedies are used 

 in alternation, give them morning, noon, and night. 



Sesguichloride of Iron. — Iodide of Iron. — These are medi- 

 cines to use when the patient is convalescent, especially if the 

 animal is left by the disease in a weak and debilitated condition. 



