108 THE VETERINARY DOCTOR. 
‘coming out of the nose; thick discharge from the nostrils; slobbering—a 
favorable indication; the cough later becomes hoarse and not so loud; if 
the larynx becomes more inflamed, the breathing grows very labored, each 
breath being marked by a loud snoring; head raised and neck straightened 
out and stiffened; nose extended; nostrils widely opened; nasal membrane 
leaden-colored; larynx drawn downward to the chest and affected with 
spasms, causing a shrill sound; wild eyes; restlessness; increased sweating; 
irregular and feeble pulse; the larynx becomes sometimes so narrowed that 
only an opening of the windpipe can prevent suffocation. 
TREATMENT.—Aconite is the first remedy to be given when feverish 
syinptoms are noticed, with difficult breathing, full, hard and frequent pulse, 
‘scanty and high-colored urine. When the throat becomes hot, swollen and 
painful, the glands tender and swollen, the swallowing difficult, the cough 
intermittent, the hay quidded, and the water returned through the nose, bella- 
donna is needed. As soon as the secretion returns to the membranes and 
the mucous rattle can be heard in the larynx, accompanied with hoarse cough 
and nasal discharge, mercurius should be given. Spongia is useful for affec- 
tions of the larynx and may take the 
place of belladonna for very difficult, 
slow and rasping breathing, the inspira- 
tions being hoarse, the cough hard and 
barking, or rough, or shrill; also for 
threatened suffocation. If there be an 
accumulation of tough, stringy mucus in 
the mouth, hoarse cough, scanty urine, 
and constipation, administer kali bichro- 
FOMENTATION ON THE TItROAT, micum. After all active inflammation 
has subsided and the notable symptoms 
are loss of appetite, swollen legs, debility, nasal discharge, and cough, 
arsenicum is to be taken. Nux vomica is the best remedy for spasm or 
sudden closing of the larynx, being then taken in alternation with mercurius 
solubilis—ten drops of the former and ten grains of the latter being suitable, 
‘each placed on the tongue after it has been wiped with a clean sponge. 
Provide a loose stall. Let the diet be composed of bran-mashes, carrots, 
green food, gruel, but no corn. Apply fomentations of hot water to the 
throat, and steam the internal part of the same, being careful to avoid scald- 
ing. For such steaming, hold the nose over a pail half filled with hot water, 
into which a handful of hay is placed. Other methods of steaming are 
described under Strangles and may be adopted here. In extreme cases, 
when suffocation seems imminent, the windpipe should ‘be opened by a skill- 
ful surgeon and a tube be introduced to permit breathing. 
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