20 SPECIAL EQUINE THERAPY 



the sweUing has been noticed, a marked edema affecting 

 the entire head may result. When this has occurred the 

 treatment consists of confinement in a single stall with 

 the head raised. The easiest manner in which to keep 

 the head raised in some of these cases is by means of a 

 bridle and back-pad, using an overhead check to cheek 

 the animal high. This is usually sufficient and should 

 be maintained several hours. Downward massage, lightly 

 done, is helpful. Cold packs may also be of benefit. Two 

 or three doses of digitalis improve the circulation and 

 hasten the disappearance of the swelling due to inter- 

 ference with the circulation. 



