812 EPITOME OP MODERN TREATMENT OP 



Psoriasis. See Eczema, Scaly or Squamous. 



True psoriasis is unknown in vetarinary practice. 



Ptyalism. Salivation. 



To combat the symptoms, give belladonna or atropine, 385, or alum, 

 168. 



Puerperal Fever, Parturient Fever, Parturient Septicemia, 

 Septic Metritis. 



Infec13on following labor is treated by removing local sources, 

 as retained membranes; by repairing lacerations; and by wiping out 

 the uterus with pure carbolic acid followed by pure alcohol; by ir- 

 rigating the vagina and uterus twice daily with 3 per cent, lysol 

 solution, after washing the external genitals with the same and 

 Jowering the hind quarters. Abrasions should be dusted with dry 

 boric acid. Keep the bowels loose with salts in cows; castor oil in 

 bitches; linseed oil in mares. Give ergot thrice daily to contract 

 the womb, 629. Administer large doses of alcohol (Jvi large pa- 

 tients), with nourishing diet of grains, milk, eggs and (for small 

 patients) beef juice and bovinine. Strychnine in full doses is also 

 indicated, 408. Enemata of normal saline solution (sodium chloride, 

 3i-Oi), in large amounts, so as to be retained, are of much value. 

 Raise the receptacle holding the enema but a short distance above 

 the patient so as to allow it to flow slowly. Prophylaxis: Isolation 

 of animals about to calve or threatened with abortion. Treat as 

 contagious disease. Avoidance of same utensils, sponges, attendants, 

 food and water for sick and well. Disinfection of premises, 735. 

 Quarantine of patient till all discharge stops. 



Pulmonary Congestion and Edema. 



With severe dyspnea, venesection is the most effective measure, 

 739. Externally, apply turpentine stupes, 715, or mustard paste, 

 517, and hot blankets to chest, frequently renewed. Also give a 

 powerful hydragogue cathartic. In passive congestion due to heart 

 disease or weakness, give digitalis, 451, strychnine, 408, and other 

 heart stimulants. 



Pumiced Foot in Horses. 



Sequel to laminitis. Apply blister to coronet, 646, and wide bar 

 shoe, leather and oakum packing with tar. 



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