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husky and hard, but after a time it becomes looser and is often 

 accompanied by an expectoration. In some cases the cough is 

 suppressed on account of the pain. 



The position of the head is often well-marked, the nose being 

 extended in the air in a more or less horizontal position. 



Pressure oyer the larynx with the fingers causes the animal 

 to throw his head up in the air and to cough. 



We should be careful not to make the animal cough after we 

 have made our diagnosis, as it produces pain and irritation. 



There is apt to be an impairment of the appetite, the animal 

 being unable in many instances to swallow solid food. 



The glands in that region are more or less swollen. The res- 

 pirations may be interfered with, when the swelling about the 

 glottis is extensive. 



How is the disease diagnosed ? 



By the exceedingly high temperature, by the position of the 

 head, by the cough, and by the difficulty in swallowing solid food 

 and pain on pressure over that region. 



What is the prognosis? 



The prognosis is good, as a rule, the case lasting ten days to 

 two weeks or longer. 



How would you treat a case of this sort ? 



The treatment varies somewhat; counter-irritation, in the 

 form of liniments or mustard, a second application often being 

 necessary. Others prefer blister, which is not so irritating and 

 is more lasting in its action. 



Internally, we should avoid bulky medicines, a$ they cause 

 irritation and are apt to be coughed up. 



Belladonna extract, two drams, which makes a small pill, can 

 be given. 



If the animal does not eat well and is debilitated, quinine 

 should be given. 



The fluid extract of aconite and belladonna, syringed into the 

 mouth and fauces, acts generally and locally. 



Electuaries are especially indicated in these cases; they may 

 contain potassium chlorate, or boracic acid, or camphor, or opium, 

 or powdered belladonna root, etc., mixed with licorice root and 

 molasses or honey. 



