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Symptoms. — When occurring after a hard ride or drive, 

 the horse will become tired and sluggish in his action ; he 

 will perspire profusely, and almost refuse to proceed except 

 with the gxeatest difi&culty ; he will stand with his elbows 

 turned outwards, and heaving violently at the flanks ; the 

 nostrils are dilated, and the ears and extremities exceed- 

 ingly cold ; the pulse is oppressed, or almost impercep- 

 tible at the jaw; the mucous membranes of the nose and eyes 

 are reddened. When of a milder nature, as often occurs in 

 horses suffering from catarrh which have been subjected to 

 a fast drive and exposed to cold draughts, he is seized with a 

 trembling fit ; the ears are cold, and the respiration hurried, 

 when the ear applied to the chest can plainly detect the im- 

 perfect breathing. 



Treatment. — In acute cases it must be energetic. Clothe 

 the body well, and administer stimulants, as, 



Sulphuric ether, . . \ . 2 ounces, 

 Laudanum ..... 1 ounce, 



to be given in half a pint of cold water ; or nitrous ether may 

 be given in place of the sulphuric. If no medicinal agents can 

 be conveniently procured, give a quart of warm ale, or a tum- 

 blerful of gin, whisky, or brandy, mixed up with hot water, and 

 sugar. Blood-letting, which is often practised, is highly inju- 

 rious. It may appear to momentarily relieve the patient, but 

 at the same time it increases the weakness. Have him put 

 into a warm place, with plenty of ventilation, as pure air is 

 an indispensable adjunct in the treatment of all pulmonary 

 diseases. /If no relie f follows the stimulants, apply hot.cloth s 

 to the sides and loins, and cover up with dry blankets, so as 

 to i nduce a copious perspiration, and thereby assist in r e- 

 lieving the lungs. 7 



