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CATARRH OF THE GUTTURAL POUCHES. 



Definition. — An accumulation of exudate in the guttural 

 pouches. In some cases the pouch is filled with solid, cheesy 

 bodies, each of about the size of a bean (dried pus) . Disten- 

 tion of the pouch with gas may result from a decomposition 

 of the exudate. 



Etiology. — Rarely foreign bodies; spread of inflammation 

 from neighboring organs; infection (glanders). 



Symptoms. — Similar to those of chronic nasal catarrh. 

 Swallowing and breathing may be interfered with. Swelling 

 in the subparotid region. 



Treatment. — Surgical. 



TYMPANY OF GUTTURAL POUCH. 



Definition. — A distention of the pouch with air or gas. 



Occurrence. — Colts born with it. In older horses may also 

 occur secondary to catarrh of pouches. 



Etiology .—A congenital deformity of the tube or its valve. 

 Secondary to catarrh of the pouches. 



Symptoms. — An elastic, pneumatic swelling in the parotid 

 region. May induce dyspnea, roaring, and dysphagia. 

 Nasal discharge may fail. 



Treatment. — Surgical. Rarely successful. 



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