DISEASES AND TREATMENT OF THE HORSE in 
Symptoms. — As a usual thing it is not very hard to find 
out where the blood is coming from. It comes through both 
nostrils. The animal also coughs, breathes quickly, and is 
generally very weak. The pulse beats very quickly, but 
weak. By applying the ear to the windpipe a peculiar 
gurgling sound may be heard every time the animal breathes. 
Treatment. — Keep him standing very quietly. Apply 
cold water or ice to the sides and chest. Be very careful how 
you drench when treating this disease, for horses are very 
easily choked when the lungs are diseased. Give as a drench : 
Turpentine 1 ounce, or 4 dessertspoonfuls. 
Raw Linseed Oil pint. 
This acts as a styptic to stop the bleeding. The following 
may be given : 
Tincture of Chloride of Iron 1 dram, or 1 teaspoonful. 
Mix in a pint of cold water, shake well, and give as a drench 
every night and morning. If the legs are cold rub well and 
bandage them. Allow plenty of fresh air and blanket accord- 
ing to the season of the year. In some cases this disease is 
treated by giving 
Sweet Spirits of Nitre 1 ounce, or 4 dessertspoonfuls. 
in a pint of cold water, three times a day, morning, noon and 
night, until the animal is relieved. This disease is sometimes 
followed by inflammation of the lungs. 
11. Congestion of the Lungs. 
This is a rushing of blood to the lungs because of a chill 
or some other cause, filling up the arteries and veins in the 
lungs and causing them to become gorged with blood. It is 
always found before inflammation of the lungs, that is, if the 
congestion is not relieved it terminates in inflammation. 
Causes. — This disease may be the result of standing in a 
draft while warm, of getting a cold drink of water while the 
animal is warm, or of putting the horse to severe exertion, 
such as running, trotting, or drawing heavy loads, when the 
system is not in proper shape to stand it It sometimes 
follows such diseases as catarrh or influenza. 
Symptoms. — These vary much according to the cause. 
If from fast or hard work, the symptoms are well marked. 
The patient becomes sluggish, trembles at the flank, breathes 
heavy. The nostrils are dilated or enlarged ; pulse, quick and 
weak. The Hning around the eyes and nose becomes verv 
