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up, and if the gland remains a little thick, blister with the 
following : 
Mix thoroughly together and apply one-half of the mix- 
ture. Rub it well and lie the horse's head up so that he 
cannot rub it. Leave till the third day, then grease with 
some lard, and keep on greasing for a few days until the 
blister is healed. Then with some warm water and soap wash 
the grease off and, after drying, use the remaining half of the 
blister as before. During the sickness feed and water from a 
high manger. On account the throat being so sore feed 
mostly soft feed which can be easily swallowed. Give the 
following powder for a tonic and diuretic to act on the 
kidneys : 
Nitrate of Potash, or Saltpetre ^ pound. 
Ground Gentian Root ^ pound. 
Mix together and give a teaspoonful twice a day in the 
feed or on the tongue. 
19. Paralysis of the Gullet or Pharynx, 
Not being able to swallow neither food nor water makes 
this a very serious disease, but fortunately it is not often met 
with in the horse. 
Causes. — It is generally caused by an injury to the throat. 
Symptoms. — The animal takes food into his mouth, chews 
it and prepares it for swallowing, and then spits it out with- 
out making any effort to swallow ; he tries to drink, but is 
again unable to swallow. Examine the throat and nothing 
appears to be wrong, no swelling, and apparently not the least 
bit sore. He seems eager to eat and drink, but cannot. He 
falls off greatly in condition, gets very weak and will soon die 
from starvation. 
Treatment. — If a very valuable animal and worth the 
expense, treat him with a stomach pump. The juice from 
boiling hay and gruels made out of chopped oats, new milk 
and eggs should be pumped down into the stomach. In this 
way he may be kept alive until the muscles of the gullet have 
regained their strength of swallowing. Put a teaspoonful of 
nux vomica in the gruels three times a day. This is a nerve 
stimulant, and will help the muscles to regain the power of 
Iodine 
Iodide of Potassium 
Vaseline or lard . . 
. 1 dram. 
. 1 dram. 
1 ounce. 
