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the neck, thighs and over the back. See Fig. 26. The swell- 
ing has been known to get so bad in some cases that patches 
of the skin dropped off, leaving raw sores, and where the 
nostrils became swollen to such an extent as to cause suffo- 
cation. There are peculiarities well worthy of attention 
regarding these swellings, namely, that they make their 
appearance very suddenly and move from one position upon 
the body to another. Exercise often reduces them, only to 
appear again worse than before. Should the lining of the 
nose be affected there is danger of the lungs becoming also 
affected. 
The general symptoms noticeable are dullness, slightly 
heavier breathing than natural, weak but otherwise natural 
pulse and slightly impaired appetite. 
Treatment. — It runs its course in from three to thirty 
days. Place the animal in a comfortable box stall, attend to 
his general comforts and keep him warm. Give 
Raw Linseed Oil J/^ pint. 
Spirits of Turpentine 1 ounce or 4 dessertspoonfuls. 
Mix together and give as a drench, repeating every three 
days until relieved. Give a teaspoonful of chlorate of potash 
three times a day on the tongue with a spoon until better. 
Feed on nutritious, light, soft food with plenty of boiled 
flaxseed in it to keep the bowels loose. Do not apply any- 
thing externally unless the swelling breaks, after which bathe 
three times a day. After bathing apply the white lotion. 
Never, in any case, attempt to open any of these lumps, as it 
only does harm. Bleeding is good in the early stages -of the 
disease if the animal is strong enough to stand it. Be very 
careful in nursing to avoid a relapse, which is liable to cause 
death. The after treatment should be directed to building up 
the system by regular exercise and wholesome, nutritious 
food. Give the following tonic mixture: 
Sulphate of Iron 54 pound. 
Ground Gentian Root % pound. 
Mix thoroughly and give a teaspoonful three times a day 
in the feed. 
5. Distemper (Strangles). 
This is very common among Canadian and American 
horses. It receives the name ''strangles" from the peculiar 
suffocating: noise made in breathing. Young animals from 
