554 EXTRACTS FROM MY NOTE BOOK. 
not count the pulsations of the submaxillary artery. The animal 
was so much excited that the pulse fluttered under my finger ; 
the respirations at this time were 100, accompanied with a 
grunting cough. In the course of the evening these symptoms 
passed away, and left the horse somewhat relieved. He picked 
up some bran, and drank a little water. 
1 1th, Half-past Six o'Clock, A.M. — Pulse down to 48, and 
almost of a natural beat; respiration 36, quiet, and pretty re- 
gular: there is evident improvement since last night. Continue 
sedative medicine, with considerable doses of pot. nitras. 
Ordered bran and clover. 
Half-past Three o'Clock , P.M. — The day is very hot — the 
horse seems lively — metastasis has taken place : all the legs 
are affected, but more particularly the off hind leg ; the cellular 
tissue surrounding the fetlock joint is full, swollen, hot and 
tender. There is much irritation now in the system, the pulse 
having risen to 60. Respiration 30 ; breath hot ; eyes red ; 
pituitary membrane tinged ; much mucus from nostrils; faeces 
pultaceous ; urine scanty and foul ; appetite pretty good. 
Half-past Eight o'Clock , P.M. — Pulse 50; respiration 24 ; 
breath cool ; ears and extremities warm ; membranes paler ; in- 
spirations as well as the expirations more regular. He seems 
to be doing well. Continue medicine, and increase the pot. nit. 
to §ij each dose. 
12th. — Better. Repet. haust. 
13 th. — Much the same as yesterday. Repet. haust. 
14 th. — Pulse and respiration natural. Give no medicine; 
allow a liberal supply of bran, soil, and scalded oats. 
16/A. — Continues improving, and is now sent home con- 
valescent. 
N.B. — The above case did well. The animal is now at work. 
June 21 st, 1850. — An aged bay mare was brought to the es- 
tablishment labouring under a complication of diseases. The fol- 
lowing symptoms were present : — Pulse 60, and of a very ir- 
regular character ; respiration 56, and laboured ; ears warm, 
mouth hot and dry; much cough; slight discharge of mucus 
from near nostril ; the visible mucous membranes reddened ; 
fseceshard and slimy ; urine high-coloured, and has an offensive 
odour. 
Diagnosis . — Heart and lungs both much affected. 
Treatment . — Venesection lbs. vj : had difficulty in getting as 
much as was required, the blood was of a purple colour, thick, 
and very hot to the touch. Gave the following draught : R 
Ext. belladonnae 3j, spt. seth. nit. §ij, liq. ammon. §ij. M. fiat 
haust. s. s. 
