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the matter is completely discharged; otherwise, a second 
tumour may be formed, which frequently proves difficult of 
cure. After the matter is dislodged, a small quantity oi 
Friar’s balsam should be injected into the cavity of the 
tumour daily. It will be found that where tumours break 
spontaneously, the lips of the wound, from having uneven 
edges, will be more difficult to cure. 
At this stage of the complaint, if there is no unusual 
degree of fever, the following laxative draught should be 
administered :— 
Barbadoes aloes . . 2 drachms, 
Castile soap . 1 drachm, 
Common salt . . .4 ounces, 
Water . . . .1 pint. 
If there is much fever, with difficult breathing, proceeding 
from an affection of the chest and the lungs, it will be 
necessary io resort to bleeding. But it ought to be clearly 
ascertained whether this oppression proceeds from the swell¬ 
ing of the throat; for if it does so, then bleeding would be 
injurious, because it would have a tendency to retard the 
progress of the suppuration. Cooling medicines will be 
beneficial at this time. Two or three doses of the following 
cooling prescription will be found beneficial:— 
Nitre . . .1 ounce, 
Tartar emetic . . .2 drachms. 
If there is no fever, the animal will soon manifest a desire to 
eat. His food should principally be oatmeal gruel and bran- 
mashes, with a supply of green meat, consisting of cut grass, 
or tares. Should these not keep the bowels sufficiently open 
—which is of great importance in diseases of this kind— 
’.hen the above laxative must be given : this will have the effect 
of preventing eruptions, which sometimes follow the strangles; 
and nothing more will be required, if it operates freely. 
