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rectum. Had the nose sponged and afterwards dressed with 
the solution, beginning at the top of the swelling. 
8.30 p.m. Worse than ever to look at, respirations quite as 
good, the pulse I was surprised to find less frequent and of a 
better character, the temperature was also down to 102.4. The 
discharge from the nostrils still profuse ; could neither eat nor 
drink, the swelling of the lips being very bad, worse than the 
nostrils, the swelling by this time extended to two inches below 
the eyes. I had prepared a solution as given by Mr. J. A. W. 
Dollar, consisting of iodine, I part, iodide of potassium 2 parts 
water 100 parts. I injected 3vii into the trachea, I also gave an 
injection into the lectum, but it was not retained long so gave a 
little more, further diluted. I then painted the head with the 
solution, beginning just above the swelling until I had thoroughly 
saturated the part. I had taken a tracheotomy tube with me, 
but did not think it was worth while to put it in as the breathing 
appeared easier. 
Thursday 10th, 9.30 a.m. Was surprised to find the horse 
eating hay ; the swelling about the lips being very much less 
he was able to pick up the hay and feed fairly well ; the dis¬ 
charge from the nostrils had ceased, the swelling all over the 
head being much reduced, the injection into trachea appeared to 
cause no inconvenience so injected 3iv of the solution. The 
injection into the rectum had caused some irritation, the 
sphincter ani being very relaxed. Did not take the temperature; 
pulse 50 and stronger ; respirations much improved. Painted 
the head again with the solution. 
j 4.30 p.m. During the day he had eaten a fair quantity ol 
fodder, some mash, and appeared thirsty. Gave 3ii of iodide of 
potassium in the drinking water. 
Friday 11th, 10 a.m. Still improving in every respect. 
Repeated iodide of potassium in the drinking water, morning 
and evening. 
Saturday 12th. Better, with the exception of being very 
lame on the off hind leg, but without swelling. Continued the 
iodide. 
