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in thirty-grain doses three times per day. If after the animal 
recovers from the disease there be a general weakness with 
swelling of the legs (anasarca), give the following as a tonic: 
Powd. Ferri Sulphas (Copperas), 
“ Gentianas, aa § ij 
“ Magnesias Sulphas (Epsom Salts). § viij 
M. Sig. Give a tablespoonful once a day in feed. 
Laryngitis (Sore Throat).—Laryngitis may be and fre¬ 
quently is one ol the forms of complication presented in this 
disease. It may exist as a simple affection or associated with 
the nasal form. 
The throat begins to swell and become sore; the animal 
experiences much difficulty in swallowing, a portion of the 
water being returned through the nose while drinking, carry¬ 
ing with it in most instances flakes of pus. A portion of the 
feed is also sometimes ejected through the nostrils. There is 
a deep, painful cough, which is aggravated when the animal 
attempts to swallow. Pressure on the external surface of the 
throat produces the same effect. The swelling may increase 
to such an extent as to suffocate the animal, and induce death 
in that way. Increased respiration, secretions generally im¬ 
paired, bowels costive and urine scanty. The mouth is gen¬ 
erally hot, with a sticky sensation. In two or three days 
there will be a discharge from the mouth and nose and in acute 
cases it is a favorable sign. Laryngitis may terminate in 
whistling or roaring. 
These latter conditions were present in a large number of 
horses, after the great outbreak ol influenza in 1872. 
Treatment. —Plenty of pure air is absolutely necessary 
in the treatment of this disease, as well as in all diseases of 
the respiratory tract. 
If the legs are cold they should be hand-rubbed and ban¬ 
daged. Give chlorate of potash in two-drachm doses three 
times per day in tepid water. 
Apply to the external surface of the throat some stimula¬ 
ting liniment, equal parts of ammonia, turpentine and oil, or 
if there is danger from snffocation, apply an energetic blister 
to the throat, made up as follows: 
