post-pharyngeal abscess. 
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POST-PHARYNGEAL ABSCESS-SUDDEN DEATH. 
By F. H. Osgood, M.R.C.V.S. 
On Sunday, the 30th of November, I was called to see a well- 
bred bay stallion, seven years old and standing fifteen hands three 
inches high. He had been in possession of the owner for about 
three weeks, one week of which he had been under treatment be¬ 
fore I saw him. On examination all the symptoms of inflammation 
of the pharnyx were present: appetite good, but unable to swal¬ 
low, solids producing violent coughing spells, while fluids were 
thrown back through the nostrils; slight febrile symptoms; res¬ 
piration was normal; no external swelling or soreness apparent; 
profuse discharge from nostrils, muco-purulent in character. I 
ordered warm poultices to be applied, with fumigation of the 
head with medicated steam, electuaries composed of belladonna 
and camphor, also a solution of chlorate of potash to be injected 
into the mouth. 
November 30th.—Symptoms the same at six p. m. 
December 1st, 9 a. m. —Nasal discharge more profuse. After 
repeated attempts patient succeeded in swallowing about four 
quarts of gruel. 5 p. m. —Deglutation less difficult; ate two 
quarts wet bran, drank four quarts lukewarm water. 
December 2d.—Animal brighter, appetite good, ate all that 
was allowed, with but little difficulty; pulse and temperature nor¬ 
mal. Treatment continued the same. All continued well till 
the morning of December 4th, when I found slight elevation of 
temperature, discharge from nostrils diminished, with no desire 
on the part of the animal to touch solid food, and could swallow 
but sparingly of liquid. Chlorate of potash gargle replaced by 
chlorine water spray; treatment otherwise the same. 6 p. m.— 
No improvement. Quinine and hydrastin ordered given three 
times daily. 
December 5th.—Symptoms favorable. Took small quantity 
of nourishment; nasal discharge more profuse. 
December 6th.—Respiration, temperature and pulse normal } 
extremities warm, animal bright, appetite good and a reasonable 
