The Veterinary Record Volume V

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1849. Excerpt: ... miasm. I think there will be a wide distinction drawn between the terms deodorizer and disinfectant. With a few remarks on the nature of the malady, I will close. I think it is primarily a disease of the nervous system: First, because, in opening those horses that died, I found inflammation of the lungs, but not nearly to the extent that I usually find when death is caused entirely by that disease. Secondly, the apparent ease with which the disease shifted from place to place. Thirdly, the undoubted affection of the brain in two cases. Fourthly, the very great tolerance for blood-letting, &c. Fifthly, the decided inability to bear the exhibition of the ordinary doses of sedative medicine, and in some cases of any. All which indicate, I believe, primary derangement in function of the nervous tissues. Case Of Open Parotid Duct Of A Horse Successfully Treated With Collodion. By Mr. T. W. Gowino, M.R.C.V.S. Dear Sirs, According to promise, I forward to you a case of opened parotid duct of a horse successfully treated by me with collodion. The animal was the property of a gentleman residing at Haverstock Hill. On January 20th, I was requested to examine the horse for lameness in the off fore foot, which had come on suddenly. After a careful inspection, I gave it as my opinion that there was some injury between the articulating surfaces of the os-coronae and the os-suffraginis, either from concussion or ligamentous strain, and that the cure would be likely to prove both long and tedious. The usual antiphlogistic treatment was resorted to, followed by cold salt-water baths, and afterwards blisters were applied. Under such treatment the patient was making fast progress towards recovery, walking sound, but shewing lameness in the trot; I, therefore, recommended lo...