146 On the YeUo7V Water of Horses. 



where the intestines are m an hori z ontal position. Those 

 of a human subject are, generally, in length, six times 

 the height of the person ; and this proportion holds in 

 many animals. So that purgatives must have time; and 

 this in desperate cases, is peculiarly precious. The 

 pressure on the morbid part, should be lessened, for its 

 relief, as soon as practicable. When or ho\v to hit the 

 true point of depletion, either by bleeding or purgatives, 

 I do not profess to know. The first is certainly more 

 within controul, than the latter. Tht pulse rtiust direct : 

 if the pulsations were quick, or unequal and fluttering, 

 and the skin hot and drj , blood was taken from my 

 horses; but in small quantities at a time, after the first 

 copious depletions. 



/ have no theory to establish^ but candidly mentioii 

 facts and opinions, that some stand may be made against 

 this dreadful foe, which attacks so useful and valuable 

 ii part of our property. 



It is to be earnestly wished, that intelligent medical 

 characters here, would turn their attention to the dis- 

 ease of that noble animal, the horse. — The companion, 

 tlie faithful servant, and friend to man, — ^he deser\'es 

 our grateful attention, and care. He shares and lessens 

 our toils, promotes our health, administers to our com- 

 forts and amusements, fights ^\ ith us our battles, and 

 contributes largely to our wealth and prosperity. 



In England, and other European countries. Societies 

 and Professorships are established, and patronized by 

 their governments, for the promotion of veterinary 

 knowledge. Enquiries on this subject Avould be honour- 

 able to the most eminent among our medical men- 

 Their difierences of opinion, for such there will be. 



