446 AMERICAN CATTLE. 



nence from food, and mucilaginous drinks, such as linseed tea, 

 and the administration of relaxing clysters. Should it proceed 

 from swallowing poison, the cure will be found under a different 

 head. 



INFLAMMATION OF THE KIDNEYS. 



Causes. This disease frequently attacks young beasts that 

 are feeding, or in good condition. The kidneys may become 

 inflamed, either from external injury, or from irritating substances 

 that pass through them in the course of the circulation: but 

 according to the opinion of some eminent practitioners, this dis- 

 order is most frequently produced by the indiscriminate use of 

 strong diuretic medicines. 



Symptoms. This disease commences with a shivering, suc- 

 ceeded by increased heat of the body, and is followed by a quick- 

 ness of the pulse, and loss of appetite; the animal frequently 

 endeavors to stale, and voids only a small quantity, which is of 

 a red color, and sometimes with much difficulty and pain ; pres- 

 sure on the loins gives pain, and causes the animal to shrink or 

 give way to it; there is usually considerable stiffness in the hind 

 parts, perceptible when the cow attempts to walk. This disease 

 varies from that termed red water; and unless properly treated 

 at its commencement, frequently terminates fatally. 



Cure. Bleeding is the first and most necessary measure to be 

 taken in this disorder, after which a pint of castor oil may be 

 administered. Should there be any signs of costiveness, let dry 

 clysters of warm water with a little sweet oil be given. A lini- 

 ment composed of: 



Oil of turpentine, . . . . . . .2 ounces. 



Flour of mustard, ...... 4 ounces, 



Water of ammonia, . . . . . , .2 ounces. 



Which must be well rubbed on the loins ; after which let them 

 be well clothed, or covered with a fresh sheep's or lamb's skin. 

 If this does not remove the constant straining to stale, let the 

 following clyster be employed : 



Crude opium, . . . . . .1 drachm and a half. 



Dissolved in warm water, and mixed with gruel. 



Or the following: 



Tincture of opium, .... 1 ounce and a half. 



Thin gruel, . . . . . .1 quart. 



