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of urine ; and, fortunately, is not of such common occurrence 

 among horses as in the human species. 



Causes. — Bad food will produce irritation of the kidneys, 

 as well as the improper and too frequent use of strong 

 diuretics, which cause inflammation and an increased action 

 in the kidneys. 



Remedies. — Whatever tends to lessen the undue action 

 will be the best remedy. Bleeding, therefore, will be the 

 first alternative, although it must not be cai-ried to the 

 same extent as in common inflammation. This to be 

 followed by purging, astringent medicines, and counter irri- 

 tation. The following should be given in doses three times 

 a day : — 



Wortle-berry leaf, powdered . 2 drachms. 

 Catechu . . . . 2 drachms. 



Opium .... 4 drachm. 



Green meat and carrots will be of much use during this 

 disease, as well as mashes. 



STALING OF BLOOD. 



Syjiptoms. — The symptoms of this complaint are nearly 

 allied to those of inflammation in the kidneys ; and it 

 always manifests itself by the highly-coloured urine, mingled 

 with blood. If the bowels are not easy, let them be 

 opened by the following cathartic : — 



Barbadoes aloes . . 5 drachms, 

 Cream of tartar . . ^ ounce. 

 Ginger, powdered . . 1 drachm, 

 Balsam of copaiva . 30 drops ; 



to be formed into a ball and administered. When it has 

 operated, the following must be given once a day until 

 the urine has assumed its natural colour : — 



