56 MODERN FARRIER. 



In ordinary cases, a drink may be given every 

 morning, for two or three mornings, composed of — 



Epsom salt, _ . . 6 ounces. 



Dissolved in two quarts of thick gruel. 



The horse should be kept warm and easy: his 

 diet should consist of bran-mashes, of oatmeal and 

 bran, or malt ; and his drink should be thin gruel. 

 When the disease is nearly removed, he may be 

 given a small cordial ball three or four times. 



33. Diseases of the Kidnies. 



Symptoms. — The kidney is subject to a variety of 

 diseases and affections, which require the most par- 

 ticular attention. 



1. Inflammation of the Mdney is indicated by 

 weakness of the back and loins, faintness, loss of ap- 

 petite, dullness in the eyes, the urine is discharged 

 in small quantities, and, as the inflammation in- 

 creases, becomes bloody, and the voiding it more 

 difficult; the extremities become cold, the pulse 

 quick, and cold sweats frequently break out. 



2. A relaxation of the hidnies sometimes occurs 

 without any inflammation. This affection may be 

 distinguished from the above by the urine being 

 nearly of its natural colour whilst the horse remains 

 at rest ; but as soon as he is exercised, the discharge 

 of the urine is accompanied with blood. 



3. Inflammation of the Madder is attended by the 

 same symptoms as an inflammation of the kidnies. 

 The hind legs are extended wide, with a constant 

 attempt to stale, and the urine is frequently mixed 

 with mucus pus. Constrictions of the neck of the 

 bladder may easily be perceived, by placing the 

 hand between the anus and the scrotum, where the 

 heat will be found great. If the hand be introduced 

 into the rectum, and the bladder be found much 

 distended, it must be instantly emptied, or it will 



