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become paralytic, and in future incapable of con- 

 traction. 



4. Sto7ie hi the Madder is sometimes formed. 

 This affection may be ascertained by clearing the 

 rectum of dung, introducing the hand, and pressing 

 it downwards on the bladder, when the stone, if 

 there is any, may be felt. 



Causes. — The kidneys may be injured by an im- 

 prudent use of diuretics ; or by overloading, draw- 

 ing, or hard riding; and also by a fever. The 

 bladder is often affected by a defective secretion of 

 the mucous glands ; and a constriction of the neck 

 of the bladder generally arises from the animal being 

 obliged to retain his urine whilst travelling. 



Cure. — When it is perceived that the kidneys are 

 inflamed take at least four quarts of blood, and give 

 the following ball : 



Barbadoes aloes, - 4 drachms. 



Emetic tartar, - - 2 drachms. 

 Castile soap, - - half an ounce. 



And let the food consist of bran-mashes, or cut 

 grass ; and give a clyster every four hours. The 

 loins should also be rubbed with the camphorated 

 spirits of wine. Some recommend the following 

 liniment : 



Spirit of hartshorn, « - 2 ounces. 



Tincture of opium, > _ 1 ounce. 



Spirit of turpentine, - - 1 ounce. 



Oil of elder, - - - 2 ounces. 



Linseed oil, - - - 2t ounces. 



Put into a bottle, and shaken well together for use. 

 This liniment must be well rubbed on the parts 

 affected, after they have been fomented with hot 

 flan}iels, wrung out of an infusion of marshmallows ; 

 after which cover the nart with a rag. \^^hcn the 

 disease is cured, if the season permits, the horse 

 i should be put to grass. 



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