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the abdomen is also recommended, and with this 

 object in view apply i Ib. of mustard and 2 ounces of 

 spirits of turpentine. Rub them well into the skin. 

 Rugs dipped in boiling water and tightly wrung out, 

 may also be applied to the body of the animal. 



INFLAMMATION OF THE KIDNEYS. 



SYMPTOMS. This complaint may be distinguished 

 by a quick pulse, loss of appetite, and a frequent 

 inclination to stale ; and only a small quantity of 

 urine being voided at a time, of a dark red colour, and 

 accompanied by much suffering to the animal, in- 

 dicated by every motion expressive of pain. There is 

 also much stiffness in the hind-quarters in walking. 

 This complaint requires immediate attention, other- 

 wise it may terminate fatally. It differs from the 

 malady called red water. 



CAUSES. External injuries or irritating substances 

 taken into the stomach, and passing through the 

 kidneys with the urine, will produce inflammation. 

 It may also be induced by the injudicious administra- 

 tion of strong diuretic medicines and exposure to 

 cold. 



REMEDIES. Keep the animal in the cow-shed, 

 apply warm rugs, give plenty of water to drink to 

 wash out the kidneys, and administer a dose of purga- 

 tive medicine. If a difficulty in making urine or a 

 small quantity is only passed, digitalis in ^-drachm 

 doses may be given in linseed gruel or mucilaginous 

 drinks. A fresh sheep skin, fleshy side in, may be 

 applied on back over the region of the kidneys. 

 Copious injections of warm water into the rectum has 

 a soothing effect, and tends to hasten the action of the 

 purgative. 



