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reckless use of certain medicines which are commonly found in 

 quack horse powders, as well as in certain plants and grasses, 

 which set up irritation of the kidneys and produce the trouble. 



Symptoms. The horse appears to be always thirsty and drinks 

 at every opportunity, and passes his urine every time you stop 

 him, the discharge being clear and watery, and without any odor 

 (smell.) The eye becomes dull, the spirits are depressed, the 

 animal is weak and sluggish, sweats easily, and can endure but 

 little. The flanks become tucked up, the animal gets poor, the 

 skin becomes tight, the hair stands erect and has lost its gloss. 

 The animal may live for months, or may die early, according to 

 the severity of the attack. 



Treatment. The first thing to do is to look to the feed, and 

 see that the animal is supplied with sound hay and grain. It is 

 advisable to make a change in the feed any way, as well as the 

 drinking water. A liberal supply of boiled flaxseed in the drink- 

 ing w r ater is very useful. Also feed on boiled oats, bran, etc. 

 Pure water should be frequently given, and in small quantities. 

 The following powders generally act like magic in curing this 

 disease: 



Iodine 3 drains. 



Iodide of potassium 4 drams. 



Sulphate of iron 1 ounce.' 



Powdered 1 gentian 2 ounces. 



Mix, and make six powders, and give one powder night 

 and morning in damp feed. 



DIABETES MELLITUS. 



Diabetes ^fellitus (sugar diabetes) is more a disease of the ner- 

 vous system or liver, than that of the kidneys. 



