90 DR. LEGEAR'S STOCK BOOK. 



Or give 



Tincture of iron 1 ounce. 



Water 1 pint. 



Mix. and give as a drench. 



( YSTITIS INFLAMMATION OF THE BLADDER. 



Inflammation of the bladder may occur in all animals, but it 

 is not very frequently seen. 



Causes. It may be caused by stone in the bladder, or from 

 feeding the animal on strong, irritating medicine or food. Any- 

 thing that will make the urine of an irritating character is liable 

 to cause cystitis. 



Symptoms. The animal shows considerable pain and passes 

 urine frequently, but only a small quantity. Pain, more or less, 

 is shown after each effort to urinate, by strainging and groaning, 

 and moving the tail and hind legs. On passing the hand into 

 the rectum or vagina the bladder is found to be hot and tender. 

 Pressure in the flanks may cause pain. 



Treatment. If in the mare or cow, inject into the bladder 

 warm water 1 quart, laudanum 1 ounce, using a suitable syringe. 

 Repeat the injection once daily. Apply blankets wrung out of 

 hot water over the loins, and feed on bran mashes, linseed meal, 

 grass, etc. If much fever is present, give 15 drops of tincture 

 of aconite in one-half pint of cold water as a drench, and repeat 

 every four hours. Give 1 pint of raw linseed oil as a drench. 

 ( .-< the animal carefully for some time. 



These failing, injections of warm water containing 2 ounces 

 of laudanum may be tried; also give the following: 



