120 DR. LEGEAR'S STOCK BOOK. 



HEATSTBOKE. 



Heatstroke also occurs during the hot months of summer. It 

 is quite similar to sunstroke, only that it is not produced by the 

 direct rays of the sun. 



Causes. Exhaustion produced by long continued heat is often 

 the cause, and may properly be called heat exhaustion. Bace 

 horses on the track undergoing continued and severe work in 

 hot weather often succumb to this trouble. 



Symptoms. For sometime previous to an attack, the animal 

 usually requires urging, usually ceases to sweat and then becomes 

 weak in his gait, the breathing hurried and panting, eyes watery 

 and bloodshot, nostrils dilated, the pulse is rapid and weak, the 

 heart bounding, followed by unconsciousness and usually death. 

 If death should not take place, recovery usually extends over a 

 long period of time, during which paralysis of the muscular sys- 

 tem may persist. 



Treatment. The treatment of this affection is about the same 

 as that of sunstroke, with the exception that instead of applying 

 cold to the head, heat in the form of cloths wrung out of hot 

 water is found to be of benefit. In both troubles, after recovery 

 begins a good tonic is needed, as our Condition Powders, given 

 in the usual size doses for several days. Use the animal with care 

 and feed carefully for sometime after an attack. 



HEAD STAGGEES. 



Causes. As a rule it is due to some lesion of the brain, caused 

 by temporary congestion, cerebral tumors, tight-reigning, stom- 

 ach derangements, etc. A lack of blood to the brain may also 

 cause it. 



