126 DR. LEGEAB'S STOCK BOOK. 



nervous excitability. A bag of ice or cold cloths applied to the 

 head is soothing to the brain. If the animal should happen to 

 get better, give him 1 dram of powdered nux vomica in damp 

 feed for two weeks, morning and night. 



HYSTERIA. 



Hysteria is a disease of the nervous system, characterized by 

 a highly nervous and excitable condition. It is usually observed 

 in mares and bitches. 



Causes. The cause is supposed to be a change of some kind 

 taking place in connection with the generative system. 



Symptoms. Excitement is a well marked symptom. One 

 peculiar symptom is continual neighing, with a sort of hiccough, 

 in some cases, caused by spasm. In some cases there is a whitish 

 or reddish discharge from the vulva. Hysteria usually occurs 

 about the time of the animal coming into .heat, but has been 

 noticed in pregnant mares. These symptoms usually last for one 

 or two days, and disappear without anything having been done. 

 The appetite, in some cases, is interfered with; the animal often 

 urinates, etc. 



Treatment. Give the following: 



Calomel 2 drams. 



Bromide of potassium 4 drams. 



Raw linseed oil 1 pint. 



Mix, and give as a drench. 



Give 4 drams of bromide of potassium morning, noon, and 

 night until relieved. Keep the animal quiet, and give a light, 



