HORSES: THEIR POINTS AND MANAGEMENT 



For a colt or cob, ponv, etc., half this quantity will suffice, with 

 the addition of half a break fastcupful of brandy or whisky. 

 The foregoing draught can be repeated ni (quarter (i.e., by 

 dixiding the draught into four parts) doses, every two-and-a-half 

 or three hours, until the ])ain subsides. 



When sleepiness and staggering are the leading symptoms, 

 the best }:)lan is to bleed the animal, taking away about three 

 quarts of blood, if the horse is vigorous and full bodied. Apply 

 cold water, or ice bag, to the head. For the latter purpose, the 

 ice is powdered, put in a bag, and applied to the poll, with a 

 cloth inter\'ening, if it has to be continued for any length of 

 time. Th(^ after treatment comprises careful feeding. Soft, 

 warm food (bran, linseed, etc.), may be allow-ed for the first 

 day or two. A little green forage will assist the action of the 

 medicine. 



The term cliroiiic indigestion is often applif^d to symptoms 

 analogous to those observed in the preceding disorder, but of 

 more gradual occurrence, and more lasting in their nature. Very 

 often we find that this so-called chronic indigestion (dyspepsia) 

 is but the outcome of disease in connection with other organs, 

 such as the heart, liver, stomach, intestines, etc. Disease, 

 or irregularities of the teeth, are common causes. In some 

 instances it may be that it is a purely functional derange- 

 ment, brought about through irregular feeding, giving food of 

 an inferior quality, driving, or working immediately after 

 feeding, injudicious watering, or through the habitual use of 

 food too stimulating in its effects. 



Symptoms. — A dry and scurvy condition of the skin ; 

 dej^raved appetite ; want of constitutional stamina ; constipa- 



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