S8 NAVIX ON THE HORSE. 



Symptoms. — A straddling in the hind-legs, a constant strain- 

 ing and effort to make water, the water being passed in small 

 quantity, and sometimes bloody, but mostly natural in appear- 

 ance, are common symptoms. Pressing over the kidneys will 

 show that it produces pain. The pulse and breathing are in- 

 creased. 



Causes. — Strain of the kidneys will cause inflammation in 

 them. A lick over the kidneys, the foolish use of diuretic medi- 

 cines, too free use of turpentine or resin, will cause it. Blisters 

 may sometimes cause it. A blister all around the leg is said to 

 cause it, or strangury. 



Treatment. — The object in this case is to reduce the inflamma- 

 tion in the kidneys ; and, for several reasons, many difficulties 

 stand in the way. The urine itself becomes very irritating to 

 the diseased kidneys. Their great distance from the surface 

 and from the center of circulation render them difficult to influ- 

 ence by treatment. The treatment should be prompt and act- 

 ive. At least six or eight quarts of blood should be taken from 

 the neck-vein. At the same time a physic should be given. 



Take — Aloes, powdered 8 drams. 



Podophyllin 20 grains. 



Mix, and give in a pint of warm water, as a drench. Twelve hours after the 

 physic has been given, have the horse walk around a little, to cause it to act 

 better. 



The loins, over the kidneys, should be rubbed thoroughly with 

 the following : 



Take— Alcohol 1 pint- 



Powdered capsicum 1 ounce 



Aqua ammonia 2 pi^t. 



Mix. This may be repeated in a day or two. 



The horse may drink cold water. Flax-seed tea may be given 

 freely. He may eat scalded shorts, thin gruel, and chop-feed, 

 or any thing not stimulating. 



