40 NAYIX OX THE IIOKSE. 



Commence the use of the above one hour after the cathartic is 

 given. If the patient is a mare, the water may be easily drawn 

 off with a catheter. If a horse, an operation will be necessary. 

 See the article on tlie catheter. The whisky sweat is a very valua- 

 ble agent in this disease. It may be used every day. Or, the wet 

 sheet may be used, and will do much good. See the article, wet 

 packing. Marsh-mallow, slij)pery-elm, or gum-arabic water may 

 be given freely. He should be kept warm, and have fresh air. 

 The diet, for several days, should be light, but not stimulating. 



INFLAMMATION OF THE WOMB. 



This is an inflammation of the uterus, or womb, which at- 

 tacks mares a few days after foaling, or after an abortion. 



S/jnijjtoms. — This disease commences with the same symptoms 

 which attend most inflammatory diseases — a chill, followed 

 with rapid breathing, high pulse, redness of the nostrils, and 

 cold extremities or legs. The symptoms which will enable the 

 observer to tell that it is a case of inflammation of the womb 

 are, the time at which it occurs, the tenderness and hardness 

 which can be felt at the back part of the loins, and the free 

 sweating there. When up, the mare stands with her hind-legs 

 wide apart, but she lies dovv'n most of the time. The bearing 

 will be swollen, and, on opening it, the vagina, or passage to 

 the womb, will be very red and hot. 



Causes. — Severe labor, taking cold after foaling, or the mem- 

 branes which envelope the colt not coming away, may cause it. 

 Mares that are in good condition are most liable to it. 



Treatment. — This must be prompt and vigorous, or it can be 

 of but little value. Bleed from the neck-vein largely. Then : 



Take — Tartar emetic GO grains. 



Sweet spirits of niter 1 ounce. 



Tincture of digitalis 1 ounce. 



Mix, and give in one pint of warm water as a drench. 



After two hours give the same, leaving out the digitalis, and 



