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The same to be repeated, leaving out the digitalis, every 

 six hours. It should be tried for two or three days. The 

 horse should have flax-seed tea to drink often. If the above 

 fail, other diuretics may be tried. 



PROFUSE STALING. 



A frequent flow of water, of a natural appearance, but very 

 large quantity, is called diahetes inclpkJus, and is included, by 

 horsemen, under the term of profuse staling. 



But there are many things which may affect the horse, 

 causing him to pass a great quantity of water in a short time. 

 Anger, excitement, fear, and the like passions, will have this 

 effect. The drinking of large quantities of water, sudden 

 chano-e from hot to cold air, will cause a great flow of urine. 



Treatment. — An author has properly remarked that "it is 

 the duty of every physician to know when to do nothing." 

 This duty is about all that need be practiced in profuse staling. 

 The following treatment may be given, if thought necessary: 



Take — Carbonate of ammonia 60 grains. 



Tincture of opium 1 ounce. 



Mix, and give the above dose in a bucket of water, three times a day. To 

 be used for several days, or until the evil is remedied. 



Or the next prescription may be used : 



Take— Salts of tartar 1 ounce. 



Sugar of lead 100 grains. 



Mix, and give in eight equal doses, four hours apart. Correct the food or 

 feeding of the animal. 



THICK WATER. 



There is only one form of disease which causes the urine to 

 become of a thick, albuminous character, such as we propose 

 considering in this article. It is of rare occurrence in the 

 horse, though quite common in man. It is called Bright's dis- 

 ease, or albuminous urine. Its existence may be known by 



