46 Veteri7iary Medicine. 



working condition. If the horse is young, fat, or out of condi- 

 tion from idleness or accumulation of fat he must have the 

 greater consideration. So it is with a horse recently come from a 

 colder latitude, and with a heavy draught horse that may be 

 called on to do rapid work. Some protection is secured by wear- 

 ing a sunshade or a wet sponge over the poll, and much may be 

 expected from an occasional rest in the shade, a swallow of cool 

 water and sponging of the head. 



Very heavy fat cattle should not be driven far nor shipped on 

 the hottest d^ys, and the packed car should not be left in the 

 full sunshine in a still atmosphere. Yards with sheds under 

 which they can retreat must be secured if possible. 



The heavily fleeced sheep must have equal care and the pastures 

 for fat sheep and cattle should have available shade in form of 

 trees, walls or sheds. Access to water is an important condition, 



Treatinent. In slight cases {overheated) a few days of rest, 

 under an awning rather than in a close stable, with a restricted 

 and laxative diet. 



In severe thermic fever the first consideration is to lower tem- 

 perature. If available turn a hose on the head, neck and entire 

 body for five or ten minutes, or until the rectal temperature ap- 

 proaches the normal. In the absence of such a water supply, 

 dash cold water from a well on the body but especially the head 

 and neck, and if available tie a bagof ice around the poll. Active 

 friction to the legs and bod}' is often of great advantage. A large 

 dose of antipyrin or acetanilid may be given hypodermically. On 

 the other hand stimulants, and e,specially carbonate of ammonia, 

 or sweet spirits of nitre may be given as an enema. This may 

 be repeated in an hour in case the pulse fails to acquire force and 

 tone. 



Should the temperature rise again later it may often be kept in 

 check by cold sponging and scraping followed by rubbing till 

 dry. 



In case of continued elevation of temperature, with heat of the 

 head, and perversion of sen.sory or motor functions, meningitis 

 may be su.spected and appropriate treatment adopted. 



For the prostration and weakness that is liable to follow therm- 

 ic fever, mineral tonics such as the salts of iron or zinc may be 

 resorted to. 



