104 THE VETERINARIAN 



the following will be found very effective: Pulv. Nux 

 Vomica, four ounces; Pulv. Gentian Root, four ounces; 

 Pulv. Ferri Sulphate, four ounces. Make into sixteen 

 capsules and give one capsule every six hours with cap- 

 sule gun. 



It is well to compel the animal to stand or lie with 

 the hind parts elevated, until the signs of straining have 



ceased. 



CATARACT OF THE EYE 



Cause : Is due to deep seated inflammation of the eye 

 produced by an injury or weakened condition of the optic 

 nerve. 



Symptoms: If the pupil of one of the eyes appears 

 larger than the other it is well to make a careful ex- 

 amination, as this is the first sign of Cataract. If such 

 a condition is neglected, partial or complete blindness 

 will follow and a white, pearly deposit can be seen on 

 the lens of the eye. 



Treatment : Very unsatisfactory unless treated care- 

 fully when the first signs are noticed. Place the animal 

 in a darkened stable. Feed clean, sloppy food and it 

 may be necessary to give a physic consisting of two 

 drams of Aloin, two drams of Pulv. Ginger, placed in a 

 capsule and given with capsule gun. The following oint- 

 ment. Yellow Oxide of Mercury, four grains; Lanolin, 

 one ounce, should be mixed well and applied to the eye 

 two or three times a day. 



CATARRH 



Cause : 111 ventilated stables, inhalations of irritating 

 gases or sudden exposure to cold, wet weather, after 

 being accustomed to warm stables. Most commonly seen 

 in the Spring or Fall. 



Symptoms : Chilling and temperature elevated one or 

 two degrees, pulse not much affected, breathing hurried 

 to some extent, sneezing, coughing, dullness and the ap- 

 petite is slightly impaired. In the first stages the nos- 



