112 THE VETERINARY SCIE^XE. 



Treatment. — Give either a pint ot raw linseed oil, or 8 drams 

 of bitter aloes dissolved in a pint of luke w^arm water to physic the 

 bowels, and give the following- : 



Diluted Hydrochloric Acid ^ dram, or ^ teaspoonful. 



Mix in a pint of water and g"ive as a drench two or three 

 times a day. The action of this acid is to dissolve the stones and 

 get rid of them. Feed the horse light and give regular exercise 



ENLARGEMENT OF THE LIVER (HYPERTROPHY) 



This is usually seen in old horses, and is caused by faulty 

 feeding. This disease is also seen in man, which is generally 

 caused from taking intoxicating liquors. 



Symptoms. — The animal falls off in condition, sometimes has 

 diarrhoea, while again he is costive. This continues changing 

 from one to the other. There will also be yellowness of the lin- 

 ing of the mouth and eyes, and the animal will die a lingering 

 death. 



Treatment. — There is no cure, but it may be helped sometimes 

 by regular feeding and regular exercise. 



INFLAMMATION OF THE SPLEEN. 



This disease is chiefly found in the southern parts of the 

 United States, where it is very warm. 



Causes are unknown. 



Symptoms. — Similar to colic, the animal is dull and languid 

 and has a tendency to hang the head and lop the ears. He will 

 lie down and roll, get up, stand easy for a while, will not eat 

 much, and the pulse runs up and is quick and weak. This is a 

 hard disease to form a positive opinion before death. 



Treatment. — if you suspect it is inflammation of the spleen, 



give the following : 



Raw Linseed Oil 1 pint. 



Tincture of Laudanum 1 ounce, or 4 tablespoonfuls. 



Shake well, and give as a drench. Apply a mustard plaster 

 over the left side of the belly, opposite the stomach and spleen. 

 Clothe the body well to keep him warm, and give the follow- 

 ing drenches : 



Tincture of Laudanum 1 ounce or 4 tablespoonfuls. 



Sweet Spirits of Nitre 1 " 4 " 



Mix in a pint of water and give every two hours until the 



animal gets relief. 



