REMEDIES FOR RED WATER AND NEPHRITIS. 271 



limeter," but it is also attributed to impoverished pastures, 

 heathy moors, overfeeding on turnips, &c. 



Symptoms. — Great prostration; febrile excitement; 

 palpitation of heart ; double, trembling pulse ; pallor of 

 mucous membranes; diarrhea followed by obstinate con- 

 stipation. 



Remedy. — Change diet; restrict supply of roots. Sa- 

 line purge ; stomachics and bitters. Iron salts, turpen- 

 tine, ammonia chloride. For doses, see pages 13 to 29. 



INFLAMMATION OF THE KIDNEYS (NEPHRI- 

 TIS), 



Is rare and seems to be confined to working oxen. It 

 may be caused by irritating diuretics, injuries, calculus 

 &c. (See page 115). 



Fig. 117. Xephritis. 



Remedy. — Tincture aconite (V. P.), 40 drops, solution 

 acetate ammonium, 4 oz., water in proportion, 3 times a 

 day. Warm injections and purges at outset. Sheep skin 

 or other covering over loins. Bleed if necessary. 



Congestion of the Kidneys results from interfer- 

 ence with the heart's action or the pulmonary circulation, 

 from which fact it derives its importance. 



