98 TREATMENT OF DISEASES 



The discharge of morbid urine generally tends to the restoration 

 of health, and the treatment necessary is, to give the patient some 

 medicine of an alterative and tonic character. The following is an 

 example : 



Powdered Golden Seal 4 ounces. 



Iodide of Potass 2 " 



Powdered Poplar Bark 6 " 



Mix, Divide into twelve parts, and give one every night in the 

 food, or in a bran mash. 



If the above medicine cannot be obtained, the American Magnetic 

 Horse Powders may be substituted. (See last page). 



NAVICULAR DISEASE. 



Navicular disease consists of deep-seated injury within the hoof, 

 often involving the navicular or shuttle bone. The injury may arise 

 from sprain, contraction of posterior walls of the hoof, from puncture 

 of the sole, from an ulcerated state of the bone, and may be the 

 sequel of laminitis. 



The principal symptoms of navicular disease are, acute lameness; 

 the foot is pointed forward when the animal is at rest; and when 

 traveling he takes short steps, and is unsteady in his gait. 



Treatment. — Should the hoof be contracted, the quarters are to 

 be rasped quite thin, so as to remove the pressure from the sensitive 

 parts. The following preparation is then to be applied to the heel* 

 until they are well blistered : 



Powdered Spanish Flies 4 drachms. 



Raw Linseed Oil 6 ounces. 



Mix. Apply by means of a sponge, and keep the hoof lubricated 

 with neatsfoot oil. 



It must be remembered, however, that the blister is not to be 

 applied to the heel until the inflammatory process has subsided ; 

 while there is perceptible heat and fever in the foot it must be bathed 

 often with cold water. 



A horse lame from navicular disease must be excused from duty, 

 and it may take many months to restore the animal to usefulness. 



TO PROTECT ANIMALS AGAINST THE TORTURE OF 

 FLIES AND INSECTS. 



"Walnut Leaves 4 ounces. 



Lobelia Leaves 4 " 



Boiling Water 1 gallon. 



Let the mixture stand until cool ; then express the fluid through 

 cotton cloth, and add four ounces of the tincture of aloes. 



Directions. Apply a small quantity of this compound, daily, to 

 the surface of the body, by means of a sponge. 



