212 " PRACTICE OF EQUINE MEDICINE. 



What is the prognosis ? 



Usually good, although the real cause may be difficult to 

 overcome. 



Outline the treatment. 



The drugs that may be given include the bromides, veratrum 

 viride, valerium, camphor, chloral, asafoetida, and in some cases 

 digitalis with nux vomica. Iron is useful in these cases. 



Moderate exercise and careful attention to the diet are im- 

 portant. 



