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times preceded by an obscure lameness, generally occur- 

 ring in the off fore-leg, which, in medical language, is 

 termed sympathetic. 



Treatment. — The worst cases yield in two hours to 

 the following simple treatment : Divide 1 dr. of digitalis 

 into 5 powders, and give one every fifteen minutes, on the 

 tongue. 



INFLAMMATION" OF THE BRAIN. 



Mad staggers, as this disease is called, arises from va- 

 rious causes. Blows over the head will produce it, over- 

 feeding, a tight collar, powerful stimulants, etc. Symp- 

 toms : the animal at first is dull, and moves with appar- 

 ent reluctance ; the membranes dividing the eye-lids and 

 nose are much reddened, pulse full and quick, appetite 

 lost, a vacant stare about the eyes, ending in delirium or 

 madness. Every thing around the animal is destroyed 

 or injured ; he continues his ravings until exhausted. 



Treatment. — Open the jugular vein as quickly as 

 possible ; this should be done before the mad stage comes 

 on or it is too late to be of much service. Open the bow- 

 els freely ; give the following : Barbadoes aloes 1 oz., cro- 

 ton oil, 10 drops, ginger, 1 dram., gentian, 1 dr., mix with 

 molasses or honey. Give tobacco smoke injections if con- 

 venient, or soap and water will answer the purpose ; 

 give on the tongue, every two hours, 10 drops tincture of 

 aconite, until 8 doses have been given, and then stop the 

 aconite ; give cold w^ater to drink and apply cold-water 

 bandages to the head, or bags of ice would be better ; 

 give no food for twelve hours after relief is obtained. 

 STOMACH STAGGERS. 



This disease occurs in horses that are great feeders ; in 

 consequence the stomach becooies enormously distended. 



