42 DISEASES OF THE HORSE. 



capable of remedying it, as great danger of bleeding to 

 death would result from opening a tumor of this kind. 



Apoplexy, — Symptoms. The animal falling suddenly, 

 loss of feeling and the power of motion, and breathing 

 deep and slow. In most cases the horse gets up again, 

 shakes himself, and proceeds on his journey almost as if 

 nothing had happened, but it will shortly be seen that the 

 animal is not so lively as formerly, and that it will after- 

 wards be unsafe to use him, especially for a family carriage, 

 as in a fit of this kind the horse may become entirely un- 

 manageable, and can only be controlled by a power stronger 

 than his own. Horses subject to disease of this kind, will, 

 at times, be observed to look sleepy, with a slight knuck- 

 ling of the hind pastern-joints, accompanied with stiffness 

 of the hind quarters and lopping of the ears. All these 

 symptoms are seen in brain disease, as Staggers, Megrims, 

 and Epilepsy. (Which see.) 



Causes, Breaking of a blood-vessel, effusion or water on 

 the brain, producing pressure, too small a collar on a thick- 

 necked horse, interfering with a free circulation of the 

 blood to and from the head, effects of the sun — sunstroke. 

 (Coup-de-soleil.) 



In severe cases of Apoplexy, many never have the use 

 of their legs again, by their remaining palsied. (See Palsy.) 



Treatment. Apply chopped ice to the head, in bags, and 

 secured by proper fixings. Keep up a free circulation in 

 the legs by rubbing and woollen bandages, or warm water 

 cloths, and renewed every half hour. Then apply a small 

 blister of 



Spanish Fly, ^ drachm. 



Hoar's Lard, 2 drachms. 



Mix them well to.srether, and rub the salve well in by the hand 

 on the part jast behind the ears. 



