DISEASES OF HORSES TREATMENT 

 Pink Eye or Influenza. 



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This in an inflammation which extends over the eye and because of its 

 color named "Pink Eye." Blows from whips, twigs, clubs, or dust, sand, flies 

 or any foreign substance cause this condition. 



Influenza or Pinkeye. Note the Swelling at "X." 



Influenza or Pinkeye. Notice swelling at 



"X." Also note the eye of this 



animal is normal. 



Symptoms. Watering of the eye, swollen lids, pink flush, fever, protrud- 

 ing "haw" and dilated ^upil distinguish the disease. Pus may form and the 

 lid becomes granular. 



Treatment. Remove any cause. Examine thoroughly. Take horse away 

 from any cause of ammonia gas ; keep off dusty roads. Wash eye with warm 

 water mixed with white of egg. Salt solution is a good wash, also dissolve 

 saltpeter in water (1 heaping teaspoonful) twice a day. 



Pneumonia. (See Cattle Department, page 95). 



