DISEASES OF THE BRAIN AND NERVOUS SYSTEM. 



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the body, face, or neck is paralyzed, the cause lies in the constitution, and 

 is not apparent; or it may come from abscess in the brain. 



How to know it.— The horse lies in a helpless condition; he can raise 

 himself forward, but is utterly powerless behind. Prick him with a pin, 

 anywhere back of the injury, and no sensation is produced. If it is 

 paralysis of one side, that side is partially helpless; he dragn the legs. 

 If it is in the neck and face, the part will be twisted towards the well side, 

 and the diseased part without sensation. 



What to do. — If the horse can stand at all, put him in slings; if not, 

 let him lie down as comfortably as possible. Turn him twice a day, to 

 prevent scalding. Clip off the hair close, and blister well with recipe No. 9, 



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HELPING HIM TO STAND FOR TREATMENT. 

 Also first step in throwing — See page 550. 



along the spine from the seat of the injury back to the croup. It it is 

 paralysis of the face and neck, apply the blister to the base of the brain, 

 over the poll. Rub the surface w^ell with liniment No. 14. Give inter- 

 nally the following powdcOs : 



No. 64. 1 Drachm powdered nux vomica, 



2 Drachms powdered g-entian root, 

 }^ Ounce linseed meal. 

 Mix. 



Give as one dose; repeat it once a day for two or three weeks; then 

 let him wait a fortnight, and repeat it. When convalescent, give gentle 

 exercise. Abscess in the brain is almost always fatal. 



