1072 CYCLOPEDIA OF LIVE STOCK AND COMPLETE STOCK DOCTOR. 



Vn. Inflammation of the Brain. 



This is produced by the same causes that produce apoplexy, and is 

 often a secondary effect of apoplexy. The animal is dull and inactive ; 

 the eyes red and protruding, and, as the symptoms intensify, the animal 

 rushes about in the wildest delirium. The general treatment is the same 

 as for apoplexy. 



VIII. Inflammation of the Eyes. 



What to do. — If there is serious inflammation, take a little blood from 

 the facial vein, the vein running down obliquely from the eye. Bathe 

 the eyes with the following wash : 



No. 3. 5 Grains nitrate of silver, 



1 Ounce soft water, 

 15 Drops laudanum. 



Dissolve the nitrate of silver in the water and add the laudanum ; mix. 

 Batlie the eyes well three times a day and apply the lotion t\vice a day 

 with a camel's hair brush. 



IX. Swelled Head. 



Causes. — This is produced by a variety of causes, the bites of venom- 

 ous serpents and malignant insects, etc. Snake bites usually produce 

 death before the animal is found. 



What to do. — In case of the bites of venomous insects, cut the wool 

 from around the parts, and bathe with strong sala^ratus water and give 

 internally, if necessary, each hour until relief is obtained, the following: 



No. 4. % Drachm chloral hydrate, 



1 Ounce soft water. 

 Mix. 



X. Vegetable Poisoning. 



What to do. — 111 ^'^se of trouble from vegetable poisoning, bathe the 

 affected parts thoroughly Avith warm water, and keep moist with the fol- 

 lowing lotion : 



No. 5. 1 Ounce sugai of lead, 



1 Pint soft water. 

 Mix. 



XI. Tetanus or Lock-Jaw. 



Causes. — There are various causes producing this difficulty, as inflam- 

 mation of the membranes after gelding, injury to the horns and hoofs, 

 or a wound on any part of the body. 



How to know it. — The animal, if able to walk at all, does so with great 

 distiess ; the jaws are set, and death generally takes place qui-'ikly. It 

 is an excited condition of the nervous system. See lock-jaw of the norse. 



