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It is neither safe nor mse to keep the horse alive under 

 such circumstances. But if the owner is uncertain whether 

 it is rabies with which his horse is afflicted, he should have 

 him slung, which will prevent his injuring either himself or 

 others. The symptoms, however, which we have above 

 detailed are so marked in their character, that they can hardly 

 be mistaken ; and the sooner he is destroyed the better, as 

 there is no chance whatever of his recovery. 



Causes. — This incurable disorder is caused by the bite of 

 a mad dog, or other rabid animal. Horses have also been 

 known to be seized with rabies, simply from having licked 

 the dog after death, the poison entering the circulation by a 

 sore on the sides of the mouth. 



Eemedy. — When symptoms of rabies have manifested 

 themselves, it is in vain to attempt a cure. But in cases 

 where horses have been known to be bitten by a rabid ani- 

 mal, or, under doubtful circumstances, the wound should be 

 well and deeply burned with lunar caustic. 



TETANUS, OR LOCKED-JAW. 



Symptoms. — To the human being, as well as to the horse, 

 this generally proves a fatal malady. This disease does not 

 manifest itself of a sudden ; but generally steals over tlie 

 system by slow or insidious means. It first developes itself 

 by the animal appearing heavy and unwell for a day or two ; 

 he feeds sparingly, frequently half chewing his food, and 

 then drops it from his mouth. When he drinks, the water 

 is gulped, in place of the ordinary mode of taking it. The 

 action of the jaw becomes extremely imperfect, and the 

 saliva trickles from the sides of his mouth. The mouth can 

 at length be but imperfectly opened ; and ultimately, the 

 V/hole voluntary muscles of the neck, head, and upper por- 



