496 MANUAL OF MODERN FARRIERY. 



Spirit of nitrous aether . 2 ounces, 



Laudanum . . ^ ounce, 



Purified nitre . . J ounce. 

 Water ... 1 pint. 



If the complaint proceeds from costiveness, after having 

 been fed upon dry fodder, (which will be manifested by a diffi- 

 culty in dunging, and what he voids will be more solid than 

 usual, differing in colour and offensive in smell,) then the 

 laxative drink above recommended must be given. But in 

 case the pulse is rapid and hard, bleeding must be instantly 

 attended to, especially if accompanied by redness of the 

 eyes, and oppressed and hard breathing. 



lOTLAMMATION OF THE KIDNEYS. 



Symptoms. — This complaint may be distinguished by a 

 quick pulse, loss of appetite, and a frequent inclination to 

 stale ; and only a small quantity of urine being voided at 

 a time, of a dark red colour, and accompanied by much 

 suffering to the animal, indicated by every motion expressive 

 of pain. There is also much stiffness in the hind-quarters 

 in walking. This complaint requires immediate attention, 

 otherwise it may terminate fatally. It differs from the 

 malady called red-water. 



Causes. — External injuries, or irritating substances taken 

 into the stomach, and passing through the kidneys with 

 the urine, will produce inflammation. It may also be in- 

 duced by the injudicious administration of strong diuretic 

 medicines. 



Remedies. — Bleeding must first be resorted to, and from 

 two to three quarts taken at first. Afterwards give a pint 

 of castor-oil, in a pint of warm lintseed-tea, with a quarter 

 of an ounce of salt of tartar to make them incorporate. 



Should the animal be costive, a clyster of a quart of 



