DISEASES AND TREATMENT OF THE HORSE 241 



Symptoms. — The first appearance of eczema is accom- 

 panied by a dryness of the skin in the vicinity of the head, 

 neck and tail, followed by the formation of small pimples 

 from which is discharged a water-like fluid. This is accom- 

 panied by a desire to rub the affected parts against the stall, 

 manger or some other object for the purpose of trying to 

 allay the irritaf'on which is sometimes so great that the 

 skin is rubbed and scratched until almost raw. 



Treatment. — Proper treatment will relieve the disease. 

 but when a horse is once affected there is an extreme liability 

 of its reappearance with the next hot weather. 



Purify and clear the blood by physic, drench and powders 

 as previously mentioned. Rub twice a day with either of 

 the following washes : 



No. l. 



Corrosive Sublimate 1 dram. 



Rain Water 1 pint. 



No. 2. 



Creolin l A ounce or 2 dessertspoonfuls. 



Rain Water 1 pint. 



No. 3. 



Tincture of Iodine 2 drams 



Rain Water 1 pint. 



In each case mix and shake well before each application. 

 Probably the favorite of these — the cheapest at any rate and 

 the one that we use — is No. 2. It is inexpensive, costing but 

 two or three cents, and serves the purpose as well 'as any. 

 Before applying, brush the skin free of all dust, using a fine 

 brush, after which apply to the affected parts with a sponge. 

 Continue this treatment until the indication of irritation 

 ceases. 



6. Nettle Rash (Surfeit). 



Causes. — Feeding hot or over ripe food, giving a drink 

 of cold water when the animal is heated, or simply over- 

 heating during violent exercise of any kind will cause it. 



Symptoms. — Small pimples appear on the skin around 

 the head, neck and shoulders, but the skin in other parts of 

 the body may be affected. This disease is met with at all 

 times of the year. 



