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with white liniment or apply a coat of mustard and vinegar 

 over the back. Even a half-pail of hot salt in a bag is good. 

 Heat must be applied to the kidneys to start their action. 

 Give 



Sweet Spirits of Nitre 1 ounce or 4 dessertspoonfuls. 



Bitter Aloes 8 drams. 



Bicarbonate of Soda 1 teaspoonful. 



Ginger 1 teaspoonful. 



Fleming's Tincture of Aconite 10 drops. 



Mix in a pint of lukewarm water and give as a drench ; 

 this promotes action of the bowels and kidneys. As a general 

 thing, if this treatment be immediately given, he will be able 

 to work in three or four hours. If a severe case, and the 

 horse does not get relief in three or four hours, follow with 



Sweet Spirits of Nitre 1 ounce or 4 dessertspoonfuls. 



Bicarbonate of Soda 1 dessertspoonful. 



Fleming's Tincture of Aconite 10 drops. 



Mix in a pint of lukewarm water and give every three 

 hours until there is relief. Keep the heat applied to the back. 

 If he is so bad as to get down, turn him over from side to 

 side, twice a day, and as soon as he is able to get up, help him 

 to his feet. It is well to use slings for a short time every day 

 after he begins to get strong. We saw one case where a 

 horse had lain nine days, then got up and was all right again 

 by following the above treatment without the slings. Feed 

 soft food and give all the lukewarm water he can drink. 

 Attend to his general comfort by providing a comfortable 

 stall with good bedding. Should he not make water, take it 

 away with a catheter. When getting better give the follow- 

 ing powders to act upon the kidneys : 



Nitrate of Potash or Saltpetre % pound 



Ground Gentian Root J4 pound. 



Mix and give a teaspoonful twice a day in the feed. 

 After an animal has suffered from this disease once he is 

 more liable to be affected again. Strive to keep the kidneys 

 in good condition and exercise a little each day. When tak- 

 ing out to work or drive, avoid violent exercise for a time, 

 and this generally prevents its recurrence. 



