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or belly may cause it, or it may start from some 

 inflammation that has attacked the stomach, liver, 

 intestines, or the spleen. When attacked, a slight 

 pain is felt and the animal lies down, stretches 

 himself, sweats freely, and moans. Then he rises, 

 walks about somewhat, and all the time breathes 

 heavy and shows much weakness. The pulse runs 

 up between 75 and 100 beats a minute. In time the 

 legs and ears get cold. A good treatment is a pint of 

 raw linseed oil, 4 tablespoonfuls of laudanum, and 

 10 drops of aconite. Mix these and give as a 

 drench. A mustard plaster for the abdomen and 

 something hot for the back are desirable. In two 

 hours, if the pain continues, give 4 tablespoonfuls 

 of laudanum and 10 drops aconite in a pint of luke- 

 warm water. Use as a drench. 



PINK EYE. — A contagious epidemic disease of 

 the horse affecting the animal all over and par- 

 ticularly the membranes of the air passages. There 

 is general debility, considerable cough, and a general 

 discharge from the nostrils. The transparent cover- 

 ing of the eyeball becomes inflamed. At times the 

 disease is very fatal, many horses succumbing to it. 

 It is most common in the spring. 



One of the symptoms is the general weakness of 

 the animal. He hangs his head, and trembles; has 

 little appetite and appears cold. The eyes show 

 a watery discharge and later a stare coat. The pulse 

 at first is weak, but quick, and later rising to 80 or 

 90 beats a minute. At this stage the temperature 

 is high, around 103 to 105 degrees. The breathing 

 is accelerated to about 50 times a minute. The 

 bowels do not act, or act very poorly, and the urine 

 is very scanty. In treating, first isolate the animal 

 and disinfect the stables to prevent spreading. Any 

 of the common disinfectants will do. 



