THE IMPROVED ART OF FARRIERY. >5 



of a blister upon the belly, as near the seat of the 

 disease as possible. Cantharides will be quick in their 

 action, but mustard made up with turpentine will be 

 better. If the clysters fail, mild laxatives may be 

 used, given as draughts in gruel — castor oil and aloes 

 will be strong enough. Green food is best while the 

 animal is suffering from the effects of this disease ; 

 frequent rubbing of the legs, and a judicious quantity 

 of clothing, is necessary. Several day's rest is required 

 before the horse can be used, and the exercise should 

 be gentle at first. 



INFLAMMATION OF THE KIDNIES. 



Is by no means very common among horses, but it is 

 more frequently fatal from improper treatment, and a 

 misunderstanding of the symptoms and causes, than 

 the immediate fatality of the disease itself. 



Causes. ^-Food will often cause it, as musty oats, 

 or mow-burnt hay; exposure to cold; an awkward 

 horseman, especially if heavy, will sometimes bruise 

 the kidnies, and inflammation succeeds ; and the same 

 will follow when medicines in the quality of diuretics 

 are used improperly, or in too great doses. 



Symptoms. — A difficulty in passing urine, which 

 often comes away bloody ; great pain across the loins 

 when pressed ; and as the disease advances, the pulse 

 becomes small and very quick. 



Treatment, — Bleeding should be promptly resorted 



