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of the kidnies, disorganisation of the digestive powers, 

 &c. However, it is not of very frequent occurrence, 

 and when it does appear, is sometimes very dangerous. 

 The food is the first thing to be looked to, and then 

 bleed and purge according to the symptoms ; then 

 have recourse to astringents, as catechu, uva ursi, opium, 

 &c. If the digestive organs be much deranged, and the 

 appetite bad, give 



Sulphuretted Potash - - 2 drachms. 



Uva Ursi, (powdered) - - 4 drachms. 



Catechu . - - - 2 drachms. 



Opium - - - - 2 scruples. 



This may be mixed in an infusion of camomile, and 

 used once a dav. 



BLOODY URINE, 



Otherwise distinguished by farriers as " pissing of 

 blood,'' is sometimes brought on by violent exertion 

 and severe riding. Occasionally it proceeds from in- 

 flammation of the kidnies, and must be treated accord- 

 ingly. 



Treatment. — Rest is essentially necessary. Mild 

 astringents, as alum, catechu, logwood, &c., may be 

 used — but diuretics must be avoided. Sometimes it 

 has been requisite to resort to a strengthening plaister 

 across the loins. 



