DIABETES. 123 



1 oz. sulphuric ether, 

 1 oz. laudanum, 

 1 pint oil, 



will be found efficacious. 



In the early stages, "gripes," as they are called, may 

 be cured by simply " back-raking," followed by a drench 

 of a bottle of ale, warmed and mixed with one ounce 

 of powdered ginger, and a brisk trot in heavy clothing. 



Under highly inflammatory symptoms, the profes- 

 sional man attending will probably bleed. 



To guard against colic, avoid giving cold water when 

 the beast is heated, or on a fasting stomach. With 

 horses subject to gripes the water should always be 

 given with the chill off, if possible, or just previous to 

 a good grooming or other gentle exercise tending to 

 circulate internal warmth. Never allow any animal the 

 opportunity of gorging himself with any kind of food 

 after the stomach has been weakened by extra-severe 

 work and long fasting. 



For costiveness only give soft bran or linseed mashes, 

 or green feeding; and see treatment for excessive or 

 painful costiveness, page 122. 



DIABETES, 



or profuse staling, is unfortunately a common disease, 

 and is generally attributed to something wrong in the 

 water, but bad provender may occasion it. 



Thirst is generally very great. 



Give catechu, 2 drachms at a time, two or three times 

 daily, in mashes. 



Change the food or water, whichever on examination 



