156 DISEASES OF THE HORSE. 



blood from the milk veins in this disease with most 

 satisfactory results. 



The best injection into the womb is a solution of 

 chloride of zinc of about the strength of a scruple to 

 a pint of water. The food should consist of linseed 

 and bran mashes, and an unlimited supply of water 

 until the disease has abated, after which give tonics and 

 a liberal diet. 



This disease is fatal in at least seven cases out of 

 ten, and therefore the most active measures should be 

 taken immediately. It is frequently occasioned by 

 ignorant violence during foaling, as well as by the mare 

 being in too high a condition. 



INFLAMMATION OF THE KIDNEYS. 



This is a very j)ainful disease, and is commonly 

 attended with extreme danger ; it can easily be distin- 

 guished from inflammation of the bladder by the pain 

 occasioned by touching the loins with the hand. The 

 general symptoms are the passing of dark-coloured 

 urine in small quantities, with excessive pain and 

 groaning, the pulse small and quick, with a straddling 

 position of his hind limbs. Apply mustard poultices, 

 and give a drench of linseed oil, and an ounce of opium 

 every four hours. The horse should be bled freely at 

 once. His food should consist of linseed gruel for some 

 days, or other glutinous food. 



This disease is produced most frequently by the 

 ignorant use of diuretic balls, improper food — such as 



