262 THE MODERN HORSE DOCTOR. 



not mean to give the reader an idea that all cases of laminitis 

 arise in this way, for it is known to be the sequel, through a pro- 

 cess termed metastasis, to diseases of the respiratory and other 

 organs. 



With regard to the treatment of chronic rheumatism, that 

 which is known to be the sequel of the acute kind, without swell- 

 ing, going off by exercise, and attended by a sort of chronic fever. 

 This form is always benefited by the warm bath, and if a steam- 

 ing apparatus could be brought into requisition in such cases, we 

 could reckon with some degree of certainty on a cure. Cold 

 water, and even a cold, moist atmosphere, only aggravate the 

 malady ; the patient must be placed in a moderately warm box 

 stall, and have the benefit of local warm water bandages, followed, 

 in some cases, by frictions, with liniment of ammonia and rose- 

 mary.* The internal medicine (and we are satisfied this is the 

 best) consists of 



Tincture of guaiacum, ^ 



" " balm of gilead, C of each 2 ounces, 

 " " Jamaica ginger, ) 



Sirup of garlic, 6 ounces. 



Mix, and give one sixth part of the mixture in a pint of camo- 

 mile tea, night and morning. 



This medicine will go the rounds of the circulation, and there 

 excite action in the remote parts, differing from the morbid, and 

 thus assist in removing the affection. We have found that flan- 

 nels saturated with warm vinegar and water, bound on the limbs, 

 and occasionally removed, have a beneficial effect. Finally, time, 

 persevering in the use of simple means, and proper attention to 

 diet, will do all that can be expected. 



SPASM OF THE MUSCLES. — {Cramp.) 



Horses, as well as men, are subject to spasmodic affections of 

 the muscular system, which sometimes appear and disappear 

 with equal rapidity. A horse attacked with cramp shows it by 



* Compound Liniment of Ammonia. — Take 



Water of ammonia, 2 ounces, 



Olive oil, 8 ounces, 



Oil of rosemary, 1 ounce. 



Mix. To be applied by means of a piece of soft flannel. 



