PROFUSE STALING. 2Y5 



cure ; as a consequence, we frequently hear the remark, " Put 

 some straw under him — that will cure him," etc. 



If, however, retention of urine arises from disease, the straw 

 possesses no magic charm to afford relief. In such instances 

 the animal manifests but little pain, and rarely lies down. On 

 passing the hand up the rectum or fundament, the bladder, 

 which is easily felt, will be found very much distended with 

 urine. 



The services of a regular veterinary practitioner will be re- 

 quired in the treatment of this disease, as the bladder must be 

 at once evacuated, which can in most cases be accomplished 

 by means of an instrument called the catheter, which is not 

 commonly found in the hands of any but the qualified sur- 

 geon. This desired evacuation can in some instances be pro- 

 duced by careful manipulation. Back-raking is very necessary 

 in these cases, and injections of soap and water should be freely 

 used. Unless the bladder is speedily emptied, it swells and 

 bursts, causing a fatal termination. Fomentations of hot 

 water to the abdomen, and pressure of the hand upon the 

 bladder will be of assistance in enabling the animal to void 

 the urine. 



PBOFUSE STAIillfG. 



This disorder, called, also diabetes, is of frequent occurrence 

 in the horse, and is attended with debility, impaired appetite, 

 and sometimes loss of flesh. The causes are the improper use 

 of nitre, saltpetre, and other powerful diuretics, as also un- 

 wholesome food, and the like. 



The treatment is simple and effective ; a great variety of 

 medicinal substances being used in its abatement — as catechu. 



