JAUNDICE.] 



MODEKN VETEETXART PRACTICE. 



[JAUNDIOB. 



two drachma nnd n-linlf; and if a vorv larpjo 

 horse, evon to tlirco tlnu'l\ina, and tlio uloi'tic 

 ball in proportion. By proceodin<j in this 

 courso, tho subjtrt will, in a few days, with 

 proper caro and attention, and fjood food and 

 exercise, be freed from tho insects with which 

 he has been tiirmented. 



As there will, however, most nndtiulitmlly, b(> 

 horses, tronhled witli worms, in the possession 

 of those who, from the nature of their voca- 

 tions, cannot submit them to so long a respite 

 from business as is necessary for a regular 

 course of the preceding medicines, it will 

 naturally be expected that an effectual substi- 

 tute should be held forth for the satisfaction 

 of all parties : consequently, wo now come 

 to the second remedy, which has been found 

 very efficacious in expelling worms. 



Glauber's Suits 4 oz. 



Linseed Meal 1 do. 



Hot Water 1 quart. 



First mix the meal in a little cold water, to 

 prevent its getting lumpy ; and when sufficiently 

 worked up, put it into the salts and hot water. 

 Give this drtijght with a horn every morning 

 fasting, for six successive mornings. The 

 horse may go to exercise, or slow work of any 

 kind. If he should be perceived to perspire 

 a good deal, and appear faint, discontinue 

 the niedicines for a few days ; then commence 

 again, until satisfied the worms are completely 

 removed. 



JAUNDICE, OR YELLOWS. 



This is a disease usually called yelloivs, and 

 is common to horses of every description. It 

 arises from various causes, the most material 

 of which we shall endeavour to explain. 



The more simple and least dangerous com- 

 plaint passing under this denomination, arises 

 solely from an obstruction in the biliary ducts ; 

 for the horse has no cystic duct, or gall- 

 bladder, like most other animals. By this 

 obstruction the bile does not flow into the 

 intestines, where, by its peculiarly stimulating 

 property, it excites the peristaltic motion by 

 which they expel their contents. The bile thus 

 impeded in its usual progress, becomes ab- 

 sorbed, incorporating itself again with the 

 blood, and, through the system of circulation, 

 diffusing itself over every part, and denoting its 



presence by an early appearance of vfUowneM 

 in tho eyes, mouth, tongue, nnd Balivn. To 

 these invariable symptoniH may bo added, thoHO 

 not altDgether so certain in tiicir early ntato — 

 a general heaviness nnd dnllnesM, nccompanied 

 with loss of nj^petite, nnd consequent n-jeclion 

 of food; the animal taking little more than will 

 barely sustain nature. All this is attended 

 with a slight Bymptomatic fever, which keeps 

 pace with tiie disi-ase. A sluggishness, or aver- 

 sion to motion, is plainly perceptible ; a foul 

 faint sweat appears upon the least exercise, 

 and the urine is of a dark brown, or saflVon 

 tinge: the dung varies much in diiferent sub- 

 jects, but is, in all, many degrees paler, and 

 more undigested than that of horses in high 

 condition. 



The indications ot cure naturally arise out 

 of the very description of the disease, to cfiect 

 which there will not be considerable difficulty, 

 provided it be taken in its early stage, when it 

 iiiav, most probably, be totally removed by the 

 following :— 



Cape Aloes 12 drachms. 



Calomel 6 do. 



Liquorice, powdered ... 6 do. 



Linseed Meal 2 do. 



Form into a mass with sofi soap. 



Divide into twelve balls, and give one every 

 second day. Give the horse half bran and 

 oats wetted for morning and evening feed, and 

 scalded bran mashes for his middle-day lecd. 

 If the bran mashes do not suflicieutly relax 

 the bowels, give occasionally a clyster of warm 

 water, into which throw a handful of bait. 



During this course of medicine, every atten- 

 tion must be paid to appetite, food, and gentle 

 exercise. Mashes of malt and bran may be 

 occasionally given at night, to keep the body 

 lax, and not sutler it to get too much debili- 

 tated, but to make the evacuations regular. 



The disease, if arising from the cause before 

 mentioned, and treated in its infancy, will 

 generally submit to the above course; but in 

 more advanced cases, double the quantity may 

 be required ; and, in addition, three or four 

 quarts of blood taken from the animal will be 

 found highly beneficial. In almost all cases, 

 however, the above balls will be found to have 

 the desired efi'ect. Should you not be so fortu- 

 nate, or the disease happen to be in a large 

 cart-horse, increase the dose of aloes a little, 



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