28 The Ailments of Hoo^ses. 



suspecting the onset of this untoward 

 complication, and it is not infrequent. 



For the bilious form, thirty grains of 

 calomel may be added to a diuretic ball. 



If there is pain in the belly, give half 

 an ounce of chlorodyne, two ounces of 

 sweet spirit of nitre, and six ounces of 

 brandy, in a pint of cold water. 



Bran and linseed tea, steamed oats, 

 carrots, &c., along with eggs and milk 

 and a little brandy, will help to support 

 the strength, and thus aid the depressed 

 circulation to re-establish itself. 



Tonics and mild exercise form the basis 

 of convalescent aids. 



Dislocation of the knee-cap. — The 

 stifle-joint is made up partly by three 

 bones, the one in front being a small 

 gliding bone, known as the patella, or 

 knee-cap. It may slip away from its 

 proper articulating surface. The causes 

 of this are variable. 



Treatment. — Draw the limb forwards, 

 and keep it in position by a cord around 

 the neck. The stifle can then be blis- 

 tered. This treatment is chiefly appli- 

 cable to colts, and not when there is a 

 fracture, &c. 



A high-heeled shoe can be put on. 



The most important matter is that of 

 keeping the limb extended. 



Dropsy. — Dropsy of the chest, beneath 

 the skin, within the belly, and (excep- 

 tionally) of the brain, are the chief 

 forms. 



Dropsy is but the outward expression 

 of disease somewhere else, 



