The Ailments of Horses, 43 



toms will disappear as soon as the 

 purgative has had time to act ; but do 

 not leave the animal whilst it is in pain. 



If the latter continues, give one ounce 

 of tincture of opmm, along with one 

 ounce of aromatic spirits of ammonia, in 

 half a pint of warm water. 



Allow sloppy food. Feed carefully. 



Inflammation. — Any portion of the 

 body, either externally or internally, may 

 become the seat of inflammation. The 

 causes are either irritation or injury. 

 Specific inflammations are those arising 

 from special causes. 



The cardinal signs of inflammation are 

 heat, pain, redness, and swelling. 



Treatment. — To subdue the inflam- 

 mation (removing the cause whenever 

 possible) and allay the pain. Cold 

 applications in the early stages, followed 

 by warmth. 



Laudanum and belladonna (half an 

 ounce of each, the latter as tincture) 

 internally. Give the draught in water. 



Influenza. See Distemper of horse. 



Intestines, inflammation of. See 

 Bowels, inflamed. 



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Jaundice. — ^This is symptomatic of a 

 diseased or disordered liver. 



It appears to be the result of absorp- 

 tion of bile pigments and then subsequent 

 distribution in the blood-stream through- 

 out the body. 



It is denoted by yellowness of the 

 white portion of the eyeballs, saffron- 



