The Ailments of Horses, 15 



pretty common complaint amongst horses, 

 especially dming the change of seasons, 

 or long spells of work in damp or wet 

 weather. 



Although a comparatively benign affec- 

 tion, it is one which, if neglected, is liable 

 to end in a continuance of the nasal dis- 

 charge, constituting one cause of chronic 

 nasal gleet. There may or may not be a 

 cough present, but there is always a dis- 

 charge from the nose, and perhaps eyes, 

 along with a loss of the usual vivacity and 

 energy. 



Treatment. — Throw the horse off work 

 for a few days, clothe the body, and give 

 warm soft food, but avoid liquids for 

 24 hours. 



Steam the head with steam issuing 

 from boiling water and bran, to which a 

 tablespoonful of spirit of camphor and 

 terebene has been added. 



Oil of eucalyptus can be used instead. 



Chronic nasal discharge. See Nose, 

 discharge from. 



Cataract. — This is a disease affecting 

 the lens of the eye, or the capsule invest- 

 ing the lens, or both. 



It is an unsoundness, and in the horse 

 a cure is out of the question. 



One or both eyes may be affected. 



The sight, in course of time, becomes 

 entirely lost. • *• 



By dilating the pupil with certain 

 medicinal agents (atropine) a better view 

 of the cataract can be got. 



The candle-test is the best for dis- 

 covering defects in the lens. 



