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the whole body. It is noticed at the convalescent stage of in- 

 fluenza. It is due to some changed condition of the blood. 



Symptoms. — A reddened appearance of the skin ; the hair falls 

 off in patches. There will be an increase in temperature as well 

 as an increase in the pulse. 



Treatment. — For this and all other skin diseases, where an 

 astringent and antiseptic is needed, the zinc, lead and acid lotion 

 is superior to others. Zinc sulphate, one ounce to a quart of 

 water, is useful. The carbolic acid lotion may be used with good 

 results. 



URTICARIA— NETTLE RASH, SURFEIT. 



This is a frequent form of skin disease in the horse, and con- 

 sists of small, elastic eminences, varying in size and shape, and 

 attended with itching. The lumps rise quickly, and may be seen 

 over the whole body. They disappear as quickly as they come. 

 It is seen most frequently in the summer months, when the 

 animal is changing its coat. It is caused by some disorder of the 

 digestive apparatus. A sudden change of diet will frequently 

 produce it. Large draughts of cold water may produce it. 



Treatment. — A mild purgative, six drachms of aloes, as a 

 rule, is all that is necessary to give. If there is much irritation 

 and itching the zinc, lead and acid lotion should be used. 



SIMPLE ECZEMA. 



This disease is very common in the horse. No doubt more 

 horses suffer from eczema than from all other skin diseases com- 

 bined. It "is seen more frequently in the summer months. Sim- 

 ple eczema is a non-contagious disease of the skin, characterized 

 by the formation of a small pimple, which subsequently becomes 

 a vesicle and ultimately a pustule. 



Cause. — A changed condition of the blood, or a change in the 

 weather. Certain foods produce it, as barley, a run at grass. It 

 is thought that ripe grasses will produce it. It is. due to some 



