112 THE FARMER'S VETERINARIAN 



in vigorous condition, fed liberally upon nitroge- 

 nous feed, remaining idle over Sunday, a holiday or 

 at other times. Upon being taken out the follow- 

 ing morning the animal usually shows an excess 

 of energy, but before going far begins to go lame 

 in one or both hind limbs until, if urged further, 

 becomes completely paralyzed behind, going down 

 and unable to rise. He also shows considerable 

 pain, as though he might be suffering from some 

 form of colic, with a profuse sweating. On reaching 

 this point the animal usually ceases to void the 

 urine, which, when drawn, appears a very dark 

 brown or coffee color. The pulse and breathing are 

 somewhat accelerated, and frequently there is con- 

 siderable nervous excitement. The muscles of the 

 loin and thigh are tense and rigid. 



The treatment should begin as soon as the lame- 

 ness shows itself. After a few hours of rest, the 

 distress will be over. The more exercise given the 

 animal after the lameness begins, the more severe 

 the trouble, and the more energetic means of treat- 

 ment required. In a case showing signs of nervous 

 excitement, it should receive 2 tablespoonfuls of 

 bromide of potasium every three or four hours until 

 becoming quiet. Sweating should be induced by 

 blanketing the animal well, preferably using 

 blankets wrung out of hot water and covered with a 

 dry one. Allow all the water the animal will drink 

 and give it 4 tablespoonfuls sweet spirits of niter 

 three times a day if bladder is not paralyzed. If 

 unable to void the urine, the bladder must be 

 emptied three times daily. A laxative or purgative 

 should be given early in the disease. If the animal 

 remains somewhat stiff, give a teaspoonful in the 

 feed twice a day of the following: Powdered nux 

 vomica, 4 teaspoonfuls ; powdered sulphate of iron, 



