136 THE IIOHSE ANT) ITS DISEASES. 



Tartar Emetic 2 drachms. 



A^safoeticla 1 ,, 



Mtre 3 



Liquorice Foivder to make the ball. 



This ball v/ill relax the skin, and insensible perspira- 

 tion will be promoted. During the administration of 

 these medicines, the horse should be gently exercised 

 every day for half an hour ; his food should be green, if 

 possible, and in the winter season, carrots will form a 

 good substitute. "When he recovers, his work should be 

 light and moderate for some time, and he should be kept 

 in the fresh air as much as possible. 



Loss of Appetite. 



Causes. — This disorder is frequently the mere symp- 

 tom of other diseases, and must be treated accordingly. 

 It is, however, sometimes the effect of weakness on the 

 stomach, induced by the improper use of medicines, and 

 occasionally it is produced by fatigue, a want of proper 

 exercise, or the stomach being over loaded with 

 indigestible food. 



Symptoms. — This state of disease is generally termed 

 chronic indigestion, and is indicated by a want of 

 appetite, and also a roughness and staring of the coat. 



Cure. — Should the horse have no inflammatory com- 

 plaint, and it is evident that the loss of appetite arises 

 from a weakness of the stomach, a cordial ball may be 

 given every day, composed as follows : — 



Caraway Seeds, powdered ... 5 di-achms. 



Ginger, powdered 3 ., 



Oil of Olives 16 drops. 



Made up ivith honey. 



These balls will tend to strengthen the stomach and 

 renew the appetite. It will be necessary to keep the 

 horse clean, and regular in his bowels ; nourishing food 



