140 THE HOUSE AND ITS DISEASES. 



Foul Feeding. 



Cause. — This is a symptom of indigestion, and in 

 most cases of this nature there is evidently an acid upon 

 the stomach. 



Symptoms. — This aifection of the stomach is evinced 

 by the horse eating in a voracious manner, greedily 

 swallowing substances that are indigestible, such as 

 mortar, dirty foul litter, or even the dung of other 

 animals ; such horses are termed foul feeders. 



Cure. — In the removal of this disorder, a purge should 

 be first administered, the following will prove useful :~- 



Barbadoes A^loes 6 drachms. 



Calomel 1 ,, 



Oil of Mint 20 drops. 



Castile Soap 4 drachms. 



Made into a Ball. 



"When the operation of this purgative has subsided, 

 the following ball may be given every other day, until 

 the disease appears perfectly cured. 



Grentian, powdered 3 drachms. 



Sulphate of Iron 1 ,, 



Ginger 2 ,> 



During the course of these medicines, the horse should 

 have regular exercise, and the stable kept very clean ; 

 he should also have a quantity of clean straw under the 

 manger, in order that there may be no inducement for 

 him to consume substances that are detrimental. 



