56 MODERN FAURlEPt. 



. In ordinary cases, a drink may be given fevery 

 niorningj for two ©r three mornings, composed of — 



Epsom salt, _ _ _ 6 ounces. 



Dissolved in two quarts of thick gruel. 



The horse should be kept warm and easy ; his 

 diet should consist of bran-mashes, of oatmeal and 

 bran, or malt ; and his drink should be thin grueL 

 When the disease is nearly removed, he may hd 

 given a small cordial ball three or four times. 



S3. Diseases oi^ the Kidts^eys. 



Symptoms. — The kidney is subject to a variety of 

 diseases and affections, which require the most par- 

 ticular attention. 



1. Injiammation of the hklitey is indicated by 

 weakness of the back and loins, faintness, loss of ap- 

 petite, dullness in the eyes, the urine is discharged 

 in small quantities, and, as the inflammation in- 

 creases, becomes bloody, and the voiding it more 

 difficult; the extremities become cold, the pulse 

 quick, and cold sweats frequently break out. 



2. A relaxatiori of the Mdneys sometimes ocCiu*^ 

 without any hiflammation. This affection may be* 

 distinguished from the above by the urine being 

 nearly of its natural colour whilst the horse remains 

 at rest ; but as soon as he is exercised, the discharge 

 of the urine is accompanied with blood. 



3. Ivflammation of the bladder is attended by the 

 same symptoms as an inflammation of the kidneys. 

 The hind legs are extended wide, v/ith a constant 

 attempt to stale, and the urine is frequently mixed 

 with a mu€us pus. Constrictions of the neck of the 

 bladder may easily be perceived, by placing the 

 iiand between the anus and the scrotum, where the 

 heat will be found great. If the hand be introduced 

 into the rectum, and the bladder be found much' 

 distended, it must be instantly emptied, or it wiiF 



