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heavy, and he may even fall asleep with his head in the 

 manger. If taken out he will walk as though intoxi- 

 cated. The pulse will be below normal, and the 

 respiration will be slower than usual. The bowels are 

 constipated, and very little urine is passed. As the 

 disease progresses the pupils become dilated, the eyes 

 bloodshot, and the eyelids partly closed. In the second 

 stage the horse behaves as though he were mad. He 

 becomes painfully excited, and throws himself about, 

 seemingly regardless of anything, and while the 

 paroxysms last it is dangerous to approach him. 

 Intervals of exhaustion will probably occur, during 

 which he will sweat freely, and stand with his head in a 

 corner as thougli trying to hide himself. 



The treatment of staggers must be directed to clearing 

 out the bowels, for until this is effected no relief can be 

 expected. For this purpose six drachms of aloes, half 

 an ounce of carbonate of soda, and half a wineglassful of 

 brandy, in half a pint of warm water, should be promptly 

 administered, and frequent enemata of tepid water,, 

 not exceeding two quarts at a time, should be given. 

 Meantime a veterinary surgeon should be sent for. 



