METHODS OF CUKE. 19 



Opthalmia, Periodica (Moon-Blixdness). — Symptoms much 

 the same as simple Opthalmia. The tears appear muddy, and the 

 jnipil closed. The disease disappears after fi-om three to ten days ; 

 i'eap2)ears at regular intervals, and Avill end in Albugo, if neglected. 



II. E. — Euphrasia, natruiii-iiuiriaticuni, antiiiioniuni-cruduni, Pulsatilla. 



Oi'TiiALMiA, Riieujiatk'A. — Caused by internal rheumatic inilam- 

 mations, always accompanied by fever. Little swelling and redness, 

 great pain, and sharp tears. 



R. — Treat the original disease. Cover the eyes with dry aromatic herbs, in 

 bags. Protect the animal against dampness and draught. 



Palsy ok Pakalysis. — A loss of muscular power, or an inability 

 to move any part of the body. 



H. R. — Aconite, arsenicum, arnica, belladonna, bryonica, cocculus, calcarea 

 carbonica, causticum, dulcamara, rhus-toxicodendron, ruta, nux-A'omica, sulphur. 



A. R. — Rub hard, with dry flannel or straw; then cold-water applications. 

 Rub the lame part, twice a day, with oleum phosphoratum. (See No. 19.) 



PoLL-EviL. — See Fistula in the Head. 



QuARTEK-CKACK. — Scc Saiid-ci'ack. 



Quarter-evil. — See Erysipelas. 



QuiTTOK. — A deeply-seated ulceration in the foot, mostly the re- 

 sult from a neglected or badly-treated wound. Symptoms are, a 

 jtainfully-inflamed swelling on the coronet of the hoot" with one or 

 more small su])purating openings. 



R. — If matter has collected, the sole of the hoof must be opened. Salve No. 15 

 or 16, applied twice daily, after a half-hour's fomentation with an infusion of hay, 

 each time, will be found very serviceable. For the rest, see Fistula. 



Rheumatism. — An inflamed, irritated condition of the sinewy 

 structures, affecting chiefly the parts around the shoulders, hips, and 

 kidneys. Causes-. — Sudden changes of Aveather, peculiar condition of 

 atmospheric electricity, too cold diet, and catching cold generally. 



Spare diet, warmth, and often-repeated rubbing of the suffering \y,\ris, with 

 straw or woolen, will cure most new cases. 



II. R. — If very lame, Ijryonia ; if overworked, rhus-toxicodendron or veratrum ; 

 arsenicum, if caused by cold drink or food. 



A. R. — Rub with No. 11. Even blister with No. 5 or G. If feverish, No. 9 or 

 12, internally. 



