METHODS OF CUBE. 13 



Distemper. — An epidemic catarrlial fever, wliicli spreads over a 

 whole countr}^, at certain seasons of the year. 



H. R. — Aconite, if tliere is inflammation ; mercurius-vivus, in case of unnatu- 

 ral or copious flow of saliva ; belladonna, with swelling of tliL' head; arsenicum, 

 when the discharge from the nostrils continues, and M'atery swelling ajipears ; 

 bryonia, after aconite. 



A. R. — The horse must be kept at an equal, warm temperature ; in the begin- 

 ning of the disease, give No. 9. As soon as the discharge from the nose begins, 

 the liead is to be steamed, and electuary No. 7 is to be given besides. If the 

 glands, under the jaw, are swollen, rub them with No. 10. 



Enteritis and Gastritis. — ■Inflammation of the bowels and 

 the stomach, with all the vehement symptoms of the colic. 



H. E. — Aconite every ten or fifteen minutes ; arsenicum after two hours ; nux- 

 vomica or opium, if the costiveness continues ; cantharidcs or hyoscyamus, if 

 there is retention of urine. 



A. II. — Take from one of the jugular veins one or two quarts of blood; give 

 thin gruel or decoction of flaxseed with castor oil. The whole belly should be 

 rubbed with two ounces of oil of turpentine. Rub the horse all over, and cover 

 liim warm. After the lajise of from half an hour to an hour, give No. 12. Steam- 

 ing of the whole back part of the body (see Baths), and clysters of gruel, will be 

 of great value. If mortification threatens, give No. 13. 



Erysipelas (Quarter-Evil, Black-Leg). — An inflammation in 

 the skin. It is simple, if mere swelling of the legs, with heat, great 

 pain, and difticnlty of motion ; if after from one to three days small 

 pustules appear, it is called E. pustidosmn. A decided s})ecies of the 

 same is Scratches. Another kind is called E. oedernatodes, decidedly 

 limited towards the body, if in the course of from five to ten hours an 

 impression made by the finger will remain. JE. gangrenosus, if gan- 

 grene should appear as a further symptom. 



II. — Spare diet; light, soft feed; warm, dry stabling; cutting off all draught; 

 warm covering, and jjacking of the swollen parts in woolen blankets. 



H. R. — Aconitum, belladonna. 



A. R. — Externally, No. 2G ; or fomentations, with an infusion of mallows, 

 camomile, or hay. Internally, No. 9, in same cases ; clysters, witii soap-suds and 

 a little salt, to remove obstructions. Often the inflannnation will lUsappear, but 

 not the swelling; then application of ointment of quicksilver, and cold-water 

 bandages will be found serviceable. 



Farcy. — A contagious disease of the lymphatic vessels (Plate II, 

 No. 17,) and glands. Appears as small tumors, called farcy-buds or 



