12 Diseases of the Horse. 



SYMPTOMS: — Heat, swelling and pairn, a promi- 

 nence on the swelling from which the hair falls off, dis- 

 closing a yellow, white and soft part upon the point. 



TREATMENT:— It is not advisable to open an ab- 

 scess, before the pus has properly formed. In a common 

 abscess, it will only be necessary to hasten the formation 

 of pus, by applying poultices of flaxseed, and when the 

 point is soft, make an opening on its lowest dependent 

 point with a sharp knife, so the discharge can escape. 

 And then apply > 



Rain Water one ounce. 



Chloride of Zinc six grains. Mix. 



And apply to the abscess twcie daily. 



BLOODY URINE— HAEMATURIA. 



This disease is more prevalent among cattle and 

 sheep than horses. When horses are troubled with 

 bloody urine, it is generally caused by strains of some 

 description; as slipping, or starting a heavy load, rearing 

 or jumping, straining those muscles that are situated in 

 the regions of the kidneys. Gravel in the kidneys or 

 bladder is one of the causes. 



SYMPTOMS: — The urine may be almost black and 

 loaded with clots, or it may be only slightly smoky or 

 pinkish in color. The blood may be voided without the 

 discharge of urine. Clots may precede or follow the 

 urine. 



TREATMENT: — Apply cold water cloths over the 

 back above the kidneys; give flaxseed tea as a drink. Feed 

 on steamed or boiled feed, cut grass, or any green feed. 

 Plenty of cold water should be given to drink at all times, 



