24 Diseases of the Horse. 



CONSUMPTION. 



Consumption is the result of attacks of influenza, lung 

 fever and bronchitis, when these diseases have not had 

 proper treatment. Depleting the system of the horse by 

 bleeding during any of these attacks, is very liable to pro- 

 duce consumption. Consumption is an incurable dis- 

 ease, therefore, to much caution cannot be exercised in 

 the treatment of any of the inflammatory diseases, such as 

 influenza, lung fever, etc. Consumption may be heredi- 

 tary. 



TREATMENT: — As consumption is incurable, the 

 treatment is only to alleviate the animal. The conditions of 

 consumption are the same, whether in man or animal. To 

 prolong life, give four ounces of whisky in half pint of 

 warm water every four hours, until you have given three 

 doses. After which 



Sulphate of Iron two drachms. 



Powdered Gentian two drachms. 



Should be given three times a day mixed with cut or 

 soft feed. If the animal will not eat it readily, mix in one 

 quart of water and give as a drench. The horse should 

 be placed in a well ventilated stall, and blanketed to keep 

 warm. This is about all that can be done for the poor 

 animal. 



CORNS. 



Corns are red spots on the sole of the foot, usually 

 found on the inner portion although sometimes found on 

 the outer quarter. The principal cause is a bruise, gen- 

 erally produced by bad shoeing or from the shoes shifting 

 from their proper position. Allowing the horse to go to 



