Si Diseases of the Horse. 



scalding. Turn the horse from side to side at least twice 

 in the day. Give our 



REMEDY NO. 31 AS DIRECTED. 

 If the kidneys refuse to act, give 



Tincture Buchu Compound One ounce. 



Syrup Two ounces. Mix. 



Every seven hours until three doses have been given. If 

 the bowels do not move within twenty-four hours after the 

 horse is paralyzed, give in one pint of water, 



Barbadoes Aloes Eight drachms. 



Ginger Two drachms. 



If the animal should commence to perspire, blanket 

 well as long as there is any evidence of sweating. If 

 the horse appears easy while resting upon its breast, re- 

 covery may be expected in a few days; but if he lies straight 

 out, death will result in a few days. 



Price of remedy No. 31, $1.00. 



PLEURISY. 



An inflammation of the membrane covering the lungs 

 and lining the cavity of the chest. Usually confined to 

 one side of the chest. It is generally caused by exposure 

 to cold, or changes in the atmosphere. 



SYMPTOMS:— A sharp pain in the side after a chill, 

 is indicated by the animal looking at its side, avoiding 

 short turns and lying down very careful on the afifected 

 side; but usually they prefer standing. A ridge will be 

 observed, extending from the haunch around the belly to 

 the breast bone. Breathing not so short and rapid as in 

 inflammation of the lungs. The pain will generally sub- 

 side after twenty-four hours, and apparently the horse is 



