Diseases of the Horse. £3 



better. This in the majority of cases of pleurisy, when 

 neg-lecteci a few hours with out proper treatment, develops 

 in (Hydrothorax) or water in the chest. If there is an 

 excessive accumulation of water in the chest, the ridge 

 from the hip to the breast becomes more prominent; ap- 

 petite completely gone, and should cold sweat break out 

 there is imminent danger. 



TREATMENT:: — This disease as in all other diseases 

 of inflammation requires a well bedded, comfortable, airy 

 place free from draughts. Blanket according to vlie 

 weather ; rub the legs well and bandage to the knees with 

 flannel to keep them warm. If the animal will eat soft 

 food, this is preferable. But if it refuses it, givf it such 

 ^ood as it relishes. Give plenty of cold water. Hot flax- 

 seed poultices are good. Mustard plasters applied to the 

 affected side will be beneficial. Give our 



REMEDY NO. 38 FOLLOWED BY 



REMEDY NO. 39 AS DIRECTED. 



Price of both remedies, $1.25. 



PURPLES (PURPURA HAEMORRHAGIA.) 



This disease is usually the sequel of some debilitating 

 disease as distemper, influenza, lung troubles, etc., when 

 these diseases have not had the proper attention and treat- 

 ment, or it may be contracted by the horse inhaling the 

 impure atmosphere, arising from decomposed urine and 

 manure in badly ventilated stables. Poorly fed and over 

 exhausted horses are the most susceptible to this disease. 

 Exposure to cold or rains is another cause. 



SYMPTOMS: — The first symptom is the appearance 

 of hard painful swellings, that pit slightly upon pressure; 



