68 Diseases of the Horse. 



SUNSTROKE. 

 (Coup De Soleil.) 



Of late years this disease has become of such frequent 

 occurrence that it demands mentioning. 



CAUSES: — Driving and overworking in the hot sun. 

 Tight fitting collars will retard the circulation, and is one 

 of the causes of sunstroke. 



SYMPTOMS:— Usually the horse will hang back, 

 hang its head, want to stop, apparently exhausted and stu- 

 pid. Breathing heavy and rapid. The animal is very 

 warm without any indication of perspiration, eyes very rea 

 and prominent, nostrils distended. The animal usually 

 falling to the ground, and sometimes unable to arise. If 

 the horse recovers, several seasons should elapse before 

 it is exercised to any 'extent in the hot sun. But during 

 the winter months you will have no trouble whatever with 

 the horse, from the effects of sunstroke. 



TREATMENT: — If you notice the above symptoms 

 in time, you can prevent the attack by removing the har- 

 ness and collar, and giving to the horse at short intervals 

 a few mouthsful of water ; apply cold water to the head 

 and along the spine, and fasten a wet sponge over the fore- 

 head. The sunshade for horses, now so much in use, will 

 go far in lessening the occurrence of this affection. If 

 the sunstroke is fully developed before you are aware of it, 

 remove the harness at once, and if possible place the ani- 

 mal in a cool, shady place, and immediately give our 



REMEDIES NOS. 60 AND 61 AS DIRECTED. 



Chopped ice if it is to be had, , should be placed in a 

 cloth or bag, and laid between the ears and over the fore- 

 head. If the ice cannot be had, then apply the coldest 

 water at hand. If the limbs are cold, rub them briskly 



