212 DADD'S VETERINARY MEDICINE AND SURGERY. 



Symptoms. — On arriving at the stable, I found the patient stand- 

 ing, his head somewhat pendulous, appearing dull and sleepy. The 

 membranes within the eyelids and mouth were of a bright yellow 

 tinge ; pulse, rather feeble ; bowels, constipated ; in short, the usual 

 appearances attending functional derangement of the liver were 

 present ; yet the " key-note," or diagnostic symptom, was the bright 

 yellow tinge of the visible surfaces. 



Treatment. — The following drench was given : 



No. 26. Fluid extract of mandrake 3 oz. 



Fluid extract of golden seal 1 oz. 



Carbonate of soda 2 d*\ 



Water \ pint. 



An injection of soap-suds was thrown into the rectum, which 

 brought away a small quantity of hardened, dark -colored excremenil. 

 Next day I found the patient in about the same condition, and re • 

 peated the dose of medicine and injection. In the course of a few 

 hours the bowels responded, evacuating a large quantity of semi- 

 fluid, dark-colored feces, mixed with a substance resembling shreds 

 of albumen. Next day the animal appeared much better. I then- 

 gave two ounces of fluid extract of golden seal, and one drachm 

 of hyposulphite of soda, and thus ended the treatment. 



This case is an illustration of a simple mode of treatment far 

 superior to the old-fashioned system, which contemplates strong 

 doses of aloes and calomel, agents which usually intensify the 

 morbid phenomena, often producing a medicinal affection, which 

 requires much time for the animal to recover from. It is the 

 author's opinion that a vast number of very fine animals in these 

 United States die from the heroic system of practice, which over- 

 looks the best means of aid presented by the resources of mild 

 and sanative medication. 



We have long been an advocate of the physiological metnod 

 of treating disease, and we contend that is more philosophical, 

 safe, and the surest means of restoring an equilibrium of vital 

 action in the animal economy, in all forms of morbid conditions ; 

 and we earnestly entreat our readers to exercise great faith in the 

 powers of Nature to aid and assist in the cure of all maladies, 

 and place less reliance in the power of art. 



In view of strengthening the faith of young converts to sana- 

 tive medication, we quote the language of Sir John Forres, a 

 man of undoubted intliority. 



