DISEASES OF THE HORSE. 



PART FIRST. 



Their Nature, Symptoms, Cause, and Treatment. 



An alphabetical classification of disease is the only ar- 

 rangement adapted to popular instruction and domestic 

 use. As some diseases have more than one common 

 name, a few references are all that may be necessary to 

 find the particular disease wanted. In every disease the 

 treatment I hsive first recommended should be tried; and, 

 if it be not successful, the next in order will be taken. 

 Also begin with the smallest dose, increasing, diminish- 

 ing, or withdrawing it altogether, as the case seems to 

 require. I do not think it necessary to quote authorities 

 to substantiate what is said in regard to this or that 

 medicine as a remedy, as the plans and remedies are those 

 employed by the profession. ^ 



Abrasion signifies to tear off, and is applied to the 

 skin when it has been rubbed or torn off, and to the lining 

 membranes of the nose. The treatment will be found 

 under that of bleeding wounds. 



Abscess. — This is also called, by some persons, a 



