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SUNSTROKE. 



Sunstroke generally occurs in cities, where the heat 

 is greater and the air closer than in suburban districts. 



It will be noticed, as a rule, by the horse suddenly 

 stopping and hanging his head ; he w:ill throw his legs 

 out sideways, as if he feared falling. Frequently the ani- 

 mal will fall and die without a struggle. Again, it will 

 only be accompanied by exhaustion. The horse generally 

 perspires very freely. If there is no perspiration, the skin 

 is just the opposite, a dry, burning effect, almost so hot 

 that the hand can hardly rest on it with comfort. When 

 allowed to rest, he will keep his nose very near the 

 ground. His veins are swollen and the nostrils dilated. 



Bathe his head and neck in cold water, broken ict 

 tied between the ears, and inject into the rectum soap 

 and warm water. Rub the legs well, and if he becomes 

 insensible, or appears to be getting so, apply mustard to 

 his sides and legs. If the pulse gets too low, give half a 

 pint of whisky every thirty minutes for a couple of 

 hours. 



There is nothing that will ward off sunstroke so 

 well as Pratts Food, Pratts Animal Regulator or Pratts 

 Condition Powder, if fed reglarly. The horse will be 

 kept in perfect condition, his digestion good, his bowels 



