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tants as croton oil or cantharides applied externally as a blister or taken 

 internally. 



Symptoms. — Eobinson says this disease is indicated by restlessness 

 referable to abdominal disturbance, a rather peculiar paddling or repeated 

 moving of the hind feet, and occasional -whisking of the tail, repeated 

 micturitions with trifling discharge, pain increased on making attempts 

 to examine the state of the bladder from the rectum; and in cases of some 

 severity or long standing, where the contractile power of the sphincter is 

 lessened, there may be continuous dribbling of urine. 



Treatment. — Give only linseed tea, milk, or mucilaginous drinks. 

 As a diuretic give: 



Extract of hyoscyamus 3 i. 



If the trouble has been caused by a blister, wash and clean the blis- 

 tered part thoroughly. 



DIABETES. 



Synonyms.— Profuse staleing; Diabetes insipidus; Polyuria; Diure- 

 sis. 



Definition. — A disease characterized by great increase, and generally 

 peculiar alteration of the urine. It is accompanied by excessive thirst, 

 and the body becomes emaciated. 



Etiology. — The presence in the system of the active poison of glan- 

 ders; indigestion, and feeding of damaged or musty hoy or oats. Boiled 

 food is also said to induce profuse diuresis. 



Symptoms. — The symptoms of polyuria aie excessive thirst, and un- 

 usual urination. The appetite is depraved, and foul substances are eaten 

 in preference to the usual provender. The mucous membranes are pale 

 and dirty-colored, the breath offensive, and the pulse thin and weak. A 

 disposition to perspire on slight exertion and a rough coat are accom- 

 panying symptoms. 



The urine is pale and of low specific gravity, often as low as 1003, due 

 ta its watery character. 



In some cases it may be traced to the too frequent use of ^' condition 

 balls, or powders," 



