DISEASES OF THE URINARY ORGANS. 145 



Diuresis must not bo confounded with that simple augmentation in 

 the amount of urine which may arise from a multitude of causes, some 

 of the alimentary, and others of a nervous character. Such augmenta- 

 tion, when only temporary, must not be viewed in the light of disease. 



Treatment. — In all cases, a change of food is beneficial. Grass, 

 whenever it can be procured, should be given. 



If the organs of digestion, as is frequently the case, are out of order, 

 a dose of: 



Linseed oil 1 pint 



will be useful. Give linseed tea instead of water, but if the animal will 

 not take linseed tea freely, he must be allowed water. If the water 

 which he has been drinking is hard, it should be boiled. 

 Give daily: 



Iodide of potassium 3 i. 



Iodine gr. xxx. 



or the following: 



Iodine gr. xxz. 



Sulphate of iron 3 ij. 



Powdered gentian 3 iv. 



Make into a ball with meal and molasses. 



In bad cases, two such balls may be given daily for two or three days, 

 and is said to be very effectual in promoting a cure. 



As great prostration accompanies this disease, a liberal diet should be 

 allowed. 



"When the bowels are opened, give: 



Iodide of potassium 3 ij. 



twice a day for three or four days, when its effects should be seen in the 

 diminished thirst and secretion of urine; then alternate with the iodine: 



Fowler's solution of arsenic § as. 



or, 



Sulphate of iron 3 i. 



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