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CLASS VI. Inflammation of the Heart. 



of the Kidneys, the Neck 

 of the Bladder, and 

 Bladder. 



of the Feet. 

 undiscoverable. 



CLASS VII. Bed Urine. 

 Bursantee. 



CLASS I. 



SICKNESS UNDER PHYSIC 



is caused, firstly, by the ball breaking in the mouth, 

 and half of it, perhaps, sticking there for a couple of 

 hours ; secondly, by the physic being too strong ; 

 thirdly, by the horse not having been sufficiently 

 prepared, or by having been suffered to drink too 

 much cold water, or to eat too much, or to other bad 

 management. 



Symptoms of the first : The horse looks dull, hangs 

 his head, and the saliva is black with the aloes. 

 Treatment : Give whatever remains of the ball, add- 

 ing another drachm or two to it ; for, at least, that 

 quantity is generally slobbered away before it is dis- 

 covered ; and wash the mouth out with salt and water. 



Symptoms of the second : Looks dull, and hangs 

 his head, as before ; generally coming on towards the 

 evening of the day the physic is given. Treatment : 

 If you think you have given too strong a dose, 

 keep him perfectly quiet, with a bed to lie down on. 

 By not giving any exercise, and only very little grass 



