THE HORSE, ITS DISEASES. 41? 



stir a handful! of fine salt in one gallon of warm water, and inject it into 

 his bowels. This failing he must be back-raked. 



When the system is once relieved the digestive functions may be stim- 

 nlated by giving, every four hours, for two days, a wine-glass-full of 



No. 149. 4 Ounces fluid extract of black pepper, 



6 Ounces fluid extract of ginger, 

 2 Ounces hyposulphate of soda, 

 4 Ounces water. I 



Dissolve the soda in the water ; then add the ginger and pepper. 



Attention must now be paid to diet, at first reducing it to a small 

 quantity, and to such in quality as will have a laxative tendency. He 

 may be turned upon a pasture, if it is not too rich, but he should have 

 food administered morning and evening in moderation. He should have 

 free access to water. 



In the beginning of the paroxysm it is sometimes found advantageous 

 in quieting him somewhat to apply ice to his head, or to pour a stream of 

 ice cold water steadily between his ears. 



Until he is so far recovered as to render it safe for him to go to 

 pasture, keep him comfortable. If the weather is hot — and it usually 

 comes on during hot weather — keep him in a cool, well-aired place, or 

 in an open place well shaded. 



Complete recovery is seldom to be hoped for. Generally, the horse 

 once severely affected, is useless for Summer work, though well able to 

 go through that of Winter, if properly cared for. 



As in the blind staggers, the unnatural distension of the blood vessels 

 renders a recurrence of an attack very probable ; and it may be brought 

 about by external compression, so that tight collars, tight throat latches, 

 and short-draw check-reins, should be avoided. A breast-strap should be 

 substituted for a collar, and overwork should be specially guarded 

 against. 



Apoplexy is not contagious, though it has been so regarded. If more 

 than one horse on the same farm or in the same stable is affected with it, 

 be assured that the same causes are present for both, and that when they 

 are removed the danger of new cases ceases. 



V. Abscess Within the Srain. 



This not unusual and terrible affection is produced almost invariably 

 by external injury. From being struck or striking against some hard 

 substance, as in running away, striking the head in the stable, or other 

 eimilar cause. It is possible the owner may know nothing about it. A 



