798 J)ISJSAS£S OF CATTLE. 



It is important, in this as well as in every other disease of the 

 kidneys, to promote the action of the skin by friction and warm 

 clothing. 



ItEPHKTIS— INFLAMMATION OF THE KIDIfF/.FS. 



The most common causes of this affection are blows and violent 

 strains over the region of the loins. It is usually confined to one • 

 kidney. 



Symptoms. — Abdominal pain, caus- 

 ing great uneasiness, is apparent. A 

 small quantity of urine is discharged 

 with great pain. Its color is deeper 

 and its density greater than natural, 

 and albumen is present. There is a 

 variable pulse, and frequently high 

 fever. , The animal is dull, and stands 

 with hind legs wide apart. (See 



Pig. I051.-N.phrifis. , Y *'}™}\ As the skin and bowds 



are called upon to throw off the 



waste products usually expelled by the kidneys, the symptoms be- 

 come worse. Blood-poisoning has begun ; diarrhea ensues, and 

 perspiration rolls from the body, owing to the increased action of 

 the skin. Finally the urine is entirely suppressed, prostration and 

 coma ensue, and the animal dies, generally within three or four days 

 from the appearance, of the symptoms. 



Treatment. — Avoid saline purgatives, and use regular injections 

 of warm water. To reduce the inflammatory action, give- 

 Solution of acetate of ammonia _ 3 or 4 oz. 



Tincture of aconite 30 drops. 



Linseed tea .} pt. 



Repeat in four hours, reducing the aconite to 20 drops ; repeat 

 again in four hours more, with a reduction to 15 drops. In four 

 hours more repeat with ten drops, and continue this proportion 

 every four hours until the circulation is affected. Sheep-skins are 

 sometimes placed on the loins to promote warmth. Mustard poul- 

 tices are beneficial when the pulse has been reduced. If the pain 

 continues, give opium and astringents. Mucilaginous drinks should 

 be allowed freely, and may be injected into the rectum. 



Working oxen are apt to suffer from a recurrence of nephritis. 

 When such have recovered from an attack, it is well to fatten them for 

 the butcher. 



