DIABETES INSIPIDUS. 217 
Alum... .... . . . « One ounce daily. 
Sulphate of iron or of copper . . . One ounee daily. 
Muriaticacid. . . . . . . . . Six drachms daily. 
DIABETES INSIPIDUS, OR PROFUSE STALING. 
In this affection, which, properly treated, is but a passing annoyance, 
the thirst is enormous; but more fluid is voided than the animal drinks. 
The strength and condition are quickly lost, while the flesh fades rapidly 
away. 
Hither the horse has been tampered with by the groom, or the hay, 
oats, or beans are unsound. A sudden change of water is said to pro- 
duce the disorder; but that, probably, is far more a stable excuse than 
an established cause. However, change both food and water. Take 
into the stable two slips of blotting-paper. Dip the ends of them into 
some of the urine, which will always be retained in the interspaces of 
the brick flooring. Smell one piece, If it communicates a scent re- 
sembling violets, that is proof positive turpentine has been administered. 
Dry the other piece. Should that, when perfectly dry, and a light is 
applied, prove to be touch-paper, the evidence is conclusive: ‘sweet 
niter” has been secretly given to the animal. Should both these tests 
fail, the groom is innocent, as other diuretics are unknown in the stable. 
The horse should not be taken out while the prominent symptom 
lasts; it is languid; is unfit for work or even exercise. No brutality 
can quicken the body when the vital powers are exhausted; but inatten- 
tion to the suggestion of mere humanity may change a slight and tem- 
porary evil into a severe and critical disorder—nephritis. 
A pail of good linseed tea, made by pouring boiling water on whole 
linseeds, and afterward allowing the infusion to stand till lukewarm, 
should be constantly before the manger. The animal may drink accord- 
ing to the dictates of its condition. The linseed, when strained off and 
mixed with sound bruised and scalded oats, may be given as food. No 
hay or grass should be allowed. Attend to the grooming, although it 
is a sick horse and does not go out. Nothing relieves the kidneys more 
than the restored action of the skin. A ball may be given every day. 
It should consist of— 
Jodide of iron. . . . . . ee ee) )6One drachm. 
Honey and linseed meal . . . . ~~... . Asufficiency. 
Or, should a drink be preferred, dilute— 
Phosphoric acid . . . - - - + + + « « « One ounce. 
Water. gel ifs ck ie Ge te One pint. 
Give night and morning. 
