12f, DISEASES OF THE HORSE. 



PARTURITION. 



This is the act of giving hirtli to the olfspring. The animal should he placed in 

 a loose box-stall and given plenty of bedding. After the mare has labored for 

 several hours, she should be examined to see if everything is all right. If she is not, 

 she should he given special attention. After colt is born, the mare should be washed 

 out with a solution of Antisepto (two ciuarts), then place one pound of lard (in 

 chunks) into the womb. Do this once daily until she has recovered. 



See Pi-cscnftion No. 140, l^agc 180. 



PHARYNGITIS. 



This is very much like "Laryngitis" and the treatment is the same, 

 i't-r Prescription Xo. 141, pOfje 180. 



PENIS. 



This is the genital or,gan of the male and should be given some attention, such 

 ac washing out the sheath with a solution of Germ Killer every sixty days, and if 

 the penis be sore, apply Healing Oil. 



PILLS 



Are Physic Balls, of which all horses should receive no less than four each year, 

 and at most, one every two weeks, tmtil put in good condition. 



Whenever the blood is out of order, the skin rough or covered with pimples, 

 or the animal has a staring coat, no gloss to it, or is unthrifty in any way, you 

 will know he needs a Physic Ball and it should be followed with Horse Tonic. 



PIMPLES. 



Pimples are only an indication that the blood is out of order, and the proper 

 method of treatment is to give a Physic Ball and follow with the Horse Tonic if the 

 pimples do not disappear readily. Apply Skin Ointment to all parts affected. 



See Prcseriptioti No. 142, page 180. 



PINK EYE. 



(See Catarrhal Fever, page 111.) 

 See Prescription No. 97, page 180. 



PLEURISY. 



Pleurisy is usually brought on by taking cold. It is an inflamed condition of the 

 covering of the lungs and resembles Lung Fever. Give Fever Paste internally and 

 apply White Liniment e.xteritally to both sides of the chest, also to the throat. Give 

 warm water injections (per rectum) to keep bowels open, and care for the animal 

 the same as you would in the case of Lung Fever. 



See Prescription No. 143, page 180. 



PNEUMONIA 



Is "Lung Fever" and the treatment is the same. (See page 123.) 

 See Prescription No. 131, page 180. 



POLL EVIL. 



Poll Evil is a large, hot, painful swelling on the forward and upper part of the 

 neck just between and back of the ears, and is usually caused by bruises or violence 

 of some form, such as jamming the head against the ceiling of the stable, or rearing 

 up and falling over backwards, the result being the same, regardless of the cause. 

 After the parts become hot, inflamed and swollen, pus or matter usually forms, and 

 unless it is overcome by absorption, the cavities become filled with pus and later on 

 break open if not previously lanced. 



