DISEASES AND TREATMENT OF THE HORSE 
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Symptoms. — The first appearance of eczema is accom- 
panied by a dryness of the skin in the vicinity of the head, 
neck and tail, followed by the formation of small pimples 
from which is discharged a water-like fluid. This is accom- 
panied by a desire to rub the affected parts against the stall, 
manger or some other object for the purpose of trying to 
allay the irrita^^'cn v/hich is sometimes so great that the 
skin is rubbed and scratched until almost raw. 
Treatment. — Proper treatment will relieve the disease, 
but when a horse is once affected there is an extreme liability 
of its reappearance with the next hot weather. 
Purify and clear the blood by physic drench and powders 
as previously mentioned. Rub twice a day with either of 
the following washes: 
No. 1. 
Corrosive Sublimate 1 dram. 
Rain Water 1 pint. 
No. 2. 
Creolin 3^ ounce or 2 dessertspoonfuls. 
Rain Water 1 pint. 
No. 3. 
Tincture of Iodine 2 drams 
Rain Water 1 pint. 
In each case inix and sliake well before each application. 
Probably the favorite of these — the cheapest at any rate and 
the one that we use — is No. 2. It is inexpensive, costing but 
two or tlirce cents, and serves the purpose as well as any. 
Before applying, brush the skin free of all dust, using a fine 
brush, after which apply to the affected parts with a sponge. 
Continue this treatment until the indication of irritation 
ceases. 
6. Nettle Rash (Surfeit). 
Causes. — Feeding hot or over ripe food, giving a drink 
of cold water when the animal is heated, or simply over- 
heating during violent exercise of any kind will cause it. 
Symptoms. — Small pimples appear on the skin around 
the head, neck and shoulders, but the skin in other parts of 
the body may be affected. This disease is met with at all 
times of the year. 
