DISEASES AND TREATMENT OF THE HORSE 249 
by taking a horse out of a pasture field and giving him a 
hard day's work in the sun when not used to it. 
Symptoms. — Dullness and dryness of the sk*n are among 
the earlier symptoms. Sweating when at work is not so 
profuse as ordinarily. The appetite is poor and there is a 
staggering sort of gait. Symptoms such as these may be 
noticed two or three days before the climax is reached. He 
finally staggers and falls, struggles for a time and then 
remains quiet, having lost power xo move and sense of feel- 
ing. Pricking with a pin or knife apparently makes no 
impression. The pupil of the eye is very much enlarged, the 
pulse quick but weak and the breathing heavy. He is at this 
stage unable to help himself. 
Treatment. — Apply cold, wet cloths and ice bags to the 
head around the brain, and keep these on until he gets relief, 
and give 
Sweet Spirits of Nitre 1 ounce or 4 dessertspoonfuls. 
Whisky 1 wineglassful. 
Mix in a half pint of cold water and give as a drench. 
Repeat this every hour and a half or two hours until there is 
a change for the better. Be careful in clenching while in this 
state for fear of choking him. Continue treatment with a 
dose of physic consisting of 
Bitter Aloes 8 to 10 drams. 
Bicarbonate of Soda .1 teaspoonful. 
Ginger 1 teaspoonful. 
Mix in a pint of lukewarm water and give as a drench. 
Should he notice things about him and have a desire to eat 
give soft food containing flaxseed. Give cold water in small 
quantities but often. Should he remain lying for any length 
of time in the same position, turn him over at least two or 
three times a day to prevent the lungs from becoming afifected 
and cause him to be more comfortable. Apply plenty of 
blankets to the body to keep it warm in order to lessen the 
circulation of blood in the head. In this as in all other cases 
when lying, keep plenty of dry bedding under him. As soon 
as there is a desire to stand assist him to regain his feet.. 
3. Concussion of the Brain. 
Causes. — Concussion of the brain is usually the result *A 
a severe injury to the head such as that which may occur 
during a runaway, rearing and falling back or striking the 
