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THE VETERINARY SCIENCE 
with white Hniment or apply a coat of mustard and vinegar 
over tiie back. Even a half-pail of hot salt in a bag is good. 
Heat must be applied to the kidreys to start their action. 
Give 
Sweet Spirits of Nitre 1 ounce or 4 dessertspoonfuls. 
Bitter Aloes 8 drams. 
Bicarbonate of Soda 1 teaspoonful. 
Ginger 1 teaspoonful. 
Fleming's Tincture of Aconite 10 drops. 
Mix in a pint of lukewarm water and give as a drench ; 
this promotes action of the bowels and kidneys. As a general 
thing, if this treatment be immediately given, he will be able 
to work in three or four hours. If a severe case, ?nd the 
horse does not get relief in three or four hours, follow with 
Sweet Spirits of Nitre 1 ounce or 4 dessertspoonfuls. 
Bicarbonate of Soda 1 dessertspoonful. 
Fleming's Tincture of Aconite 10 drops. 
Mix in a pint of lukewarm water and give every three 
hours until there is relief. Keep the heat applied to the back. 
If he is so bad as to get down, turn him over from side to 
side, twice a day, and as soon as he is able to get up, help him 
to his feet. It is well to use slings for a short time every day 
after he begins to get strong. We saw one case where a 
horse had lain nine days, then got up and was all right again 
by following the above treatment without the slings. Feed 
soft food and give -all the lukewarm water he can drink. 
Attend to his general comfort by providing a comfortable 
stall with good bedding. Should he not make water, take it 
away with a catheter. When getting better give the follow- 
ing powders to act upon the kidneys: 
Nitrate of Potash or Saltpetre % pound 
Ground Gentian Root 54 pound. 
Mix and give a teaspoonful twice a day in the feed. 
After an animal has suffered from this disease once he is 
more liable to be affected again. Strive to keep the kidneys 
in good condition and exercise a little each day. When tak- 
ing out to work or drive, avoid violent exercise for a time, 
and this generally prevents its recurrence. 
