AND LECTURES. 75 
Diabetes. 
This is a condition in which the kidneys secrete an ex- 
cessive amount of very clear urine, and is not very com- 
mon in the horse. 
Cause—Long continued cases of lung trouble and stom- 
ach troubles, which in most instances create a burning 
thirst, produce it. 
HOW TO KNew IT. : 
The patient exhibits a very great thirst and pass<s urine 
in excessive quantities, it being as clearas spring water; his 
appetite is lost and his coat looks rough and dry; he soon 
becomes hide-bound. Sometimes he shows an inclination 
to lick the wall of stable and eat his bedding in preference 
to clean food. We occasionally find the patient suffering 
from palpitation of the heart along with general weakness 
and slight fever. 
WHAT TO DO. 
Give a complete chase of food and use the following: 
PRESCRIPTION. 
fadine.tinetitre:of . . ... . . . 1 drachm 
Genwan, Tinettre of .. .. . . 2 drachms 
Mix and give at one dose in a pint of warm water and 
repeat every days for 4 day. After the fourth day change 
treatment to this: 
PRESCRIPTION. 
Paw ONES: Gok ss Ge ee 1.76%. OmMees 
Rersa Nitrate Of sss odcii. ce. = ounces 
Sou mic cCatyonate of . °°. . 4 . 3° ounces 
