76 PRIVATE PRESCRIPTIONS 
Linseed Meal. 2. 2 2 % 7 OG 
Gentian (Powdered) . .°... 4 . )i@HiEE 
Mix and give one tablespoonful night and morning, and 
allow patient to run on pasture as much as possible. 
Paralysis of the Bladder. 
A condition of this kind seldom occurs, but when it does 
it becomes our duty to relieve it wheu possible. 
Cause—lLong continued distention of the bladder from 
the urine being held too long. Diseases which confine a 
horse to a lying position, such as rheumatism, broken 
limbs, etc., often are the cause 
HOW TO KNOw IT. 
The urine dribbles away as it is secreted and scalds the 
inside of the legs and sheath. The horse thus afflicted 
does not seem to suffer much pain, but a condition of this 
kind is very trying upon him, and we find some fever 
along with a soft and regular pulse. 
WHAT “LO DO: 
Use the following: 
PRESCRIPTION. 
Nitre, “Spirits of .°.0. 4.7. 20. ees 
Opium, Tincture of » 45. ae 
Aconite, Tincture of . ... .... . 2. idinaielmmme 
Gentian, Tincture of... . 2 2. © ommee 
Watered. Sad see ee . Op SMa 
Mix and give 2 tablespoonsful 3 times a day in a half pint 
of warm water. A'low food and drink in very sparing 
quantities. 
