194 THE INTERNAL USE OF THE ACETATE OF LEAD. 
The next case I shall adduce is one of haematuria. A 
gray gelding, the property of W. W. C — , Esq., which 
I first saw January 1st, 1853, at the time the animal was 
labouring under an attack of inflammation of the liver, from 
which he was recovering, when on the 5th of January he 
was seized with haematuria, accompanied by irritability of 
the bladder. The urine was passed at the short intervals of 
from ten to twenty minutes, in small quantities ; the last 
portion passed each time containing blood, sometimes in 
clots, sometimes the colour of coffee-grounds, but more fre- 
quently rather brighter in colour, though not arterial in 
character. Constant fomentations to the loins were ordered 
during the day, followed by sinapisms, though applied but 
with little effect, until, on the following day, I administered 3ij 
of acetate of lead in a draught, w hich in a short time not only 
greatly relieved this particular symptom (haematuria), but was 
followed by a general improvement in the animal’s health. 
On the following day, blood still passing, though in smaller 
quantities and at longer intervals, another draught, the same 
as before, was given ; on the third day there was no appear- 
ance of any blood, but it was deemed advisable to give half 
a draught. 
From this time the horse rapidly recovered his ap- 
petite and flesh ; and on the 10th was convalescent. 
A similar case, in which I was consulted by a brother vete- 
rinarian, yielded with equal readiness to the same treatment. 
With regard to the dose, Prof. Morton prescribes 3ss to 3j. 
I have usually given 3ij, and by an accident discovered that 
a much larger dose may be given w r ith impunity : a circum- 
stance that I think we need not be much surprised at, if 
we bear in mind the large doses of sulphate of copper the 
stomach of the horse will bear, when the salt is given in 
solution. In proof of this I may mention that, some time 
since, a temporary assistant of mine accidentally substituted 
$iv of acetate of lead for 3 iv of Pulv. Pot. Nitrat. in six balls. 
Two horses took, each, two of these balls, making Jj of 
the acetate of lead, in two days, for each horse, without any 
perceptible effect following in either case. 
I believe it would be prudent, however, always to give 
half a dozen small doses of sulphur, say 3 iv daily, after the 
acetate ; since this medecine removes lead, as well as mercury, 
from the system. 
I remain, & c. 
