MANUAL OF MODERN FARRIERY. 
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it will be manifest that there is an affection of the urinary 
organs ; but whether in the kidneys or bladder it will be 
difficult at first to determine. At this stage of the disease 
the pulse is hard and accelerated ; it soon afterwards becomes 
small, although retaining its character of hardness. 
In order to ascertain the seat of the disease, the hand 
must be introduced into the rectum, and if the bladder 
(which is situated under the rectum) feels distended and 
hard, then it is certain that the neck or sphincture of the 
bladder is inflamed. If, on the other hand, it is soft and 
feeling empty, with a heat in the intestines over it, then 
there is inflammation of the bladder itself; but if there is 
no unnatural heat over it, then it may be certain that the 
affection is in the kidneys. 
Cause. —Musty or mow-burnt oats, from their diur'etic 
properties, are often the cause of inflammation in the kidneys. 
Indeed very strong diuretics, frequently given, will bring on 
inflammation of the kidneys as well as weakness in the 
parts. A sprain in the loins often proves the remote cause 
of this disease ; or a sudden check, throwing him back upon 
his haunches, and giving a sudden shock to the muscles of 
the loins, is another cause. Exposure to rain and being 
allowed to cool and dry without having been rubbed down, 
will cause inflammation in the kidneys. 
Remedies. —Prompt and copious bleeding must be re¬ 
sorted to, after which a strong purgative must be given, and 
counter irritation produced as near as possible to the seat of 
the disease. To effect this, use a mustard blister, as turpen¬ 
tine and Spanish flies are improper in this disorder. Dk ' 
not give the animal any diuretics, because these only ada 
to the excitement, already too great. The horse must be 
kept warm by clothing, his legs well bandaged, and as much 
water given him as he will take. The food should consist 
