STALING OF BLOOD. 
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of urine ; and, fortunately, is not of such common occurrence 
among horses as in the human species. 
Causes. —Bad food will produce irritation of the kidneys, 
as well as the improper and too frequent use of strong 
diuretics, which cause inflammation and an increased action 
in the kidneys. 
Remedies. —Whatever tends to lessen the undue action 
will be the best remedy. Bleeding, therefore, will be the 
first alternative, although it must not be earned to the 
.same extent as in common inflammation. This to be 
followed by purging, astringent medicines, and counter irri¬ 
tation. The following should be given in doses three times 
a day :— 
Wortle-berry leaf, powdered . 2 drachms, 
Catechu . . 2 drachms, 
Opium . . £ drachm. 
Green meat and carrots will be of much use during this 
disease, as well as mashes. 
STALING OF BLOOD. 
Symptoms. —The symptoms of this complaint are nearly 
allied to those of inflammation in the kidneys; and it 
always manifests itself by the highly-coloured urine, mingled 
with blood. If the bowels are not easy, let them be 
opened by the following cathartic :— 
Barbadoes aloes 
Cream of tartar 
Ginger, powdered . 
Balsam of copaiva . 
5 drachms, 
^ ounce, 
1 drachm, 
30 drops; 
to be formed into a ball and administered. When it has 
operated, the following must be given once a day until 
the urine has assumed its natural colour :— 
