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lying in the snow and slush for over four hours previous to his 
removal. 
On arrival at the stable, I at once removed the urine, which 
was of a very dark-brown color (nearly black). The animal 
was then placed on fresh dry straw. Blankets were piled upon 
him, to protect the skin and kidneys, also to produce diaphoresis. 
A ball was then given, containing calomel and Barbadoes aloes. 
One dose of chloral hydrate was then given, to quiet the ani¬ 
mal. This was followed up with the tr. opium, in one ounce 
doses (as often as necessary), advice being given, however, 
to use only what was absolutely necessary to keep the animal 
quiet, every effort being made to keep the animal quiet with¬ 
out medicine. Two attendants remained with the animal day 
and night until he regained his feet. 
The urine was removed three times during the first twenty- 
four hours, and twice the second day. Two pints of raw linseed oil 
were given during the first day to increase the action of the ball, 
which operated slightly on the third day. The animal regained 
his feet on this, the third day, but there was a loss of power in 
the near hind leg, which remained with him for many months, 
even after he resumed work. Liniments with friction were re¬ 
sorted to for a long time over the stifle, gluteal muscles and 
lumbar region. A blister was applied over the stifle region, with 
little benefit. The animal was put to work, and there was a 
marked dropping on the near hind leg that continued for at least 
six months, and the animal was never quite as well as before 
sick. Friction was applied for a long time in the region of the 
stifle after the animal resumed work, and did as much good, ap¬ 
parently, as anything. 
Case No. 2.—Was a gray gelding, eight years old and sixteen 
and one-half hands high. This horse had been at work all the 
morning, January 20, 1896. In the afternoon, on leading him 
from the stable to go to work, the teamster noticed he was lame. 
At this time I drove up to the office, just as they were about to 
send or telephone for me. I saw I had a case of Azoturia, and 
on removing the urine, found it thick and of a very dark color 
