. After these preliminary remarks, we may immediately proceed to consider the various derangements of the kidneys and bladder of the horse. The first disorder to which we propose to draw attention, is acute inflammation of the kidneys. This is a disease for the most part due to chill or exhaustion. It is attended by considerable fever with colicky pains, the attack resembling colic attended by fever. The pulse is quickened, and is full, hard, and firm. The breathing is short and accelerated, the bowels are constipated, and there is much thirst. In some instances there is stiffness, tenderness


. After these preliminary remarks, we may immediately proceed to consider the various derangements of the kidneys and bladder of the horse. The first disorder to which we propose to draw attention, is acute inflammation of the kidneys. This is a disease for the most part due to chill or exhaustion. It is attended by considerable fever with colicky pains, the attack resembling colic attended by fever. The pulse is quickened, and is full, hard, and firm. The breathing is short and accelerated, the bowels are constipated, and there is much thirst. In some instances there is stiffness, tenderness in the loins, and arching of the back, but these symptoms are not invariably present. The most characteristic feature of


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