. The American farmer's horse book; a pictorial cyclopedia of facts concerning the prominent breeds ... Horses. DISEASES OF THE KIDNEYS AND BLADDER. 371 Treatment.—First relieve the fever, by means of the following : No. 45. Tincture of aconite, j^ ounce. Liquor of ammonia acetate, 4 ounces. Mix. Give a dessert-spoonful every two hours, increasing the interval between doses as the fever subsides. In order to carry off a propor- tion of those fluids by the bowels which would otherwise pass by the kidneys, give Purgative Pill No. 18. Hot blankets or poultices should be kept on the loins, and cha
. The American farmer's horse book; a pictorial cyclopedia of facts concerning the prominent breeds ... Horses. DISEASES OF THE KIDNEYS AND BLADDER. 371 Treatment.—First relieve the fever, by means of the following : No. 45. Tincture of aconite, j^ ounce. Liquor of ammonia acetate, 4 ounces. Mix. Give a dessert-spoonful every two hours, increasing the interval between doses as the fever subsides. In order to carry off a propor- tion of those fluids by the bowels which would otherwise pass by the kidneys, give Purgative Pill No. 18. Hot blankets or poultices should be kept on the loins, and changed frequently as they begin to cool. The diet should be light, easy of digestion, and of a mucilaginous character. For this purpose linseed tea will be best of all adapted; oat meal gruel, with a little baking soda in it, will also be soothing. II. Diabetes. In this disease, which is comparatively common among horses, there is an excessive secretion of the urine. Causes.—Diabetes is gener- ally due to some too stimulat- ing element in the horse's water or food. Musty hay, oats, etc., are very apt to lay the foundation for it. At times it is produced by using certain druo-s for other pur- ° '? DIABETES. poses. ^ ^ The attitude is characteristic. Symptoms.—Intense thirst; light-colored water passed very frequently—often almost clear; con- stant uneasiness, or pain in the loins, it being evident to even a casual observer that the animal wishes to pass more water. Weak- ness supervenes, the coat becomes harsh and staring, and sweating- appears on the least exertion. The fact is that the continual drain of fluid from the blood has brought on heart trouble along with the great debility; and if this goes on unchecked, a fatal termination is inevitable. Treatment.—Change the food, Avater, medicine, or any other sus- pected cause. Pipe clay, pea meal, chalk, etc., in the drinking water, are all favorite remedies, and may be used in case of a hurrj^; but the fol-. Please not
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