. The veterinary science [microform] : the anatomy, diseases and treatment of domestic animals also containing a full description of medicines and receipts. Cattle; Horses; Veterinary medicine; Bovins; Chevaux; Médecine vétérinaire. i â i. '.. 154 DISEASES AND TREATMENT OF THE HORSE. ventilated stable. It is often seen in taking a horse out of a pasture field and giving him a hard day's work in the sun when he is not used to it. Symptoms.âThe first symptoms are dullness and dryness of the skin, and if the horse is working he will not be sweating as much as he should; he will also be noticed
. The veterinary science [microform] : the anatomy, diseases and treatment of domestic animals also containing a full description of medicines and receipts. Cattle; Horses; Veterinary medicine; Bovins; Chevaux; Médecine vétérinaire. i â i. '.. 154 DISEASES AND TREATMENT OF THE HORSE. ventilated stable. It is often seen in taking a horse out of a pasture field and giving him a hard day's work in the sun when he is not used to it. Symptoms.âThe first symptoms are dullness and dryness of the skin, and if the horse is working he will not be sweating as much as he should; he will also be noticed .not to take his food very well, and have a staggering gait when he is walking. These symptoms may be noticed two or three days before the disease sets in. If he is working he will finally stagger and fall down, he may then struggle for a short time, but, finally, will lie quiet, with complete loss of power and feeling ; if you prick him with a pin or knife he does not feel it, the pupil of the eye is very much enlarged, the pulse quick and weak, he breathes heavy, and when you try to get him up he will not be able to help himself at all. Treatment.âApply cold, wet cloths and ice bags to the head around the brain, and keep these on until he gets relief, and also give vSweet Spirits of Nitre 1 ounce or 4 tableBpoonfuls. Whisky 1 wineglassful. ⢠Mix in a half pint of cold water and give as a drench. Repeat this every hour and a half or two hours until he gets relief. Be 'careful in drenching him while in this state for fear of choking him. As well as the above drench give a dose of physic consisting of Bitter Aloes 8 to 10 drains. Conimoa Soda 1 teaspoonful. Ginger 1 " Mix in half pint of lake warm water and give as a drench. If the animal seems to take notice to things around him and wants to eat, give him soft food with boiled flaxseed in it, and give plenty of cold water to drink, in small quantities at a time, but often. If the horse lays for any length of t
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