| Powdered Lobelia, | 2 ounces. |
| Boiling water, | 3 quarts. |
When sufficiently cool, inject with a common metal syringe.
These processes should be repeated as the symptoms require, until the animal gives evidence of relief; when a light diet of thin gruel will perfect the cure. It must ever be borne in mind that in the treatment of all forms of disease—those of the lungs more especially—the animal must have pure, uncontaminated atmospheric air, and that any departure from purity in the air which the animal respires, will counteract all our efforts to cure.
INFLAMMATION OF THE BOWELS,
(Enteritis,—Inflammation Of the Fibro-Muscular Coat of the Intestines.)
Character.—Acute pain; the animal appears restless, and frequently turns his head towards the belly; moans, and appears dull; frequent small, hard pulse; cold feet and ears.
Causes.—Plethora, costiveness, or the sudden application of cold either internally or externally, overworking, &c.
Cure.—In the early stages of the disease, all forms of medication that are in any way calculated to arouse the peristaltic motion of the intestines should be avoided; hence purges are certain destruction. Relax the muscular structure by the application of a blanket or horse-cloth wrung out in hot water. In this disease, it is generally sufficient to apply warmth and moisture as near the parts affected as possible; yet if the ears and legs are cold, the general application of warmth and moisture will more speedily accomplish the relaxation of the whole animal. After the application of the above, injections of a mild, soothing character (slippery elm, or flaxseed tea) should be used very liberally. A drink of any mucilaginous, lubricating, and innocent substance may be given, such as mallows, linseed, Iceland moss, slippery elm. During convalescence, the diet must be light and of an unirritating character, such as boiled carrots, scalded meal, &c.
INFLAMMATION OF TILE PERITONEAL COAT OF THE INTESTINES, (Peritonitis.)
This disease requires the same treatment as the latter malady.
INFLAMMATION OF THE KIDNEYS, (Nephritis.)