A complete system of farriery, and veterinary medicine : containi[n]g a compendium of the veterinary art, or an accurate description of the diseases of horses, and their mode of treatment; the anatomy and physiology of the foot, and the principles and practice of shoeing. With observations on stable management, feeding, exercise, and condition / by James White ... newly arranged by the publishers, in which are introduced the late and important treatises upon the glanders, farcy, staggers, inflammation of the lungs and bowels, the prevention and treatment of lameness, and precautions to be observed in purchasing horses. By the same author. Illustrated by eighteen elegant plates.

  • White, James, -1825
Date:
1832
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Credit: A complete system of farriery, and veterinary medicine : containi[n]g a compendium of the veterinary art, or an accurate description of the diseases of horses, and their mode of treatment; the anatomy and physiology of the foot, and the principles and practice of shoeing. With observations on stable management, feeding, exercise, and condition / by James White ... newly arranged by the publishers, in which are introduced the late and important treatises upon the glanders, farcy, staggers, inflammation of the lungs and bowels, the prevention and treatment of lameness, and precautions to be observed in purchasing horses. By the same author. Illustrated by eighteen elegant plates. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    135 ] Catarrh or Cold. It would be superfluous to give a particular description of this compaint, since it is so well known, and its appearances so generally understood, that scarcely any one can be at a loss to distingush it from other diseases. It consists in an inflamma- tion in the mucous membrame, which lines the internal part of the nose, throat, &c. sometimes attended with a slight degree of fever: hence arise the cough and discarge from the nostrils, which are the principal symptoms of catarrh. On the first at- tack of this complaint, bleeding will generally be found an effectual remedy: but if it be neglected until a considerable discharge has taken place from the nostrils, it seldom proves beneficial. The following laxative, however, will be found a very useful remedy, and may be repeated after an interval of a few days, should it appear necessary: it will generally prevent those obstinate and even incurable coughs which so often remain aftar a cold, and which not unfrequently terminate in broken wind. LAXATIVE BALL. Barbadoes aloes, - - - 3 dr. to £ oz. Emetic tartar, ^ 1 \ dr. Castile soap, 2 dr. Sirup enough to form a ball for one dose. A dose of fever powder is to be given every morning and evening, until the symptoms abate j or a considerable diuretic effect is produced, and then every second or third day only. Semetimes a swelling takes place in the parotid glands, which are situate immediately beneath the ear. Should no unusual heat or tenderness be observed in these swellings, apply the stimulating ointment recommended for strangles; but if they feel hot, be painful, and appear to be in a state of active inflam- mation, ajoultice is the best remedy. If the eyes be inflamed and watery, a rowel should be inserted under the jaw; and if the inflammation in the throat be so considerable as to render swallowing painful and difficult, a blister will afford great relief. Hot bran mashes should be given frequently, which will not only serve to keep the bowels open, but will act as a fomenta- tion to the inflamed membranes, since the horse will be con- stantly inhaling the vapor which escapes from them. Should he be costive (which is not likely to happen while he is taking bran mashes,) let clysters be injected occasionally. The head and chest as well as the body, should be well clothed, the leg» fi fluently band-rubbed, and a large quantity of litter allowed;