Part 27 (1/2)

RED WATER.

This is nothing more nor less than a symptom of deranged function. The cure consists in restoring healthy action to all parts of the animal organization. For example, high-colored urine shows that there is too much action on the internal surfaces, and too little on the external.

This at once points to the propriety of keeping the sheep in a warm situation, in order to invite action to the skin.

_Compound for Red Water._

Powdered slippery elm, } ” pleurisy root, } of each, 1 ounce.

” poplar bark, } Indian meal, 1 pound.

Mix. To be divided into ten parts, one of which may be given every morning.

CACHEXY,[16] OR GENERAL DEBILITY.

_Indications of Cure._--First. To build up and promote the living integrity by a generous diet, one or more of the following articles may be scalded and given three times a day: carrots, parsnips, linseed, corn meal, &c.

Secondly. To remove morbific materials from the system, and restore the lost functions, one of the following powders may be given, night and morning, in the fodder:--

Powdered balmony, (snakehead,) 1 ounce.

” marshmallows, 1 ounce.

” common salt, 1 table-spoonful.

Linseed meal, 1 pound.

Mix. Divide into ten powders.

FOOTNOTE:

[16] It implies a vitiated state of the solids and fluids.

LOSS OF APPEt.i.tE.

This is generally owing to a morbid state of the digestive organs. All that is necessary in such case is, to restore the lost tone by the exhibition of bitter tonics. A bountiful supply of camomile tea will generally prove sufficient. If, however, the bowels are inactive, add to the above a small portion of extract of b.u.t.ternut. The food should be slightly salted.

FOUNDERING, (RHEUMATISM)

In this malady, the animal becomes slow in its movements; its walk is characterized by rigidity of the muscular system, and, when lying down, requires great efforts in order to rise.

_Causes._--Exposure to sudden changes in temperature, feeding on wet lands, &c.