The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-12-01
Pinkeye.

The following, from the Michigan FdTWer,
gives an elaborate description of the disease and
its symptoms, together with the various modes
of treatment:
The origin fthe term pnk-eye is rather OBJ
scure, name unknown in veterinary nosology.
The name has reference only TO the rcdness of
the coniunctive or external coat of the eye and
lining Of the eyelids. The symptoms vary in
different animals and in different localities.
The symptoms of the disease are 50 variable in
different animals no two being precisely alike,
these complications cause variety of opinions
Ia exist concerning its nature, aud, rs a cOnsc-
quence, various other diseases are cOnfonnded
with it. symptoms: Light watery or thin mu-
cous discharges from the nOstrils eyes watcry,
with matter collecting in the inner corners: eye
lids swollen and puffy, the membrane on the in
her side presenting yellowish red color; appe-
tite in most cases lost suspended: dull appear
ance of the cOuntenance; in some cases mouth
hot, with corresponding increase of Temporal
ture Of the skin; in these eases there is great
prostration Of strength, as shown in the stagger-
ing gait, with quick, small and weak pulse;
heart sometimes violently agitated; respiration
increased. cough, accompanied with sore throat,
sometimes present.
Paralysis of the hind extremities exist in some
eases; in other the feet hot, presenting all
the symptoms of lanmitis or founder; swelling Of
the legs. which upon pressure pit or leave the
marks of the fingers upon The skin. 1t should
be borne in mind that the above symptoms are
prevalence of epizo0tics in the horse, unusual
care should be taken in feeding. New hay or
new grain should not lee used. The horse. dur
ing the prevalence of such diseases, is more pre-
disposed to collie. which Oftener than at any 9TH
er time proves fatal. Treatment: When the ser
vice Of a competent veterinary surgeon can lie
had, il is safer to secure his services In ordina-
ry cases tOnics aud stimulants are called for In
cases where the feeling runs high give the fol-
lowing: Tartrate of antimOny and nitrate of
potussl, of each one drachm; mix both together
and give night and morning. When the fever
is broken, tonic and stimulants are called for
The following may he used in ordinary eases
with good effect: Gentiau root, pulyerized, and
nitrate of potassa, each one ounce; Jamaica GIN
ger, pulveTized, half an ounce, ienugreek or an
Use seed, pulverized six draehms; mix aud divide
in foar parts; give one night and morning.
When there is dropsical swelling of the legs,
half an ounce of sulphate of iron may lie added
TO the above with good effect. If the lungs are
involved, give the following: Aconite root in
tincture with tincture of bclladonna, one part
each, water two parts; dose one tcaspoOnfnl
every three hours. If the liver is affected which
may be known by the yellow tinge of the mu-
cons membrane. crap small and hard, horse lying
on his side as if in pain, with occasional fits of
uneasiuess, give Barbados aloes, three drachms,
calomel and pulverized digitalis, of each half a
drachm; make into a ball with mo!aSscS. This
must not he repeated. When there is soreness
of the threat blisters should be applied; the fly
blister made thin with turpentine, answers a
good purpose The animal should be placed in a
box stall, well Uttered with straw, and kept
clean; pure atmosphere as possible is necessary