The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1892-10-22
FARM AND HOUSEHOLD.
HINTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF
SICK HORSES.
Bran ms Food for tho Invalid Horse
Things We Do Not Do--Occasion-
nj Subsoiling-Farm Notes
Household Helps.
Treatment Of Sick Horses.

I. i. Mcmahon. veterinary surgeon
to the Chicago fire department. COM
municates TO the Street Railway Re-
view an article on the treatment OF
sick horses from which we find an
extract In an exchange. After specify
ing as the principle substances from
which to select articles OF diet for
the sick horse bran. carrots oat-
meal linseed. etc. the writer con-
tinues:
Bran stands decidedly foremost as
the food most generally In use for the
invalid horse; il acts as laxative; is
frequently tempting to the appetite.
and is easy OF digestion. There Is no
part OF general treatment more uni
versal than offering this substance as
a change OF food. Is the horse very
weary. and his powers OF digestion
weakened in consequence we induce
him to take a warm bran mash which
comfortably distends the stomach and
satisfies any craving for food. there.
by enabling him readily to lie down
and rest his enfeebled system. until
repose restores its wonted vigor.
Does ne show slight symptoms OF cold
or fever a warm bran mash Is u con.
venient plan OF steaming and conse-
quently soothing. the irritable mucous
membranes OF the air passages;
1t Is substitute for the moro
stimulating diet he is accustomed
to. and gently promotes the activity
Of the digestive apparatus; 1t is also
convenient medium for the exhibition
OF certain simple remedies to DO men,
toned hereafter. Is he incapacitated
by lameness lower dict than that
with which he is INDUCED when in
full work is judicious and bran is
selected. Is it necessary to admins
ter purgative medicine. bran mash
or two renders the bowels more sus-
ceptible OF its action. and a smaller
portion OF the drug is therefore re-
quired to produce the desired effect
there being. at the same time, less
risk OF painful spasms accompanying
its operation. Bran mashes may be
given hot or cold-cold are perhaps
quite as grateful to the horse; but the
nibbling OF the hot mash in catarrhal
affections is particularly beneficial
from the necessary inhalation OF the
steam arising therefrom.
OF all the roots by which horses are
tempted the carrot as u rule. Is the
favorite and most beneficial ono. it
Is said to be somewhat diuretic in its
effect and to exercise salubrious
influence on the skin. Certain 1t is
when cut and offered frequently by
the hand OF a groom. a sick horse is
coaxed into eating it when disinclined
to partake OF other nourishment and
the greatest benefit results. For the
ailing horse. then. carrots are most
valuable rs an article OF diet and n
few may be given 10 advantage even
to horse in healthy condition.
Dat meal Is most nutritious as
food for convalescent horse. is most
valuable; the bruising process the
grain has undergone breaks the husk.
and renders it more easily acted upon
by tho digestive powers. 1t is usually
given in the form OF Cruel as which
it is one of the most essential articles
OF diet for the infirmary. 1t is also
ready mode OF supplying the tired.
thirsty horse with nourishment alter
exertion, when he returns to the
stable.
Linseed is decidedly included in the
sick diet roll 1t is nutritious. and
from its oleaginous nature. soothing
to the frequently irritable mucus
membrane OF the alimentary canal.
and hence TO be particularly recon-
mended in the treatment OF sore
throats; nor is its bland effect local
only. its more general influence is
particularly observable in affections
OF the kidneys. 1t may be given
either boiled. forming. when cool a
gelatinous mass. mixed in that state
with bran. or the liquid after boiling
may BIO offered as a drink.
Grass hay, tea etc. are also very
useful in the treatment OF disease.
and should be used in connection
with the other remedies