Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-22
HORSE DISEASES
Azoturia and Bladder Troubles

AZOturia, poisoning by AlpuiiiioioH'
really a liver disease, but aHects the
urine to such an extent that II may pc
sary to combine both liver and Kidneys
and is caused by high feeding OF
nitrogenized food, full feeding, Keep
ing in stall without exercise. ms
disease is never seen in the horse at
pasture 1t shows itself only aftef
the horse is put to work, say driven
hundred yards. The animal goes down
behind, though in mild form ii may be
seen simply in one limb, showing
lameness. The lining of the eyes ana
nose is seen to be dusky brown IN
color. The severe form of this disease
usually comes on after couple OF
days of rest, with heavy feeding,
heaving TANKS, dilated nostrils. face
expression pinched, sweating ana
trembling The muscles become rigid
and swelled, causing the animal to
move stiff1y. Hence many call this
moments before the animal is down.
The urine if voided is highly colored'
red, black or dark brown. Proper
treatment will usually effect cure,
but delays and carelessness lead to
tardy recover and partial paralysis
of the hind quarters ensues, while the
muscles up the front of the stif1e,
waste and atrophy.
To prevent this sort of trouble
look after and reduce the feed when
the animal is not worked and never
allow the horse once having had this
i'll to be left a single day without ex-
ercise and a warm bran mash or
laxative or half pound Glauber salts.
Mild attacks may be treated by Civ
ing a laxative. light exercise, an ounce
of saltpeter and a tonic powder. In
severe cases give a physic with about
4 drains of bromide potassium and one
ounce of sweet spirits of nitre, hot
lamentations to the loins. Rub the
limbs well to stimulate circulation,
continue feed and treatment for a lax
alive condition.
Spasms of the neck of the bladder
are caused in the main by hard and
continuous driving, cold storms
draughts when perspiring or fatigued,
diuretics, stone in the bladder, etc,
indicated by stretching and straining
with little or no voiding but slight
dribbling in vain efforts of pain and
groans, with many symptoms of Collie.
The position of fore legs extended
foryard and hind legs stretched back
wards is indicative of the animal suf-
fering from bladder troubles of this
sort. This is often coupled with i'm
FACTION of the bowel as well. In such
cases use a catheter when possible.
Otherwise spread clean straw or litter
under the animal. Pour water in
small stream from one pail to an
other establishing sympathetic action.
Rub the abdomen with Whisps of straw
and give warm, soapy water enemas.
Have the water quiet blood warm.
Paralysis of the bladder may follow or
exist with spasms of the neck of the
same. Occur from tetanus, rheuma-
tism, hemeplegia, disease of the pos
terror and of the spinal marrow,
broken back, palsy of the tail and
hind limbs shown by constant dribb
ling, when the neck is included, run
ming down the thighs. If the neck is
not involved the urine is retained, I'M
til the bladder is largely extended,
when it is voided in a gush, though
the bladder is not emptier. Suppress
sion of urine is caused by stone OBJ
struction, consequently this confusion
should be overcome by actual eXami-
nation along the whole course of the
duct. Treatment is of avail only in
certain cases. SprainS of the back or
disease of the spinal cord, which are
remediable, should have proper treat
ment, and the catheter frequently used,
If the bladder trouble exists after re-
covery of the spinal trouble, apply
mustard and water or a good stimulat-
ing liniment to the back part of the
belly in front of the udder, until the
hair stands on end. In the horse apply
same between the thighs, well up and
downward. Warm water enemas and
a laxative condition, tonic the system
and as an experiment electricity may
he tried