Manual of veterinary homeopathy : $b comprising diseases of horses, cattle, sheep, hogs, dogs and poultry and their homeopathic treatmentHumphreys, F. (Frederick)
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Manual of veterinary homeopathy : $b comprising diseases of horses, cattle, sheep, hogs, dogs and poultry and their homeopathic treatment
Humphreys, F. (Frederick)
Homeopathic veterinary medicine
TREATMENT.—In all such cases the indications are simple, yet the
execution of them is sometimes very difficult. For sprains, bathe the
parts with HUMPHREYS’ MARVEL WITCH HAZEL, to keep down the swelling and
inflammation, renewing the application from time to time at intervals of
two, four, or six hours, according to the urgency of the case, and give
six doses of A.A. three hours apart, then B.B. morning, noon and night.
=Sprains of the Fet-Lock.=—A sprain of this joint sometimes occurs,
manifested by heat, swelling, and lameness more or less decided, and
especially manifested when the horse is moving on uneven ground. When
recent, bathe the part with HUMPHREYS’ MARVEL WITCH HAZEL, and saturate
a bandage with it, wrap it up, moistening it from time to time, and
giving B.B., two or three times per day, fifteen drops at a dose. The
pain and lameness will gradually abate.
=Luxation of the Patella, or Stifle.=—Under the influence of a severe
blow, a sudden leap or strain, the patella, or knee-pan is sometimes
displaced. The animal holds his leg stiff and extended, cannot rest on
it, and when obliged to walk, draws it along. This displacement of the
patella is called being STIFLED. The displacement can be reduced by the
aid of sufficient help, and placing a side-line with a hopple on the
pastern of the affected limb, and drawing the hind leg forward, the
surgeon will then, with both hands, bring the bone to its place.
Often the reduction is effected of itself if the horse makes the
slightest effort. The part should be bathed in HUMPHREYS’ MARVEL WITCH
HAZEL, as the ligaments are always injured; give fifteen drops of B.B.
three times a day.
Injuries of the stifle, bruises, strains, etc., often occur, and should
be treated by bathing the part with HUMPHREYS’ MARVEL WITCH HAZEL, and
giving the animal the above Remedy for injuries.
Sprain of the Psoas Muscles.—This occurs from drawing heavy loads on
soft ground, or from horses’ hind legs slipping back on ice, or from
jumping a bank.
SYMPTOMS.—Difficulty in bringing up the hind legs when made to move, and
sometimes inability to stand. It may be mistaken for spinal injury, but
the difference is as follows: When the spine is injured, complete
paralysis takes place, whereas in Sprain of the Psoas Muscles the animal
is able to kick and to extend the leg with great force. Examination _per
rectum_ will leave no doubt as to the nature of the injury, for pain on
pressure, and swelling of the muscles, will be evident.
TREATMENT.—Give B.B., morning and night.
=Sprains of the Muscles of the Haunch.=—The gluteal muscles are
sometimes sprained by violent exertion. The injury will be followed by
effusion, swelling, and stiffness of the quarters, and afterwards by a
gradual wasting of the muscles, which can be perceived by standing
behind the animal and comparing the quarters.
TREATMENT.—Warm applications, A.A., and, after the inflammation has
somewhat subsided, the B.B. four times per day.
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