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aconite in one-half pint of cold water, as a drench, every four 

 hours; or, the following prescription may be given: 



Liquor acetate of ammonia 4 ounces. 



Nitrate of potassium 2 drams. 



Chlorate of potassium 2 drams. 



Sweet spirits of nitre 1 ounce. 



Mix, and give as a drench every six hours in 1 pint of 

 water. 



Dr. LeG ear's Liniment should be rubbed in the sides of the 

 chest two or three times per day; also, the sides should be bathed 

 with hot water, and blankets applied. Mustard paste may be 

 rubbed in once or twice. If there is severe pain, it may be re- 

 lieved by giving the following: 



Tincture of opium 1 ounce. 



Raw linseed oil 8 ounces. 



Mix, and give as a drench. If the bowels are consti- 

 pated, give enemas of warm water freely. 



During convalescence, give Dr. LeGear's Condition Powders 

 (see Appendix) in the feed as a general tonic and appetizer; also, 

 give 1 dram of iodide of potassium in the drinking water morn- 

 ing and night for ten days. 



HYDROTHORAX. 



This is dropsy of the chest; or, in other words, a collection of 

 fluid in the cavity of the chest. This condition is a result of 

 pk-urisy, sometimes resulting from a very mild attack, and even 

 in cases where the animal has had the best of care. 



Symptoms. The symptoms are plain: difficult, short and la- 

 bored breathing, and flapping of the nostrils. The eye has a 



