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pressure, as noticed under the head of Fistula This is the same die- 

 ease only as to its locality. 



Remedies 1. To scatter poll evil take a handful of man- 

 drake root, bruise and boil, strain and boil down until quite thick; 

 then form a salve by simmering with enough lard for that purpose. 

 Anoint the swelling every morning until it disappears, which it 

 will do if applied while yet the swelling is new. 

 2. Another remedy is to take of 



Gum-Arabic 2 drachms 



Caustic potash ..2 " 



Extract belladonna .2 " 



Dissolve the gum in as small a quantity of water as possible; 

 then add the potash and stir until dissolved, after which add the 

 belladonna. Cleanse the sore with Castile soapsuds and inject into 

 the pipes with a small syringe. Repeat every other day until a 

 cure is effected, which will seldom fail to be done in a short period 

 of time. If this does not relieve, cut open the pipes to the bottom 

 and dress as directed for " Fistula;" which see. 



RETENTION OF URINE. 



Symptoms This disease may be readily recognized by the 

 frequent straining of the animal in the endeavor to urinate, and 

 tenderness over the spinal column, in the region of the kidneys. 



Remedies 1. Take one-half pound of hops, three drachms 

 oil of camphor, grind and mix. Make into three pills and give one 

 every day with a drench made of a small spoonful of saltpetre and 

 two ounces of water. This remedy rarely fails to give relief. 



2. In severe cases, caused by alkali waters, put strong mus- 

 tard plaster on back above hips; rub with spirits turpentine when 

 removed, and give two ounces of spirits of nitre. 



3. The following are popular professional remedies for this 

 disorder. Give as a dose: 



Sweet spirits nitre 2 ounces 



Fluid extract buchu ^ " 



Holland gin 4 " 



Mix. Continue twice daily until the symptoms are relieved. 



4. Balsam copaiba ounce 



Sweet spirits nitre 2 drachms 



Flaxseed tea 1 pint 



Give as a drench. 



5. Asafetida in the form of a pill the size of six marrowfat 

 peas for a dose, given morning, noon and night. 



RING BONE, AND SIDE BONE. 



Symptoms An enlargement of the leg, of a hard and un- 

 yielding nature, either immediately above the hoof, or a fittle 



