16 NAYIN ON THE HOESE. 



antispasmodic along with the physic. The following will an- 

 swer the purpose : 



Take — Powdered aloes 1 ounce. 



Powdered lobelia herb 1 ounce. 



Powdered gum-arabic 1 ounce, 



Croton oil 20 drops. 



Warm water 1 quart 



Mix, and give as a drench. 



At the same time take from the neck-vein from six to eight 

 quarts, making a large opening in the vein, so that the blood 

 will flow in a large stream. From the first the head should be 

 wrapped in cloths several folds thick, and cold water constantly 

 poured on it. The legs should be frequently rubbed with alco- 

 hol, one pint, and powdered Cayenne pej^per, one ounce, mixed. 

 A very large blister about the breast and chest will have a 

 good eifect in diverting the flow of blood from the head. In an 

 hour after giving the physic, commence with the following : 



Take — Tincture digitalis 1 ounce. 



Sweet spirits of niter 1 ounce. 



Tartar emetic 60 grains. 



Warm water 1 pint. 



Mix, and give as a drench. This dose is to be repeated every two hours, 

 omitting the tincture digitalis, until the pulse falls to the natural standard. 



After the disease is subdued, the horse will be very much re- 

 duced, and will require something to sustain his strength until 

 the powers of the system rally. For this purj)ose give car- 

 bonate of ammonia, sixty grains, every two hours, until his 

 strength is sufficiently restored to render his condition safe. 

 His diet should be very light for several days. He should be 

 kept in a quiet, well- ventilated stable for some time. 



LAMPAS. 



This is an aflfection of the mouth, quite common among 

 young horses, and but seldom met with in old ones. It is char- 



