138 NAVm ox THE HOESE. 



mended for indigestion, and blister the full length of the 

 spine. After the blister heals, use the following liniment, 

 twice a day, along the back: 



Take— Capsicum 2 ounces. 



Alcohol 1 Pi^t- 



Mix. This is very powerful. 



After all symptoms of inflammation that may have at- 

 tended the case have passed away, use the tincture of nux 

 vomica, as above directed. 



Palsy of the face, which is a mere symptom of congestion 

 of the brain or apoplexy, will best yield to the treatment for 

 such disease. 



CRAMP, OR SPASM OF THE MUSCLES. 



Cramps, such as attack human beings, also atfect the muscles 

 of the horse. The muscles of the limbs are most liable to be 

 the seat of cramp. The horse is unable to move the limb, and, 

 when compelled to move, he goes on three legs. The limb is 

 often so forcibly drawn up that the joint will crack. If trav- 

 eling, he may become very lame for a few steps, and then go 

 on all right again. 



Horses that are illy-fed, or half-starved, are generally the 

 subjects of cramp. There is not enough stimulation furnished 

 the nerves by the blood. 



Treatment— ^^f\iQn the attack occurs, the limb should be 

 briskly rubbed, and the horse made, if possible, to bear his 

 weio-ht on it. The object, then, is to prevent its returning again, 

 The'diet should be wholesome and nutritious; he should have 

 good stabling and pure air. He should have " flax-seed jelly" 

 twice a day. To improve his digestion : 



Take— Golden-seal, powdered 2 ounces. 



Poplar-bark, powdered 1 POund. 



Ginger, powdered 1 o^iice. 



Mix, and give one table-spoonful three times a day. 



