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than chloroform. It is used in lock-jaw, colic, and painful 

 spasmodic diseases generally. The dose may vary from one- 

 half to two ounces. 



Sioeet spirits of niter is a clear liquid, possessing a pleasant 

 smell. It is stimulant, febrifuge, and diuretic. It is one of 

 the safest and best remedies. It is useful in all febrile and 

 inflammatory diseases, and diseases of the urinary organs. It 

 is often recommended in this Avork. It lessens the heat of 

 the system and the action of the heart and arteries. It is 

 generally given with other remedies. The dose is from two 

 drams to an ounce. 



Tartar Emetic. — This is a preparation of antimony, and is a 

 heavy, white powder. It is one of the principal remedies used 

 in the treatment of the horse. It is a very valuable nauseant, 

 and has a good effect on the skin, promoting ])erspiration. It 

 controls, to a great extent, the action of the heart and arteries. 

 It is used in most cases of fever and inflammation, particu- 

 larly in lung-fever, pleuris}^, and other aifections resulting from 

 cold. It is generally given in combination with niter and dig- 

 italis, in a pint of warm water, and repeated as often as every 

 two hours, until the desired effect is produced. The dose is 

 from one to one and a half drams. 



Tar. — Equal quantities of tar and grease melted together 

 form the common stopping for the feet. It is warm and stim- 

 ulating, and useful to bruised or wounded feet. Where the 

 hoof is broken, and the inner soft part exposed, it prevents 

 dirt, water, or air from entering. Tar should form the basis 

 of applications for thrush. Its adhesiveness, or stickiness, ren- 

 ders it useful in applications for mange. The oil of tar, mixed 

 with an equal quantity of fish oil, is a superior aj^plication for 

 hard and brittle hoofs ; to be applied to both sole and crust 

 with a brush every night, and well rubbed in. Tar is also use- 

 ful in chronic cough. It may be given in two to four drams, 

 mixed with other cough medicines, or given alone. 



Tannin is a very powerful astringent. It is used in scours. 



