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^%. Potass. Chloras vel Potass. Nit. ^iii. ; Spir. ^Etlier. Nit. fl. ^i. ; 

 Liq. Ammon. Acet. fl. Biv. ; Aqiue ad oj. M. fiat haustiis. 

 This may be given twice, or, if needful, thrice daily. If this 

 draught is given only twice daily, it will be good to allow 

 chlorate of potass, either alone or combined with nitrate of 

 potass, from two to six drachms of each of the salts, during 

 the day, in the drinking water, which, when thirst is a promi- 

 nent feature, is seldom refused. Unless the weather is very 

 cold, I am not aware that any benefit is derived from compel- 

 ling the animal to drink tepid water, or at least water raised 

 above the temperature of the surrounding atmosphere. 



In moderate cases the draught mentioned, continued for two 

 days, will produce very favourable results, and when discon- 

 tinued, the salines, as chlorate and nitrate of potass, may be 

 continued for one or two days longer. 



As soon as the excessive pyrexial symptoms become miti- 

 gated, the animal will most probably be inclined to take some 

 food, which should, however, be allowed only in moderation, 

 and of such a character as to keep the bowels m a good and 

 moist condition. Grass, when it can be got, is preferable to 

 aught else ; succeeding this, good sweet hay, probably damped, 

 a few steamed oats, with bran or a few carrots. 



During the course of the fever, it is of advantage to remove 

 the clothing and bandages from the body and limbs once or 

 twice daily, and gently to damp or sponge the body-surface 

 previous to replacing the covering. Should the bowels con- 

 tinue confined, it is rarely advisable to give aloes or any purge 

 dmnng the course of the disturbance. If given at all, let it be 

 when recovery is sufficiently pronounced, when good may 

 result from the exhibition of a mild laxative, by which efitete 

 material, which may have resulted from the continued disturb- 

 ance, may be passed off by the increased action of the bowels. 



Confirmed constipation during the continuance of the fever 

 ought to be combated by the dieting or the use of tepid water 

 enemata. 



