198 THE HORSE OWNER's 



Stripping Feet. — Wash in bran and warm water with 

 a little vinegar ; after, apply tincture of myrrh. Apply 

 sweet oil before he goes out. If his feet are sore, wash in 

 buttermilk until better, then apply brine and vinegar 

 equal parts. 



Wounds. — Poultice for a day or two, then apply Fri- 

 ar's Balsam, covering up the place. 



For a Geeen Wound. — Hog's lard, turpentine and 

 beeswax equal parts ; verdigris one-fourth part. Simmer 

 over a slow fire till they are well mixed and apply. 



Purgative Medicines. — Salts, one ounce, calomel, 

 five grains ; or socotrine aloes, two drachms for a moderate 

 sized dog. 



To REDUCE the TIME A BITCH IS IN HEAT. Give her 



a little nitre in water, and a dose of calomel four grains 

 or thereabouts, followed by salts or aloes. 



Feed for Greyhounds in training. — Wheat flour 

 and oat meal, old, equal parts. Liquorice, anise-seed and 

 white of eggs. Aiake into a paste ; make loaves, bake 

 them ; break into a very rich broth. 



Bite of Snake. — Olive oil well rubbed in before the 

 fire, and a copious drench of it also. 



. DISEASES OF THE^ HORSE. 



INFLAMMATION. 



From inflammo^ 1 burn, is one of the most common 

 forms of disease presented to the veterinary surgeon, and 

 regarding which many erroneous opinions have prevailed, 

 in consequence of which much injuriy and often serious 

 consequences have resulted. Sound medical practice 



