344 HORSE AXD CATTLE MEDICIXES. 



Ter Chloride of Axthioxy. — This is a useful medi- 

 cine for diseases of the feet of iiorses, cattle, and sheep ; it 

 owes its proi)erties to hydrochloric acid. It is commonly 

 called, by old farriers, biittyre of antimony. In foul claw, 

 in cattle, and sores in the feet of horses, a piece of cotton 

 should be moistened with it, and laid upon the sore. 



Antiseptics. — Medicines which arrest decay, and 

 putrefaction. 



Antispasmodics. — Medicines capable of relieving 

 sjjasms, as in colic. 



Areca Nut. — An effective cure for tape-worm in the 

 dog. 



Dose. About two grains of the nut, to every pound of 

 the animal's weight, and given m the form of a pill, or 

 suspended in milk. 



Arnica Montana. — LeoparcVs bane. 



Tincture of Arnica. — A valuable remedy for sprains 

 and bruises. A lotion is made as follows : Tincture of 

 arnica, one ounce; water, two ounces. Cloths, kept wet 

 with it, should be laid on the part which is sore. 



Arsenic. — A well known poison. 



Use. A splendid tonic, improving health, condition, and 

 wind of the horse. 



Dose. Wlien given once a day, five grains will l^e a safe 

 dose, for an ordinary sized horse. If given twice a day, 

 two and a half grains will be enough. 



Arsenic sliould be given mixed in feed, in large bulk, 

 such as cut feed, so as to ])rotect the stomacli as much as 

 possible, whilst at the same time reai)ing its advantages. 

 These doses should be continued at least for two weeks, 

 stopping at that time for one week, and commencing again 



