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balls which are given to the English race horses, whilst in 

 the trainer's hands ; — a high recommendation. 



(4.) Iodide of Sulphur. — A valuable remedy in 

 mange, and other skin diseases, which may be given 

 internally also, in the same disease. 



Dose. For horses, give two to four drachms in the 

 animal's feed. For mangy dogs, give ten to fifteen 

 grains once a day. Give it at night, as warmth assists its 

 action very much. 



(5.) Iodide of Lead. — Too weak for veterinary prac- 

 tice, but excellent for swellings on the body of man. It 

 is only used externally. Iodide of lead is of a beautiful 

 yellow color. 



(6.) Iodide of Mercury. — Bin-Iodide of Mercury — 

 B,ed Iodide of Mercury, etc. This preparation of iodine is a 

 medicine that the educated veterinary surgeon cannot do 

 without in the practice of his profession ; for there is 

 nothing which will so well meet his wants. Iodide of 

 mercury is not used internally, in any disease, as calomel 

 contains the same internal action as that of the iodide. 



Use. It is used in all cases of induration and swelling 

 of the glands of the neck ; tumors, whether of bone or soft 

 tissue ; splints, spavins, ring-bones, wind-galls, shoulder- 

 joint lameness, or thoroughpin, and will answer well for 

 an ordinary blister, for whatever purpose. The only 

 objection to it, as a blister over an extensive surface, is its 

 painful operation. 



The iodide of mercury is used as an ointment as follows : 

 One part of the red iodide of mercury to eight parts of 

 hog^s lard, well mixed together. This ointment is to be 

 well rubbed into the parts to be cured ; swelling will 

 follow its action, but will subside in a few days, if one 

 application be enough — which will be known, if the 



