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from grazing in the vicinity of these works, and inhaling the con- 

 densed fumes or eating the poison-tainted grass ; and the remedy is self- 

 suggestive, viz : to remove to a greater distance from the works. In the 

 acute i)oisoning, give a pint of linseed oil, eggs, soap in small quantities, 

 and milk, or flaxseed tea. 



Corrosive Sublimate is frequently got hold of m the form of rat- 

 poison, and is a corrosive, irritant poison, causing gastro-enteritis, 

 erosion of the nmcous membranes of the stomach and bowels, fcetid 

 dian-hoea, salivation, foetid breath, quick, weak pulse, and yellow 

 appearance of mucous membranes. Give eggs and milk in large quanti- 

 ties, with occasional doses of opium — a drachm at a dose. 



Ergot of Rye ^s a fungus that grows on rye and other kinds of grain, 

 and which is developed on low, undrained soils by long continued damp 

 weather. Large doses cause narcotism, colic, diarrhoea, and perverted 

 nervous action ; impairs the appetite ; induces weakness and wasting, and 

 serous — sometimes bloody — discharges from the mucous surfaces ; and in 

 a bad case, oedema and gangrene of the ears, tail, and even the limbs. 

 Give a pint of linseed oil, following it with large quantities of flaxseed 

 tea, and give a drachm of opium three or four times a day. 



Ferrum Sulphas, (sulphate of iron), is a corrosive, irritant poison, 

 causing the same symptoms as sulphate of copper. Give, as an antidote, 

 galls, powdered, half an ounce; or, bi-carbonate of soda, an ounce. 

 After a few minutes, give large quantities of flaxseed tea. Repeat the 

 entire treatment every few hours. 



Nux Vomica is an irritant poison, manifesting itself by tetanic spasms 

 and general convulsions ; convulsions of the diaphraghm, causing labored 

 breathing; and, sometimes, asphyxia. Give hydrated chloral in doses of 

 half an ounce, every two hours, with occasional doses of opium ; also, 

 employ galvanism when practicable. 



Opium is a narcotic poison, producing partial or total paralysis, stu- 

 por, stertorous (lal)ored) breathing, slow pulse and contracted pupil. 

 After death, the l)lood is fluid, and decomposition sets in early. Shower 

 with cold water, give tannin, half a drachm, and an occasional dose of 

 sweet spirits of nitre — half an ounce at a time ; and force the animal to 

 take exercise. 



Lead, in all its forms, is a corrosive, irritant poison, which, in acute 

 cases, produces violent constipation, delirium, colicky pains, tremor of 

 the muscles, and gastro-enteritis. In chronic eases, where the symptoms 

 develope slowly, there will be noticed what is called Plumbism — exos- 

 totic deposits, anchylosis of the joints, paralysis, staring coat, a blue line 

 around the gums, emaciation, quick and wiry pulse ; with fojces black, 

 glazed and foetid, the abdomen tucked up, and constant moaning. Give 



