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nate them in this manner for a month. As local treatment, apply the 

 t'ollowing to the joints : 



"N^o. 6. 1 Ounce laudanum, 



1 Ounce spirits of camphor, 

 1 Ounce turpentine, 

 Water to make one pint, 

 Mix. 



Apply three times a day, with friction, and bandage. If great weak- 

 ness ensues, give the following : 



No. 7. 1 Ounce gentian root, 



3^2 Ounce ginger, 

 1 Quart oat meal gruel. 

 Mix. 



Give as one dose, and repeat three times a day for two weeks. 

 IV. Ureemia. 



In this disease, in consequence of the kidneys and bladder being our 

 of order, the urine is absorbed back into the system, causing a peculiat 

 poisoning of the blood, from an excessive accumulation of urea. 



How to know it. — Dullness, loss of appetite and failure to secrete 

 urine ; the mouth and nose are dry, and the former is foetid ; rumination 

 ceases, the coat stares, and a smell of urine is detected on the skin ; pulse 

 and respirations become slow, and the former is also soft ; the pupils are 

 dilated, and, too often, delirium, coma and death close the scene. 



What to do. — Examine all parts carefully, in order to ascertain the 

 cause, and then treat vigorously to remove it. Give large quantities of 

 linseed tea to drink and, as a mild purgative, the following: 



No. 8. 12 Ounces epsom salts, 



1 Ounce ginger, 

 1 Ounce gentian, 

 4 Ounces S}''rup, 

 Water to make two quarts. 

 Mix. 



Give as one dose. After it has operated, give a tablespoonful of salt- 

 petre, three times a day, for two days. 



V. Septicsemla and Pysemia. 



This IS a condition resulting from the absorption into the system 

 of putrid, poisonous matter, or pus, especially that from an ulcer or 

 suppurating surface. 



How to know it. — There will be a high fever, with increased tempera- 

 ture ; pulse is fast and hard, and breathing quickened ; the breath is 

 foetid ; rumination is suspended ; there is loss of appetite, staring coat, 

 and emaciation, and in fatal cases, delirium. 



