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But when tliey are severe, it would be prudent to have the 

 advice of a veterinary surgeon. 



SPRAmS AND BRUISES. 



Like wounds, it would be difficult to recommend a spe- 

 cific which may be generally useful, as these may vary so 

 much in situation and degree; therefore veterinary aid will 

 be necessary ; but when that cannot be easily obtained, we 

 would recommend the following applications, to be well 

 rubbed on the parts affected : — 



Spirit of turpentine . . 1 ounce. 

 Spirit of wine . . 2 ounces. 



Or where there is heat and swelling accompanying the 

 sprain, the following lotion vdll be found the best, if dili- 

 gently applied : — 



Sugar of Lead . . 2 ounces. 

 Vinegar ... 1 pint ; 



to be kept on the part with rags well wetted in the lotion; 



and when the inflammation is completely removed, use the 



following embrocation : — 



Soft soap ... 1 ounce, 

 Spirit of wine . . 1 ounce. 

 Spirit of turpentine . 1 ounce. 

 Green-elder-ointment . 1 ounce. 



For a strained leg or foot, the following embrocation will 

 be found effectual in removing it : — 



Camphor ... 2 ounces. 

 Spirit of wine . . 2 ounces. 

 When the camphor is dissolved, add to it, Goulard's extract, 

 one ounce, and the gall of an ox, and rub the part affected 

 twice or thrice a day. Fomentations of hot water or camo- 

 mile-flowers will also be of much service. For swelling of 



