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this drench, follow up every two hours by drenching with the 

 following: 



Laudanum 1 ounce or 4 dessertspoonfuls. 



Sweet Spirits of Nitre 1 ounce or 4 dessertspoonfuls. 



Ginger 1 dessertspoonful. 



Bicarbonate of Soda 1 dessertspoonful. 



Dissolve in a pint of warm water and give as a drench 

 every two hours. Also give an injection every couple of 

 hours, and have the belly and legs well hand-rubbed. 



In severe cases heat a half pail of salt well, put it in a 

 grain bag, tie half way down, and place it over the small of 

 his back; then cover him up with a blanket to keep the heat 

 in. Change for more hot salt every hour, heat being a good 

 thing to keep down the pain and prevent inflammation from 

 setting in. 



In a case where the horse is but slightly affected allow 

 him to stop work and give the following: 



Bitter Aloes 8 drams. 



Sweet Spirits of Nitre . 1 ounce or 4 dessertspoonfuls. 



Bicarbonate of Soda 1 dessertspoonful. 



Ginger 1 dessertspoonful. 



Dissolve in a pint of warm water, give as a drench, and 

 follow up with : 



Sweet Spirits of Nitre 1 ounce or 4 dessertspoonfuls. 



Bicarbonate Soda 1 dessertspoonful. 



. Ginger 1 dessertspoonful. 



Dissolve in a pint of warm water and give as a drench 

 every four hours until relieved. Blanket him well and allow 

 him to stand in the stable for a few days, till the physic is 

 worked off. When recovering, feed on soft food, such as 

 bran mashes, and give him all the luke warm water he will 

 drink. In all cases of stomach trouble, warm the drinking 

 water, as it has a good effect on the stomach. In severe 

 cases, which finally prove fatal, the following symptoms are 

 noticed: The patient gradually gets worse, begins to bloat 

 very badly and breathes very heavy. His ears begin to droop 

 over, the pulse runs up to 90 or 100 beats per minute, and is 

 so weak that you can hardly feel it. He does not lie down so 

 often, but walks round in his box. His whole body trembles. 

 His legs, ears and nose gradually become cold as death 

 approaches. The inside of his mouth is cold and clammy and 

 he strains as if trying to pass something, but nothing comes. 

 He finally staggers, falls and dies. During the whole course 

 of this disease, it will be noticed that he makes water in small 



