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like manner until you have the required action. In case you 

 want a heavier blister add another half dram of the biniodid 

 of mercury. For further directions see treatment of diseases 

 above mentioned. 



9. Fly Blister. 



Powdered Cantharides or Spanish Fly l l / 2 drams. 



Vaseline or Lard 1 ounce. 



Mix thoroughly, and this is one of the best sweat blisters 

 for blistering thickenings or enlargements in any part of the 

 body where they are not on the bone. Use the same direc- 

 tions as are given for the mercury blister. 



10. Hoof Ointment. 



Raw Linseed Oil % pint. 



Crude Petroleum Oil J4 pint. 



Neatsfoot Oil % pint. 



Pine Tar .% pint. 



Mix well and apply every night with a brush all over 

 and under the hoof — even a little in the hair above the hoof. 

 Gean out the hoof before applying. 



