42 THE EQUINE HOSPITAL FORMULARY. 



Bicarbonate of potassium, half an ounce. 

 Water, a sufiBcient quantity. 

 This draught may be given thrice daily. 



Bladder, Inversion of the (in Mares). 



Empty the bladder by means of gentle pressure, and 

 thoroughly cleanse the prolapsed part ; place the animal 

 with the hind-quarters at a higher level than the fore part 

 of the body, and apply a twitch. First inject a warm 

 3 per cent, solution of alum, or a 2 per cent, solution of 

 tannic acid. 



If the urethra be wide, the bladder can be replaced with 

 the hand ; but if this method is not practicable, procure a 

 stick with a suitable blunt rounded head, or a probang, and, 

 by means of gradual pressure with this, pass the bladder 

 back through the urethra. 



If the mucous membrane has become necrotic, amputa- 

 tion may be requisite. 



Bleeding. 



Draught. 



Tincture of perchloride of iron, one fluid ounce. 

 Glycerine, two fluid ounces. 

 Water, seven fluid ounces. 



Draught. 



Liquid extract of ergot, half a fluid ounce. 

 Diluted sulphuric acid, two fluid drachms. 

 Tannic acid, three drachms. 

 Water, eight fluid ounces. 



Hiipodermic Injection of Ergoiin (B.P.). 

 Forty minims. 



