12 THE EQUINE HOSPITAL FORMULARY. 



undissolved urates, one of clear urine, and one of 

 albumin. 



It must be remembered that the earthy phosphates are, 

 in like manner with albumin, precipitated by heat ; but 

 they are dissolved by a drop of nitric acid, whereas albu- 

 min may become denser and yellow, and is not dissolved. 



To test the urine of herbivora for albumin, it is necessary 

 to add a drop or two of acetic acid, in order to render it 

 slightly acid. When a horse is suffering from this con- 

 dition, try : 



Draught. 



(a) Solution of perchloride of iron, f. 3SS. 

 Sulphate of cinchouine, gr. xl. 

 Glycerine, f. "^i. 

 Water to eight fluid ounces. 

 This draught may be given twice or thrice daily. 



Powder. 



Powdered carbonate of magnesium, half an ounce. 

 Carbonate of iron, two drachms. 

 Powdered aniseeds, two drachms. 

 This powder may be given twice daily. 



Ball. 



Citrate of iron and ammonium, two drachms. 

 Sulphate of cinchonine, one drachm. 

 Ginger, gentian, and treacle, sufficient to make one 

 ounce. 



Alterative. 



BaU-3Iass. 



Eesin, thirty- five parts. 



Nitrate of potassium, twenty-one parts. 



