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Hysteria. 



Occurs sometimes in mares during tlie period of oestrum, 

 and may be shown by violent kicking and great irrita- 

 bility. The mucous membrane of the vulva and vagina 

 is highly congested, and the vulva may be opened and 

 closed in rapid succession. A moderate dose of aloes 

 should be given, and this should then be followed up with 

 full (loses of bromides or tincture of asafoetida thrice daily. 

 The diet should be laxative. 



Draught. 

 Hydrate of chloral, three drachms. 

 Bromide of potassium, two drachms. 

 Water to eight fluid ounces. 

 This draught may be given thrice daily. 



Impetigo. 



Draught. 



Bicarbonate of potassium, one ounce. 

 Fowler's solution, two fluid drachms. 

 Water to eight fluid ounces. 

 This draught may be given twice daily as a draught, or 

 in the drinking-water. 



Ointment. 

 Oxide of zinc, one drachm. 

 Lard, one ounce. 



Ointment 

 Oleate of zinc, one part. 

 Vaseline, one part. 



Incontinence of Urine. 



Ball. 

 Powdered nux vomica, twenty grains. 

 Carbonate of ammonium, two drachms. 



