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Palpitation of the Heart. 



The same draught and ball may be given as those 

 mentioned under the heading of ' Heart, Hypertrophy of.' 



Paralysis — Hemiplegia and Paraplegia. 



Supply a nice soft dry bed, and turn the animal over 

 frequently, giving easily-digestible food. Keep the rectum 

 and the bladder empty. In case of superficial mechanical 

 injuries, rest the horse and use cold applications, and 

 Preistnitz' poultices, or, if there be rheumatism, hot bran 

 or sand will be useful. The muscles may be rubbed with 

 stimulating embrocations or massaged. In some cases it 

 will be advisable to place the animal in slings. If there be 

 myelitis or meningitis, blisters may be applied along the 

 course of the cord in several places. 



Draught. 



Tincture of nux vomica, two fluid drachms. 

 Aromatic spirit of ammonia, one fluid ounce. 

 Water, sufficient to make eight fluid ounces in all. 

 This draught may be given twice daily. 



Paraplegia Enzobtica — Reflex Paraplegia. 



Draught. 



Solution of hydrochlorate of strychnine, one fluid 



drachm (V.P.). 

 Sulphate of iron, one drachm. 

 Sulphate of cinchonine, one drachm. 

 Aromatic or diluted sulphuric acid, one fluid drachm. 

 Water, sufficient to make eight fluid ounces in all. 

 This draught may be given twice daily. 



