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alone, it arises from the irregularities to which the horse 

 is subject when changing its hair ; or from the use of 

 indigestible food, fatigue, too sudden exposure to cold, 

 and various other causes. Worms invariably produce 

 loss of appetite, and should be treated accordingly. 



Symptoms. — This disease is usually accompanied 

 with a rough and shaggy state of the hair, the appetite 

 very irregular, and the food passes away undigested. 



Cure. — This must be effected according to the symp- 

 toms : when solely arising from the improper use of 

 food, and causes such as would naturally lead to loss 

 of appetite, and unattended with fever, a gentle stimu- 

 lant would be found efficacious : at the same time, care 

 should be taken that the complaint does not arise again 

 from similar circumstances. 



Ginger, Powdered - - - 3 ounces, 

 Carraway Seeds, ditto - - 8 ounces, 

 Gentian, ditto - - - 6 ounces. 



Oil of Cloves, or Anniseed - 5 drachms, 

 mixed with honey, molasses, or lard, and made into 

 a dozen balls, will strengthen the stomach. 

 Some persons employ the following : — 



Carraway Seeds - - - 4 drachms, 

 Grains of Paradise - - - 3 drachms, 

 Ginger . _ - - 1 drachm; 



Oil of Mint - - - - 24 drops, 

 made into a ball with syrup or honey. 



During the process of either of these medicines, 

 gentle exercise is recommended daily. This disease is 

 commonly called Chronic Indigestion. 



