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ino- inflammation, the fleam or lancet will be called into 

 action a second, and even a third time ; although the 

 second generally suffices. An interval of six hours 

 must be allowed to observe the benefit derived from 

 each operation. 



We must now use means to prevent the return of 

 the inflammation. Some prefer rowels, but a blister is 

 far the best. After shaving the hair off the chest arid 

 sides, below and behind the elbow, and between the 

 foie-legs, apply the following blister omtment : — 

 Spanish Flies, (powdered) - 2 ounces. 



Resin - - - - - 2 ounces. 



Lard 8 ounces, 



mixed 



This must be well rubbed in. 



The clyster having performed its office, this seda- 

 tive may be used to diminish the irritability of the 

 system. 



Emetic Tartar - - - U drachms, 

 Digitalis - - - - 1 drachm, 



Nitre - - - - 3 drachms, 



mixed. 



This is used twice a day, but must not be continued 

 for any length of time. 



Forty-eight hours generally decides the fate of the 

 horse. If the blister or row^el does not take effect, the 

 worst consequences may be apprehended ; and when 

 the breath stinks, and the discharge from the nose b - 

 comes offensive, dissolution is nigh. 



The blister must be repeated ; if the state of the 

 animal will allow it, bleed again, and a little tonic 

 medicine may be tried. 



Great benefit will accrue by rubbing the horse with 

 the hand and using flannel bandages to the legs. 



A cold mash, green food, and hay, may be given 



