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first named being the best ; repeat the dose in a couple of 

 hours, or until the pulse shows improvement, when the 

 administration of stimulants should cease. Ammonia, ale, 

 whisky, etc., are all highly useful stimulants, and may be 

 given in the usual quantities. The body of the patient 

 should be well clothed ; the legs should be well hand- 

 rubbed and bandaged with flannel bandages, or fomenta- 

 tions (the water being as warm as the animal can stand) to 

 the legs, and continued for some time, are highly beneficial. 

 Enemas containing a sufficient quantity of ol. terebinth, 

 may be given with the two-fold object in view of clearing 

 out the rectum, removing any hardened faeces it may con- 

 tain, and at the same time producing a stimulant effect of 

 a mild diffusible character. Cloths wrung out of hot water 

 may be applied to the sides, there being no need of a 

 mustard application. It should be borne in mind that 

 during all this time the animal should be kept in a well- 

 ventilated loose-box, or other place where the free access 

 of plenty of pure air would not be interfered with. After 

 the most violent symptoms have subsided, ol. lini 5vi. — 5viii. 

 may be given if constipation is present ; however, it is 

 seldom needed. Venesection may be practised, possibly 

 with benefit in certain cases ; four, five, or six quarts of 

 blood being abstracted, to be followed in an hour or so by 

 the administration of a diffusible stimulant. Arnica tr., in 

 doses of 5i. — 5ii. is recommended by Williams. A little 

 gentian may be added to either of the draughts above 

 mentioned ; a slightly stimulating embrocation applied to 

 the extremities acts beneficially on account of its warmth- 

 producing power. In cases where weakness and general 

 debility are manifested after the acute symptoms have 

 passed off, ale, whisky, tether, etc., with a little gentian, may 

 be given daily until some improvement is observed ; at the 

 same time thorough grooming, regular exercise, and 



