HUNTERS 207 



If there is much pain add — 



Tinct. of Opium 1 oz. 



In case of great distress after hunting, ad- 

 minister — 



Magnes. Sulph iv. oz. 



Pulv. Pot. Nit. iv. drachms. 



Water 1 pint. 



and add 2 glasses of gin or whisky. 



Choking. — At the back of the mouth are situated 

 the openings of the oesophagus and windpipe. 

 The upper one communicates with the stomach, 

 and the lower one with the lungs. If the 

 obstruction that causes choking is situated in the 

 oesophagus, gentle pressure may be tried, and a 

 little linseed oil poured down ; but in giving the 

 latter great care must be taken not to hold the 

 head up by force, or some of the oil may find its 

 way down the windpipe, and into the lungs, thus 

 choking the horse. If any oil is forced back, it 

 will probably have to return through the nostrils. 



Mud-fever is a rash, which frequently occurs 

 from a chill, usually from perspiration being 

 suddenly checked, as from standing in a lane 

 after a sharp gallop, with a cold wind playing 

 upon one side. It most generally attacks horses 

 when only half fit. 



Give 



Sulph. Magnes. 2 oz. 



Common Salt ^ oz. 



in a mash for two or three nights ; to be followed 



by 



Liquor Arsenicalis 30 drops 



twice a day for a fortnight. 



