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these, and is the best preparation known for securing the 

 desired effects. If there is high fever, it will prove injuri- 

 ous, just as will all other powerful medicines. But it may 

 be safely employed in the large majority of cases, and is not 

 only exceedingly efficient, but rapid in its action. Kext in 

 value to the chloroform is that simple prescription, hot salt 

 and water. This never does any harm, and its materials are 

 always at hand. 



In the first stages of the attack, bleeding and a quart of 

 hot salt and water will rarely fail to cure. If the case is 

 severe or obstinate, bathe the flanks and the parts between 

 the hind legs with the salt and water, as hot as the horse 

 can bear it ; or, still better, do this with the hot decoction 

 of tobacco.. Such a course tends to hasten the relaxation of 

 the parts materially. 



INFLAMMATION AND BLEEDING OF THE RECTUM. 



This is a condition we have frequently been called upon 

 to treat in our veterinary practice. It usually either ac- 

 companies or follows inflammation of the colon. Sometimes 

 it is apparently both a feature and a successor of that disease. 



Not only is there inflammation and swelling, but there is 

 protrusion, forming the prolapsus ani of the doctors, and 

 blood is discharged from the parts in considerable quantities. 



TREATMENT. 



Such a case demands immediate attention. Cold salt and 

 water is the remedy, applied as both a wash and a clyster. 

 The addition to this of a slight infusion of chlorate of pot- 

 ash, and also some of the golden seal, will decidedly increase 

 its efficiency. It may be used as often as convenient. 



If this condition is not connected with any disease of the 

 bowels, no bleeding will be necessary. 



SORENESS AND ITCHING OF THE ANUS. 



Following after diseases of the rectum, and occasionally 

 from other causes, the anus sometimes becomes sore and ir- 



