Remedies, 75, 



which, unlike the process of equilibrium, is being 

 completed. If some hours have elapsed and the 

 vesiculate system has become involved, administer 

 every six hours — 



Spirit nitrous ether 1 oz. 



Tincture pimento 1 oz. 



"Warm water 4 oz. 



Sometimes great benefit is derived by changing 

 medicine ; if so, the following can be given 

 instead — 



Spirit nitrous ether ,...,.... 1 oz. 



Ammonia acetatus 1 oz. 



Keep the horse's head tied to the open door. 

 The legs and feet are generally hot and tender, 

 and will keep themselves warm, and the simple 

 pressure of a bandage causes pain. Eegulate the 

 quantity of clothing to the heat of the skin, as 

 you may do much mischief by smothering the 

 skin with too much clothing, by increasing the 

 fever and causing your patient to commence 

 blowing. There are some cases in which the 

 patient cannot tolerate diaphoreosis. Unless the 

 horse has pumiced feet, remove the shoes, if the 

 pain in the legs is considerable, put them in warm 

 water, use arnica lotion, one part in ten of water. 

 In the worst cases great relief is given by putting 

 on a patten shoe and thus raising the heel of the 

 foot. There are some cases that do better with 



Carhonate of ammonia 1 drachm. 



Pulverized ginger 1 drachm. 



every six hours. It is necessary to watch its 

 effects, and it must be discontinued after a certain 

 point is gained. After a few doses the salivary 



