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THE STOCK OWNER S ADVISER. 



of ether is higlily recommended by Prof. Smith, and I have used 

 it with good results. If the animal shows signs of returning con- 

 sciousness, there is hope of recovery; if he wishes to drink give 

 him pure cold water. If he recovers sufficiently to get on his 

 feet, he will go struggling along from side to side when he at- 

 tempts to walk, and it may be necessary to place him in slings. 

 Give a small dose of purgative medicine. Cold application to 

 the head is important in proportion as the cerebral congestion 



Fig. 118— Result of a case of Sunstroke suffering too long before 

 receiving treatment. 



predominates. When the circulation is feeble stimulants are 

 needed. If the animal is found lying in a comatose state, it 

 should be treated on the spot. There are reasons to believe that 

 many cases which terminate fatally would otherwise have ended 

 in recovery but for the necessity of moving the animals to sta- 

 bles or infirmaries and delay in obtaining medical aid. Bromide 

 of potassium may be given. The horse should be kept in posi- 

 tion on the sternum by sacks of straw wedged under the shoulder. 

 All air possible should be given, and curiosity seekers should not 

 be allowed to obstruct its passage. 



