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at one time. But, notwithstanding the generous aid given 

 me by the gentlemen named, especially Drs. Hamill and 

 Meyer, there was still much important matter needed, which 

 I was finally so fortunate as to secure, prepared by no less 

 an authority than that of a gentleman, who is at the head of 

 one of the most popular and successful veterinary colleges 

 in America, but whose name I am not at liberty to publish. 

 To this authority I am indebted for the matter comprised 

 in articles on Inflammation (page 746), Catarrh, Bronchitis, 

 Chronic Cough, Inflammation of the Bladder, Indigestion, 

 Diseases of the Eye, etc., etc., together with other matter 

 referred to. I made such changes in, or additions to, this mat- 

 ter, as well as added new treatment, as would make it most 

 desirable for popular reference. I may mention also that 

 I have been specially fortunate in securing many favorite 

 prescriptions of great value from leading practitioners, for 

 which I would gladly give credit if not debarred by special 

 request. 



I especially desired to have the explanations of treatment 

 free from technical terms, and so clear and plain that any 

 one could understand without difficulty. I have made a 

 special effort for this in the management of such diseases 

 as are most dangerous and common. This will explain 

 the reason for giving so much space, and the large number 

 of illustrations to shoeing, spavins, navicular joint lameness, 

 etc. 



As explained in the note to the chapter on shoeing, it 

 will be found that Prof. E. A. McLellan of Bridgeport, 

 Conn., at present Lecturer on Shoeing and Diseases of the 

 Foot in the Columbia Veterinary College, gave me valuable 

 aid in that department, for which I would make him due 

 acknowledgment. The extreme pressure of his professional 

 demands only, prevented his giving me more especial 

 assistance at the time, but which he kindly promised to 



