Horses on Board Ship 119 



As to food, this ought to consist of bran 

 and Hnseed mashes, to which some scalded 

 oats have been added. The hay to be 

 given sparingly, so as to regulate the 

 bowels. Continue this treatment until 

 better, but do not repeat the physic unless 

 really needful. 



Constipation. — To overcome this give 

 sloppy foods, and if needful, add two or 

 three tablespoonfuls of Epsom Salts to 

 drinking water, twice a day. 



Ship-staggers and heat apoplexy both 

 require that the animal be ' purged ' with a 

 ' physic ball,' and iced water applied to the 

 top of the head, continually. 



Blistering. 



Before the application of a ' Blister ' 

 wash the part with soap and warm water, 

 then rub it thoroughly dry. 



All parts which have much long hair 



