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bility, prove the best kind of food to commence with, especially 

 if the case be excessively severe. Sago and milk will also be 

 suitable, or stewed rice and bran, or boiled barley and bran ; 

 carrots, if in season, should be allowed.* 



Inteenal Eemedies. — The best remedies in general for 

 internal use are Aloes, Nux Vomica 2, Arsenicum 3, Phos- 

 phorus 1, Ehus Toxicodendron 1, and Sulphur. 



Aloes. — Commence the medical treatment by the admini- 

 stration of a purging ball. The quantity of Aloes necessary 

 for a dose should be regulated by the breed and size of the 

 patient. Eor delicate, well-bred horses, 3 drachms of Aloes 

 will generally prove sufficient ; while, for coarse-bred, large- 

 sized horses, 5, 6, or 7 drachms of the drug may be given. 

 For further particulars with respect to purgative medicine, 

 see pages 75, 76, and 77. 



Arsenictjm 3. — When the action of the purgative has 

 subsided, give Arsenicum 3 in 2-drachm doses, morning, noon, 

 and night, mixed with a little water each time ; or it may be 

 alternated either with Phosphorus 1, in 2-drachm doses, or 

 Ehus Tox. in like proportions. Sometimes it is best to 

 alternate Ehus Tox. with Phos. 



SuLPHTJE. — Sulphur is the best if given when recovery has 

 set in. Give of the 1st trituration, in drachm doses, either 

 alone or in alternation with Arsenicum 3. 



ExTEENAL Eemedies. — The best remedies in general for 

 topical use are Arnica, Liquor Arsenicalis, and Acetic Acid. 



Tincture of Arnica ... 1 oz. 

 Water ... ... . 1 pint. 



Mix the two together, and bathe the sore parts of the skin 



* See Section VI, pages 109 to 117. 



