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with a cold perspiration ; and when the animal is purged. 

 Use it of the 1st dilution, in 2-drachm doses, mixed with 4 or 

 5 ounces of water. It may either be given alone, or in alter- 

 nation with Aconite, or with Nux Vomica. 



Canthaeides 2. — Cantharides is indicated when the 

 bladder is irritated, with or without spasm of the organ. The 

 symptoms which betoken its use are — where the animal fre- 

 quently urinates, or frequently attempts to do so. Use it of 

 the 2nd dilution, in 2-drachm doses, mixed with 3 or 4 ounces 

 of water. Nux Vomica, on some occasions, will answer to a 

 similar form of the malady. 



CAPSicuii 1. — This remedy is indicated in those forms of 

 the disease where the belly is tympanitic. For every direction 

 as to its use, dose, and other particulars, see Capsicum, article 

 " Tympany," page 322. 



Baebadoes Aloes, — A purgative is necessary where the 

 malady arises from an accumulation of chopped hay or straw 

 (see form of Colic IS'o. 4) within the large bowels. I have 

 known the administration of a purgative, in cases of this kind, 

 to bring away immense quantities of chopped straw in pieces 

 of about half an inch in length. The kind of diet given to the 

 patient up to the time of the attack, together with the slow 

 form of the disease, are facts indicative of the character of the 

 derangement, and of the proper course to pursue. 



The size of the purgative dose will to some extent depend 

 on the size and breed of the patient. A large-sized horse will 

 require 8 or 10 drachms of the drug ; administer it in the form 

 of a ball. If purging should not supervene within twelve or 

 fourteen hours after giving the ball, 4 drachms more of the 

 remedy may be administered. Linseed Oil, in doses of a pint^ 

 is sometimes a valuable adjunct in these cases. 



