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anxious for ifc. Horses so affected seem as though they desired 

 something entirely different from their ordinary kind of fare. 

 The pulse may not be much excited, but it is peculiar ; some- 

 times it is a little thready, or irregular, or intermittent. The 

 animal will be shifty and uneasy ; the respirations will be 

 slightly hurried or irregular ; and sometimes a faint, soft cough 

 will be emitted. 



The condition now described is one of great danger to the 

 animal so affected, unless its existence be recognised, and 

 measures of a conservative character taken to ward off its 

 consequences ; but if the animal be exposed to the effects 

 of wet or cold, or made to perform a still greater amount of 

 labour, — or if the two causes act in association, — disease of a 

 severe character will most certainly supervene ; and, in all pro- 

 bability, the animal will die. 



Treatment. — The first great essential towards recovery is 

 7'est to the animal ; it is not only a primary essential, but it is 

 an absolute one. The other essentials are — pure air, and a 

 warm, comfortable habitation ; with suitable food, prepared in 

 a suitable manner. 



The best remedies, in general, are — Aconite, Aromatic 

 Ammonia, Nux Vomica, Sesquichloride of Iron, Chlorate of 

 Potass, and Hot Water. 



Aconite may be given at the commencement of the 

 treatment ; it will tend to allay the feverish excitement of 

 the system. Use it in 2-drachm doses of the 1st dilution, 

 mixed with 6 or 8 ounces of water. A dose may be given 

 every three or four hours, two or three times in succession. 



Aromatic Ammonia. — Aromatic Ammonia is valuable 

 when the hair is pricked and the animal is chilly. Give it in 

 6- drachm doses, mixed with 6 or 8 ounces of water. It may 



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