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be repeated once or twice, at intervals of three or four 

 hours. 



Nux YoMiCA. — Sesquichloeide op Ieon. — These reme- 

 dies are to improve the appetite and the general tone of the 

 system. They should not be resorted to until the morbid 

 excitement has subsided, otherwise they will not be productive 

 of good. Grive the Nux in 2 -drachm doses of the 1st dilution, 

 mixed with 3 or 4 ounces of water ; and the Iron in 2-drachm 

 doses, mixed with 8 ounces of water. They may be given in 

 alternation, morning, noon, and night, for four or five days in 

 succession. 



Chloeate or Potass. — This remedy will be found valuable 

 to administer, when the dung emits a disagreeable effluvium. 

 It may either be given alone, or in alternation with Aromatic 

 Ammonia or Nux Vomica. If alone, give it in drachm doses, 

 mixed with water, and repeated every six or eight hours ; or if 

 in alternation, every four hours, for two or three days in suc- 

 cession. 



Hot Watee. — Bathe the limbs with hot water. The 

 process may be repeated, night and morning, for two or three 

 days in succession. The water may be used at a temperature 

 of 112° or 114° Fahrenheit. Bandage the limbs immediately 

 after fomenting them. 



Diet. — The dieting of the animal, until fairly recovered, is 

 a matter of importance. It should consist of bread and milk, 

 boiled barley and bran, now and then a carrot or two (if in 

 season), or a boiled turnip. Por further particulars relating to 

 diet, see page 108. 



