478 WOUNDS AND INJUEIES. 



Aloes. — "Where the condition of the patient is high, or 

 where the system is in a gross state, a purgative will prove 

 highly beneficial ; but if the animal be feeble, or sufi'ering from 

 excessive loss of blood, a purgative is to be avoided. 



The best purgative is Barbadoes Aloes ; the dose of which 

 will depend upon the size and breed of the patient ; 6 drachms 

 by weight, however, will suffice for a large sized horse. Aloes 

 is best given in the form of a ball. 



Aeomatic Spirit of Ammonia is indicated in cases where 

 the pulse is feeble and easily compressed, and where the vital 

 powers are depressed. Sometimes it proves of essential service 

 if given to the animal while under the excitement arising from 

 the injury. Horses of a very excitable nature will on some 

 occasions, after receiving an injury, tremble severely and 

 breathe rapidly for hours afterwards. A diffusible stimulant 

 given to the patient upon such occasions will be found of value. 

 From 4 to 6 drachms of the remedy may be given for a dose in 

 a pint of cold water. The Ammonia may either be given alone 

 or in alternation with Arnica, in 2-drachm doses of the 1st 

 dilution. 



Ntjx Vomica. — Should the administration of a purgative 

 be deemed necessary, Nux A^omica is a remedy to resort to 

 after the action of the purgative has subsided. It will assist in 

 keeping the bowels in a well-regulated condition. Give the 

 remedy in 2-drachm doses of the 1st dilution, mixed with 5 or 

 6 ounces of water : repeat it every eight or ten hours. 



Ehus Toxicodendeon.— This is a valuable remedy to 

 apply, either as a lotion or to give internally. Used as a lotion, 

 it is good for wounds and injuries of the tendons and liga- 

 mentous structures. Mix it as follows, and apply the lotion 

 warm to the wound : — » 



Hhus Toxicodendron . . . . 1 ounce. 



"Water (soft) . . . . . . 1 pint. 



