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bladder on the elder tiglit and force it into the 

 fundament, occasionally throwing the warm 

 suds in until it operates; if a reasonable portion 

 of it remains, it will do no harm if it does not 

 operate, but will help to relieve the spasms. 

 This should be done immediately, as in most 

 cases no time is to be lost. A glyster of tobacco 

 smoke may be thrown in as a last resort. Keep 

 the horse in a warm stable and give bran mash 

 and plenty of warm or thin gruel for two or 

 three days. 



The turpentine, laudanum, gin and warm 

 water were never known to fail if given at the 

 proper time. Should you not have these medi- 

 cines at hand, give 2^ or 3 ounces of pepper- 

 mint every 15 or 20 minutes until the horse is 

 relieved; or if you have no peppermint, give 

 same quantity of golden tincture. 



The gruel for feeding is made by putting diiy 

 quantity of bran into a bucket or tub, then pour 

 boiling water over it, so as to scald it thorough- 

 ly, and cover it with a cloth until it is cooi 

 enough for him to eat. 



