152 DISEASES OF ANIMALS. 



her time, put her in a suitable pasture by herself. Thi; 

 iubject is treated of more fully under the head " Cattle.' 



WOUNDS AND BRUISES. 



One who has much experience confidently recom- 

 mends the following treatment : Dissolve saltpetre in 

 warm water, in such proportions as to be moderately 

 strong to the taste, and add blue stone, blue vitriol, 

 (sulphate of copper,) until the solution is slightly tinged. 

 Use this, and nothing else, for a week, two or three 

 times a day. 



It purifies the wound, destroys proud flesh, produces 

 granulations, and heals the worst wounds in a short 

 time. It is good for a kick, and is not liable to leave a 

 scar. It will generally do well without any covering. 

 It protects from flies, and as the skin will approximate 

 as the wound heals, under this treatment, there is not so 

 much need of sewing up wounds. 



Another Mode. Wash the wound, morning and 

 night, in warm soap suds, and anoint immediately 

 with whale oil. This purifies and heals the wound as 

 fast as desirable for soundness, protects it from cold 

 and flies, and the hair is replaced of the natural color. 



Another for Flesh Wounds. Steep Life of Man 

 root in chamber lye, boil it down one half, and wash the 

 wound with it several times a day. It is said to be very 

 effectual. [See Wounds, page 56.] 



CRAMP, OR DRAWING OF THE NERVES. 



Cause. Taking cold after hard labor and sweating. 

 The excretions being suddenly diminished brings on 

 spasmodic and convulsive symptoms. Every nerve 

 seems contracted to overthrow its antagonist and dis- 

 member the ungovernable body. The eyes are con- 

 torted, and generally nothing but the white appears. 



Remedy. Sweat the horse, by taking a large pot filled 

 with mayweed and tansy, and when boiled, place it 

 under his belly, and cover him with a large rug or cov- 

 erlet, to keep the steam confined to his body. A little 



