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watering the animal when heated, or feeding musty or indigestible food, 

 or a sudden change from dry to moist feed, bad teeth, which cause indi- 

 gestion, or exposure to drafts when overheated. Correct the fault and put 

 the animal on light feed. Do not try to check the diarrhea suddenly, but 

 give a purge of 1^> pints raw linseed oil (not castor oil) to clear the bowels, 

 and relieve the pain by rubbing the belly with Conkey's Warming Liniment, 

 then blanket warmly. 



If the diarrhea does not cease after the oil has operated give wheaten 

 or arrow root gruels warm, or white oak bark tea (1 ounce to pint of 

 water) three times a day. Soon as the bowel discharges lessen put the ani- 

 mal on regular treatment with Conkey's Stock Tonic to stimulate and tone 

 up the system. Feed rather lightly and keep the animal quiet. 



(DYSENTERY) Develops from neglected diarrhea or from tuberculosis 

 of the intestines. In dysentery blood and mucus are 



mixed with the discharge. Give dose of oil and follow same treatment as 

 above. 



(ENTERITIS) is inflammation of the bowels and is very fatal, especially 

 where there is diarrhea. The hoise is in constant pain, 

 with quickened pulse and the strength is very much affected, all marked 

 differences from Colic. The belly is very tender and should not be rubbed, 

 but hot applications usually benefit. About the best treatment is to 

 quiet the sufferer with powdered opium 2 drams, calomel Y?. dram, made 

 into a ball, and repeated in two hours if seems necessary. Physicing will 

 be apt to cause death. Recovery is doubtful in any case; but if the horse 

 convalesces, the diet must be watched carefully. Bran mash made with lin- 

 seed tea or slippery elm bark tea is recommended by some veterinarians, and 

 in general boiled food should be given. Water in small quantities but often. 

 An exclusive diet of skim milk for a week or so is urged by some authori- 

 ties. 



Above suggestions are given in case the owner cannot get hold of a 

 qualified veterinarian and must treat the case as best he can. Of course, 

 with all serious ailments we advise that if possible a veterinarian be called 

 to watch the case, but directions here given are all made as definite and 

 practical as possible as in many instances the owner must do the best he 

 can for the animal himself. Advice is given with the assurance that it is 

 thoroughly up-to-date and reliable practice, but with the caution that special 

 conditions must be considered in each case. 



DIGESTIVE Wherever there is digestive disturbance, use Conkey's Stock 

 DISORDERS Tonic to correct the disorder and also for tonic treatment. 

 As a general preventative" we advise occasional use of Con- 

 key's Stock Tonic as directed, or regular use of the special formula already 

 recommended; 90 Ibs. common barrel salt, 10 Ibs. Conkey's Stock Tonic, 

 mixed thoroughly, kept dry. This makes a hundred pound mixture at a cost 

 not to exceed $2.50 the hundred. For efficiency it will do all that is claimed 

 for any medicated, veterinary, stock salt, at a cost of only 2^2 cents a pound, 

 at the highest estimate. It will serve as an appetizer and tonic, and have 

 a very beneficial^ effect on the general condition of the animal. At the same 

 time it is what is called an anti-parasite mixture, and will keep the animal 

 free from internal parasites. We highly recommend this mixture (1) for 

 efficiency, (2) convenience of doctoring, as the animals have access to it 

 and help themselves, just as they need it, without any danger of overdosing, 

 (3) cheapness, costing less than 2^ cents a pound, (4) lasting qualities the 

 above 100 Ibs. being sufficient for 25 head of live-stock for full two 

 months. 



