31 8 Our Noblest Friend, The Horse 



The throat may be smeared, not rubbed, or it 

 will cause a blister, with — 



Lard i pound 



Turpentine . . . . i pint 



Melt lard and mix turps. 



When the " pink-eye," as it is called from the 

 tendency of the eyes to close and be weak (needing 

 a darkish stable when this occurs), has passed its 

 worst, there is often a dropsical tendency of the legs 

 ensuing or remaining, which may hugely swell them, 

 giving them the appearance of having been tied with 

 strings ; this will help toward cure : 



Iodide of potassium . . i ounce 

 Carbonate of ammonia . . i ounce 

 Powdered gentian . . i ounce 



Eight balls (or drench if throat is still sore) ; two 

 each day for four days. 



Soft food is indicated, but very little of anything 

 will be eaten. 



If weakness accompanies, the strength may be 

 maintained and heart stimulated by doses of whiskey 



