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after a horse, an exciting hunt in the woods continued to 

 the point of weariness, and followed by spare feeding, will 

 work wonders. 



If constipation exists it must be overcome, and if by 

 exercise and dieting, so much the better. The value of 

 vegetables for this purpose is not to be forgotten. 



If for any reason the sulphur ointment can not be used 

 in sarcoptic mange, a lotion prepared as follows is cleanly 

 and effective. It forms a good standing mixture for a 

 kennel. It should not be kept very long, but made fresh 

 every few weeks : 



Unslaked lime, one pound ; sublimed sulphur, two 

 pounds; add two gallons of soft water; mix well and 

 boil down to one gallon ; let stand till cool ; pour off, after 

 standing some hours, the clear liquor ; filter, if necessary. 

 Apply frequently over the whole body with gentle friction. 



Special Formulas. 



For allaying irritation : 



1. Salt - water baths, or bathing with vinegar and 

 water. 



2. Lotion of sodium carbonate or bicarbonate, or 

 borax, of the strength of about ten grains to the ounce 

 of water. 



Some glycerin may be added, thus : 



5 Sod. biborat 3 jss.; 



Glycerin i j ; 



Aquae camph 5 y iij- 



Ft. lot. 



Especially useful in irritable, scaly, and papular erup- 

 tions. 



