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sary to give occasional small doses of Epsom salts. In conjunction 

 with the above, or alone if it is not deemed necessary to give tlie opium, 

 half-ounce doses of the nitrate or bicarbonate of potash should be given 

 three times a day. Great care should be exercised to keep the patient 

 comfortable. If unable to stand, a liberal supply of bedding should be 

 used to prevent possible injury from bruising and bed-sores. The stall 

 should be roomy, so that the patient may move with ease and be per- 

 fectly free from moisture, drafts, and sudden changes of temperature. 

 The food should be such as will be easily digested bran mashes, green 

 food when it can be procured, and clean hay. Locally the pain may be 

 relieved and the disease checked by the application around the affected 

 joint of stimulating liniments or blisters. (See blister recommended for 

 use in treatment of spavin.) 



