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one ounce of bicarbonate of potassium may be given twice daily in the 

 drinking water. When congestion is gradually developed, as it sometimes 

 is in hunters " summering," and is dependent on dietic errors or want of 

 proper exercise, it is of the first importance to restrict the amount of food, 

 and attend to the sanitary conditions. In addition, sahnes, such as those 

 above recommended, may be administered twice daily in the drinking water, 

 and a full dose of aloes given. 



In order to prevent the recurrence of these affections of the liver, the 

 diet should be restricted in amount, and regular exercise enjoined. 



Experience has abundantly proved that a hunter is all the better for his 

 winter work, if ''summered" on his ordinary food. The food, of course, 

 should be given in smallei'- quantities^ and the horse should be kept in regular^ 



