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object to it, on account of its extreme fluidity, which I 

 consider to be its most valuable property ; as if it did not 

 readily assume a fluid form, its caustic properties would 

 not be so good. Indeed, according to its fluidity, when 

 applied to a part, so does its caustic property entirely de- 

 pend. For the quick reduction of proud flesh, it has no 

 superior. 



(2.) Carbonate of Potash. — This is sometimes used 

 as an antacid, but is not much used in horse and cattle 

 diseases. 



(3.) SuLPHURET OF PoTASH. — Hepar Sulph. — Liver of 

 Sulphur. — This is a valuable remedy when applied to 

 mange in all animals. Dissolve an ounce in a pint of 

 water, first having rubbed the mangey part with fine 

 sand, to expose the insect to the action of the sulphuret. 



(4.) Sulphate of Potash. — (See Glauber's Salts.) 



(5.) Iodide of Potash. — (See Iodine.) 



(6.) Nitrate of Potash. — (See Saltpetre.) — The ace- 

 tate, and tartrate of potash, are not used in veterinary 

 practice. 



(7.) Chlorate of Potash. — Used for the same pur- 

 poses as the nitrate, and in the same doses. The same 

 may be said of the permanganate. V 



Prussic Acid. — (See Acid.) 



Pumpkin Seeds. — An excellent remedy for destroy- 

 ing tape worm. 



Purgatives. — Medicines which empty the bowels. 



Pyroxylic Spirit. — Wood Naphtha. — Used to relieve 

 chronic cough, and is given in half-ounce doses in gruel. 



C^uinine. — (See Cinchona.) 



Rennet. — (See Pepsin.) 



