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first in large doses in gruel form, and gradually decreased 

 until the bowels become regular. In addition, apply a 

 warm mustard poultice to the loins ; cover with oil 

 cloth and a blanket to retain the heat and moisture ; and 

 inject into the rectum every hour one quart of warm 

 linseed tea into which two tablespoonfuls of laud- 

 anum have been mixed, or starch water may be used in 

 place of the linseed tea. This treatment alone, with the 

 proper care and feeding of soft and nourishing food, will, 

 if the case is not too far advanced, result in a speedy 

 recovery. 



However, as per our note on page 119, to give other 

 remedies, we would mention the following : Give one 

 dose of twenty drops of croton oil, mixed with half a 

 drachm of extract of belladonna. Sprinkle the follow- 

 ing dose on the tongue every hour during the acute 

 stage of the disease : One drachm of opium, mixed with 

 one scruple of calomel. As the animal recovers, give 

 three times a day the following dose : Half a drachm of 

 extract of belladonna ; two drachms of opium. 



INFLAMMATION OF THE TESTICLES. 

 This disease often occurs from too much service or 

 driving too far. Sometimes it affects the glands. The 



