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regular and his blood pure, and, consequently, he will 

 not be susceptible to sunstroke. 



Simply giving them regularly, according to direc- 

 tions, would save thousands of horses yearly from sun- 

 stroke in the large cities. 



However, according to our note on page 119, we 

 mention another remedy : One drachm of pulverized 

 opium ; one drachm of pulverized carbonate of ammo- 

 nia ; two drachms of charcoal ; eight ounces of ale ; 

 mixed well, and given as a drench. 



BWEI;LING OF THE SHEATH. 



This often arises from a run-down condition of the 

 animal. Sometimes it is caused by the wound being 

 closed too soon after castration, and in that case it should 

 be opened and fresh lard nibbed on and bathed freely 

 every three-quarters of an hour or so with warm water. 



If the penis cannot be drawn backward and forward 

 freely, or should the opening be too small, it may be 

 necessary to slightly cut the sheath to allow free action, 

 and then bathe freely with cold water from time to 

 time. If it occurs from a run-down condition, Pratts 

 Food, Pratts Animal Regulator or Pratts Condition 



