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remission. He exhausts himself by the violence of 

 his efforts, and remains tranquil for a brief time; so 

 he goes on, until he has probably ruptured some 

 vessel, and then perfect stupor ensues; or he wears 

 himself out by his continued struggles. 



If he is seen in this violent state, there can be no 

 doubt about the disease : it is pure phrenitis, or in- 

 flammation of the brain. Then, with due regard to 

 his own safety, the practitioner must endeavour to 

 open both j ugulars, and to let the blood flow as long 

 as it will. The only hope is in producing faintness 

 and temporary collapse. If it can be effected, in some 

 moment of comparative quietude, a purgative should 

 be administered in the form of a strong solution of 

 aloes, with croton farina. The following is a good 

 formula for such an occasion : — 



RECIPE (No. 3). 



'Strong Physic Drink. 



Take— Barbadoes aloes, one ounce ; 



Gum-arabic, one ounce ; both being powdered : 



Pour on them a pint of boiling water. A portion of the aloes 

 will be dissolved, and the greater part of the remainder suspended 

 by the solution of the gum. Ten ounces of this may be taken, and 

 ten grains of the farina of the croton nut thoroughly rubbed down 

 with it, and the rest cautiously added; the entire mixture for one 

 dose should be given every twelve hours until it operates. 



If this cannot be administered in consequence of its 

 bulk, thirty drops of croton oil should be given in the 

 most convenient form possible. If the horse seems to 

 recover a little from the attack, he must be let alone ; 

 his diet should be very spare, and must consist of 



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