SIMPLE AILMENTS 327 



perature and heat, swelling, and pains in the joints or other 

 parts. Sometimes it is present in the loins, and is similar to 

 lumbago with mankind, when the back is raised, the belly 

 tucked up, and the horse stands with all its legs gathered 

 under it. 



When the disease is of recent origin, with quick, full pulse 

 and pains in the joints, give — 



Tincture of Aconite ... ... 30 drops 



for two or three doses, and then give — 



Salicylate of Soda 2 drs. 



Iodide of Potash 50 grs. 



Bicarb. Potash ... ^ oz. 



in half a pint of water, twice daily, and rub gently the 

 affected parts with the following liniment : — 



Menthol ... 



Spirit Eectified ... 



Chloroform... 



Liniment Aconite 



Liniment Belladonna 



or else make a lotion — 



Sal Ammoniac 1 oz. 



Saltpetre 1 „ 



Water 1 quart 



Dip some lint into it and place it over the part, covering it 

 with a bandage soaked in vinegar and water. 



In obstinate cases sulphur is very beneficial, and one or 

 two tablespoonfuls should be added to every bran mash. 



Condiment. — For delicate feeders, and at any time as a 

 " pick-me-up " during, or after, severe work, Mawson's 

 well-known Spice can be confidently recommended. It is 

 largely given to hunters after a severe day, with beneficial 

 results, and also to horses in training for racing. 



