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When the pulse loses its hard character, we may give, instead 

 of the nitre, the following drench three or four times a 

 day: — 



Carhoiiate of ammonia ... ... 1 drachm. 



Extract of belladonna ... ••• 1 „ 



Sulphuric ether or sweet spirits of 



nitre 1 oz. 



Liquor ammonii acetatis ... ... 2 ,, 



Water 1 pint. 



Or, 



Carbonate of ammonia ... ... 1 drachm. 



Nitre H jj 



Water 1 pint. 



The carbonate of ammonia strengthens the action of the heart, 

 lowers the temperature of the body, and by its alkalinity tends to 

 preserve the fluidity of the blood. 



If symptoms of pleurisy be well marked, and the pain be very 

 acute, give — 



Chlorodyne 1-| ounce. 



Or, Extract of Lidian hemp, B. P. ... 3 drachms- 



Linseed oil ... ... ... ... ^ pint. 



It is generally advisable to repeat this drench if the symptoms 

 of pain continue to be urgent. 



If, on the contrary, the symptoms of bronchitis be manifest, give 

 in a ball — 



Carbonate of ammonia ... ... 1 drachm. 



Camphor ... ... ... ... 1 ,, 



Extract of belladonna ... ... I „ 



twice a day. Steam the nostrils, and if the cough be hard, blister 

 the throat with tincture of cantharides, or with the ordinary fly 

 ointment (p. 602). If the throat be sore, no ball should be given, 

 nor the carbonate of ammonia in any form, as its effects on the 

 throat are very irritating. In this case, a drachm each of bella- 

 donna and camphor mixed with treacle may be placed, twice a 

 day, between the horse's teeth, so that it may gradually pass down 

 the throat. 



I must caution the inexperienced horse-owner to carefully con- 

 sider the symptoms; and, if he is not quite certain what is the 

 right course to pursue with regard to the internal administration 

 of medicine, I would strongly advise him to dispense with it, and 

 to content himself with following the general directions laid down. 



