76 VETEBINAKY MEDICINE AND SUBGEEY. 



In the early stages of the attack, while the fever is high, benefit may 

 be derived from the administration of 



Fleming's tincture of aconite th,x. 



repeated two or three times a day if necessary. Some practitioners 

 object to the use of aconite on account of its sedative action on the heart. 

 Or aconite may be used as recommended in bronchitis and pneumonia. 



At the onset of the attack, when the pain is the greatest, indicated by 

 the groaning or grunting of the horse and attempts to lie down, looking 

 around at its sides, etc., a dose composed of a mild purgative combined 

 with an opiate will give relief, and sometimes abort the disease. Give 



Laudanum 3 iv. 



Linseed oil 3 xij. 



One dose. 



This may be repeated if the pain continues, but with the advent of the 

 moist stage the pain will disappear. 



If the pain is excessive, a hypodermic injection of 



Magendie's solution of morphine 3 xl. 



will be useful. 



Foment the sides with warm water, not hot, continuing the applica- 

 tion for an hour at a time and then blanket; repeat this operation in 

 severe cases three or four times a day. Williams' method of fomentation 

 is as follows, viz. : Wrap the horse's body in a thick blanket or horse 

 sheet, and pour warm water upon it, placing a tub so as to catch the 

 water as it falls from the sheet, or wring cloths out of warm water and 

 Apply them to the sides. The latter method is the cleaner, as there is 

 less water lost on the bedding, etc. ; but in the former the skiji is not ex- 

 posed during the fomentation, and is to be preferred. When the fomen- 

 tation is concluded, the wet sheets are to be covered with a water-proof 

 covering, or, if removed, the skin lightly rubbed with weak ammonia 

 liniment: 



Liquid ammonia § i. 



Olive oil xxvi. 



