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RECEIPT BOOK. 89 



and if in any degree costive, the laxative [hereaf- 

 ter mentioned] should be given. When there are 

 no feverish symptoms present the laxative should 

 be mixed with some cordial medicine, such as an 

 ounce of caraway seeds, and three or four drachms 

 ■ of ginger. 



When the influenza, or distemper, has not been 

 attended to, or has been improperly treated, at an 

 early period, the animal becomes extremely weak, 

 and every means must be employed to recruit his 

 strength. On such occasions a tonic, [such as the 

 first mentioned prescription] may be given twice 

 or three times a day, which in conjunction with a 

 warm nourishing diet, and careful attendance, may 

 ultimately effect a recovery. 



If the animal should become costive, a mild la.x- 

 ative will be proper; about half a dose will be suf- 

 ficient. If grass can be conveniently procured, 

 when the animal is kept under cover a moderate 

 quantity will be useful. In favorable weather, the 

 field is the best place; but a shelter and >yarm sit- 

 uation should be chosen. 



Laxative, 



Sulphate of soda (glauber's salts) 1 lb. 



Gruel 1 qt. 



Powdered caraway seeds 1 oz. 



IVIix for one dose. 



Whenever the disease appears to be epidemic, 

 preventive means should be adopted, which is more 

 particularlv necessary when rain and cold winds 

 prevail. Catarrh or cold is often an insidious com- 

 plaint, and, if neglected, may produce very serious 

 consequences. 



Whenever caraway or any of the aromatic seeds 

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