THE HORSE, ITS DISEASES. 49S 



No. 211. H Grain strychnine, 



}i Grain iodine. 



Work this up into a ball with powdered quassia and molasses and give 

 daily, gradually increasing the strychnine according to its effects, so that 

 at the end of three weeks one grain will be given daily, and, if good 

 effects are produced, a grain and a half may be given daily at the end oi 

 five or six weeks. 



Paralysis is, however, past cure. Something may be done for present * 

 relief, but each recurring attack is more and more severe. The most 

 strengthening food should be given and the best of care, always being 

 careful that the animal be not subject to cold drafts, or extraordinar3> 

 labors. During the recurrence of the attacks, absolute rest and quiet 

 must be given. In the giving of nerve stimulants, as strychnine, when 

 increasing the doses gradually, if twitching or slight cramps of the 

 muscles are observed, cease giving for a few days and then begin again 

 with the smallest doM. 

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