38 COMPENDIUM OF THE VETERINARY ART. 



clyster of warm water-gruel be injected*. 

 After the operation of the laxative, the fever 

 powder is to be given once in twelve 

 hours, and continued until its diuretic effect 

 becomes considerable. Warm water and 

 mashes are to be frequently offered in small 

 quantities ; warm clothing, frequent hand- 

 rubbing, and a liberal allowance of litter are 

 also necessary ; and when the fever runs high, 

 it is advisable to insert rowels about the 

 chest and belly, in order to prevent internal 

 inflammation from taking place. When the 

 disease appears to be going off, the horse 

 looking more lively, and the appetite return- 

 ing, let him be led out for a short time in 

 some warm situation, and give now and then a 

 malt mash for the purpose of recovering his 

 strength. 



* I have lately found the following drink a very useful laxa- 

 tive on these occasions : 



Take of Barbadocs aloes powdered, - 3 drams. 



Prepared kali, - - - 1 dram and | 



Castor oil, - - - - 4 oz. to 6 oz. 



Simple mint w ater and pure water, of each, 4 oz. 



JVIix for one dose. 



