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tain iH the horse, and so rarely succeed 

 unless assisted by exercise, that it seems 

 probable that exercise, a proper diet, and 

 good grooming form the only effectual 

 Diaphoretic. (See Compendium, article 

 Fevers. Pharm. ariide Di^aphoreiicsJ 



Emetic tartar, and oth^r preparations of 

 antimony, minderus's spirit, and cam})hor 

 are the diaphoretics which are employ- 

 ed in febrile complaints. 



DIET. Nothing tends more to the pre- 

 servation of the horse's health than proper 

 management, with respect to his diet, in the 

 regulation of which, it is necessary to con- 

 sider the exertion or labour that is required 

 from him. 



It is a mistaken notion that horses possess 

 the highest degree of strength, of which 

 they are capable while running at grass, in 

 a state of nature, for there can be no doubt 

 that the natural strength might be conside- 

 rably augmented by high feeding and pro- 

 portionate exercise, provided it is done 

 gradually. 



When a horse, however, is kept upon a 

 full diet, and not allowed sufficient exer- 

 cise, many dangerous diseases are engender- 



