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A very common mode in whicli disease is prone to super- 

 vene, is that of " Chill." The breathing of the animal is rapid 

 and loud, and attended with pricking of the coat and trembling 

 of the limbs. The pulse at first is not much disturbed, but as 

 reaction sets in, it beats with increased frequency. Tincture of 

 Aconite wiU be of great value if administered in attacks of this 

 kind. But as I shall fuUy treat upon this malady elsewhere, 

 further observations upon it at present are unnecessary.* 



Injueies to the Limbs. — Tincture of Arnica wiU generally 

 be found the best remedy for outward application to the limbs 

 when sprained, bruised, cut, or injured with thorns. Cold water 

 bandages are also invaluable ; but as their use is well under- 

 stood in every properly regulated stable, it is not necessary to 

 state more upon them. Every hunting establishment should 

 have a supply of Arnica Lotion, which may be kept ready for 

 use, and made as follows : — 



Tincture of Arnica, 12 ounces. 

 Eectified Sprits of Wine, 24 ounces. 

 Cold Spring Water, 3 gallons. 



Mix the whole together in a large earthenware pot, having a 

 closely-fitting lid. 



Peepaeation toe Phtsic. — The preparation for purgative 

 medicine is a simple afiair, and may be briefly described as 

 follows : — Two days prior to the purgative being given, the 

 animal should in part be fed with mashes of bran, three of 

 which at least are necessary. Suppose, for example, it be deter- 

 mined to give the purgative on a Tuesday : the first mash for 

 the purpose of preparation should be allowed upon the Monday 

 morning, the second on the evening of the same day, and the 

 * See Article " ChiU." Section VII. 



