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the living fibre from change ; hence the double value of these 

 remedies in diseases of this nature. By their administration the 

 life force of the patient is roused into full activity ; and by its 

 preserving the tissues, the blood is prevented from being loaded 

 with that mass of impurities which it otherwise would be. 



The proper quantity to administer will depend upon circum- 

 stances. If the patient be a large-sized, heavy draught horse, 

 give half a pint for a dose, and repeat it at least three times a 

 day. Give it each time in a pint of cold water. 



Port "Wine, on some occasions, not only acts better than 

 Whiskey, but it is also more palatable to the patient. Use it 

 in half-pint doses, mixed with an equal quantity of water. This 

 quantity may be given with advantage three or four times a 

 day, for two or three days in succession. 



Diet. — The diet should be highly nutritious. Eggs, Sago, 

 MUk, and Milk and Water, are the articles. In giving them to 

 the patient avoid doing so immediately before or immediately 

 after the administration of Whiskey or Wine. K either of 

 the latter are mixed with eggs, the albumen is coagulated — a 

 consequence to be avoided. 



The proper mode of preparing the eggs, is as follows : — 

 break three or four into a basin, add a quarter of an ounce of 

 salt and a pint of cold water, mix the whole thoroughly together, 

 and give the same to the patient. The quantity may be repeated 

 as oft as necessary. Carrots, if in season, will frequently be 

 relished. Bread and mUk is another form in which light food 

 may be given. The bread may be boiled in the latter. Suit 

 the taste of the animal. For instructions respecting the housing 

 and the clothing of the patient, see Section VI. 



